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Pad Thai--is it an authentically Thai dish?
But they speak the same language and if you trace the history back you can see. Its like the Yue tribe where the Cantonese and the Northern Vietnamese come from the same tribe before China was unified.
Pad Thai--is it an authentically Thai dish?
I think all Chinese restaurants that cook noodles have rice noodle dishes. I did state
"The origins of the dish is Chinese but it has taken on another form in Thailand.".
Scandinavian Bakery in NYC? ISO Semla/Semlor
The cleaning lady makes the selma and sells it during Lent. It is sold at the small cafe at the library in the Swedish Church. They also got some good cinnamon buns.
Swedish Church
5 East 48th Street
btw 5th and Madison avenues
(212)832.8443
Pad Thai--is it an authentically Thai dish?
Pad Thai is originally a Chinese dish. Originally the Thai people were a tribe in Yunnan Province in China. The origins of the dish is Chinese but it has taken on another form in Thailand.
http://caliber.ucpress.net/doi/abs/10.1525/gfc.2009.9.1.78
Flushing Mall vs Golden Mall?
I just went to the one in Golden Mall, because I was itching to eat lamb. I was reluctant to go there because I remember it being dirty the last time I was there. It was too cold so I went down there. I noticed this time it was much cleaner and I even sat down to woof down my lamb burger.
Soy is bad for you
Just a correction, soy is a coolant food not damp (damp foods are watermelon, mangos, etc.).. Too much is not good and agreed it should be an accent. Its a lower calorie food then meat, and I don't believe it disrupts weight loss as the article said because I lost 30lbs on a diet with tofu and other low calorie foods. Excessive soy consumption is not good especially for the elderly.
Are you sure about it causing cancer?
Pickled Oysters
You may be able to get them jarred in a Filipino market too. But I'm trying to find a restaurant in NY that sells them. I'm kind of disappointed that its not on the menu at the Oyster Bar at Grand Central, which I was hoping it should be there.
Rego Park recommendations?
Hi Miss Needle,
Been busy working, but I was curious about this place. What do you recommend here?
New Food Court Flushing
I remember there was a picture of the dan dan noodles if you face the stall and its on the upper left. You can point to it.
Simple Chicken or shrimp Congee
Actually, that is not true. You are suppose to slow cook the ingredients all together so all the flavors meld. You are getting cheated at most of these restaurants because the method you mentioned takes less time to prepare. If you had someone make this for you or you try yourself, you will see the difference is night and day. If you did make this at home I would definitley go with the broth and a fresh killed black feathered chicken, which has more flavor than typical Perdue like chicken.
New Food Court Flushing
Don't forget Golden Szechuan next to Little Pepper. They make great Szechuan food there and they can make it spicy if you tell them.
Congee in Queens
Funny, my family did the same thing and had a crockpot filled rice and ingredients that needed to be slow cooked the night before. We mostly had Abalone and Duck Congee, Shredded Pork with Thousand year old eggs. Also sliced fish with aged tangerine peel. So much richer and flavorful when made at home.
I tend to like my creamy, but good thing different regiions in China do it differently.
Congee in Queens
Yeah their congee isn't that bad but its not enough for me on a hungry morning. Has anyone been after the renovations?
Korean in Flushing - looking for something different
Yes, you have to keep an eye on the food otherwise it can get overcooked. I try to move them to the side of the grill when they open up. I think I let a couple of razor clams get overdone. Its not easy when you are chatting with your friends. I like that place because I can't seem to find any of those grill seafood places in Manhattan. If you know one of a good one in Manhattan let us know.
I never really used that dressing either and kind of found it odd that it was there.
Nice report.
You haven't heard the last of Mei Lai Wah!
I think the old guy use to use egg shells or some other restaurant trick to remove some of the bitterness. I don't know what he did but it was dam good coffee. I wonder if the cat is still there. I use to see him when one of the guys was making siu mai...probably dead by now. Yes, I'll try to pay a visit and let you guys know.
You haven't heard the last of Mei Lai Wah!
They used to have really good coffee. I hope its just as good. I think its one of the oldest running places in Chinatown. I still remember going there as a kid with my grandpa. Great to hear!
Congee in Queens
Some people like to eat congee with yau tiao, but corner 28 also sells "ow lee sow" (Cantonese which translates to cow tounge somthing) which some people like too with congee. Its a fried piece of bread is shaped like a mini football (best description for now). It taste a little sweet and is fried. You can get it at the duck slider window during the day. Its usually on the left of the window for $1.25. Or you can ask for it inside when you order too and at most Cantonese restaurants that serve congee. Full Hose Seafood isn't bad too.
Congee in Queens
Yes, my best congee experiences are from home. Chinese restaurants outside tend to use rice flour to quicken up the cooking process. Also, they usually make a big vat plain congee and add the other ingredients in right before serving. If you had real congee the flavoring ingredients are cooked with the rice and there are the extras that get thrown in later. Its not hard to make too. You won't get the real McCoy on the street.
Korean in Flushing - looking for something different
Do they have pig placenta at that place? Hope I'm not scaring anyone, but had it in Korea and its been a while.
Korean in Flushing - looking for something different
Looks like I'm going to get #2 next time. I was still stuck on #1 the last two visits. I got a long way to go. Han Shin was probably first on the block.
Chinese Banquet in Flushing?
