Zha Jiang Mien (炸醬麵)

by Jeff Kang // 11/29/2015 // No Comments

Zha Jiang Mian literally means “fried sauce noodles”. It is also known as “dry noodles with minced pork and cucumber”, “dry noodles with meat sauce”, etc. This is my favorite kind of dry noodles and I always ask my mom... Continue reading →

Sukiyaki

by Jeff Kang // 11/25/2015 // 4 Comments

The literal meaning of Sukiyaki is “hot pot on a shovel”. The story goes like this: long long time ago, while the Japanese Emperor is hunting and he became hungry, they then found a peasant place and ask them to... Continue reading →

Mapo Tofu (麻婆豆腐)

by Jeff Kang // 11/23/2015 // No Comments

Mapo tofu is one of the most popular Chinese dish in US, but do you know what “Mapo” means? “Mapo” means “old lady with a pock-marked face”. This dish was invented by a lady in Sichuan who really know how... Continue reading →

Kalbi (Korean BBQ Short Ribs)

by Mike Hsu // 11/17/2015 // No Comments

Kalbi or Korean style BBQ short ribs is the most popular dish at a Korean BBQ restaurant and it’s no wonder because the short rib has a good amount of marbling and intense flavor – whether you prefer them marinated... Continue reading →

Korean Pickled Radish (치킨무)

by Mike Hsu // 11/15/2015 // 51 Comments

Korean pickled radish is one of my favorite type of pickles. Not only is it delicious with the salty, sweet, and sour flavor, it also has an awesome crunch. This is a perfect compliment to any spicy dish, especially the... Continue reading →

hot and sour soup (酸辣湯)

by Jeff Kang // 11/11/2015 // No Comments

Time for our monthly Mike vs Jeff challenge again! What are we competing on this time? Hint: Winter is coming 🙂 it’s a soup challenge. I’m going to challenge Mike’s chicken and mushroom soup with my hot sour soup! Although... Continue reading →

Chicken and Mushroom Soup (香菇雞湯) – Mike vs Jeff

by Mike Hsu // 11/08/2015 // 5 Comments

As the weather is finally turning into a crisp autumn, it’s the perfect time for Mike vs Jeff – Soup Challenge. Jeff will be making a hot and sour soup while Mike is serving his favorite chicken and mushroom soup.... Continue reading →

Pad Thai

by Jeff Kang // 11/04/2015 // No Comments

When I was in college. There is a food court that is few block down the road called “Asian Ghetto” which have several Asian restaurants. There is one Thai restaurant that I love very much and I always order their... Continue reading →

Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pão de Queijo)

by Mike Hsu // 11/01/2015 // No Comments

The first time I’ve had Brazilian cheese bread (pão de queijo) was at a Brazilian bbq place (which was also my first time visiting a churrascaria). Because it was an all-you-can-eat place, I understand they want you to fill up... Continue reading →

It's My Dish

Month: November 2015