Why oh why tendon...
1. why do I always order tendon at Japanese restaurants?
That is a good question because I do not like the sweet sauce that is poured all over the rice. Nor do I eat all my shrimp, which normally there are only 2 or 3. That is the most expensive part of the meal.
2. why do I always get sick after ordering tendon!?
I have a pretty tough stomach, which I like to claim is made of steel. Rarely do I ever get sick or have stomach aches from food. The first time ever was a year or two ago when I ate at this Korean/Japanese restaurant, which everyone says is so worth it! I ordered tendon and that very night, my stomach cramped up so bad; I wanted to die! I thought it must have been the restaurants fault.. however, last night again, after eating tendon... my stomach got ubber sore and unfortunately, I had the runny doots. =( Gross... I know!
Conclusion... tendon is bad for me and I really shouldn't order it anymore! Why oh why do I continue to do so.. beats the heck out of me.. but I am on board now to say "NO tendon!"
=)
btw, my stomach is finally feeling better after about 18 hours!
oh and btw, if you do not know what ten don is ... basically it is vegetable and shrimp tempura over a bed of rice, drizzled with a slightly sweet sauce.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Boycott
I am the master of boycotts at restaurants. I expect good food and good service... well, last nights service sucked majorly. First, we had a party of 6 and they said to please wait 6-10 minutes. We waited longer than that and when they finally sat us, there were many open tables to seat a party of 6. What took so long?!?!
Secondly, our waiter took forever to even take our order; they didn't refill our glass of water, and he wallked by 3 times before bringing us our bread and appetizer. Keep in mind, it is not busy.
Last thing that pissed off my friends was that he couldn't split up the check due to the rule of a fixed gratuity on parties of 6 or more. I can understand that but what I did not get was why we can't pay in both cash and credit card from one check. All you have to do is plug in the cash amount and the remaining balance goes on credit card. What is so hard to understand? Apparently their registers cannot do such a thing. Insane!
While I will not argue that the food was good... due to the horribly bad service... this restaurant in Kaneohe (also a location in Kailua), gets my boycott!
Secondly, our waiter took forever to even take our order; they didn't refill our glass of water, and he wallked by 3 times before bringing us our bread and appetizer. Keep in mind, it is not busy.
Last thing that pissed off my friends was that he couldn't split up the check due to the rule of a fixed gratuity on parties of 6 or more. I can understand that but what I did not get was why we can't pay in both cash and credit card from one check. All you have to do is plug in the cash amount and the remaining balance goes on credit card. What is so hard to understand? Apparently their registers cannot do such a thing. Insane!
While I will not argue that the food was good... due to the horribly bad service... this restaurant in Kaneohe (also a location in Kailua), gets my boycott!
Monday, October 18, 2010
Boring Sandwich
Sandwiches are boring! I don't think I could eat one everyday of the week, unless it was a grilled cheese sandwich. I just ate a turkey and cheese sandwich with a side banana and string cheese. It is just not a hearty meal. I like *hearty* Maybe I should try to cook...
Speaking of which, I just got a 7 quart crock pot that I am ready to tackle once I find a good recipe! I would like to make a chili, soup, stew, jambalaya and I suppose a pot roast or some meaty thing for the boyfriend, even though I'm not a big meat eater... I could be nice once in a while...
I tend to stick with eating things I know I like.. so I always order the same dish at certain restaurants (e.g. Saigon Noodle House = Veggie Pho, Kim Chee = Mandoo Kook Soo, etc). But yesterday at my dad's birthday linner (late lunch, early dinner)... I went out of my bubble and tried the chop chae. I thought it would be like how its served at fast food Korean places, but instead it was in a soup! I barely ate any of the chicken! But all that wonbok was delicious! =) Overall, I didn't hate it, but I probably will stick with my Mandoo Kook Soo from now on!
Speaking of which, I just got a 7 quart crock pot that I am ready to tackle once I find a good recipe! I would like to make a chili, soup, stew, jambalaya and I suppose a pot roast or some meaty thing for the boyfriend, even though I'm not a big meat eater... I could be nice once in a while...
