Photolicious http://www.photolicious.ca/ en Copyright 2009 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:11:18 -0800 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Bei Jin Shang Hai Delicacy in the Richmond Public Market $4.50 for 10 According to a report on Chowhound.com, this place was claimed to be the BEST xiao long bao's available in North America. Well, not by a long shot. These are more like the Nanxiang Mantou Dian dumplings (as covered in Yusheng's shanghai dumpling survey, ie, skin was too thick. The flavor was alright, and they were soupy enough, but definitely not in the same league as Shanghai River just a few blocks down. (Granted that Shanghai River is more expensive, but it is still cheaper then an airline ticket back to asia) ]]> http://www.photolicious.ca/2009/01/bei_jin_shang_hai_delicacy_in.html http://www.photolicious.ca/2009/01/bei_jin_shang_hai_delicacy_in.html Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:11:18 -0800 Iron Friends - Battle Honey ]]> http://www.photolicious.ca/2009/01/iron_friends_battle_honey.html http://www.photolicious.ca/2009/01/iron_friends_battle_honey.html Eating San Francisco Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:02:14 -0800 Glocester Cafe britepic_id ="341618";britepic_src ="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/13/19265070_260c990f04.jpg?v=0";britepic_width="500";britepic_caption ="Glocester Cafe"; Glocester Cafe, on Cambie and 18th, Vancouver, Canada Standard CCT, chinese'afied western food.]]> http://www.photolicious.ca/2007/03/glocester_cafe.html http://www.photolicious.ca/2007/03/glocester_cafe.html Eating Vancouver Yutai Wed, 21 Mar 2007 09:51:06 -0800 Steak britepic_id ="341618";britepic_src ="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/8/8405179_a66e0bcb18_o.jpg";britepic_width="500";britepic_caption ="Steak"; TIP: Use the zoom in feature by clicking on the "menu" button on the picture, and marvel at the delicious marbling. Get some high quality steaks. Grind on some salt and pepper, coat it with a dab of oil. Sear both sides on high heat and finish in a 500° oven until medium rare. And you'll be in beef heaven, all for less than 10 minutes of cooking effort. ]]> http://www.photolicious.ca/2007/03/steak.html http://www.photolicious.ca/2007/03/steak.html Yusheng Tue, 20 Mar 2007 13:28:55 -0800 Pork Chop Over Rice britepic_id ="341618";britepic_src ="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/98/237464907_791e1bd210_b.jpg";britepic_width="500";britepic_caption ="Pork Chop Over Rice"; NT$85/US$2.58. I've been looking for a good Taiwanese-style pork chop over rice ever since I moved back here last summer. I've tried countless shops and while most of them were decent, none of them rocked my world That is, until now. This is the original shop of NYC's Mei Wah (on Hester Street in Chinatown). Mei Wah is the only place in Manhattan that I could get a little taste of home when I lived in New York. I've been going there since the late 80s and even though it's gotten a little worse every year, I still went at least once a month. That was how desperate I was for Taiwanese food ]]> http://www.photolicious.ca/2007/03/pork_chop_over_rice.html http://www.photolicious.ca/2007/03/pork_chop_over_rice.html Eating Taipei Yusheng Tue, 20 Mar 2007 13:08:59 -0800 Pork chops over rice @ Bubble Zone britepic_id ="341618";britepic_src ="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/35/70574738_e45040f28e_b.jpg";britepic_width="500";britepic_caption ="Pork chops over rice @ Bubble Zone"; Bubble Zone - 1115 Clement St, San Francisco $6.50 Tasty, though a touch too oily. This would have benefited greatly by some paper toweling and draining before serving. The oil also tasted a tad old. But other then that, this non-battered, pre-marinated, and pepper based seasoning is my prefered kind of fried pork chop. Even if the execution isn't perfect, I am happy to find it prepared in this fashion. There is enough pork chops on this plate to feed two of me, and come with rice, pickled veggies, pickled mustard and mince pork sauce. Thumbs up.]]> http://www.photolicious.ca/2007/03/pork_chops_over_rice_bubble_zo.html http://www.photolicious.ca/2007/03/pork_chops_over_rice_bubble_zo.html Eating San Francisco Yutai Tue, 20 Mar 2007 13:07:14 -0800 Pork chops over rice @ Tea Garden britepic_id ="341618";britepic_src ="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/41/79051179_8d6b35fd40.jpg?v=0";britepic_caption ="Pork chops over rice @ Tea Garden"; Tea Garden - 515 Mission Street, San Francisco It's nice to have passable and authentic Taiwanese fare in downtown SF.]]> http://www.photolicious.ca/2007/03/pork_chops_over_rice_tea_garde.html http://www.photolicious.ca/2007/03/pork_chops_over_rice_tea_garde.html Eating San Francisco Yutai Tue, 20 Mar 2007 11:47:54 -0800 McRoyale @ McDonald's (Egypt) britepic_id ="341618";britepic_width="500";britepic_height="388";britepic_src ="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/183/427992110_f5a51ae46a_b.jpg";britepic_caption ="McRoyale @ McDonald's"; It's hilariously large, but flat like a pancake. I tried a Quarter Pounder and it was the same way: large and flat. Do Egyptians judge value based on surface area??? ]]> http://www.photolicious.ca/2007/03/mcroyale_mcdonalds_egypt.html http://www.photolicious.ca/2007/03/mcroyale_mcdonalds_egypt.html Yusheng Tue, 20 Mar 2007 11:41:23 -0800 Big Mac Chicken @ McDonald's (Egypt) britepic_id ="341618"; britepic_src ="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/171/428002378_92304af23a.jpg?v=0"; britepic_caption ="Big Mac Chicken @ McDonald's";

In Egypt.

