Vietnamese-style catfish at Thien An.

I had a bowl of a spicy beef soup (I think the English name was Spicy Beef Lemongrass Noodle Soup or some such) at Nam Vang recently. It was on the lunchtime specials list, very hearty and delicious. Now that I think of it,...

Sherman Way. I got two things to go — pork with chili mint, and Thai beef salad. Now, Thai beef salad is one of my very favorite things. The one I love most in L.A. is at Yai in Thai town. Sunshine’s was unlike any...

I went to Thai House Express for lunch today. Service was very friendly and fast at 1:30 PM. I ordered the beef panang curry, over rice and I was really impressed. I don’t often order this dish, in fact I rarely order beef...

doing small satays for a bbq coming up, and thinking of 3 different ones, paired with 3 sauces: 1. chicken + indonesian peanut sauce 2. lamb + some mint basil pesto maybe? 3. beef + siracha-type sauce? wondering what cuts would be...

Asian goodness, without the nagging aunties.

since my favorite restaurants new golden turtle and golden turtle have died! I have nowhere to eat my beloved vinegar beef fondue (which is like hot pot but with a vinegar, lemongrass, ginger broth then wrapped in the traditional...

's comments about how #4 was wrapped in caul fat which I didn’t notice in our version. I liked the flavor of #6 better as it sat and came to room temp, but I didn’t really detect the lemongrass sauce indicated on the...

Fresh Cambodian at Floating Rock.

Bright Burmese flavors at Yoma.

Asian dumplings, Argentine empanadas.

Yellow Brick Cafe expands its offerings and hours.

I lived in Calgary for several years, and realize that’s the birthplace of ginger beef, but was hoping for an Edmonton rec for a good version of the dish. What else could I seek out while I’m in Edmonton? Sad that...

it is Japanese Kewpie mayo) that is yellower than usual mayo. They have both grilled pork and BBQ pork on the menu I believe. The grilled pork is nicely marinated, not overly sweet, good amount of savory flavor. They also have a...

competition. It is a cut above and would fit in nicely in Berkeley. They have Thai beef jerkey for an appetizer and a few dishes that aren’t the norm. Pretty cups of green lod chong sat on the counter, waiting for someone...