I tend to stick with eating things I know I like.. so I always order the same dish at certain restaurants (e.g. Saigon Noodle House = Veggie Pho, Kim Chee = Mandoo Kook Soo, etc). But yesterday at my dad's birthday linner (late lunch, early dinner)... I went out of my bubble and tried the chop chae. I thought it would be like how its served at fast food Korean places, but instead it was in a soup! I barely ate any of the chicken! But all that wonbok was delicious! =) Overall, I didn't hate it, but I probably will stick with my Mandoo Kook Soo from now on!
Friday, October 15, 2010
Snail or Slug
Which is slower... a snail or a slug?! Whichever it is, that's what I am because I am so full from all that veggie fried rice at lunch! All I want to do is take a 2 hour long nap! *YAWN*
I actually brought home lunch today, chicken tamale and rice, BUT how can I pass up Lau Yee Chai's $5 dollar fried rice?!?! Oh so ono! This week was a rare happening.. I ate out 4 out of 5 days in the week! Next week I am bringing home lunch every day! That is my vow.... we shall see if it happens...
By the way, last night at Makitti, I tried "Shoronpo" for the first time. Supposedly it is supposed to have beef and soup like filling in the dumpling form, but this one was rather dry with no soup! It sort of tasted like a pork hash to me. I think I just like saying "shoronpo!" Oh and there was hardly anything "hello kitty" about the restaurant, so I was not bombarded with over cutesy-ness, thank goodness!
=)
I actually brought home lunch today, chicken tamale and rice, BUT how can I pass up Lau Yee Chai's $5 dollar fried rice?!?! Oh so ono! This week was a rare happening.. I ate out 4 out of 5 days in the week! Next week I am bringing home lunch every day! That is my vow.... we shall see if it happens...
By the way, last night at Makitti, I tried "Shoronpo" for the first time. Supposedly it is supposed to have beef and soup like filling in the dumpling form, but this one was rather dry with no soup! It sort of tasted like a pork hash to me. I think I just like saying "shoronpo!" Oh and there was hardly anything "hello kitty" about the restaurant, so I was not bombarded with over cutesy-ness, thank goodness!
=)
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Hakata Style
Received an email early this morning about the "today only" special at Gyu-Kaku. FREE kalbi when you say the secret word "kalbi". Very tempting... however, I decided to stick with my original plan, which was Menchanko-Tei!
Funny thing is I ate lunch at Menchanko-Tei with 2 friends, one of which is the regional director of Gyu-Kaku!!!! =) Muahahahahaha. I swayed him from his own restaurant! Such power I have.. not really.. but still... as always, the hakata ramen and chicken rice was delicious and only $6.50. What a deal!
Tonight I shall attend the soft opening at Makitti, the hello kitty of Makino Chaya... I am afraid of the ubber cuteness of the restaurant, but am excited to see my friends and check out what they have to offer... beware though, because there are some coworkers (including the president) from my office who will be there... I must duck and hide!
=)
Funny thing is I ate lunch at Menchanko-Tei with 2 friends, one of which is the regional director of Gyu-Kaku!!!! =) Muahahahahaha. I swayed him from his own restaurant! Such power I have.. not really.. but still... as always, the hakata ramen and chicken rice was delicious and only $6.50. What a deal!
Tonight I shall attend the soft opening at Makitti, the hello kitty of Makino Chaya... I am afraid of the ubber cuteness of the restaurant, but am excited to see my friends and check out what they have to offer... beware though, because there are some coworkers (including the president) from my office who will be there... I must duck and hide!
=)
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Maui Tacos BEBE!
B drizz ordered the chicken chingaling, which is basically a taquito but using flour tortilla instead of corn tortillas~ Here is my jingle for her based off a famous song, "give a ring when you want some chingaling!..." HAHAHA! Do you know what song that comes from?!?!?!?
As for me, I ordered the vegetarian bowl-filled with rice, black beans, potatoes, lettuce, tomatoes and 4 tortilla chips! Quite refreshing... mmmm. I have also tried their cheese quesadilla and burrito with wet sauce (aka enchilada sauce)! The very first time I tried Maui Tacos, I was not that impressed, but giving it another try, I have since changed my mind... I would like to try their banana lumpia next!
And just to add to the story, Maui Tacos is where I secretly set up a coworker on a date with the new printer dude! MUAHAHAHAHA ... evil =
My other friend, Tuna, ended up going to Panda Express. Just FYI - the kids meal at Panda was about the same price as my vegetarian bowl ($6.50). Why is the Royal Hawaiian Center's food court so expensive?!
