HoustonHeap of Shaved Goodness
Lots of good food while I was here at Chinatown of Houston and after a hearty meal, one could only have place for something special enough to placate your tummy, and that would be.... "I Scream ,You Scream, We all Scream for Ice Cream!!" And who am I to not heed the words penned down by the renowned song-writer Howard Johnson. So, I headed over to this hole in the wall cafe which serves authentic Taiwanese food, and guess what? They are good at Shaved Snow Ice or Xue Hua Bing as told in...
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HoustonCan Dim Sum go Wrong?
When we talk about cuisines, 1 out of 3 people say they would opt for Chinese food and I haven't visited a reputed place until now. So much for being a food blogger. Bleh! Stepping aside from the stereotypes, I planned to visit Chinatown to try out some authentic cuisines to satisfy my appetite. Well, most of the reputed states have a Chinatown of their own, but lets start it off with Houston (for now!). Sichuan, Cantonese, Shandong or Jiangsu. Lots of cuisines to choose from at Chinatown...
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HoustonWarmth of Afghani Cuisine
My journey has led me to this Afghan restaurant in Houston where I am told is the best you can find of this cuisine. Featured in many food network shows and quite popular for serving authentic afghan food, I had to visit this place before the world ends. No pun intended! It is The Afghan Village Restaurant. Visited this place around noon for an early lunch and the complex is laden with afghan supermarkets and antique shops which makes it even more genuine. Without any further ado, I barged...
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