October 2016 - Foodology

In Kid Friendly

Suhang Restaurant: Dim Sum + Dumpling Trail

October 31, 2016

Suhang Restaurant is a Shanghainese restaurant located in Richmond on Ackroyd Road.

We were invited by Tourism Richmond to experience the Dumpling Trail. Suhang is one of the restaurants featured in the trail for their diverse selection of dumplings from crispy to chewy to all types of textures.

Interior

We came here on a weekend around noon and it wasn’t busy at all. We did have reservations just in case it was busy.

Dumplings

Xiao Long Bao had a nice thin skin, so we were afraid to accidentally break them. All that precious soup inside shouldn’t be wasted. The meat filling inside was delicious.

Potstickers had a bit of the thick skin to them compared to some other restaurants. Nonetheless, the meat filling makes up for it.

Pan Fried Dumplings had a nice golden brown colour on the bottom. The bun was fluffy and the filling was delicious just like the others.

Other Dishes

Dan Dan Noodles were pretty bad and the worst dish of the meal. It was like eating peanut butter with noodles.

Hot and Sour Soup was delicious. Always a delight having hot and sour soup.

Stir-fried Rice Cakes has a chewy texture to them, but it was good to have rice cakes instead of noodles.

Final Thoughts

Overall, the dumplings were delicious here but a few dishes were a miss especially the dan dan noodles.

We Rate Suhang Restaurant:

Address:
100-8291 Ackroyd Road, Richmond

Website:
http://www.suhang.ca/

In Event

Caffe Divano: 4 Weeks of Specials and Giveaways

October 31, 2016

Caffe Divano has been in my neighbourhood for a very long time and they are celebrating 8 years in Port Moody and 17 in Coquitlam. A big milestone and they have been keeping the neighbourhood caffeinated.

The Beecroft’s opened Caffé Divano’s first location in 2008. The duo’s vision for its Port Moody café was to offer the neighbourhood a place where members of the community could feel at home.

To celebrate this milestone, Lisa, Patrick, Gabi and Jules, invite you to participate in their month of giveaways. From October 31st – November 30th, they will have a month of delicious offers and be giving away daily prizes each week with one grand prize.

Specials and Giveaways

Motivation Monday: Happy Hour

9am – 11am: $3 latte or a $2 scone or muffin
Enter in-person to win a $20 Gift Card – drawn weekly

Thirsty Tuesday: Awesome Afternoons

3pm – 5pm: $3 spanish lattes and $2 off all desserts on Tuesdays
Enter in-person to win a free lunch or breakfast – drawn weekly

#TBT Giveaway

Share your favourite #TBT photo from Caffe Divano to be entered to win a $20 Gift Card
Winner announced on social media every Thursday

November 14th-18th Business Card Giveaway

At each location, drop off your business card between November 14th – 18th
WIN: 10 boxed lunches delivered to your office on Monday, November 21st

#DoGoodDivano Saturday Giveaway

With all purchases on Saturday, you can enter to win the grand prize drawn at the end of November
Grand Prize: $200 Caffe Divano Gift Card & $200 Donation to a charity of your choice

Caffe Divano Anniversary Events

Celebrating 8 Years in Port Moody

Monday, October 31st – 11am Anniversary Cake Cutting
Location: 101 Klahanie Dr, Port Moody, BC V3H 0C3

Celebrating 17 Years in Coquitlam

Wednesday, November 9th – 11am Anniversary Cake Cutting
Location: 3003 Burlington Dr, Coquitlam, BC V3B 6X1

If you are a returning customer or a new one, definitely check them out for the month of November.

Website:
http://caffedivano.ca/

In British Columbia

Nutella: Your Name on a Jar

October 30, 2016

Nutella now offers personalized labels to Canadians wanting to make sure no one touches their precious jar of Nutella. It makes for an awesome present too if you are putting together something for a friend or family member.

Inside, you will find the same delicious Nutella marked with Ferrero’s high taste standards. I love Nutella since it’s great for eating on toast or in a baking recipe.