=)
As for me, I ordered the vegetarian bowl-filled with rice, black beans, potatoes, lettuce, tomatoes and 4 tortilla chips! Quite refreshing... mmmm. I have also tried their cheese quesadilla and burrito with wet sauce (aka enchilada sauce)! The very first time I tried Maui Tacos, I was not that impressed, but giving it another try, I have since changed my mind... I would like to try their banana lumpia next!
And just to add to the story, Maui Tacos is where I secretly set up a coworker on a date with the new printer dude! MUAHAHAHAHA ... evil =
My other friend, Tuna, ended up going to Panda Express. Just FYI - the kids meal at Panda was about the same price as my vegetarian bowl ($6.50). Why is the Royal Hawaiian Center's food court so expensive?!
=)
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Ponzu Hamburger!
Today's lunch was Hamburger Steak with Ponzu, a citrus based sauce, slightly tart. Normally I do not care for ponzu sauce (nor teriyaki sauce), but at Okonomiyaki Chibo it is delicious! Somehow I find the crisp outer edged hamburger dipped in ponzu sauce to be irresistible. Served with rice, grilled veggies, salad, miso soup and tsukemono.. it is a full meal, making me very sleepy with still half a days left of work!
Trekking through the day, I thought I would recap on last Friday's ume musubi... The doctor said to stay away from nori (seaweed, iodine, etc) because normally within 2 to 5 days acne flares up. This theory could be correct, as everytime I eat sushi, I get many pimples. It is unfortunate because I love ume musubi and cannot stop eating it... nor shall I...
Tomorrow's lunch will be with my chocoland girlies... Stay tuned for what is to come of this tum tum
=)
Trekking through the day, I thought I would recap on last Friday's ume musubi... The doctor said to stay away from nori (seaweed, iodine, etc) because normally within 2 to 5 days acne flares up. This theory could be correct, as everytime I eat sushi, I get many pimples. It is unfortunate because I love ume musubi and cannot stop eating it... nor shall I...
Tomorrow's lunch will be with my chocoland girlies... Stay tuned for what is to come of this tum tum
=)
Friday, October 8, 2010
Nauseated...
Oddly, I feel slightly nauseated today, which is rare (unless aunt flow is visiting). It ain't that time yet.. so why do I feel sick?
This prohibits me from eating MCD French Fries, which I was so looking forward to. The monopoly game is in full effect right now and I want to play it!
This also makes me queasy about eating my enchiladas... cheese, dairy, when your tummy is uneasy is not a good idea...
Thus, I opted for 2 ume musubis - plain and simple. (BTW, total cost $3.50 for rice and ume!?). Anyways, coupled with some tea and I feel slightly better! What other foods are there that you would recommend to eat when not feeling well.... please enlighten me!
=)
This prohibits me from eating MCD French Fries, which I was so looking forward to. The monopoly game is in full effect right now and I want to play it!
This also makes me queasy about eating my enchiladas... cheese, dairy, when your tummy is uneasy is not a good idea...
Thus, I opted for 2 ume musubis - plain and simple. (BTW, total cost $3.50 for rice and ume!?). Anyways, coupled with some tea and I feel slightly better! What other foods are there that you would recommend to eat when not feeling well.... please enlighten me!
=)
Gelato Awareness!
@ Panya, Ala Moana:
"gelato 1 scoop $3.50, 2 scoop $4.50, additional scoop $1"
Of course we order 2 single scoops for $7.00.. at that price, we could've had 4 scoops gelato!! either that or just had 2 scoops, which is what we had, for only $4.50.
Note: the chocolate gelato has a slight nutty taste, similar to nutella!
ENJOY~
"gelato 1 scoop $3.50, 2 scoop $4.50, additional scoop $1"
Of course we order 2 single scoops for $7.00.. at that price, we could've had 4 scoops gelato!! either that or just had 2 scoops, which is what we had, for only $4.50.
Note: the chocolate gelato has a slight nutty taste, similar to nutella!
ENJOY~
Monday, October 4, 2010
Carb OD
Yuumm... scalloped potatoes and rice for lunch.
Can we say, carb overload?!?!?
Ohhhh sooo delicious though!
I did have 2 apple bananas, if that makes it any healthier!
=) smiles
Can we say, carb overload?!?!?
Ohhhh sooo delicious though!
I did have 2 apple bananas, if that makes it any healthier!
=) smiles
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