Wednesday 28 May 2008

Death by Chilli in Saigon



The question that I have been pondering in the last few days is, can a chilli kill? 
The reason I have been thinking about this is because a chilli, or a slice of chilli nearly killed me. Well almost. 

Sunday 25 May 2008

Saturday 24 May 2008

Hello Moto ...



What do you do as a cuisine when your two closest neighbours are the superstars in the region? Not a lot really, apart from sit back, relax and be enjoyed when people come across you by chance.

Friday 16 May 2008

Thursday 15 May 2008

Bangkok - Part 1


Bangkok is renowned for its food, especially its street food. Everyone in Bangkok seems to be eating something every moment of the day, whether it be simple grilled chicken or a simple tom sam papaya salad. 

Wednesday 14 May 2008

Eu Não Falo Português


I didn't know what to expect with Macau. Maybe just another Hong Kong, where everyone works 24/7 making loads of money and spending it just the same.
Thankfully no, Macau, compared to Hong Kong is asleep. Well apart from the Las Vegas style casinos that greet you as you arrive at the Ferry Terminal. 

Sunday 11 May 2008

Noodle Heaven


We were led into a false sense of security by our time in Japan, thinking that all noodles were going to be that good.

Saturday 10 May 2008

To Dim Sum or to Yum Cha


You have to do it don't you. When in Rome as they say. Dim Sum or Yum Cha is as Hong Kong as the Peak or the Star Ferry are. You think of one, you think of the other.

Friday 9 May 2008

Fishy Fishy Fishy Fish !!! or Island Hopping


I really can say that I have never eaten so much seafood in such a short space of time. It has been excellent and I can see it continuing. The seafood that is consumed here in Hong Kong is at the other end of the scale from what we had in Japan, that I cannot begin to describe. 

Thursday 8 May 2008

Some Like It Hot !!!


I was quite excited to goto Chili Fagara. I’d done some research and this was reputed to be one of the best Sichuan restaurants on the island.
It is located half way up the steep hill on Graham Street, so you naturally work up a thirst before you get there.

Wednesday 7 May 2008

A Good Local Family Restaurant


Since we arrived here in Hong Kong, I have been searching high and low for some of the culinary delights that Hong Kong has to offer… I seem (well most of the time) to be able to spot or search out good eateries… No idea how I do it, but I am sure it is all my belly.
Our kitchen here is pretty damn small and I cannot be arsed to cook everyday, plus my Chinese cooking skills are not that good anyhows, and the million and one restaurants here in Hong Kong can sure as hell cook a more varied amount of food than me. Plus they are much better at it. 

Tuesday 6 May 2008

The Great Egg Custard Tart Adventure


This obsession I seem to have found for egg custard tarts has to stop. I can feel my waistline increasing with every bite. But the taste of a good sweet shortcut pastry crumbling in my mouth and the custard melting is too much for me to resist. 
I have searched high and low for the perfect tart. Finally after tasting most of the tarts that Hong Kong has to offer, I have found it, but to get me there I have had to eat some real bad ones.