When you go to the grocery store, make sure you see the specially-marked jars with the sticker. Inside is the PIN code so you can create your label online and then receive the personalized label in the mail with your first name on it.

It’ll be an awesome conversation starter at the office or at home.

Website:
https://www.nutella.com/en/ca

In Naramata Bench

Elephant Island Orchard Wines: Tasting in the Naramata Bench

October 30, 2016

Elephant Island Orchard Wines is a hidden gem tucked away in a 5 acre cherry orchard specializing in fruit wines. We made a stop here to try something a little different from the other wineries.

Tasting Barn

The tasting barn is where you can do a series of tasting, shop for wine and purchase other items.

Since the tasting barn was super crowded, there was barely any room to move, so they opened up their patio for a more comfortable tasting experience.

They also sell cheese too if you want to purchase some to go with your wine.

Patio

With the weather so nice, having a seat outside was perfect. We all sat down and their amazing staff guide us through all the different types of wines.

Our complimentary tasting included:

Pear Wine
Cherry Wine
Black Currant Wine
Blackberry Wine
Crab Apple Wine
Apricot Dessert Wine
Framboise
Cassis

All of them were really good and the fruity flavours really shine through. Of them all, Black currant and cassis really stood out to me.

Final Thoughts

Overall, it was one of our favourite wineries during our time on the Naramata Bench. All the tastings are complimentary and they give you a good range of wines to try.

We Rate Elephant Island Orchard Wines:

Address:
2730 Aikins Loop, Naramata, BC

Website:
https://www.elephantislandwine.com/

In Distillery

Legend Distilling: Spirits Tasting on the Naramata Bench

October 29, 2016

Legend Distilling creates unique hand crafted spirits in small batches. When we were driving along the Naramata Bench, we had to stop here. It’s a nice break from all that wine tasting and try some good ol’ spirits.

Legend Lounge

This place was packed when we arrived, so we waited a little bit so some of the counter space was cleared.

Tasting

We tried:

Defender Island Gin
Doctor’s Orders Gin
Shadow in the Lake Vodka
Slowpoke Vodka
Blasted Brew

All of them were really good, but I ended up purchasing the Blasted Brew as it goes well with desserts.

They use locally roasted organic coffee from Backyard Beans in Summerland. You will find hints of dark chocolate and vanilla with the smooth flavour of cold brewed coffee to create this unique craft liqueur.

Backyard

In the back, you can lounge around outside, drinks some cocktails, have some snacks, and enjoy the company of you and your friends.

There are picnic tables too if you want to bring your own food to consume.

Final Thoughts

Overall, it was nice to try something different than wine on the Naramata Bench. When we passed by, we knew we needed to make a stop. Their spirits were really good and unique. We all left with a bottle that tingled our tastebuds.

We Rate Legend Distilling:

Address:
3005 Naramata Road
Naramata, BC

Website:
http://legenddistilling.com/

In Event

Presidio Twilight: Dining Under the Stars in San Francisco

October 28, 2016

Presidio Twilight is a fun outdoor event put on by Presidio Trust and Off-the Grid. It happens on Thursdays at the Main Parade Ground from 5-9pm at the Presidio from mid-May to October. They have had this event the last 3 Summers. All for FREE!

We came here when we were visiting San Francisco in September and wanted to check out some food trucks and play some games.

Grab your blanket, bundle up, and enjoy the Presidio’s delightful views of the bay, fire pits on the lawn, yoga at dusk, and live music under the stars.

There are lots of food trucks lined up and we were ready to check out the vast array of food.

Southern Comfort Kitchen

We tried out Southern Comfort Kitchen for their Fried Catfish and Cajun Fries.

Bobcha

We also went to Bobcha, which sells Korean food and got their Korean Fried Chicken. The portion was large and definitely enough for 2 people to share.

Beer, Wine, & Craft Cocktails

If you are feeling a bit thirsty, they have a selection of beer, wine and craft cocktails. What better way to enjoy the view than to enjoy an ice cold drink with it.

