Friday, May 27, 2016

Ze Kitchen Galerie - Paris, France

Ze Kitchen Galerie
http://www.zekitchengalerie.fr/en/ 

Please keep in mind that it's been 8 months since I ate here, so it's definitely difficult to recall what I ate...

Provided menu, but it was a bit odd how it doesn't reflect the menu of the night. Some presented items were not included in the menu and some on the menu did not appear in the meal. 

Savory custard

Close up of beef croquette-like bite. 
This was actually pretty pleasing to the palatte, but who doesn't like something fried?

Lightly seared fish with pickled components. 

Potstickers. Good crisp on the skin

Candale pasta filled with a mushroom and accompanied with a parsley sauce

Panseared calamari steak, with deep fried veggies and a squid/cuttlefish ink sauce

If you're allergic to calamari (in which it was substituted to tuna in this case), I suggest you steer clear of the sauce which is still on the plate. This might also instigate any allergic symptoms. We learned this the hard way haha~

Fish of the day with citrus sauce. It seemed also suveed, which isn't my favorite kind of cook, but it was definitely a light dish. 

Large cut of what seems like bacon, but it had a crispy exterior. Meat itself was slightly chewy but that could be its nature. 

Soup de Coco - Coconut soup, vanilla and red berries
I personally am somewhat allergic to coconut, but I really enjoy coconut in general. The berries are a nice touch towards the end of the meal. 

Glace Chocolat Blanc - White chocolate, wasabi ice cream, banana, passion fruit, pineapple 
This was actually really good. I can't really eat too much pineapple (I have a lot of food restrictions it seems...), but it complemented the white chocolate and wasabi ice cream. It was one of the more interesting things I had, but it definitely all worked together! Wouldn't mind eating this again...

Figue Confite - Fig confit, almond ice cream, grape juice
Slightly too sweet, but can always do with more dessert! It's a nice little smile at the end of the meal ;) 

Service was pleasant, with both French and English speaking wait staff. I would say 80% of diners for our sitting time spoke English. At one point, there was a dish where a sauce had to be poured individually into our bowls. The server had dripped on the table because instead of having a towel to wipe up the edge of the small sauce vessel, she had placed the vessel back on a small wooden placeholder in her hand, letting any sauce to keep dribbling down the side. That's the only food comment I would have for them to make sure to keep things clean versus having having the "look". The sauce drip went unnoticed by the staff so we cleaned it up ourselves because it was bothering us haha~ We're crazy that way...

Besides that and the assumption that we were Japanese and I deserved a wink from a male waitstaff, it was a rather pleasant meal at a good value!

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Bistro Boudin - San Francisco 


Bear with me, I just found the receipt from this today. I went to the restaurant as a celebratory day with a good friend of mine after our last final, on May 8, 2012!

Fancy a drink at the bar?

Extensive menu - I distinctly remember having a difficult time deciding what to get that afternoon

Never forget you're in the city!

I like water...



The iconic Boudin sourdough bread. I remember some older ladies in the neighboring table was able to charm their waiter into giving them a separate new loaf to bring back with them!

Check out the view and good weather! A nice spot for tourists to rest their feet without being too removed from the scene.



Lightly deep fried cod fish tacos with avocados!


Crab cake sandwich with fries! Avocados are the best!

I remember the food here wasn't bad, but it was slightly more expensive then I'd like, but what isn't expensive in tourist SF?
Holy smokes, I can't believe it's been so long since I've found my blog again! It's been 3 years since my past post in my final year at Berkeley!

There have been plenty of good eats since then, so to pick up where I left, get ready for a massive download of food pictures! I may have lost the flair to take appetizing pictures, but I'll do my best going forward :)

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Tumi Peruvian Cuisine: Berkeley, CA

http://www.yelp.com/biz/tumi-peruvian-cuisine-berkeley


 Cancha: Giant roasted corn kernals...so savory!

 Chicha Morada: Sweet purple corn drink (Very different to the homemade prepared version I had in Peru)

Tuna Ceviche

 Papas a la Huancaina: Potatoes, boiled egg, and olive, all smothered with a spicy sauce

 Anticuchos: Beef Heart!! (It's good!)

Seafood ceviche (I think) Such a pretty presentation!

Fried Yucca (a type of shrubbery) with dipping sauce

Lomo Saltado (beef) with Noodles

Traditional Lomo Saltado

Unfortunately I don't remember what this dish is called or what it consists of. It might be some variation of shredded chicken?

Yay Peruvian cuisine!

Monday, August 6, 2012

Crepevine: Berkeley, CA

 http://www.crepevine.com/location_berkley.html
(North Berkeley at Gourmet Ghetto)

 Line up to order!

 Nice open windows

 Big bowl of chai tea!

San Francisco Savory Crepe

Yay for fresh salmon! I also heard the smoked salmon crepe is great as well

Kyoto Savory Crepe

Grilled Tofu!

Sorry...bad lighting angle...

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Kirala: Berkeley, CA

http://www.kiralaberkeley.com/

Lunch Menu

Nice interior, but a bit crowded on the table seating side

The ever necessary Miso soup :D

Handmade soba noodles with vegetable tempura

Sobaaa

Love me my tempura

The lunch special of the day

Some (not handmade) mushroom soba noodles

Tofuuuu...Mmmm...

Grilled chicken on top of yummy bean sprouts and cabbage