Chicken adobo is my all-time favorite comfort food. I have fond childhood memories of being in my room and perking up when the savory, intoxicating smell of my mom’s chicken adobo made its way from the kitchen to my nose. This happened on a weekly basis in my Filipino home, so it became instinct to immediately run downstairs to the …
Spicy Sichuan Cold Noodles
If you’ve read my guide on Hong Kong restaurants, then you may have seen my love for a Sichuan spot called Sijie (and more recently at Yu Chuan Club). Both restaurants have a unique concept where you pay a flat amount per person, and the more people you dine with, the more dishes you get …
Ram-don aka Jjapaguri Recipe from the Oscar-winning movie Parasite
If you haven’t seen Parasite yet, then you’re not only missing out on the best movie of 2019, but the epic scene that resulted in this delicious instant noodle dish called RAM-DON! The actual Korean dish is called Jjapaguri (짜파구리) made from combining 2 popular instant noodles by the Korean brand Nongshim — Chapaghetti and …
Associazione Chianti | Black Sheep’s New Neighborhood Haunt for Soul-Satisfying Tuscan Fare in Hong Kong
The moment you walk into Associazione Chianti, you know exactly what you can expect from your meal here. You’re immediately greeted by a friendly “Buongiorno” from one of the staff manning the macelleria and salumeria counters, but the first thing that will truly hit your senses is the smell – the intoxicating smell of steaks being …
What to Eat at Bryant Park’s Winter Village Holiday Shops 2019
The holidays are quite possibly the best time of the year in New York City: everything is lit up and full of festive spirit, and all the fun holiday treats are out in the seasonal markets! The best holiday eats can be found at the Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park, a huge holiday …
Thanksgiving (Leftovers) Dumplings with Turkey, Stuffing and Gravy
Happy almost Thanksgiving! If you’ve read my post highlighting the Thanksgiving specials available in NYC, then you’ve seen Mimi Cheng’s November special Thanksgiving dumplings made with organic turkey, homemade stuffing and turkey gravy with fresh cranberry sauce. Since I’m spending this Thanksgiving in Hong Kong and sadly can’t get to Mimi Cheng’s, I wanted to …
Spicy Peanut Noodles with Chili Crisp & Fried Garlic
It’s peanut butter NOODLE TIME! I love making these spicy peanut noodles with chili oil & fried garlic because they’re utterly delicious and SO easy to whip up using pantry ingredients (and yes, I’m here to convince you to make all of these ingredients standbys in your pantry if they aren’t already!). Using only 7 …
Raan Jay Fai – How to Score a Reservation at Bangkok’s Michelin-Starred, Netflix-Famous Street Food Restaurant
You know in TV shows and movies where a knight is about to go into battle, so their squire helps them get into their armor? Now imagine that, except instead of a knight you’re watching a 74 year old Thai woman donning large protective goggles and bright red lipstick, arms extended as a staff member …
Top Things to Do In Hong Kong
If you put New York City on steroids, but added Hawaii’s hiking and beaches and threw it off southern China, you would get Hong Kong. I’ve grown to love this vibrant city over the past 2 years living here, and while it certainly has its flaws, it’s definitely worth a visit for its unique mix …
Hong Kong Travel Guide – Top Things to Do, Best Time to Visit and How to Get There from the Airport
If you put New York City on steroids, added Hawaii’s hiking and beaches, and threw it off southern China, you would get Hong Kong. I’ve grown to love this vibrant city over the past 5 years living here, and while it certainly has its flaws, it’s definitely worth a visit for its unique mix of …