If America is a melting pot, Momofuku is its kitchen. This hot spot in New York’s Lower East Side (East 13th Street and 2nd Avenue) serves fusion cuisine with an Asian flair. The menu, which features seasonal regional ingredients, has categories like “raw bar” and “country hams” — stuff you’d never find at your average [...]
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Momofuku Ssam Bar
Posted in Asian, Restaurants, tagged fish, Asian, pork, Restaurants, Japanese, New York, new york city, lower east side, momofuku, oshinko, korean on June 1, 2009 | 2 Comments »
A Korean Feast at Kum Gang San
Posted in Asian, Restaurants, tagged New York, korean cuisine, manhattan, 32nd street, nyc, kum gang san, bibimbap, kimchi, pancake on February 24, 2009 | 2 Comments »
If you’re in the mood for a culinary adventure, check out Kum Gang San, 49 West 32nd Street, in Manhattan. One of the best parts of a Korean meal, in my opinion, are the traditional little side dishes — known as banchan. The small plates with assorted marinated vegetables, seaweed, and salted fish are tasty! [...]
A glimpse inside Aburiya
Posted in Asian, Restaurants, Video, tagged aburiya, chicken, Japanese, New York, pork, Restaurants, sashimi, Video on February 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Look for the chicken meatloaves on wood planks positioned around the charcoal fire. Also, you’ll see some of my favorites from the menu: the Japanese pickles; roasted chicken wings; toro and ama ebi sashimi; peppered, roasted berkshire pork; and the terriyaki chicken meatloaf with poached egg.
Japanese Robata at Aburiya Kinnosuke NYC
Posted in Asian, Restaurants, tagged Aburiya Kinnosuke, ama ebi, Japanese, New York, Restaurants, robata grill, Sapporro, Shrimp on February 6, 2009 | 1 Comment »
As soon as you enter this cavernous Japanese restaurant on New York’s east side (23 East 45th St.), you feel the warmth of its signature robata grill. The heat draws you down a long, dark hallway of curtained booths and tables to the brightly-lit grill area in back.
Sit around the counter so you can watch [...]
A Feast for the Chinese New Year
Posted in Asian, Restaurants, tagged Chatham Square Restaurant, Chinese, fish, fried rice, New York, pork, prawns on January 25, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Do Oxen moo? If so, then I’d let out a long “mooooo” of satisfaction over this feast in celebration of the Year of the Ox! (I actually felt like an ox strung out on MSG after grazing here for hours, but I digress…) The food at Chatham Square Restaurant, 6 Chatham Square in NYC’s Chinatown, [...]
Chicken Jalfrezi
Posted in Asian, Middle Eastern, Recipes, Recommended Meals, tagged chicken, cilantro, curry, garlic, ginger, jalfrezi, onion, tomatoes on January 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
If I was the Slumdog Millionaire, I’d want to celebrate reuniting with my true love (and winning the millions) by enjoying a feast of Chicken Jalfrezi. This take on a traditional Indian curry is absolutely one of my top ten all-time favorite dishes.
The tomato-based curry is a taste explosion of grated fresh ginger, garlic, onion [...]
Asian Pears
Posted in Asian, Fruits and Vegetables, tagged asian pears, fruit, korea on January 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Technically, I’m told, they are called “Nashi Pears.” But these popular Asian fruit have a shape and texture much more like apples. They are sweet, juicy, very crisp and full of antioxidants. I received these beautiful pears from some Korean friends, who told me that their size and relatively expensive price are why it’s become [...]
Japanese BBQ at Gyu-Kaku NYC
Posted in Asian, Restaurants, tagged bbq, chicken, garlic, gyu-kaku, Japanese, miso, Restaurants, rice, skirt steak on December 16, 2008 | 1 Comment »
It’s mid-December and your Weber BBQ is probably hidden away in the garage or buried outside under snow and ice. But at Gyu-Kaku (34 Cooper Square) in the East Village, you can still enjoy the flavor — and the fun — of grilling marinated meats, seafood and vegetables right at your table.
A friendly and attentive [...]
Fresh Spring Rolls with Dipping Sauces
Posted in Asian, Party food, Quick bites, Recipes, tagged Shrimp, Vietnamese, spring rolls, cilantro, mint, rice paper, dipping sauce, peanut, chili oil, garlic, lime on October 12, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Chewy on the outside and fresh, crisp and crunchy on the inside. Fresh spring rolls are a light and refreshing appetizer packed with flavor.
Turns out, they’re pretty easy to make at home! Preparing the rolls’ numerous elements is the hardest part; wrapping and rolling is all the fun.
These shrimp spring rolls included cilantro, seeded cucumber, [...]
A Vietnamese feast at Nha Trang
Posted in Asian, Restaurants, tagged New York, Restaurants, Vietnamese on October 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Nha Trang, on New York’s lower east side, may not stand-out among the myriad Asian shopfronts and restaurants off Canal Street. But inside this lower level Vietnamese eatery, you will find an extensive menu of delicious, traditional Vietnamese fare at bargain prices.
The pan-fried salt and pepper shrimp come atop a bed of salad, dressed with [...]
