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When Myst first opened, I had missed the ChineseBites tasting event due to a hockey tournament (yes some things take precedence over eating!). Turns out it was a blessing in disguise as they had a few kinks to iron out. I ended up visiting the place on my own several times with varying degrees of satisfaction. In all, I've been to the place over a dozen times mostly due to the fact it is open late, which is great for us after hockey. I can confidently say that the food has been consistent in the past half year and even my past disappointments with the drinks have subsided. So I had no hesitation to attend the latest ChineseBites tasting that combined some new menu items with some classics as well.
Things arrived fast and furious staring with their House Special Stir-Fried Sliced Noodle with Beef. This is similar to the one made with flat rice noodle, except they used the same noodles found in TBN (Taiwanese Beef Noodle). I've had this a few times in the past and this was nicely caramelized with good wok heat like before. It was full-flavoured and sported chewy noodles with lots of tender sliced beef. Onto the Dan Dan Noodles, I've also had this before and it was spicier than it appeared. This version was more peanutty and slightly sweeter. Loved the pickled mustard greens as it added a tangy pop. I would've preferred thinner noodles, but ultimately, these were chewy and stood up to the thick sauce.
We ended up ordering the usual Myst Assorted Fried Basket (Option B) with chicken nuggets, squid tentacles, black rice cake, green string beans and shrimp chips underneath. Again, I've also had this in the past and this was solid as expected. The well-seasoned salty peppery chicken was crispy while juicy inside. Crunchy with a touch of five spice, the tentacles were appealingly chewy. Not sure about the black rice cakes though as they were rather dense and chewy. In with the new, we tried the Myst Deluxe Feast Platter sporting tiger prawns, pineapple and mini bacon-wrapped sausage, deep fried prawns and yam fries atop shrimp chips. I really enjoyed the yam fries as they were crunchy. The shrimp skewers with king mushroom were solid, but I found the fried prawns a bit doughy.
One of more popular dishes that I've never tried before was the Golden Sands Prawns with Salted Egg Yolk. The prawns were cooked just right where the meat retained a snap. Outside, the salted egg yolk coating was aromatic, nutty and only mildly salty. As much as the prawns were fried so that the shell was edible, it could've been a bit more so as some parts were hard to chew. Other than that, I can see why people love this dish. One of my favourite items of the meal was the Myst Deluxe Egg Fried Rice. This featured chewy and nutty rice that was subjected to enough wok heat. It was well-seasoned without being salty. The cured sausage added a certain depth and meatiness. Adding to the flavours and textures was the runny egg yolk and pork fluff on top.
Onto something rather impactful was the Assorted Seafood Spicy Hot Pot that was overflowing (literally as it spilled onto the table) with broth, fish, squid, imitation crab, fish tofu and napa cabbage. The seafood remain relatively on point texturally despite the constant boil from the hot pot. However, the most obvious feature of this dish was the spice level. They did not whimp out with the chili peppers and Szechuan peppercorns. There was a lingering heat even after the last bite. Compare to this, the Steamed Sliced Fish with Diced Red Peppers was relatively mild. With that being said, it wasn't as if the dish was bland. It was far from it where there was a tasty level of heat accented by a touch of sweetness and tang. The sliced fish (basa) was cooked just enough where it was still soft and flaky.
Another classic item was the Three Spice Chicken with Basil. This quintessential dish is something that a Taiwanese restaurant must nail. I felt that this was a solid version that sported medium-sized pieces of bone-in chicken. With rendered skin, the meat was tender and generally succulent. Unlike many versions, this was surprisingly not overly greasy. I found there was a nice balance between sweet and savoury while the aromatics from the sesame oil and basil were in the background. I would've liked to see a bit more tang though. One of my favourite things to order here is the Marinated Combo with beef tripe, pork intestine and beef tendon. Chewy, while still tender, the beef tripe was also not too gamy and flavourful from the braising liquid. The tendon was gelatinous and tender, yet not too soft. This time around, the intestine was more gamy, but that is partly the appeal.
Another new offering was the Preserved Cabbage, Bamboo Shoots and Edamame with Sliced Fish. If this dish looks simple and mild-tasting, then you are right. I found that there was only the slightest tang from the preserved cabbage to go with a bit of saltiness. Otherwise, the edamame (as expected) didn't add much other than texture. The bamboo shoots were rinsed so well, there was no funkiness at all. Underneath, the sliced fish was tender and buttery. Living up to its namesake, the Chinese-Style Heavy Smoking Duck was really, really smoky. So much so, I can see how some might be overwhelmed. Personally, I like smoky food, so it didn't bother me much. I found the dark meat more tender than the breast meat. The skin was mostly rendered being a little bit dry.
