Black Sugar Milk Tea

Some days you just need a Milk Tea to go.

Picked this one up at Asian grocery store.  It does taste very black sugar, which is heavier than the normal milk tea.  I'm still not used to drinking milk tea in a little can.  I need my big ol' boba straw.  That said, I do miss the boba too.

So how was it?  It's too sweet for my taste, the dark sugar is heavy.  But you're jonesing and too lazy to go to one nearby, this will do the trick.  I have yet to have a true black sugar boba, to really have a true comparison, so I will reserve that for after. 

 

Burge & Board

Went to make a visit to Burge & Board

They were doing a Valentine's Day special.

They were featuring the boxes they have.  We've tried the mini's, usually get the 2-4 people box.  

But this time trying their 1-2 people grazing size.  You know, I'm just addicted to their pesto.  One of the best ones I've tried.  There are 2 types of meat, 2 types of bread/cracker, 2 chocolate dipped strawberries, 2 types of cheeses, grapes, olive, and slices of cucumber. Oh and honey and pestos.  

My usual complaint, not enough cracker or little bread for the yummy goodness in the box. But she was smart to have some bagged and ready for sale. 

They also feature their Sister Bakery, Burge Bakery.

As usual, I like the high quality of the ingredients.  Their pesto is as addictive as always.  I think this size box is perfect.  I hope they offer it more in the future. 

It was fun to finally meet the owner for the first time, even though I've ordered thru her several times.  She has always done contactless delivery that we always missed each other.  She's super nice and very easy to work with.  Highly recommend for parties big or small.

Burge & Board

https://www.burgeandboard.com

 

Biscuit Sticks

Talk about nostalgic, I found these online.  

This is Four Seas Biscuit Sticks.

Nothing fancy about these sticks...

Really was getting it because that's what I grew up having.  Sadly, my kid doesn't share the same love... But I still enjoy it and have a good trip down memory lane.  They now have Seaweed Flavor and Tomato Flavor.  I just like the Original Flavor, just salty enough, just right.  Brings back good times, is why they're nostalgic food.

 

Hong Kong's Cafe

In going back to support local... finally made my way back to Hong Kong's Cafe.  They're true Mom & Pop shop.  Now that they limited 

We got some Cha Siu (BBQ pork) for cooking later.  It's great if you wan to dice it and mix it with fried rice.  Or eat it with egg noodles.

Then Stir Fry Beef Rice Noodle, which has the flat rice noodle.  Definitely can taste the heat of the wok on this one.

Got the Chinese Sausage Fried Rice.  It's a comfy food for me.  It has the savory and the mix of everything together.

For a bit of dessert, got their egg tart.  I just like the crust.  It's not the flaky crust, but the flavor is good.

We got an order of turnip cake for Chinese New Year.  I'm not quite sure why Turnip Cake is part of the Chinese New Year tradition, but it is.  And it's really daikon cake, not real turnip but that's a whole different story.

What we did was the pan fried these and eat it with soy sauce.  The other way is to steam and eat it that way.  Basically you shred the daikon and the the juice of it plus the mix of Chinese sausage, it congeal to become solid.  I am partial to the pan fried though.

Hong Kong's Cafe

9108 Bellaire Blvd

Houston, TX 77036

713-772-9633

 

Bao Shi Yi - Medical Center

I was so excited when I heard that they're opening a Bao Shi Yi right down the street from me.

For grand opening, they are doing a breakfast combo.  

This is a very cute wall - definitely doing this for the 'gram.

There are also cute decorations in each of the table.  Yes, I said in the table.  It is under the layer of glass you eat from, and it has little touches like these all over the place.

Don't judge, this is 2 meals here.

Meal #1: I got the Grapefruit Slice Tea - it has a layer of slushee on top.  Then, got the XLB.  I'm not sure if they have to do a bunch for the grand opening specials, but a lot of them has very little meat filling. I know that's not the norm.  Hope it's just a fluke. 

For Meal #2: This is the Braised Beef Noodle.  They literally gave you 3 things of bok ahoy, but there are lots of noodles and the meat quality is not bad, made for the XLB.  They even have this cute package of the soup so your noodles won't be soggy.  I will say, I have forgotten the bit about you don't let spicy stuff sit overnight because it marinates some more and gets spicier.  It was spicier the next day.  When will I ever learn?!

You can online order and then do a quick pick up.  This location has stuff that the Kirby location doesn't.  They have several types of baos that I've never seen or heard of before.  They also have different types of frozen dumplings you can purchase and cook it at your leisure.  By the looks of the set up, they may do a drive thru in the future.  Who knew that this building used to be a Subway Sandwich shop is now revived to be a hip little dumpling spot.

Bao Shi Yi
2328 Holcomb Blvd.
Houston, TX 

https://baoshiyibunhouse.com

 

Tout Suite

Went to Tout Suite for some coffee & macarons.

But first, Coffee.  I got a cafe latte with almond milk.  It was light and easy going for the morning.

I love the wide array of flavors they have on hand.  Also their heart shaped Macs too. There are Dark Chocolate, Strawberry, Vanilla.  I also pistachio and lavender too.  By the way, the Strawberry one also has little fruit hidden in the filling. 

Of course I have to get a Ca The Sua Da to go. They used to have these bottled and I so miss that.  I have to drink this right away?  Aww shucks... but of course.  It is the good o'l Vietnamese coffee with the condensed milk.  Instead of having it brew while you wait... these are pre-made and they just pour over iced.  But it tasted just as good. 

Not pictured - they also have chocolate bombs in heart shape for sale, which I got a few of them as gifts.  Not to mention their yummy display of Viennoiserie.  

Tout Suite

2001 Commerce St

Houston, TX 77002

713-227-8688

https://toutsuitehtx.com/

 

Niko Nikos

Finally got me some Niko Niko's.

I love their grape leaves.  It's yummy and quick.  

Nothing fancy, just got the gyro sandwich and oven potato.  They definitely piled on the potato because it was so heavy that the bottom of the box is warped.  Anyway, the gyro is as good as ever.  That's one thing I love about them, so consistent.  The potato, I basically boxed up more than half for another day.  They are nice and warm and I just eat up the seasoning and the yellow sauce.  So good.

I did curbside.  Though the instructions are not clear on their website or confirm email.  As you arrive, there are plenty of sign to direct you to the pickup spot.  You pull up to their tent set up and give them your name.  A server will run inside to pick it up and place it in your car.  Absolutely easy, and thank goodness I tipped before I checked out.  That way, no need to fuss with cash in person.

Niko Nikos

2520 Montrose Blvd

Houston, TX 77006

7130528-GYRO

http://www.nikonikos.com