Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Maheen (the mad-cook scientist)'s beef teriyaki

For the first time making it without a recipe, not bad I must say.   The teriyaki sauce was made by his Mariam his wife)

5/5 Cs.

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Past Two Weeks in Consumption

Han Dynasty:  Fish in Hot Sauce and Fish w/ Pickled Chilly


3.5 Crescents:  Fish Pickled Chilly

This dish is still a very different, very spicy fish dish at Han's.  It's like Fish in Achar (desi's know what i'm talking about - if you don't know ask an Indo-Pak what Achar is).  Although its really good, it not as good as the Fish in Hot Sauce, although it maybe a little spicier if that is even possible!



New Spot on 16th and South Street in Philly, a very cleaver name.  It's called, ready for this?  Indian Restaurant.  No "The" because that is implied apparently.


 5/5 Crescents for this aloo samosa.  I was really impressed with it.  I like beef filling better - but it was really good.

3/5 Crescents:  Achari Chicken with Rice.  The food here was actually pretty good and it was all halal.


Gotta love the poppers with Chutney for appetizers!



19th and Market.  Ali's lunch truck.  BLT (beef bacon lettuce and tomatoes!  2.5/5 Crescents.  It was tasty, but it was falling apart.


Love this hot dogs for Ali's cart!  4/5 Crescents.  They had a little kick to them.


 POD for Friday Night Dinner

 Sushi Rolls - Salmon and Spicy Tuna & Dragon Roll:
3/5 Crescents.  POD looks like something like the bar from Star Wars IV:  A New Hope



Lobster Sushi Roll = Fail.  2/5 Cs.  It looks cool, but tastes funny.


 
Max Brenner

Earl Grey Tea.  Cool presentation, but my mouth was dry after drinking this 2.5/5 Cs.  


Some dessert that I didn't eat so I won't rate it.  They said it was average.



Lil Italian Cafe in VA
 Pastrami Sub with Chicken Wings.  3.5 Cs.





Charcoal Grill.  Afghani spot in VA - Herndon I think.  

Chicken Kabab, Keema Roll, and Keema Samosa. 

3/5 Cs


Peking Garden Take Out in Norf Philly.  My fav corner store chinese joint hands down.  Broad and Susquehanna.


Shrimp w/Broccolli and Garlic Sauce

5/5 Crescents.  Look how plump those shrimps are.  The garlic sauce is sweet and gooey.  I lived off of this dish.  Not all chinese spots can do this dish right, not even Han's.


Gotta love Crown Fried Chicken (used to be Lincoln Fried).  There fried chicken is 5/5 fo sho.



Mubeen Hussain's homemade Keema and Popper.  Very nice combination.  5/5 Cs.

Monday, April 18, 2011

Last Week in Eatin'

Mama's Carraylay and Keema (Beef) 
5/5 Crescents



Mama's Beef Samosa with Green Mint/Cilantro/Imlee Chatni
5/5 Crescents 


Effe's Lentil Soup in New Brunswick, NJ
3/5 Crescents - It used to be better


Effe's Grilled Chicken Large Platter in New Brunswick, NJ
3.5/5 Crescents - It used to be better, but still tender



Chinese Mirch on Lexington St. Manhattan, NYC
3/5 - Hot and Sour Soup:  It was tasty, but way too much going on in the soup.  I don't mind a hardy soup, but not if I feel like i have to eat around all the junk in it.



Chinese Mirch on Lexington St. Manhattan, NYC
3/5 - Chicken w/ Tomato/Garlic:  The place was neat, but the food was completely average.



Mama's Lunch:  Pan Seared Tuna Patty w/ Rice and Chicken Korma:  4/5 Crescents.  I star minus cuz it gave me heart burn!


Dinner Party at the Bakran's Estate - Saudi Style.  We actually ate off of the foil on the floor like the Bedouins.  5/5 Crescents



Lamb and Rice


Soup Masala - Saudi Style 


Maheen's Three Piece Meal:  5/5 for effort!  He made it all by himself!


Alfredo Pasta Mix Soup


Roast Beef and Turkey with Mayo and Mustard Appetizer.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Mama's Keema (Beef) Parata w/ Cooked Meat

3/5 Crescents.  It was good, but I like it when the beef is pre-cooked better.

Homemade Shrimp with Broccoli/Garlic Sauce

2.5/5 Crescents.  The shrimp I used were way to small, and I put way too much garlic sauce.  I'll too work on this one.  


Mama's Fettachini with Meatballs

5/5 Crescents.  This hit the spot!

Cheesesteak Factory Pizza


No, not the cheese Cake factory, but the Cheesesteak Factory across from the Cherry Hill Mall.  2/5 Crescents.  It was average, but don't go out of your way for this.







Friday, April 8, 2011

Ol' City's Han Dynasty: 5/5 Crescents!

Fish in Hot Sauce (no veggies):  This is my favorite dish in the whole world so far!  It's also the hottest dish I've ever had, and I don't usual like my food too spicy.  




I devoured it in one sitting!

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

shoosheee again fo lunch

Salmon roll and Maki; plus a shrimp tempura roll....pretty pretty pretty good!

Monday, April 4, 2011