Ending off on a dramatic note, we had the Mango Shaved Ice complete with flavoured ice and mango ice cream. To create the theatrics, there was activated dry ice underneath. Now it looked cool, but was it any good? In fact yes, it was fairly smooth and not overly sweet. Plenty of mango (even though not in season) and a big scoop of creamy mango ice cream on top. Once again, the meal was pretty solid considering the amount of dishes ordered. From my past experiences, food is generally good with only a few hiccups along the way. I liked how their drinks are more consistent now as they were not before. Personally, I just like that they are open until 2:00am as I am always in need of late night eats.
*All food and beverages were complimentary*
The Good:
- Diverse menu
- Open late
- Majority of the items are solid
The Bad:
- As with any large menu, some items will be better than others
- Avoid peak times as the wait can be long
Sometimes it is easy to lampoon the lack of good eats in the 'burbs. After all, many chain restaurants set up shop in the boonies in hopes of targeting a specific audience and/or for market research. I'm pretty well-versed in suburban dining as I lived out in the Tri-Cities area for nearly 7 years. However, as mentioned in my post on Oz Korean Cuisine, the restaurant scene has really improved in the past 10 years. One of the newer spots to set up shop is The Big Flat Pancake in the old Wilbur & Sebastian's location. As much as there have been more choice out in the Tri-Cities area, the breakfast scene has been rather lacking except for the aforementioned chain restaurants. We headed out there to check it out.
We ended up sharing 4 dishes amongst us including the 3 Cheese Omelet with multigrain toast, fresh fruit and house fire-roasted salsa. This was a modest-sized omelet that was neatly folded and filled with just enough melted gouda, cheddar and jack cheeses. I thought the egg was still fluffy and not overdone. It was really thin, which made it rather light to eat. The fire-roasted salsa was bright with only the slightest amount of spice to go with the tang. We also decided on the Farmhouse Waffle topped with thick-cut country ham and 2 sunny-side eggs. Frankly, there wasn't anything special about the waffle, but it was still good. I found it a touch dense while not crispy enough on the outside. We asked for sunny-side eggs and they were perfectly prepared with cooked-through whites while retaining a completely runny yolk. On the side, the side of tatar tots were on point being extra crispy. It came with a side of pesto that tasted eerily like the one found at Costco.
Onto their signature items, we had the Hipster Hash Pancake featuring a thin-Pannekoek like crepe pancake topped with a dish of hash. It consisted of hashbrowns, country ham, back bacon, turkey bacon, peppers, onions, corn and tomato topped with a sunny-side egg (extra +$1.50) Hollandaise and avocado. For a hash, it lacked carmelization and searing. Therefore, the flavours were not developed and visually, it looked more like it was tossed together. Once again, the egg was perfect while the Hollandaise was creamy and well-balanced. As for the pancake, it was similar to de Dutch but a touch thicker and spongier. We ended things off with the Four Berry Cheesecake Pancake with cream cheese whip, graham crumble and a compote of blueberries, blackberries, strawberries and raspberries. This was my favourite as the flavour was exactly as described. Overall, I felt that the BFPC has loads of potential, especially for its location. Prices are fair when compared to de Dutch and ingredients were fresh. Just a bit more consistency would put it over the top.
The Good:
- Something interesting for breaky in the Tri-Cities area
- Nice people
- Things were fresh
The Bad:
- Execution could've been more consistent
Other than a small tasting roughly 5 years ago, I haven't had a sit-down meal at The Poor Italian since 2011. To see it still there is somewhat of a surprise because the location hasn't fared well in the past. My original visit yielded respectable eats at a premium considering the Downtown-pricing for an Eastside eatery. Hence, I never did make any plans to return since there are many less pricey choices for Italian fare in town. However, Costanza chose the place for his birthday dinner since he has been curious about the place for quite some time.
