Magic City Flavors & Destinations
The last time we went out before the COVID-19 situation got grave in Miami was on March 8th, to go to the Asian Culture Festival. I was hesitant to go, and now I am so glad we went - it was early, so not too many people, and the vast array of food available was... Continue Reading →
I found Chana Thai Kitchen by accident while looking for something else on the internet. It is right across the street from one of my favorite grocery stores, and I never noticed it before. This time we were joined by Miss E. - a person who possesses a set of unparalleled taste buds. The first... Continue Reading →
Dragonfly Izakaya is a modern Japanese restaurant located in Doral. It has a vast menu filled with dishes that I have always wanted to try - I was primarily after the chicken karaage - fried chicken. We headed up north - the little chicken, a new dining companion, Mister B. and I - to try... Continue Reading →
We were in the mood for Japanese BBQ so off we went to Gyu-Kaku in Pinecrest. We ordered the “Value Set” and the “Premium Party Course” for 2. The food was good, the experience was entertaining, the service fast and friendly. We will go back for sure. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ self-description? “Gyu-Kaku, meaning "Horn of... Continue Reading →
I recently traveled to San José, California for work and did not get to visit any of the many Asian restaurants except for a musty Japanese place that smelled like old socks. On the way back to Miami I was wondering where I could go to make up for this faux pas and Lan Pan... Continue Reading →
This was my first time visiting a Buddhist Temple in my life; I didn't find out that there was one so close to me until last year. Wat Buddharangsi Buddhist Temple of Miami was celebrating its 36th anniversary with a Thai Food Festival, so it was the perfect time to visit. There was live music, fresh produce,... Continue Reading →
Anyone who knows me is aware that I have a weakness for Asian cuisine. When I realized that there was a Pubbelly Sushi close to us, I asked my little chicken to invite a friend so we could check the place out. The restaurant was beautiful with cool lamps hanging from high ceilings and colorful... Continue Reading →
Moon Thai & Japanese Restaurant is very close to where I live. For some reason we had not been there in years, too busy exploring other places, so on a rainy Saturday afternoon, we decided to have lunch in one of our old haunts. The décor was the same, pretty as always - modern, colorful with... Continue Reading →
No Name Chinese is an elegant restaurant situated in the heart of South Miami. I was curious about the name, so this place has been on my bucket list since last year. The Chef presented us with Fish Crudo “Yusheng”: Chinese... Continue Reading →
We went to the 28th Annual Asian Culture Festival that took place at Fruit & Spice Park, and it was lots of fun. This event offers a virtual day trip to Asia featuring a variety of Asian arts, crafts, entertainment, plants and exotic cuisine. I went mainly for the food and incense and had onigiri... Continue Reading →
I had a mad desire to taste and take a pretty picture of a bowl of ramen in Miami. I have not been to Shokudo in over three years and saw that they had Shiroshoyu Ramen on the menu, so the decision to re-visit this restaurant was inevitable. We had to have some appetizers first,... Continue Reading →