Final Thoughts

Overall, it was a fun place to hang out with friends. All the cabanas and fire pits are first come first service, so make sure to come early.

Website:
https://offthegrid.com/event/28/#about

In Bubble Tea

Gong Cha: Bubble Tea in Palo Alto

October 27, 2016

Gong Cha is one of my fondest memories from Hong Kong. Having bubble tea with their signature cream on top was something very unique to Asian until Gong Cha started expanding to the United States and Canada.

When I was in Palo Alto visiting a friend, I had to come here for an after dinner bubble tea.

They have a guide on the table if you want to know the different levels of customizations you can do to your drink like sweetness, ice, and toppings.

Milk Foam Green Tea was what I ordered with 50% sweetness and 50% ice. The milk foam on top is a bit salty, but after a while, it starts tasting pretty good with the tea.

We rate Gong Cha:

Address:
439 Waverley St, Palo Alto

Website:
http://gong-cha-usa.com/

In British Columbia

Lays Canada: Chalet Sauce Chips Review

October 26, 2016

Lay’s potato chips and Swiss Chalet has joined forces to create Chalet Sauce Lays Potato Chips. This was a pretty interesting partnership since I remember going to Swiss Chalet as a child. I never realized how special their dipping sauce really was.

Currently, the Lay’s Chalet Sauce chips are only available at Swiss Chalet locations, but on November 1st, you’ll soon find them at your local grocery store.

After taking a few bites of the chips, they good, but it doesn’t scream Chalet Sauce. The chip has a bit of tang at the end, but in the end it wasn’t exactly like the Chalet Sauce you would find at Swiss Chalet.

Website:
http://www.lays.ca/products/lay%E2%80%99s%C2%AE-chalet-sauce-chips

In travel

Whistler Blackcomb: Peak 2 Peak 360 Experience

October 25, 2016

In the Summer, you can ride Whistler’s Guinness World Record breaking PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola. You get a 360 degree view of your surroundings and you get to experience two side-by-side mountains, 50+ km of hiking and walking trails at the height of summer, mind-melting alpine vistas, free and custom guided tours, viewpoints in every direction, and an ever changing timeline of seasonal highlights that makes no two visits the same.

We came when it was a bit foggy, but we didn’t want to miss this chance to go on the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola since we don’t come up here too often. It costs $51.95 per adult.

There are 2 types of gondola’s available – one with the glass bottom for those who are seeking a bit of a thrill. We opted for the Express Loading, which has a shorter waiting time and it’s a bit better for those who are scared of heights.

The gondola is full enclosed, so you are safe and secure all the time.

There are windows all around you, so make sure you sit by the windows to get the rest pictures and views.

It’s pretty fun seeing the ground below and how high we were really up in the sky. It is 4.4 km in length and takes about 11 minutes to cross.

Even in the Summer, you will want to pack warmer clothes or a jacket since it gets colder at higher elevations.

Once you are up, you can enjoy some wild animals roaming around, hiking trails, and dining.

Website:
https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/discover/360-experience

In Dessert

Wild Sweets: Designer Cakes and Experiences Gallery in Richmond

October 24, 2016

Wild Sweets sells some stellar chocolate in Richmond and recently, they launched their new line of delicious designer cakes. A few of us were invited for a tasting of their new cakes. I have a bit of a sweet tooth, so I couldn’t resist.

Experiences Gallery

They also expanded their retail store to make room for their Experiences Gallery. It gives guest a sneak peek into the chocolate making process. It features their Cocoa Bean-To-Bar Chocolate-Making Lab, Chocolate Art Gallery & Chocolate Tasting Bar.

What I thought was super cool was their display of the raw cocoa beans. You can touch them and smell them.

