Standout hole-in-the-wall Chinese food. 7.5/10Fat dragon has been one of my go-to Chinese restaurants for a while now! It's right off of 183 and is in a random shopping mall that's easy to miss, but once you go I can promise it'll be one of your staples too. It's fairly affordable, is never too busy, … Continue reading Fat Dragon
Brewery Bhavana (Raleigh, NC)
Beer + Chinese comfort food = a somehow perfect combo 8/10 I was very pleasantly surprised by this restaurant. The restaurant features several different aspects that you would never expect to work so well together, yet they do. The interior features a living wall, small library, flower shop, and beer tap with 25+ different brews, … Continue reading Brewery Bhavana (Raleigh, NC)
Kemuri Tatsu-Ya
Unique Japanese Cuisine in a ~Quirky~ East Austin Atmosphere 9/10Kemuri Tatsu-Ya was definitely a unique take on your dining experience; The restaurant was hidden among other East-Austin homes off Caesar Chavez and mainly had outdoor seating with an awesome vibe. The menu was right on the table, which not only made for a unique background … Continue reading Kemuri Tatsu-Ya
Ari Cooks… Vietnamese Spring Rolls
Difficulty level: Easy! Prep time: 15 minutes Total time: 25 minutes Hey guys! Sorry I haven't posted for a while but I'm back and decided to write my first blog on something I make all the time! Vietnamese spring rolls may appear really complicated but they are surprising pretty simple and cheap to make--I can … Continue reading Ari Cooks… Vietnamese Spring Rolls
Torchy’s June Taco of the Month: the Doublewide
Does "Doublewide" refer to "double" amount of breading required?? 4/10 I have to say that when I went to get the Taco of the Month for June, I had extremely high expectations. One of my favorite aspects of Torchy's is their unique taco of the month, and I find myself time and time again wishing … Continue reading Torchy’s June Taco of the Month: the Doublewide
Lin Asian Bar & Dim Sum
An honest review of the restaurant holding my title of the best soup dumplings in Austin. 7/10Right off the bat, I have to hand them several points for their incredible soup dumplings. If you haven't seen my last post about the top soup dumplings in ATX, I rated them #1. They are a perfect ratio … Continue reading Lin Asian Bar & Dim Sum
My Top 5 Soup Dumplings in Austin, TX
So I'm starting a new series where I test out a certain dish from several different restaurants and rank them, and I'm starting with SOUP DUMPLINGS!! #5- Homemade: I used a basic (lol it's actually probably one of the most complex things I've ever made) recipe online and made them a few months ago. I … Continue reading My Top 5 Soup Dumplings in Austin, TX
Via 313
Pure ridiculousness. 9/10This pizza is almost too good to be true. Their Detroit-style pizza is the perfect combo between my two favorite things: bread and cheese. The fluffy, freshly baked pizza dough (actual bread bc it's so fluffy) is a perfect ratio to the sauce and cheese, and the crust is still nice and crunchy, … Continue reading Via 313
