Bangkok Street Food

We hit Las Vegas' Chinatown.

Ended up at Bangkok Street Food.

It's on the 2nd floor of the shopping center and the place does get busy.

Love the decor in the place.

I ordered the crab fried rice, and you get chunks and chunks of crab meat every bite.  Cannot complaint the quality was legit good.  It was alot of food and I can't finish it all, but you can smell and taste the crab every bite.  Definitely a great hole in the wall. 

Bangkok Street Food

4215 W. Spring Mountain Rd

Ste B205

Las Vegas, NV 89105

702-778-7128

https://bangkokstreetfoodlv.com/

 

Egg Slut

Another MUST return for me.

Back to Egg Slut for breakfast.

Here's the view of their kitchen staff busy about and my OJ too.

Here's a closer look at the busy kitchen.  Literally one person's job is to break open eggs.  I see one staff was doing it, and a few minutes later another staff stepped in and took over.  They have that kind of need, it's just amazing to me.

Ahh - finally food is here. 

Since I can't bite, I opted for the salad instead of the bun.  You can't see it very well but underneath that huge slice of cheese, there's a fried egg, and bacon.  That's why it's a bacon and cheese... just no bun.  Now it became a salad.

 I got super greedy this time and got 2 baggie of the truffle hash brown.  Of course, my eyes were bigger than my stomach as usual.  But these things are super addictive.  It is just the right mix of truffle and duck fat that they're fried in.  Soooo good, highly recommend.

So the store is on 2nd floor of Cosmopolitan Hotel.  Here's the thing.  Since most people go to Vegas over the weekend, the line is going to be long.  So you really need to get there no later than 9:30a, if you can get there earlier even better.  Basically the line is around the corner in the hallway.  At some point, the line will reach the end of the hallway, and that's where they have a staff to split the line up.  Just pay attention to the line.  I would dar to estimate that if you are near the end of the hallway, that's about 40 mins wait to place your order.  Of course, given that they're popular, your wait will take a few too.  That said, the staff there do turn around very quickly, so we didn't wait too long for our food.  Definitely get the Truffle Hash Browns, you won't regret it.

Egg Slut

inside Cosmopolitan Hotel

3708 Las Vegas Blvd S

Las Vegas, NV 89109

https://www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com/restaurants/eggslut

 

Ding Tai Fung

Was just at DTF in the begining of the year, and now back here at the end of the year.

As usual, you want to make a reservation even if you think you may not need it.  

Because even with a reservation, there was a in-take and then a wait before our host takes us to a table.  And we were there at the open. 

I will say, this time, while we didn't get a 'good' table.  We did get a good sewer who is super attentive.

Started with a glass of Honey Lemonade to quench my thirst. 

We ordered truffled XLB - you can really taste the flavors.  And they did say to eat that one first because the flavors are so powerful that it would over power the vinegar-soy sauce mix. So we did just as the server suggested and it's true.

We also got the crab and pork XLB.  You can tell because there's a little crabby there  so there's no mistaking which is which.

This is their Vegan Spicy Wonton - which turns out that I love the sauce so much that we drizzled it on everything. 

We got the noodles with diced beef, the sauce itself is fine, but we drizzled the wonton sauce, it went with it so well, it's delicious.  Highly recommend.

As talked about earlier, reservation is key and here's why: since we have a time difference, we were hungry earlier than the local time zone.  We went right at the open even though our reservation is not for another 15-30 mins after.  I even told the staff at the host stand that I'm early for my reservation, they didn't bat an eye. Took us on the first intake stand immediately.  Then, we waited maybe 5 minutes and they seated us.  This happens several more times at other hotels and other restaurants, so definitely having a resection is key.

Ding Tai Fung

inside Aria Hotel

3730 S. Las Vegas Blvd

Las Vegas, NW 89158

702-590-8650

https://dintaifungusa.com/us/locations/las-vegas.html

 

MAD

Came back to MAD for dinner.

Parking is simple: you can valet at the front door, or you can park at the garage.  Pull the ticket, they are not charging at the moment, but it's easy to find a spot with the light indicators.

