What are you hungry for? in Pittsburgh.: October 2014

Thursday, October 30, 2014

Korea Garden

Lunch at Korea Garden on October 30.

It's been a while for Korea Garden! I ordered Soon Du Bu as usual, and it tasted good as always.

Korea Garden
http://koreagardenpa.com/

I was interested in Sojourn Deli every time I went Angkor. Finally I tried them. I liked it! Why didn't try earlier?? Fresh sandwich and comfort soup. I had "Introducing the Sojourn Sandwich Slider". You can pick 2 sliders and 1 Soup, and it's only $5.95. It depends how hungry you are, but having soup and one slider made me stuffed. The other slider became the next day lunch. It was great deal for me. :) It would be nice if I can come for my lunch once in a week.

Ham & Swiss Slider, Capicola & Provolone Slider and Mushroom Bisque

Sojourn Catering and Deli
http://www.sojourndeli.com/

Monday, October 27, 2014

Nicky's Thai Kitchen Downtown

Dinner at Nicky's Thai Downtown on October 25.

I had dinner at Nicky's before a musical show. I tried to make a reservation at some different restaurant, but it seemed too late. Everywhere was full booked. Fortunately I could squeeze in at Nicky's. I was happy that I didn't go to other restaurants. I have been to Nicky's in North Shore but it's first time here Downtown. I didn't know that Nicky's got alcohol license. I don't mind to bring my drink but its nice if I wanna go after work.

Vegetable 4 U - Appetizer combo (Fresh Spring Rolls, Crispy Egg Rolls and Samosa)

Kao Soy - I loved it! It has noodle in curry soup.

Pumpkin custard with black rice - It's very rare for me but I ordered dessert. It was not very sweet. I enjoyed it.

Nicky's Thai Kitchen
http://www.nickysthaikitchen.com/

Tofu Hamburger

Dinner on October 15.

Hamburger for dinner, but Japanese style. Hamburger is made of ground beef and tofu with Ponzu sauce and Daikon Oroshi (daikon radish). On the side, grilled green pepper, renkon (lotus roots), miso soup and rice.

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Pork and Daiko Radish

Dinner on October 21.

I made Buta Kakuni (Pork belly). This picture has pork loin instead of belly parts. It looks good but still I feel like I miss something. Maybe more soysauce or can add oyster sauce?

Monday, October 20, 2014

Ume Wakame Udon

Dinner on October 18.

This is dinner, not lunch. Yes, I was sick. I needed something easy.. comfort food. So I made Udon noodle soup. I didn't have energy to use knife and cutting board. So I added only Umeboshi (pickled plum) and Wakame (seaweeds).

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Sausalido

Dinner at Sausalido on October 14.

I wanted to drink a nice bottle of wine but I didn't want to cook. So I went to Sausalido. I ordered duck breast. It was ok, a bit smelt strong. Well, I am not a big fan of goat cheese. I liked the salad a lot. I guess I should try to cook beets at home too.

Duck Breast - chevre goat cheese & kale smashed potatoes / cranberry balsamic reduction

Beets & Bleu Salad

Essenze Barolo 2008 - I liked it, but it needs to breath well.

Sausalido
http://www.sausalido.net/

Monday, October 13, 2014

Yakiniku! Japanese style BBQ at home.

Dinner on October 11.

Chicken Cream Soup

Dinner on October 10.

Yes, Soup Season has come!

Thursday, October 9, 2014

Tempra Udon

Lunch at Kiku on October 9.

I got cold. When you get sick, chicken soup for American, fish broth for Japanese. So I went to kiku to have udon noodle. Of course I had sushi too but I was too excited to take a picture.

Kiku Japanese Restaurant
http://www.kikupittsburgh.net/

Burrito at Mad Mex.

Dinner at Mad Mex on October 8.

I have come to Mad Mex before but this is the first time to have Burrito here. I usually come here early and it's happy hour. So I usually order happy hour special, chicken wings.

But I didn't feel like wings (what's wrong with me??), I ordered burrito. It was good. I guess everybody knows. Anyway, I had half of it to go.

The Mad Mex Burrito with Portobello Mushroom