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
Best Tacos in ATX
As I head off to Athens, it couldn't have been a better way to leave than attempting to find the best tacos right here in Austin, which is no easy feat. Since it is impossible to choose just one truck, restaurant, or "shack" as the best tacos in all of Austin (and there are simply … Continue reading Best Tacos in ATX
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
