KCC Thai Noodle Aroy, AKA: Thai Noodle AWRY

What do I know about Thai food? Absolutely nothing, other than the fact that Pad Thai is delicious. I'm the white girl who can barely handle pepper because it's too spicy, so don't take me too seriously. BUT in a rainy epic fail to try out the Kintaro Ramen place on Denman and Robson on a Monday (hint: it's closed), I spotted the KCC Thai place across the street thinking, "A noodle is a noodle" right? Wrong. Even I can tell by the color that there is not nearly enough of that magical Thai ketchup in this dish. 

 And there's only ONE prawn!

Lunch @ The Brass

A while back when La Brasserie started doing a lunch service during the week I went on my break and had one of my favorites from their menu, the melt-in-your-mouth lamb cheeks.

If you eat this on your lunch you will not want to go back to work, you will want to curl up into a ball, sigh, and have a nice little nap.

Kadoya #2

Kadoya has opened a second location! Formerly the location of Sakuri Sushi, it's above the Marble Slab Creamery on Denman and next to the Soho Grill. I went for dinner and it wasn't very busy. Because it's on the second floor, I can't imagine there would be a huge amount of foot traffic, but that's what makes it great. The Kadoya on Davie is my favorite sushi restaurant in the city, but because the seating is cramped and it's always busy, I prefer to get take-out. With seating that includes booths and more than an inch between each table, there is ample space to sit and even walk around. Bigger is better at this new Kadoya, so you can enjoy your tuna tataki in comfort on their ridiculously huge new plates!

The plate was so big that there was an odd collection of garnishes on the end to fill up the space.

Salmon Tataki

How Exactly Do You Pronounce "Mr. Kumpir"?

Apparently an establishment can survive selling only baked potatoes. Yup. Giant baked potatoes. This bright and friendly venue, Mr. Kumpir, serves Turkish stuffed potatoes at the South end of Denman. There are several options and a variety of toppings but I've opted for the Traditional (bacon bits, green onions, and sour cream) with added corn. Oh, and the potato part itself is a pseudo-twice baked kind, they scoop the warm potato out of the skin, MIX CHEESE INTO IT, and then put it back in! I know I shouldn't be getting this excited about potatoes, but it's one of my favourite combinations of all time. Potato + Cheese = Happiness. You eventually get past the initial shock of having to eat this thing that looks like a singed turd capsule, dehissing it's bowels of tasty toppings. Once you mix it all up, another satisfying carb experience.

Ps. Do not consume and then follow up with an ab workout or you will be puking up Mr. Potato Head.