Chocolate Tarte Macaron

Chocolate Tarte Macaron has a few different versions:

Banana Macadamia
Chestnut Pear

It’s a pretty intricate dessert. On the outside, you don’t see any macarons, but it does include it. The macaron cookie is loosely crushed and then mixed with crushed fruit, butter and baked crunchy-soft as a single layer. The “macaron” is place on top of a tarte made of a base layer of the crunchy-soft and buttery Sablé Breton cookie topped with an almond cream mixture. When baked, a luscious egg ganache made with our cocoa bean to bar dark chocolate is added and cooked to a perfect custard-like texture.

It is then finished with a dark chocolate coating, a hand-painted chocolate decor.

Cream Cakes

They have 2 versions of these cream cakes:

Dark Chocolate & Raspberry Cream Cake
Milk Chocolate & Passion Cream Cake

This cake blends the richness of a pound cake with the lightness of a sponge cake. It is coated in chocolate studded with ground roasted almonds or coconut for a wonderful texture, simply finished with a chocolate plaquette.

Apricot Milk Chocolate Crème Brûlée ‘Gateau’

There lies layers of crispy crêpes hazelnut praliné, milk chocolate Crème Brûlée cream, apricot fruit Crème Brûlée cream, milk chocolate almond paste Sacher sponge cake and caramel gelée, elegantly finished with hand-painted chocolate bark.

One of the favourites of the cakes we tried. I love the texture of the different ingredients and it’s definitely a delicious treat.

Cherry Dark Chocolate Crème Brûlée ‘Gateau’

You will find layers of crispy crêpes hazelnut praliné, dark chocolate Crème Brûlée cream, cherry fruit Crème Brûlée cream, dark chocolate almond paste Sacher sponge cake and cocoa gelée, elegantly finished with hand-painted chocolate bark.

Another delicious cake. Very similar to the other cake, but still good.

Venezuela Ocumare ‘Intensely’ Chocolate Terrine

Inside, there are layers of double chocolate Brownie cake, crispy crêpes hazelnut praliné, dark chocolate & vanilla bean ganache, dark chocolate Crème Brûlée cream, dark/milk chocolate sabayon mousse, chocolate spray, and elegantly finished with hand-painted chocolate decor.

All these cakes really appeal to be because of the crispy crêpes hazelnut praliné. It really gives it a nice balanced texture.

Crème Brûlée ‘Chantilly’

There are 2 types of Crème Brûlée ‘Chantilly’ cakes.

Apricot Milk Chocolate Crème Brûlée ‘Chantilly’
Cherry Dark Chocolate Crème Brûlée ‘Chantilly’

This cake is their version of the classic French Tarte Bourdaloue — with a few twists. The typical harder sweet dough base is replaced with crunchy/soft cookie. The unctuous custard cream laced with poached fruits is still front-and-center, but they have added another layer of pure decadence: a cloud-like chocolate ‘Chantilly’ mousse.

The mousse is what makes this cake very indulgent.

Crème Brûlée ‘Sabayon’

There are 2 versions of this cake:

Passion Milk Chocolate Crème Brûlée ‘Sabayon’
Raspberry Dark Chocolate Crème Brûlée ‘Sabayon’

There are the layers of Sablé Breton cookie, crispy crêpes hazelnut praliné, chocolate & fruit ganache, the fruity Crème Brûlée cream, dark/milk chocolate caramel sabayon mousse and crème fraîche gelée, elegantly finished with hand-painted chocolate citrus crystal barks.

Overall, the cakes were pretty good. My picks would be for their Crème Brûlée ‘Gateau’ and Venezuela Ocumare ‘Intensely’ Chocolate Terrine cakes.

We Rate Wild Sweets:

Address:
2145 – 12191 Hammersmith Way, Richmond, BC

Website:
http://dcduby.com/

In San Francisco

Exploring Lucas Film in San Fransisco

October 23, 2016

I am a huge Star Wars fan and one of the things on my list to do in San Francisco was to take a peek at Lucas Film and their Yoda Fountain at Letterman Digital Arts Center.

I don’t know anyone who works at Lucas Film inside the Presidio, but there are a few areas where the public can enjoy and take pictures.

