Really??? Now I really have to try Sichuan Impression b/c, while I enjoy Northern Cafe, the latter is more of to-go, super quick weeknight dinner type for me.
Tai Ping Sha Choi Kee
No American name yet I think. They are from Guangzhou and specializes in beef brisket and beef offal.
Located in Hong Kong plaza in Rowland
Menu has a range of typical Canto comfortsâŠ
But really you want the beef
Beef Brisket Noodles with Ho Fun Noodles
The brisket is very good and tender. The noodles have a great slurp factor. The broth is okay not the star. The tableside chili sauce taste like sacha but more spicy.
Beef Offal Rice Plate.
Wanted to also try the offal and like the brisket it is also well cooked.
Nice addition to this plaza. As I also like Yi Mei and Stinky Tofu King down in the alley.
Came here on a whim because I couldnât find parking at Frank and Son Collectibles So I said F It letâs eat some Chinese food!!
@beefnoguy what do you think?
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These are from San Diego. Sorry.
Spicy octopus tacos from the Mariscos El Pescador truck in Chula Vista. Iâve mentioned that Iâve been looking for an octopus taco like this in LA to no avail, and even checked out many of your recommendations, but nothing here comes close to this perfection, imo. These tacos chased with a cup of their seafood consomĂ© are just fing heaven to me.
Extraordinary Desserts.
After having dinner at Ironside, we decided to have dessert here due to hearing so much about it. Everything we ordered was tasty, but nothing mind blowing. They were also pretty to look at, I guess. They really like their edible flowers⊠I just would not be able to eat their cakes more than a couple of times a year because they are way too sweet for me. Iâm one of those weirdos who doesnât enjoy desserts that are too sweet. Also, Iâm generally not one to complain about the price of things because I realize you get what you pay for more often than not, but I just canât justify paying $10.50 per slice of cake here when I can get a slice thatâs ten times more delicious (and I think is made of better quality ingredients) at a place like Proof for around $6.50. This just feels like one of those places that caters to Instagram and the Real Housewives types, but what the hell do I know⊠it was packed and everyone else seems to love it.
Viking - chocolate crÚme brulee and milk chocolate crémeux, chocolate cake layers, crushed chocolate and almond pralines.
Ivoire Royal - vanilla bean soaked pound cake, white chocolate mousse, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, whipped cream, white chocolate shavings.
Lemon Meringue Bar.
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@thechez5 have they cut down their usage of edible gold leaf? They used to be pretty heavy handed with that, too. My husband loves their pavlova and our kids enjoy their ice cream.
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I suppose for Rowland Heights that already quite decent for Canto simple comfort food.
The chu hau / fermented bean sauce for the brisket looks a bit too dark for me, but could be the lighting.
If you go back, you may want to try a stir fry to see their skills in that area, #20 or #21 are easy choices. The one that would intrigue me the most is #24 and to see how crispy they can pan fry the mifen/mai fun, and if they arrange it to look like semi sphere (or they just smother minced beef on top).
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Bang bang tonight
Shuck Oyster Bar. Recent fresh cut fries. Had an assortment of cloud bay clams and little necks. Hama Hama, some from Alaska and another from Washington. Always great job of shucking and really like the mignonette.
Tackle Box at Soco. Havenât heard much about this place but itâs a real gem. Fast casual order at the counter but they are putting out tasty food.
Bacon wrapped blue cheese stuffed dates drizzled with balsamic and arugala. 4 for $6.50 felt like stealing. Crispy bacon, pungent blue cheese and good balance between the sweet date and peppery arugala.
Buffalo chicken wings. Nice crispy shell and spicy buffalo sauce. You can taste they pickle brine. My son said they are the best wings he has ever had.
OG burger. Perfectly cooked. Nice melty cheese. Good solid burger.
The revelation was the chicken pot pie. Buttery flaky crust. Some might say too buttery but I say thatâs crazy talk. Huge chunks of chicken. Nice balanced sauce not too creamy and heavy. So delicious. One of the best bites Iâve had in a long time.
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What kind of offal?
Tripe, and liver were the ones I recognized.
Looks like a piece of spleen also in the first pic.
I actually didnât notice any edible gold on anything so maybe they did.
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youre awesome, thank you homie
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Top notch flavor balancing with a slightly chewy crust
Apple Hand Pie - rye pie dough, apple jam - super light and flakey crust and a rich apple jam thatâs not too sweetâŠfantastic!
Pastrami Croissant by Mr Holmes
Flakey on the outside but a little too moist in the center where the pickled onions and on-the-dry-side pastrami. I think I still like it.
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Iâm assuming (since you did not label the location) that the first photo was from Il Romanista?
Ah, on closer inspection: Triple Beam. Damn homie, donât make it so much work for us - throw us a bone here!
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Bang #1
A Chinese BBQ place that only offers siu yuk, chicken, and roasted duck?! Not even char siuâŠ
Typical veggie soup - Freebie
Siu Yuk
Super crispy skin with tender, flavorful porky goodness
Roasted Duck
Juicy with skin that has a slight crispâŠI do feel that these arenât as flavorful as the ones Iâm used toâŠperhaps a bit under seasoned?
Stir-fried garlic dau miu / pea shoots - homey goodness
Rice - Freebie
Bang #2
Since weâre close by, why not?
Chips & Salsa - freebie
Beef Birria Burrito - flavorful and juicy af birria burritos with stretchy handmade tortillas. Juices were squirting out as we were biting down.
Birria, Refried beans, Cheese Burrito
Bang #3
Second day of guilty pleasure at Triple Beam
Spongey garlic knot with parm - comes with tomato sauce but itâs not necessary for enjoyment
Honestly, I came back just to have the apple hand pie again. Itâs so dang good.
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Any time I see birria with beef instead of goat I have a negative bias. Figure theyâre aiming for the gringo-audience.
Oh hell yea it wasâŠwaistline be damned!
I was under the impression that beef variant does exist in Mexico despite goat being the traditional birria of choice. As for the gringo crowd, Iâm not even sure if Iâve ever seen one in the area assuming your use of gringo is the same as mineâŠItâs located in a gringo-free city.
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@catholiver, we travel to TJ/Baja Mexico not infrequently and the majority of taco shops offer both goat and beef birria or more commonly just beef. Donât know about other parts of Mexico.
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