Baby sardines, escalivada lemon, charred garlic sprouts and crispy bread. ¥95
El Willy, Shanghai CHINA
Mmm, these were super tasty. The little sardines tasted great with the smoky bell peppers and charred garlic sprouts while the crispy bread added the needed crunch.
¥48.00
Tai Cook, Shanghai CHINA
This soup was just ok. Actually, kind of bland if you ask me. There wasn’t enough of that delicious galangal flavor that I was expecting.
Bread topped with crushed tomatoes, side of olives. Complimentary
El Willy, Shanghai CHINA
This was a great way to start the meal, with complimentary pan con tomate. The tomato topping was flavorful and delicious and you can never go wrong with yummy olives!
¥68.00
Tai Cook, Shanghai CHINA
I didn’t like these at all. They were super dry and bland, even when dip in the sweet and sour sauce. The flaky, crispy coating only added to the dry quality of the shrimp cakes. Lame.
Bbq ribs, feta salad, almond chicken. Complimentary in Executive Lounge
Millennium Seoul Hilton, Seoul SOUTH KOREA
I feel like I’ve been eating constantly during this trip, so when the free snack came around at the hotel I really wasn’t that hungry. But I never run from a challenge so I decided to try a few things. The ribs were decent as was the feta salad. The almond chicken was gross though.
¥58.00
Tai Cook, Shanghai CHINA
This was ok. The pork had a weird texture that I didn’t like and the dipping sauce was kinda gross. I wasn’t expecting to eat Chinese food for my first sit down meal in Shanghai but I wasn’t the one who chose the restaurant.
2 pieces ¥12
KFC, Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
I was starving after my flight from Seoul, so I had to grab a quick snack before boarding the speed train into Shanghai. KFC was conveniently located on the way to the train, so I decided to have a couple wings. These were just like the ones in the States in both texture and taste. It was nice to eat something familiar even though it was fast food.
Marinated short rib, ssamjang aioli, Asian slaw, cilantro, onion, roasted sesame seeds. ₩7,900
Vatos Urban Tacos, Seoul SOUTH KOREA
These tacos were great! The short rib was so flavorful and the ssamjang aioli was super tasty. The tortillas were really different too. They almost seemed like they were made from rice instead of corn. It seemed fitting.
Chips and salsa. Complimentary
Seasoned French fries, braised carnitas, sauteed kimchi, cheese, cilantro onion, sour cream, Vatos hot sauce. ₩12,500
Vatos Urban Tacos, Seoul SOUTH KOREA
This was sinfully yummy! I wish there was more Korean flavors in there to make it more interesting, but it was pretty damn good overall. A definite gut-buster but it certainly hits the spot and tastes great with beer!
Magpie pale ale. ₩7,500
₩16,000
Bbobbo Chicken & Beer, Seoul SOUTH KOREA
This was different. The chicken was good, but the garlic paste that it was brushed with had an interesting texture. The chicken was also crudely chopped so most pieces were primarily bone. That really didn’t stop me though since I’m not afraid to get down and dirty and eat with my hands. Perhaps I should have order chicken wings though, lol!
Hite beer. ₩4,000
Popcorn. Complimentary
Pickled radish(?). Complimentary
Sprinkled with extra parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes. $5
Oz Pizza, San Francisco CA
This place has become my go-to for fast, greasy goodness. Whether it’s after the bars or just waiting for Muni, Oz Pizza always provides a quick yummy slice.
Tangy caramel sauce, pineapple, ginger, garlic, lemongrass, mint, rice sticks and Asian slaw. Served with steamed rice. $9.99
Pei Wei Asian Diner, McCarran International Airport (LAS)
I didn’t like this very much. The fried chicken pieces had a weird exterior texture and the long vegetable cuts were weird with the chicken. This dish also made me sick before boarding the plane and I felt horrible on the entire flight home. 😦
Vittle Monster 