Yoda Fountain

This calm and serine space was very quiet when we got here, so there was ample time to be weird and take a lot of photos.

Lucas Film Lobby

Directly behind the Yoda Fountain, you can walk into the lobby of Lucas Films where there are life-sized Stormtroopers, Boba Fett, and Darth Vader to pose with.

There are 2 large book shelves filled with old books and Star Wars memorabilia and toys.

Take your time and look at all the figures on the walls as they are quite nice.

All the figurines are pretty awesome and the old books really gives it a nice look.

Don’t forget the silver R2D2 close to the King Kong statue.

A fun place to visit at no cost. You can get here by taking the PresidioGO shuttle free of charge or you can easily take other public transportation to get here. Parking may be a bit tough because they have a security guard on their property. Best to be dropped off.

Address:
Building B courtyard, 1 Letterman Dr, San Francisco

Website:
http://www.presidio.gov/places/letterman-digital-arts-center

In Chinese

R&H: Chinese Food + Dumpling Trail

October 22, 2016

R&H Chinese Food is located in the Lansdowne Centre Food Court. They serve up delicious Chinese food that’s a bit different that the other stalls here.

We were invited by Tourism Richmond to experience the Dumpling Trail. R&H Chinese Food is one of the restaurants featured in the trail for their diverse selection of dumplings from crispy to chewy to all types of textures.

You can watch them make the dumplings right in front of you. I love watching them make dumplings since it’s really a craft. I’ve tried making dumplings and I can never make them look beautiful.

Potstickers with cabbage and pork filling had a nice colour on the bottom. As the skin is a bit thicker than the other ones that we ordered, these can be quite filling. Best to share dumplings among others.

Boiled Pork Dumplings with Chives was one of our favourites. Delicious filling and reminded me of a little taste of home.

Xiao Long Bao are steamed juicy pork buns and they come in a bamboo steamer. Nice thin skin, but the tops of them were a bit dense.

You should return the bamboo steam to them once you’re done.

Overall, R&H has a good amount of dumplings on their menu. If you want a taste of homemade dumplings and other Chinese food, come give them a try. Prices are very good too.

We rate R&H:

Address:
5300 Number 3 Road, Richmond

In Bubble Tea

Boba Guys: Bubble Tea in San Francisco

October 21, 2016

Boba Guys is a popular bubble tea shop for local and tourists. My hotel at Station Square and Boba Guys was literally a block away, how could I resist to try one of the most popular bubble tea shops in San Francisco. When I got here in the middle of the day, there was a bit of a line up but it wasn’t too long.

The menu has a good amount of drinks to choose from. Since it was my first time here, I couldn’t be too adventurous as I wanted something pretty standard so I can compare to the other bubble tea shops I’ve been to.

Classic Milk Tea with tapioca balls and half sweet. As a Canadian, I still find it funny how it’s called boba since I’m use to calling it pearls. The subtle differences when it comes to our 2 countries. Half sweet was the right amount of sweetness for me since the tea stand out and the quality of the tapioca balls were really good.

Overall, the quality of tea, milk and tapioca balls were great.

We Rate Boba Guys:

Address:
429 Stockton Street, San Francisco

Website:
http://www.bobaguys.com/

In Downtown

TAKO: Korean-Mexican Fusion Taco Shop in Vancouver

October 20, 2016

Tacqueria Koreano, aka TAKO is a new fusion Korean and Mexican Taco shop right by Stadium Skytrain Station. One of my favourite fusion cuisines is Korean and Mexican, the flavours meld pretty good together. There have been other food trucks out in Vancouver that have done something similar.

I was invited along with a few foodies to give a few items on their menu a try.

Interior

The interior is pretty small, but they have outside and inside seating. If it’s a rainy day outside, you’ll be able to find a seat here.

Taco

Gangnam Taco has BBQ short rib. There is a generous amount of BBQ short rib in this taco. The taco is a decent size and you can finish it in 2-3 bites.

Jeju Taco has spicy pork belly as the centrepiece of this delicious taco.