We decided to change things up a bit going for 2 appies, 3 pastas and 3 entrees staring with the really large portion of Calamari Fritti. Even though it was $16.00, the wooden board of calamari still seemed like a good value. It consisted of largely cut rings and tentacles that were battered lightly. Although a touch greasy, the exterior was crispy while the squid was tender with a nice snap. The side of lemon was necessary as the batter was not seasoned aggressively. For our next appie, we had the Misto di Cozze e Vongole (Mussels & Clams) prepared in a light tomato sauce with Mediterranean herbs and dry white wine. This was on point as well where both mollusks were buttery, meaty and tender. The broth was superb being aromatic and impactful. The wine was properly cooked down and the tomato was only lightly tart.
For our pasta course, my favourite of the bunch was the Tagliatelle con Funghi with wild mushrooms, white wine, truffle oil and shaved parmigiano. Although a touch softer than I would've preferred, the pasta was still appealingly textured being tender and slippery. This was due to the liberal use of olive/truffle oil in the dish. That didn't bother me though as the amount of truffle oil was used with restraint. Layers of woodsy flavours came through as well as the saltiness from the cheese. My second favourite was the Spaghetti Carbonara with eggs, smoked pancetta, parmigiano reggiano and cracked black pepper. This exhibited a classic flavour profile with the creaminess from the eggs and the saltiness from the pancetta and cheese. There was a touch of spice from the pepper and the pasta was perfect being chewy while cooked through.
Costanza and I were pretty excited to try the Linguine alla Vongole featuring local baby clams, garlic, white wine and EVOO. Although it looked promising and technically good, it was our least favourite. The pasta itself was a little overdone where it lacked any chewiness. Although there was a good amount of fresh clams, there was a surprising lack of brininess and salt. Hence, the dish was a bit bland. Furthermore, it was unnecessarily greasy from the liberal use of EVOO. Moving onto the bigger dishes, the Grigliata di Carne Mista (Trio of Meats with Calvados Demi-Glace) was a complete disappointment. The chicken was stiff and dry while the medium sirloin tasted funky. Only the chorizo was somewhat appetizing.
Fortunately, the Vitello al Marsala (Veal Scaloppine sauteed with butter, mushrooms and marsala wine reduction) was much better. Featuring tender and thin slices of veal, the dish benefited from a beautifully prepared sauce that was woodsy, aromatic and full of depth. I thought it was well-balanced and not overly heavy either. The sides of veggies were vibrant with a firm texture while the roast potato was soft and well-seasoned. For our last dish, we had the daily feature being the Osso Bucco di Agnello (Lamb Shank) with a tomato sauce, garlic, white wine and herbs. The lamb itself was generally tender and moist with a few drier parts on the exterior. Underneath, the spaghetti was on point and went well with the tangy and garlicky sauce (which was a bit too salty). Overall, we found the appies and pastas to be much more superior to the entrees. Considering the pricing, we expected better execution.
The Good:
- Appealing appetizers
- Nice dining space
The Bad:
- Only one good entree
- Need more consistent execution considering the price point
Strange location - that is always a mystical draw for many when it comes to restaurants. Something about the antithesis of good business practice lends itself to the opposite effect. Take The Smoking Pig in Coquitlam for instance. Situated on a dark stretch of Brunette seemingly in some random one-story building, this Korean restaurant actually has a following. I guess it doesn't hurt that they are affiliated with the now closed Ramengers. They started out with a eclectic fusion Korean menu that has now simplified into a ramen joint with a few unique dishes.
We began with their signature item being the Smoked Pork with pickled spicy radish and salad. At first, it didn't look like much and in fact, resembled bossam. However, one bite and the smokiness really hit us hard. The texture of the pork was tender and buttery soft. I liked the fact it wasn't too fatty, so there was actually a meatiness to it. The radish on the side was on point and provided a nice counterpoint to the smoky pork. We tried the Sweet & Spicy Wings next and they were arrived scorching hot. The light tempura-like batter on the outside was appealingly airy and crispy. However, the skin wasn't able to render much due to the batter. Hence it ate greasy. On the other hand, the meat was juicy and succulent. I thought the sauce was more sweet than spicy, but it was delicious nonetheless.
Onto the main event, we had the Gamjutang Ramen for 2. Reminiscent of Ramengers on Kingsway, it was a really a large portion. There was much more ramen than broth though which was generous of them, but in reality, we would've preferred more soup. It was lightly spicy and did exhibit some depth. Perilla seeds would've been a welcomed addition though. As for the noodles, they were fairly al dente, but had soaked up much of the broth (but partly due to our fault as we took pictures first). The ample pork bones were on point being meaty, tender and full-flavoured. Although we didn't get to try the "regular" bowls of ramen, the items we did sample did provide a good enough representation of the place. The smoked pork and wings were pretty on point, however, the ramen could've used more soup. Worth a try if you can find the place.