£E10.45/US$1.83.

It comes with the same Big Mac sauce, just with breaded and fried chicken patties (as in their Chicken Sandwiches) instead of beef.

]]> http://www.photolicious.ca/2007/03/big_mac_chicken_mcdonalds.html http://www.photolicious.ca/2007/03/big_mac_chicken_mcdonalds.html Yusheng Tue, 20 Mar 2007 11:34:18 -0800 McNuggets Cheeseburger @ McDonald's britepic_id ="341618"; britepic_src ="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/134/404439204_9531d44a24.jpg?v=0"; britepic_caption ="McNuggets Cheeseburger @ McDonald's";
a.k.a. Cheeseburger Remix (featuring Chicken McNuggets)
a.k.a. Cheeseburger-McNuggets Mashup

Ever since I saw Adam's photo of the McNugget-Enhanced Cheeseburger, I've been dying to try it myself and I gotta say: It's good! Thanks Adam!!

I tried it on two separate occasions, first time with the McNuggets underneath the beef patty and the second time above the cheese (as shown above). The McNuggets-on-cheese arrangement produces a tastier combination as the McNuggets mingle with the condiments and pickle. With the nuggets on the bottom, their flavors don't integrate as well into the whole.
]]> http://www.photolicious.ca/2007/02/mcnuggets_cheeseburger_mcdonal_1.html http://www.photolicious.ca/2007/02/mcnuggets_cheeseburger_mcdonal_1.html Eating Taipei Yusheng Tue, 27 Feb 2007 11:07:47 -0800 Unagi Don @ We Be Sushi britepic_id ="341618"; britepic_src ="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/26/40377878_a91e196d74.jpg?v=0"; britepic_caption ="McNuggets Cheeseburger @ McDonald's";

We Be Sushi - 538 Valencia St, San Francisco

Unagi Don - $9?

Boring. Not particularly good.

]]> http://www.photolicious.ca/2006/01/unagi_don_we_be_sushi.html http://www.photolicious.ca/2006/01/unagi_don_we_be_sushi.html Eating San Francisco Yutai Sat, 14 Jan 2006 17:51:39 -0800 Spicy fish nigiri @ We Be Sushi britepic_id ="341618"; britepic_src ="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/29/40378476_4973e2aa51.jpg?v=0"; britepic_caption ="Spicy fish nigiri @ We Be Sushi";

We Be Sushi - 538 Valencia St, San Francisco

2 for $3.50(?)

Did I enjoy this?

Yes.

But then again, if you cannot manage to make fish, spicy sauce, rice and mayo not taste somewhat appealing... you need to stop selling food altogether.

]]> http://www.photolicious.ca/2006/01/spicy_fish_nigiri_we_be_sushi.html http://www.photolicious.ca/2006/01/spicy_fish_nigiri_we_be_sushi.html Eating San Francisco Yutai Sat, 14 Jan 2006 15:52:36 -0800 I know it's wrong... but I really do love Chicken McNuggets britepic_id ="341618"; britepic_src ="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/34/71870070_147b416e23.jpg?v=0"; britepic_caption ="I know it's wrong... but I really do love Chicken McNuggets";

I eat them about once a year. I know their popularity played a major role in the advent of factory farming that is both cruel and has lowered the overall quality of meat products... which is a BAD thing.

All that said... I can't help but like them. In my younger days, I used to eat 20 in a sitting.

]]> http://www.photolicious.ca/2005/12/i_know_its_wrong_but_i_really.html http://www.photolicious.ca/2005/12/i_know_its_wrong_but_i_really.html Fri, 09 Dec 2005 15:49:38 -0800 Tojo's - Omakase @ the sushi Bar britepic_id ="341618"; britepic_src ="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/21/29564854_ac21944a8b.jpg?v=0"; britepic_caption ="Tojo's - Omakase @ the sushi Bar"; britepic_keywords="japanese, japanese food, food, sushi, Vancouver, restaurants" britepic_href="http%3A//www.yutai.ca";

Tojo call's this Ying vs Yang

The top is sweet and warm bbq eels, and the bottom of the glass (which you can't see from this pic), is cold clam meat in a tangy pickly sauce with noodles and enochi mushrooms.

I was commenting on the sweet vs the tangy, the hot vs the cold, with Tojo points to me and Sayla and declares. "Asian! Caucasian!" and then abrupts into laugher.

I thought this was an good dish. Sayla LOVED this dish.

Tojo's Restaurant
777 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC V5Z 4J7
Canada

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Tojo's Restaurant
777 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC V5Z 4J7
Canada

]]> http://www.photolicious.ca/2005/07/tojos_omakase_the_sushi_bar_1.html http://www.photolicious.ca/2005/07/tojos_omakase_the_sushi_bar_1.html Eating Vancouver Yutai Fri, 29 Jul 2005 11:13:42 -0800