Tom N Tom Coffee

Back to Carrollton, Korean Shopping area

My impression of Tom N Tom in Dallas is very different than the ones in Houston.  The ones in Houston is a simple direct.  This one in Dallas is like a whole sit down cafe.  It has 2 levels, cases to show the food offerings and they have alot of savory and desserts on their menu than the ones I've seen in Houston. 

I got the Mango Matcha Latte - it's a tad too much matcha, not enough mango for my taste.

For snack, needed some protein, got these Pepperoni Pretzel bites.  Truly, it's like a mini pizza per bite.  It's pretty good but as pretzels goes, it's bread-y.

I really like this place.  They obviously have coffee, cakes, tea, bubble tea, pizza, sandwiches, smoothies and even apps.  But they also have Korean BingSu, milk ice dessert, and lots of variations.  

This location makes you feel like you're tucked away.  Folks come in to grab a drink, stay out of the heat.  Young people bring their laptops in to do some work.  There are tables that are tucked away for privacy if they come here for a coffee date.  The space has a little bit for everyone, that it's cool on the outside too (not pictured). 

At any rate, if you can find a parking spot on the weekend, this is a fun little spot to hang between the shopping and the meals. 

Tom N Tom's Coffee

2625 Old Denton Rd

#406

Carrollton, TX 75007

972-446-6633

https://tomntomscarrollton.com/

 

The Brunch District

Came to Brunch District.

Very cute brunch place for the suburb of Dallas. 

Lots of seating at the bar, but it's also cutely decorated. 

And in case you want to use your phone for menu, just scan the cube.

But first! Coffee!

I just have more hydrate issue.  I have my coffee, my OJ, and my water.  You know stay hydrate and all that. 

I got their Migas.  Mainly because I haven't had one in a long time.  But also, it's not heavy like egg Benedicts or omelets.  Migas was good scrambled eggs, tomato, onion, jalapeño, tortilla chips and jack and cheddar cheese.  Plus very generous portion for diced potato.  You can add meat to it as well, they have: chorizo, brisket, chicken or pork.  Service was good, everyone is chipper and happy on a weekend morning, when the whole place is packed. 

This is definitely a hoppin' place on the weekend.  As it goes, they do not take reso on weekends, so be early and bring patience, you'll definitely have a good meal. 

The Brunch District

3855 Glade Rd

Ste 170

Colleyville, TX 76034

682-503-4702

https://thebrunchdistrict.com/

 

Redstraw

You can't be in an Asian Shopping center and not go into the bubble tea place. 

As a matter of fact, there's so many of those around that it's hard not to trip into one of them. 

I got the Mango Mojito which is jasmine green tea brewed with mango bits and lime inside.  They also have coffee, custom tea mix and milk tea too because they are brewing it for you to order, the order does take longer. 

It's a good afternoon resting spot.  You can actually order online and pick up there to shorten the wait. 

Redstraw

1012 Mac Arthur Drive

#148

Carrollton, TX 75007

https://redstrawteabar.com/

 

Jinkook Korean

So in Dallas, there's a sizable Korean town area. 

One of the places that was recommended was Jinkook.  This is a very authentic mom and pop kinda place and it is intimate = not alot of tables. 

Seafood Pancake, which has lots of seafood ingredients, definitely worth getting. 

Bossam - which is Korean's style of broil pork wrap.  It has pork, kimchi, and squid. 

Banchan - we have kimchi, salad, and kimchi daikon. 

Cute little pot arrives.

They have Purple Rice!!!  They added peas and beans to add flavors to the rice. 

The table liked the Ox Tail Soup. Super flavorful and full-bodied. 

This is the Eel Soup - there's tons of ingredients in there.  Besides broth, there's scallion, freshwater eel, and glass noodles. 

This is Pork Stir Fry, very flavorful and definitely has a kick. 

For sure, next time I'm going to get the Chicken Ginseng Soup next time.  That was a very popular dish and saw tables around us getting it.  The Ox Tail is good, maybe get the eel in a different style next time. 

The Jinkook

1012 MacArthur Drive

#144

Carrollton, TX 75007

469-986-1012

https://www.thejinkook.com/

 

Arih

Arih is a new brand of instant noodles and drinks.  It is inspired by the Kpop boyband BTS.

So you see them at every concert sights. And their marketing game is strong. 

They have Photo Booth.

Tasting station - (L to R) they featured Vongole (white clam oil), Gochujang Butter (Korean chili paste with butter), and Truffle Bulgogi (Beef and truffle flavor with soy sauce).  

Personally, I liked the Vongole & the Truffle Bulgogi.  In terms of flavors, they hit the spot.  The Gochujang was a tad too spicy for me. 

The brand also has drinks too, they have Probiotic Energy Drink and Dual Biotic Soda too.

We tried the soda, I liked the Positive Orange and also tried the Pineapple Drift, both are not super sweet, definitely fizzy, and worth trying. 

They are now at most Walmart locations with more flavors of noodles and drinks for sale.

We just like these bowl versions, quick, easy, and tasty.  You put in water, let it sit, drain, then mix in the sauce, it is legit.

You can get these at any Walmart.

*this is a non-affiliated post, we are not sponsored by the brand named here*

 

Sucre

Went back to Sucre for dessert. 

Came here for gelato for after dinner dessert.  I got the coffee gelato and it came with a nice macaron.  They have alot of flavors during the day, at the end of the day they leave a few out for folks for some after dinner cap.

It is very nice, perfect ending for the meal. 

Sucre

5404 Kirby Dr

Houston, TX 77005

https://shopsucre.com/blogs/news/sucre-houston
 

Loro

Went back to Loro - this time for dinner. 

First off, start with Spicy Cucumber - it has lime, yuzu, and spicy agave.  Pretty refreshing for a hot summer day. 

Got my fav: Queso with pulled pork.  The tortilla chips are thicker and easier to dip.  I literally can just sit here and eat this whole thing by myself. 

Got some greens for good measure.  This is the Loro Caesar Salad, they added an extra layer on this Caesar Salad, they have smoked Caesar dressing.  They throw in alot of breadcrumbs and parmesan, which are my favs, so naturally we lapped it all up. 

This is the pork belly dish, done so pretty.

It came with Hoisin Sauce, red onion on top with parsley and pickle.   Surprisingly, this is not as tasty as I had expected.  The meat is supposed to be Char Siew-like.  But there were more fat than I like.  

As usual, it's a very casual fare, you walk up, place your order, find your seats.  Dinner time they do get busy, and parking is kinda tight in the area, but definitely better than their Heights location.  So check the signs, be respectful to the neighbors.  

Loro 

Kirby Location

5333 Kirby

Houston, TX 77005

713-930-2330

https://www.loroeats.com/locations/houston/kirby/