The Good:
- Smoked pork on point
- Fairly large portions
- Friendly people
The Bad:
- Hard-to-find location and equally strange parking lot
- More soup needed for the pork bone ramen for 2
Shopping during Christmas time (yes, this was awhile ago) can often be an exercise in torture and self-punishment. Hence, going to places such as Metrotown and Guildford Town Centre is the equivalent of navigating Richmond during rush hour. Even the smaller malls aren't immune as finding a parking spot requires either overly aggressive behaviour or stalking 101. However, there is one mall that is generally not busy and finding parking near the entrances a breeze. Yes, you guessed it, the place is Tsawwessen Mills. We went all the way out there to shop and enjoy the relative tranquility. After that, we hopped on over to nearby Pho Saigon for some eats.
Just like the location in Ladner, the place is pretty humble, but decorated with customer-made scribbles on the walls. We started things off with the Banh Ba Lot that was quite good. It had the requisite chewy, sticky and bouncy tapioca texture while stuffed with pork, mushroom and shrimp. Loved the dipping it into the tangy chili fish sauce. For myself, I had the Pho Dac Biet and it was a fair portion. I thought the soup was a little light and a touch muddled. However, it was still relatively flavourful and pleasant. I found the noodles to be al dente while the meats were tender.
For Viv, she had Combo A consisting of salad roll, spring roll (made with rice paper) and chicken brochette with rice. As mentioned, the spring roll was legit being crispy while a touch greasy. The salad roll was haphazardly constructed, but was solid nonetheless. A little dry, the chicken skewer could've used a bit more seasoning. My son went for his usual Lemongrass Chicken with rice. We added an egg to the dish and it came out fully cooked. Totally disappointing because the whole point is to have a runny egg with the rice. The chicken was a bit similar to the skewer being a touch dry and lacking enough impact.
My daughter didn't go overboard this time and went small with a Kid's Pho Ga. This was quite a large portion of chewy noodles and mild-tasting chicken broth. The pieces of chicken were on the drier side, but were still okay. In the end, that is all we were looking for anyways - decent eats. Pho Saigon was more or less that, but nothing amazing. I guess with the lack of competition in Tsawwassen, they won't need to be anything more than decent.
The Good:
- Decent (LOL)
- Okay pricing
The Bad:
- Better elsewhere, but not in Tsawwassen
- Service was really lacking
When I used to live in Coquitlam, there was a real black hole when it came to tasty food. We had the usual chains in addition to some mediocre Chinese restaurants. I remember there was this casual wonton noodle joint where Kam Ding is located now. It served us red bean dessert soup that was clear in colour with food-processed red bean! Bleck! Well, luckily for Coquitlam residents, the food scene has come a long way since then where some could warrant a trek out there (by those who don't live in Coquitlam). That we did as we decided to check out Oz Korean Cuisine.
As per usual for a KFC (Korean Fried Chicken) joint, we were served sides including cabbage with dressing, pickled daikon and kimchi. Light in colour and lacking in overall spice, the kimchi had a nice crunch and tang, but really didn't have much impact. The daikon was crunchy with the usual vinegary sweetness while the cabbage was dressed in the typical "Thousand Islands-like" sauce. For our KFC, we chose the original and sweet chili. This was a decent portion size for the price where the skin was nicely rendered while the meat was still moist. I found the sweet chili to be rather saucy, being sweet with only a touch of heat. I liked the original more as it was simply seasoned and crispy.
Another prominent item on their menu is the Donkatsu (which is the Korean version of Tonkatsu). We ended up with the tenderloin and it was pretty darn good. The meat was light and almost fluffy. Outside, the breading was extremely crispy and not greasy at all. There was ample tangy tonkatsu sauce on the side for the generous portion ($11.00!). The kids really enjoyed the donkatsu as well as the Beef Bulgogi Don topped with a good amount of Japchae. This was also a solid dish with chewy rice underneath topped with a considerable amount of tender, well-marinated beef. As evidenced in the picture, there was enough ingredients to completely cover the rice which also meant there was no absence of flavour for the whole bowl.
