Thread: Dinner

Originally Posted by Joe 90

When I put it in the burrito wrap with cheddar cheese for 30 seconds in the microwave it was close to perfection as one could get in Cancun.

Sure it was Joe. That just sounds so much like a meal you would pick up in any village in Quintana Roo

Sushi tonight. The place is still closed for dining in, even though most places have reopened. The old Japanese owner and sushi chef says he can not find staff. He writes a message on every takeout order in Japanese calligraphy...

That looks excellent!

Originally Posted by Joe 90

it was close to perfection as one could get in Cancun.

And the lasagna? As close as perfection as one could get in Naples?

Originally Posted by bsnub

Sushi tonight.

That looks so good!

I cannot remember how long it is since I had sushi. There is a seller at the food court in the local Tesco-now-Lotus's. There is something about the greens and the pinks that makes me never want to try it.

I have never seen chilli cooked that way. However, much to my surprise it seems that is how betty Crocker does her "Red beans and rice chilli" (albeit that she serves it with advocado rather than chips!).

No picture on the website sadly:

Red Beans and Rice Chili Recipe - BettyCrocker.com

Originally Posted by bsnub

Sushi tonight. The place is still closed for dining in, even though most places have reopened. The old Japanese owner and sushi chef says he can not find staff. He writes a message on every takeout order in Japanese calligraphy...

That does look good.
Here in Khon Kaen the Sushi is at best terrible, at least the sushi I have tried so far,
drenched in weird mayonnaise sauces.

Originally Posted by Shutree

That looks so good!

I cannot remember how long it is since I had sushi. There is a seller at the food court in the local Tesco-now-Lotus's. There is something about the greens and the pinks that makes me never want to try it.

Ahh yea, and the bright food coloring ,,, No thanks.

Originally Posted by Buckaroo Banzai

That does look good.
Here in Khon Kaen the Sushi is at best terrible, at least the sushi I have tried so far,
drenched in weird mayonnaise sauces.

Years ago I tried a japanese place in KK (on a walk in). dragging my memory, but it would be in one of the main food areas (sorry a good few years ago).

But I can still vaguely remember it, as the place was fantastic. They had premium fatty tuna. Seem to recall that it was about 3,000 baht for two slices. Yeah, a splurge. But very worth it.

Originally Posted by Buckaroo Banzai

drenched in weird mayonnaise sauces.

the dreaded California roll

BB try Korat. there are a lot of Japs working there and as a result there are several half decent restos

Originally Posted by nidhogg

No picture on the website sadly

A TD scoop then from yours truly.

Originally Posted by bsnub

he can not find staff

I blame Brexit

Originally Posted by bsnub

Sushi tonight. The place is still closed for dining in, even though most places have reopened. The old Japanese owner and sushi chef says he can not find staff. He writes a message on every takeout order in Japanese calligraphy...

Not sure about the thing at the top of the pic, but the salmon, tuna and butterfish (?) looks simply excellent . . . and the unagi looks good.

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday this week: a falafel sandwich and a fried aubergine sandwich (with a mint tea on the side). Pickled chilies standard. Isright.

^

The look really good.

Originally Posted by PAG

^

The look really good.

Aye, these are some of the best I've had and they're dirt cheap too. I love falafel; it's one of the few things I'd ever occasionally order over shawarma, kofta etc.

The only things I miss are pickles and olives. I do love falafel too.

Guess you must really like Cairo to be back there.

Egyptians seem like good peeps on the whole.

Originally Posted by cyrille

The only things I miss are pickles and olives. I do love falafel too.

Guess you must really like Cairo to be back there.

Egyptians seem like good peeps on the whole.

I always try to get to Soi 3 every now and then when I'm in Bangkok for a bit of the grub from round these parts.

Regarding Cairo, it's not an easy city, but I just felt that I didn't see enough of Egypt last time I was here. Plus, yeah, Egyptians in general are the friendliest people I've ever met. The odd nobhead here and there, but we have many more of those at home, so I can deal with the odd wanker every now and then.

Originally Posted by panama hat

Not sure about the thing at the top of the pic

He calls it the Aztec roll. Tempura roll with BBQ eel, fresh snow crab mix, avocado, cream cheese topped with spicy teriyaki aioli sauce and garnished with pico de gallo. Spicy.

The pic didn't do it justice, but I was too lazy to put it on a plate.

Originally Posted by panama hat

butterfish (?)

Yellowtail.

Originally Posted by panama hat

the unagi looks good.

Only good eh? If you noticed, I am a bit of an eel lover as it is in the roll too.

I should note that I had a cup of miso as well.

Originally Posted by bsnub

He calls it the Aztec roll. Tempura roll with BBQ eel, fresh snow crab mix, avocado, cream cheese topped with spicy teriyaki aioli sauce and garnished with pico de gallo. Spicy.

The pic didn't do it justice, but I was too lazy to put it on a plate.



Yellowtail.



Only good eh? If you noticed, I am a bit of an eel lover as it is in the roll too.

Sushi is one of those things I've just never been able to get into. I wish I could, but I just don't get it.

I can't work out whether I'm snacking or supposedly eating a meal and the flavours just feel a bit meh to me.

Originally Posted by hallelujah

I can't work out whether I'm snacking or supposedly eating a meal.

Unless you are a human garbage disposal like some on here (Dilly ), you would be more than full with what was in that pic.

Originally Posted by bsnub

Unless you are a human garbage disposal like some on here (Dilly ), you would be more than full with what was in that pic.

It looks great too. It really does (the eel especially).

That wasabi looks like it has a kick and a half too.

Originally Posted by nidhogg

I have never seen chilli cooked that way. However, much to my surprise it seems that is how betty Crocker does her "Red beans and rice chilli" (albeit that she serves it with advocado rather than chips!).

No picture on the website sadly:

Red Beans and Rice Chili Recipe - BettyCrocker.com

Betty's ok for them ole faithful recipes but she's more like yer granny cooking for you. I'm amazed she had heard of avocados actually. She's probably a good ole girl though. Hi Betty. Crack on.

Originally Posted by hallelujah

It looks great too. It really does (the eel especially).

If you have not done a lot of sushi eating, it helps to go with someone who is a bit of a sushi snob. There is a lot of substandard sushi out there. I try to go to a place that is owned by a native born or trained Japanese sushi chef. Thankfully, there are many of them in Seattle that have come over from Japan to work and open restaurants. We also have one of the best fisheries in the world here, and that is part of what attracts them to come here.

Originally Posted by hallelujah

That wasabi looks like it has a kick and a half too.

Gotta wake up those nasal passages.

Originally Posted by Buckaroo Banzai

That does look good.
Here in Khon Kaen the Sushi is at best terrible, at least the sushi I have tried so far,
drenched in weird mayonnaise sauces.

There used to be a good japanese in the pull man hotel. In the basement nplus a couple of other nosheries. Not sure if still called the pullman? Pretty good value hotel to park up in for a few nights to.

Originally Posted by bsnub

If you have not done a lot of sushi eating, it helps to go with someone who is a bit of a sushi snob. There is a lot of substandard sushi out there. I try to go to a place that is owned by a native born or trained Japanese sushi chef. Thankfully, there are many of them in Seattle that have come over from Japan to work and open restaurants. We also have one of the best fisheries in the world here, and that is part of what attracts them to come here.



Gotta wake up those nasal passages.

Japanese is one of my favourite foods. Cant get enough of it unfortunately it's expensive in oz so reserved for special occasions .