October 2022

Eomuk-bokkeum (Korean Spicy Fish Cake Stir-Fry)

This banchan is so good you can already it with just rice and not just as a side dish. Eomuk-bokkeum or Korean Spicy Fish Cake Stir-Fry is a type of banchan prepared with sliced fish cakes stir fried with vegetables and a sweet, spicy, savory sauce. There are many different...

Midpoint (Hobsonville, Auckland, New Zealand)

New Zealand is quite famous for its coffee culture but I guess our country has also a great brunch culture specially during weekends where most restaurants that offer entire day breakfasts shine. During this time places like these are packed with many diners especially the popular ones like our restaurant...

Bacon and Broccoli Quiche

This is deliciously easy, cheesy, and satisfying best of all it is quick to prepare and perfect for breakfast, brunch or if you wish, any time of the day. Bacon and Broccoli Quiche is a simple quiche made with ready-made pastry, eggs, bacon, cheese and broccoli. This recipe may look...

Bao and Noodle (Auckland CBD, New Zealand)

Bao and Noodles, yes those are the two main items this restaurant offers, bao and noodles plus some dumplings, and it is very evident on the front window as there is someone who prepares this fresh continuously as people pass by and watch this showcase. I am sure this place...

Mei Cai Kou Rou (Pork Belly with Preserved Vegetables)

Melt in your mouth pork belly, rendered fat on preserved vegetables, savoury aromatic sauce, this is what you call a Chinese comfort meal. Mei Cai Kou Rou, also called Pork Belly with Preserved Vegetables is a Chinese dish of steamed pork belly over preserved mustard served on a sweet savoury...

Chicken, Corn and Bacon Chowder

This homemade chowder is packed with amazing flavours you will go back for seconds or thirds. Chicken, Corn and Bacon Chowder is a type of chowder loaded with fresh corn, chicken, bacon and potatoes; it is the perfect hearty soup to pair with crusty bread. One of my favourite soup...

Olas Arepas (Ponsonby Central, Auckland, New Zealand)

Olas Arepas, as the name suggest this restaurant specialises in Arepas, a flat bread made of corn meal from Venezuela and Columbia. With regards to Olas, meaning “waves” in Spanish, I am not really sure why, probably the dishes are popular near coastlines? Well that’s just my assumption. Anyways, we...

Prawn, Pork and Squash in Red Curry

Red Curry is quite versatile you can literally use them on any protein or vegetable you like. Prawn, Pork and Squash in Red Curry is a Thai inspired red curry dish prepared with prawns, pork and squash with coconut milk, like any typical Thai dish its sweet, salty, hot and...

Mukbang BBQ Buffet (Auckland CBD, New Zealand)

Aptly named is what I can describe this place, a restaurant where you can do your “mukbang”. So what in earth is mukbang? Well, for those who don’t watch a lot of You Tube and those who don’t have a good background in South Korean culture, mukbang or meokbang (먹방)...