I asked for a zero proof drink, I think this is a strawberry mojito with a matcha green tea ice cube.  Not too sweet, but does the trick.

They have some appetizers that are by piece, this is the foie gras on top of fruit tart, you don't expect it, but the flavors all goes together supremely well. 

Jamon Iberico - the entire group agreed to have.  It comes with bread with tomato spread on top.

Waygu Crisp which is 

the Waygu beef that they cooked in front of you.  It is on top of a bit of veggie and a crisp cracker, very easy going - not too heavy.

I loved this Brava Tomas- which is diced potato fried and topped with spicy oil, aioli, and the cheese drizzled everywhere.  So good.

We also got the Grilled Octopus leg, nicely done.

To go with our paella.  It's Paella Valencia - it has rice, chicken (pretty moist), white beans, artichoke bits.  The flavors are not as strong as I remembered them to be, but the chicken was good.

Then we got the Exotic Banana

which is Banana & Mango confit, caramel mousse, and cake as the layers.  Very 'pop-art' like.

Got a cup of cappuccino to go with that.

I'm not sure what they're trying to say here but it's in the bathroom.

Here's another bathroom neon art.  Which on the way here, you feel like you're at a club but here you are at the bathroom.

Making a reservation is always a good idea. They are slower on a weeknight than weekend, but always helpful.  Maybe because the night was slow, the staff were all too eager to clean the table.  Basically even if we have 2 or 3 bites left, they're coming by to ask if they can clear the plate.  It's not like we planned on staying there all night but would also like to have some peace to enjoy the food and the company.  Literally, by the time we got one bit, they stop by, one of us just take it just so they'd stop coming back.  Geesh!  Chill out!

MAD Houston

4444 Westheimer Rd

C180

Houston, TX 77027

281-888-2770

https://madhouston.com/

 

Kura Sushi

This should give you a hint of where we are. 

We are at Kura Sushi.

In case you forgot, they have sushi on a conveyer belt and you grab what you want.

That can be a good or bad thing because your eyes might be bigger than your stomach. But then, if you miss what you like, it'll be a while before it'll come back around.  But no worries, if there's something you really like or want more of, you can always order on the kiosk where you sit and a fresh one will arrive on the top belt.

I do love the Umami Oil Salmon.

They also have higher end items like Toro Tuna, roll, and sashimi.  Some you can catch on the belt, some you have to order.  Depends on your fancy.

It's been a long time since we last visited, this time they have a robot brining us our water.  And everything is already auto served by the belt.  Even when you order they have a special belt that deliver to your table.  So it's super convenient.  

I would say, super smart of them, knowing that people rather buy the specialty items than trying their luck by having 15 plates and hope they get whatever trinket specials they're running at the time, so if you know what you'd like, you can just add to your order.  Much easier than trying to stuff yourself silly.

Kura Revolving Sushi bar

11161 Westheimer Rd

Houston, TX 77042

832-767-5208

https://kurasushi.com/locations/houston-tx-westchase 

 

Merry Christmas!

Just want to wish all of you a great Christmas!!!

 

Blood Bros.

What's better on a weekend?

It's amazing to see them grab meat from the heater, here they are unwrapping.

Love how they definitely coloring and burnt's.

Some ribs and corn for side.

Got the Gouda Mac & Cheese, Brisket Fried Rice and bread for good measure. 

By the way, the sides comes in small and sharing portions.  But who said I'll be sharing?

We also got the nacho, it came in tortilla strips, ground meat, and drizzle of quest and their sauce.  You know what my complaint would be --- more queso!!!

Anyway, we always enjoy coming to Blood Bros.  We get there before Noon and plenty of parking, and no issues with waiting in line.  They did sell out a few items, like Cobbler.  But otherwise, whatever you want, they've got.  Always check their social for their weekend Specials.  They are opened at 11 till they sell out.  So don't wait too long.

Blood Bros. BBQ

5425 Bellaire Blvd

Houston,Tx 77401

713-664-7776

https://bloodbrosbbq.com/