I also added a Pork Bone Soup for good measure and it was a great choice. Arriving bubbling hot, the soup was flavourful with a good amount of spice. Loved to see the addition of perilla seeds on top (not all places do this). The pork bones were large and substantially meaty. It fell off the bone being tender, gelatinous and full-flavoured. I actually needed the side of rice as there was enough impact from the broth. So as you can see, the food is pretty solid at Oz. But the best part of all is the reasonable pricing. Normally Korean food can cost an arm and a leg. At Oz, it only required a finger or two...
The Good:
- Inexpensive
- Pretty tasty
- Well-portioned
The Bad:
- Usually pretty busy
- Service is friendly, but can be sparse
When one is looking for Indian food, the most obvious places are Surrey and Vancouver. With that being said, Surrey does have the best selection of Indian food in the Lower Mainland. However, I have had decent Indian eats in Langley, Ladner and even Port Moody. So there are gems to be found if one was willing to look for them. Sometimes, the best way to do that is to read other blogs, check out IG or surprisingly, buy a Groupon. Yes, I've had some pretty good experiences with a coupon even though some might be weary of taking the risk.
For our latest food adventure, it brought us out to North Vancouver in the form of Vaades Indian Restaurant. Funny how I totally didn't even notice the spot even though we had dined next door just last year. So with our deal, we started out with 2 appies including the Appy Platter consisting of 2 veggie samosas, potato fritters and mogo served with mint and tamarind chutneys. I thought the fried cassava was the highlight as it was crispy while being tender. We weren't fans of the fritters as they were super dense. Veggie samosas were lightly spiced with soft potatoes but the exterior could've been fried a bit longer. Our second appie was the Crispy Prawns scented with curry leaves, garlic and chilli paste. These were crunchy while having a sweet snap. This was a real treat, especially dunked into the jalapeno cream sauce.
For our mains, we had the usual Butter Chicken partly because it is a standard and more importantly, the kiddies wanted it. With that in mind, we asked for all of our dishes to be prepared mild. Despite this, the butter chicken still had a slight spice to go with the creamy sweetness. I found the balance between tomato and cream to be just right. The large chunks of chicken breast were tender and remained moist. Personally, I had to order the Lamb Roganjosh and it was more or less decent. I found the lamb to range from tender to a touch dry. However, the sauce was impactful with definite hits of ginger and cloves. There was depth-of-flavour even though we asked for mild.
To get a different protein into our meal, we also had the Coastal Fish Curry sporting large pieces of basa. Say what you want about basa, but it went well with the creamy coconutty curry. It was robust enough to stand up to the spices while being tender and buttery enough for a great texture. Getting away from curry and saucy plates, we added the Tandoori Chicken as our last savoury item. We would've liked to see more charring and smokiness, but the chicken itself was succulent and almost juicy inside. That is somewhat of a rarity where we normally find dried out versions. It was lightly spicy while fully seasoned.
As for our dessert selections, we started with the traditional Indian Chocolate Cake. No I'm kidding... LOL. Yes, it really doesn't go in an Indian restaurant, but the cake was moist and actually pretty good. Not sure if they made it in-house or not, but it worked. For something more suited to the theme, we tried the Fresh Mango Mousse which was creamy and semi-sweet. It was only lightly mango-tasting though. The bits of apples and grapes were a nice treat to break up the monotony. Overall, we thought the meal was rather pleasant and a fantastic value due to the Groupon. However, there are other discounts offered by the restaurant itself on their website. Therefore, if you consider the quality and service, Vaades is a decent option for Indian on the North Shore.
The Good:
- Inexpensive
- Fairly good eats
- Relatively good service
The Bad:
- Dining space is a bit small
- There is better Indian food in the GVRD, but okay for North Shore
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When Myst first opened, I had missed the ChineseBites tasting event due to a hockey tournament (yes some things take precedence over eating!). Turns out it was a blessing in disguise as they had a few kinks to iron out. I ended up visiting the place on my own several times with varying degrees of satisfaction. In all, I've been to the place over a dozen times mostly due to the fact it is open late, which is great for us after hockey. I can confidently say that the food has been consistent in the past half year and even my past disappointments with the drinks have subsided. So I had no hesitation to attend the latest ChineseBites tasting that combined some new menu items with some classics as well.
Things arrived fast and furious staring with their House Special Stir-Fried Sliced Noodle with Beef. This is similar to the one made with flat rice noodle, except they used the same noodles found in TBN (Taiwanese Beef Noodle). I've had this a few times in the past and this was nicely caramelized with good wok heat like before. It was full-flavoured and sported chewy noodles with lots of tender sliced beef. Onto the Dan Dan Noodles, I've also had this before and it was spicier than it appeared. This version was more peanutty and slightly sweeter. Loved the pickled mustard greens as it added a tangy pop. I would've preferred thinner noodles, but ultimately, these were chewy and stood up to the thick sauce.