Seoul Taco has deep -fried chicken. The chicken is pretty good, but I felt they were a bit heavy on the gochujang sauce.

Tako Taco has grilled beef belly. Similar to the Jeju taco, I felt they were also a bit heavy handed on the sauce.

Busan Taco has prawn tempura. This taco wasn’t that great compared to the other tacos as it was drenched in sauce, so by the time you eat your taco, the tempura isn’t as crisp.

Burritos

They have a variety of different burritos and it has kimchi fried rice, corn, cheese and your choice of meat. You can choose between spicy pork, BBQ Short Rib or bulgogi. It’s very filling and you can’t go wrong with any of the meats.

Quesadilla

Kimchi Quesadilla has pan-fried kimchi, bulgogi, corn, red onion, and cheese. It is topped off with sesame seed, green onion and sour cream. My favourite of the 2 quesadilla.

Omma Quesadilla has bulgogi, mushroom, cheese, and red onion. The gochujang sauce was a nice touch.

Seoul Chicken

The Seoul Chicken was very good. Crunchy texture with moist pieces of meat on the inside. I would order this again.

Bibimbap Bowl

Bibimbap Bowl has assorted veggies on rice with soft boiled egg and your choice of meat. There is BBQ short rib, bulgogi or spicy pork. I liked the spicy pork as it added a bit of kick to the dish. The egg was phenomenal.

TAKO Poutine

Their poutine isn’t your traditional poutine. You won’t find cheese curd and gravy on these fries. You choose your protein and it is topped with a bunch of accompanying sauces. Yet again, very sauce heavy.

Rice Cake Skewers come with 5 pieces on a skewer. You’ll get the similar gochujang flavour that is smothered on these rice cakes.

Final Thoughts

Overall, my favourite items were the quesadilla and the burritos. A good item to have for lunch. The bibimbap was nice too as they egg is just so good. The tacos were decent but it is a bit heavy handed with the sauce.

We Rate TAKO:

Address:
601 Expo Boulevard, Vancouver

Website:
http://www.takovancouver.com/

In San Francisco

Farallon: Upscale Seafood Restaurant in San Francisco

October 19, 2016

Farallon Restaurant is an upscale seafood restaurant a few steps away from Union Square. They specialize in seafood and they have a raw and seafood bar. While I was in San Francisco, they invited me to give their restaurant a try. As it was literally a few steps from my hotel, I couldn’t resist.

Interior

The interior is beautiful and the high ceilings with sea creature embellishments make you feel like you’re in a grotto.

Amuse Bouche

An Amuse Bouche is a one bite taster from the chef. It was a nice way to start off the meal with this little surprise.

Complimentary Bread

Next, different bread and butter arrives at the table. As we put in our order, it was nice to have something to nibble on before the dishes arrive.

Drinks

They have a wide selection of wines and drinks of the menu – alcoholic and non-alcoholic. You can ask them for advice on what pairs best with the meal. The staff were able to surprise my friend with a virgin cocktail with delicious mango.

Appetizers

Herb roasted bone marrow comes with bragg sea urchin, dungeness crab and grilled garlic sourdough toast. What I liked about this dish was the amount of bone marrow inside and the richness of the marrow was balanced by the delicate seafood tastes.

Gnocchi & Cayucos Abalone also comes with rosemary brown butter, smoked trout roe, dulse seaweed, and aged balsamic.

Entrees

Seared Bone-Dry Scallops with boar-chetta di testa, farro verde risotto, and pomegranate. Very plump scallops and were cooked beautifully.

Local Albacore Tuna has marble potatoes, shaved fennel, smoked mussels and hollandaise sauce. The tuna and the mussels were delicious but the hollandaise sauce seemed a bit heavy for this light dish.

Dessert

Port Poached Pear has almond sherbet, pomegranate, and 2 pignoli cookies. Very delicious dessert with the pear’s sweetness enhanced by the port. The cookies gave a nice balance of texture to the dish too.