Yes 5 tables is a lot. Most likely its going to be in the main dining room. I don't know if they will section your tables off if privacy is an issue and how important that is.
I can only say for myself, because different people like to eat different things. But for me I don't like Dim Sum as a starter because I sometimes feel Dim Sum places try to off load the leftovers onto the banquet. Traditionally, its a roast baby pig. Expect this to be a little bit more expensive. Also, standard banquets include at least chicken, fish, noodles and rice(they got a choice of rice dishes on the regular menu, likeYin andYan) at the end. I also like to include sharks fin (not the lowest grade) and lobster and sometimes abalone. I somtimes mix the lobster with noodles which is a popular dish with the Cantonese. This is only for standard banquets. If its for someones birthday I will usually get the red dyed custard buns which is traditional and in the past because of the expensive dishes I order they mostly throw this in for me for free. Other traditional dishes is the winter melon soup. The whole melon is carved and the whole melon is suppose to be steamed. Most places here just cook the soup and pour it in the melon. It tastes much different when the whole thing is steamed. Good Luck of getting cooked the traditional way if you get this.
The restaurant has more expensive menus if you are willing to pay. And if there are certain animals you want to eat you can ask the manager if they will make it and cut a deal with them. When I was traveling out in Asia I cut a deal with the manager to get me alligator and snake. I was hosting a snake banquet and he gave me a choice of land or sea snake. He also told me the poisonous ones were better. I also told him I wanted a steam fish and he layed out all the options they had for steamed fish in the region priced per pound. It also depends how I wanted to the fish cooked and there are different types of fish for types of dishes. I never done this in NY. I usually stick with the standard and see if there is anything the restaurant does special. I think their dinner Chef is pretty good. I would also try to go someone who speaks Chinese and better if they know food. The manager will be able tell if you are a foodie or not based on how you order and what you order. If you don't know food he will try to offload Dim Sum on you for the starter. If the manager accepts you as his customer he will offer you a card and tell you to look for him whenever you come to the restaurant. No more waiting in line for Dim Sum. When this happens at a big restaurant in Hong Kong you will get phone calls that they got a special delivery of an animal and asked if you want to participate for dinner that night. I use to get calls from Yung Kee in Hong Kong that they got a giant eel coming in at a certain day. The guy knows my family are foodies and they know we will pay for good food. This isn't stuff you get on the menu. Probably the best stuff is not on the menu if you are a real foodie in HK or Vancouver. My experience in NY is that I can't get too exotic, but if you find a place let me know. I never had a banquet at Jade Asian yet, but its on the top of my list if I were to throw my next one. Good luck!
Korean in Flushing - looking for something different
Judging from the pictures Sik Gaek looks like a competitor to Han Shin. The food looks similar. The menu at Han Shin is in English but they got some specials on the wall written in Korean. Staff is pretty friendly.
I got the first item on the menu at Han Shin(twice) at $40. Its a much bigger rack than the one I see in the Gothamist from the post above. These two places were probably the most crowded on the block on a Friday and Saturday night. So its not a bad sign. Its pretty quite at both places during weekdays. I never been to Sik Gaek but its on my list. Most of the clientel is Korean and Chinese. I took my friend who was visiting from Korea and she enjoyed Han Shin very much.
Korean in Flushing - looking for something different
I didn't know Koreans liked Pho. I always take a peek when I go shopping at H Mart. The bowls of Pho looked pretty big.
I never tried the BCDs in Queens yet.
Korean in Flushing - looking for something different
Su San is on the same street as Han Shin, but its probably about 1 1/2 blocks away more closer to the LIRR.
Korean in Flushing - looking for something different
You can also settle for those Chinese Korean places like A Fan Ti and Il Bok on 41st avenue.
Korean in Flushing - looking for something different
That is a Pho joint with Korean customers in it. The sign outside is in Korean. There are two BCDs one on Nothern Blvd, around the Murray Hill section and the other is on Kissena Blvd. by the Supermarket and East Restaurant.
Yeah I've been to Han Shin Po twice and loved it each time.
Korean in Flushing - looking for something different
I remember you were asking about
Han Shin Pocha - 40-03 149th Pl, Queens, NY 11354
(first pick)
Not sure if you went after you asked me last time..
On the corner of the same block is another Korean place that seems to be a drinking place with pub food. I haven't been in but curious. It seems pretty crowded on a Friday and Saturday night.
(second pick)
If you walk south on 149th street (away from Northern), there is a Korean seafood restaurant which I think its called Susan's Seafood. I never been there but this place may be worth a peek at the menu.
There is also a bunch of Chicken Wing places all on the South side of Norther Blvd. past 147th street heading east.
There is also a place across the street from 147th street on Nothern Blvd that seems to serve Korean Street food. Its a pub. If you face Dunkin Donuts on 147th street, its the place to your left. Never went in, but this would be my last choice.
There is also a Vietnamese Korean Place on the H Mart on Northern Blvd (not the one near Parsons Blvd.). Its right next to the entrance to the supermarket on the left. Try at your own risk. The noodle soups when peeking through the window seems pretty big.
Across the street from the supermarket mentioned above is a Korean noodle joint. I ate there once and thought it was just OK.
Good luck and let us know how your adventure goes.
Chinese Banquet in Flushing?
Thanks, I'll go take a peak next time. They got a good lunch special at this place too on weekdays. I'm not sure on weekends.