We ended up ordering the usual Myst Assorted Fried Basket (Option B) with chicken nuggets, squid tentacles, black rice cake, green string beans and shrimp chips underneath. Again, I've also had this in the past and this was solid as expected. The well-seasoned salty peppery chicken was crispy while juicy inside. Crunchy with a touch of five spice, the tentacles were appealingly chewy. Not sure about the black rice cakes though as they were rather dense and chewy. In with the new, we tried the Myst Deluxe Feast Platter sporting tiger prawns, pineapple and mini bacon-wrapped sausage, deep fried prawns and yam fries atop shrimp chips. I really enjoyed the yam fries as they were crunchy. The shrimp skewers with king mushroom were solid, but I found the fried prawns a bit doughy.
One of more popular dishes that I've never tried before was the Golden Sands Prawns with Salted Egg Yolk. The prawns were cooked just right where the meat retained a snap. Outside, the salted egg yolk coating was aromatic, nutty and only mildly salty. As much as the prawns were fried so that the shell was edible, it could've been a bit more so as some parts were hard to chew. Other than that, I can see why people love this dish. One of my favourite items of the meal was the Myst Deluxe Egg Fried Rice. This featured chewy and nutty rice that was subjected to enough wok heat. It was well-seasoned without being salty. The cured sausage added a certain depth and meatiness. Adding to the flavours and textures was the runny egg yolk and pork fluff on top.
Onto something rather impactful was the Assorted Seafood Spicy Hot Pot that was overflowing (literally as it spilled onto the table) with broth, fish, squid, imitation crab, fish tofu and napa cabbage. The seafood remain relatively on point texturally despite the constant boil from the hot pot. However, the most obvious feature of this dish was the spice level. They did not whimp out with the chili peppers and Szechuan peppercorns. There was a lingering heat even after the last bite. Compare to this, the Steamed Sliced Fish with Diced Red Peppers was relatively mild. With that being said, it wasn't as if the dish was bland. It was far from it where there was a tasty level of heat accented by a touch of sweetness and tang. The sliced fish (basa) was cooked just enough where it was still soft and flaky.
Another classic item was the Three Spice Chicken with Basil. This quintessential dish is something that a Taiwanese restaurant must nail. I felt that this was a solid version that sported medium-sized pieces of bone-in chicken. With rendered skin, the meat was tender and generally succulent. Unlike many versions, this was surprisingly not overly greasy. I found there was a nice balance between sweet and savoury while the aromatics from the sesame oil and basil were in the background. I would've liked to see a bit more tang though. One of my favourite things to order here is the Marinated Combo with beef tripe, pork intestine and beef tendon. Chewy, while still tender, the beef tripe was also not too gamy and flavourful from the braising liquid. The tendon was gelatinous and tender, yet not too soft. This time around, the intestine was more gamy, but that is partly the appeal.
Another new offering was the Preserved Cabbage, Bamboo Shoots and Edamame with Sliced Fish. If this dish looks simple and mild-tasting, then you are right. I found that there was only the slightest tang from the preserved cabbage to go with a bit of saltiness. Otherwise, the edamame (as expected) didn't add much other than texture. The bamboo shoots were rinsed so well, there was no funkiness at all. Underneath, the sliced fish was tender and buttery. Living up to its namesake, the Chinese-Style Heavy Smoking Duck was really, really smoky. So much so, I can see how some might be overwhelmed. Personally, I like smoky food, so it didn't bother me much. I found the dark meat more tender than the breast meat. The skin was mostly rendered being a little bit dry.
Ending off on a dramatic note, we had the Mango Shaved Ice complete with flavoured ice and mango ice cream. To create the theatrics, there was activated dry ice underneath. Now it looked cool, but was it any good? In fact yes, it was fairly smooth and not overly sweet. Plenty of mango (even though not in season) and a big scoop of creamy mango ice cream on top. Once again, the meal was pretty solid considering the amount of dishes ordered. From my past experiences, food is generally good with only a few hiccups along the way. I liked how their drinks are more consistent now as they were not before. Personally, I just like that they are open until 2:00am as I am always in need of late night eats.