Cheesecake Custard is topped with green apple granita, graham crumble, and cotton candy grapes. This dessert was a treat, the tart green apple granita with the grapes give a burst of fresh flavour to the cheesecake custard.

Final Thoughts

Overall, the quality of the seafood is very good and fresh. The menu has a good amount of range to cater to those with varying tastes. The restaurant is high end, so you will want to dress up a little bit. We had a great dinner while we were in San Francisco.

We Rate Farallon:

Address:
450 Post St, San Francisco

Website:
http://www.farallonrestaurant.com/

In Kid Friendly

Samsoonie: Korean Food in Richmond + Dumpling Trail

October 18, 2016

Samsoonie Noodle & Rice is located in Richmond and they serve Korean cuisine. I love Korean restaurants especially for their dumplings – mandu, so I couldn’t wait to try this place out.

We came here as part of the Tourism Richmond’s Dumpling Trail trying out the different dumplings in town. Richmond is a foodie city filled with amazing Asian cuisine. They get pretty busy around noon, so make sure you beat the rush.

Interior

The inside looks ok, but people come here for their food as they have a good variety of Korean food on the menu.

Dumplings

Wonton Soup was delicious. Good flavour of the broth and the wontons inside. A nice twist on what I’m used to having.

Boiled Dumplings come in either 5 or 10 pieces. We went with the 5 pieces so we could try more dumplings on the menu. It comes with a soy sauce mixture to dip your dumplings into. The filling was good but a tad dry.

Pan Fried Dumpling is half way between boiled and fried dumplings. We found this filling was a bit dry too. Perhaps it was the batch for these dumplings.

Deep Fried Dumplings was the favourite of the bunch as this filling was a bit more moist compared to the pan-fried and boiled dumplings. A nice crisp exterior with the juicy filling on the inside. Very good.

Side Dishes

I love the different that arrive at the table complimentary. At bean sprouts and kimchi are the ones that come to the table. Both very delicious.

Other dishes

Sweet and Sour Pork is very different that what you would find int a Chinese restaurant. It is deep fried in a batter and then has a little bit of sauce on top.

Korean Style Roll has carrot burdock, spinach, egg and radish pickle. Is like a Japanese sushi roll but cut thinner and uses similar ingredients in a bibimbap. A good item to share with the table.

Pork Bone Stew has big pieces of pork and a very flavourful stews. It really hits the spot for days when its cold and wet outside.

Final Thoughts

Overall, Samsoonie is a pretty decent Korean restaurant in Richmond. It brings me back to some of my favourite Korean dishes.

We Rate Samsoonie:

Address:
8211 Westminster Highway, Richmond

In British Columbia

Cheetos: Bag of Bones

October 17, 2016

As Halloween nears, Cheetos has their limited edition white cheddar Bag of bones that is shaped like skeletons. How could you not resist getting this from the grocery store? I surely couldn’t.

Inside the bag, you will find 4 different shapes – head, rib cage, feet/hands, and bones. It’s so cute once you gather enough pieces to create a full skeleton. Super kid friendly and it’s a fun activity and snack.

I had a lot of fun munching away at these skeletons. I feel like I have to bring this to all the Halloween parties that I’m going to this year. Super unique and will be a hit.

Website: http://www.cheetos.com/

In Fast Food

Burger King: Whopperrito

October 17, 2016

Whopperrito is Burger King’s new menu item turning a Whopper into a burrito. Whenever I go to the United States, I get super excited to try exclusive menu items like this. We don’t have this in Canada.

The Whopperrito is made with their signature savoury flame-grilled 100% beef patty. It is also stuffed with a creamy Queso, pickles, diced onions, juicy tomatoes, and crisp lettuce all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.

When I picked this up, it had a good amount of weight to it. The creamy Queso made this burrito a bit too salty for my taste. It’s definitely and interesting concept, but I think I will stick with a regular Whopper.

Website: https://www.bk.com/menu-item/whopperrito

Address:
35 Powell Street, San Francisco