Raan Jay Fai (Bangkok, Thailand)

Went all the way across town to visit a hole-in-the-wall restaurant (more like a hawker place, actually) to try their famous drunken noodles.  The place is relatively expensive for hawker standards, but the food was definitely worth making the trip!

Pad Khee Mao (Drunken Noodles) with Shrimp

Rossano's (Bangkok, Thailand)

Visited this semi-casual Italian restaurant after a long day exploring the city -- what a way to end on a high note!  Thanks to B&G for the recommendation!

Squid Ink Tagliatelle with Seafood


Chocolate Soufflé with Ice Cream

Sirocco (Bangkok, Thailand)

We went to Sirocco for a sit-down dinner.  I was told by locals that this is a place where you're paying mostly for the view rather than the food.  The view was indeed spectacular (excellent place to see Bangkok from up high), and the food was actually quite decent, although some of the markups were pretty crazy (especially with drinks).

Niman Ranch Pork Belly Confit (Armagnac Prunes, Forest Mushrooms, Beer-Dijon Mustard Reduction)

Oven Roasted Chilean Sea Bass (Vine Ripe Tomato "Pain Perdu", Saffron Potatoes, Manila Clam Velouté)

Tasmanian Salmon (Herb Spaetzle, Parmesan Croquettes, "Beurre Rouge")

Shanghai Garden (Cupertino, CA)

The line outside this place was long -- it took me more than 40 minutes to get a table! Thought there was nothing out of the ordinary (at least during this visit) to warrant such an extended wait time, but I'll withhold final judgment until I try a few more items from the menu next time...

Shanghai Spare Rib Noodles (上海排骨面)


Pan-fried Pork Buns (生煎包)

Taiwan Bistro (San Jose, CA)

Went to this Taiwanese restaurant for dinner -- I thought the food was pretty good, although the meat stew noodles (肉羹面) tasted a little "light" compared to the version I'm used to... Nevertheless, this place merits a repeat visit in my book.

Popcorn Chicken (盐酥鸡)

Meat Stew Noodle (肉羹面)

Sushi Sam's Edomata (San Mateo, CA)

Went to my go-to sushi place in San Mateo for dinner tonight. This place definitely ranks up there in terms of value-for-money sushi.

Chef's Choice Sushi (Omakase) - Part I

Chef's Choice Sushi (Omakase) - Part II


Cheesecake

Layang Layang (San Jose, CA)

Never disappointed when visiting my favorite Malaysian restaurant in the Bay Area!

Roti Canai


Satay Chicken


Princess Tofu (Fried Tofu with Shrimp, Squid, Mushrooms and Vegetables in Oyster Sauce)

Sizzling Fish Filet (Deep Fried Snapper with Onion, Bell Pepper and Black Bean Sauce)