Fried Basil & Oysters
Crispy fried oysters bursting with sweetness, brittle basil and golden brown slivers of garlic, we both loved every bite.
Spicy Chicken With Sichuan Sauce
Equally delicious, generously breaded chicken pieces were crisp, spicy and full of flavor. Onions, scallions, red pepper, red pepper flakes, garlic and other spices kept us very happy from the first bite to the last.
Beef Tendon & Green Beans
Slivers of tender beef tendon and green beans in sesame oil seasoned with red pepper flakes and chunks of spicy raw garlic started our meal. With a great start like this, we knew good things were sure to follow. And, they most certainly did.
TJ House Asian Cuisine
3780 Old Norcross Road
Suite 113
Duluth, GA 30096
470 545 0431
Not Bad, Not Great
Over multiple visits, the quality was more than a little bit inconsistent. This was most easily noticeable with the uni and the unagi. On one visit, the unagi was ice cold. And, if we’re being picky, we might say the prep and plating was a bit sloppy.
Haru Ichiban
3646 Satellite Blvd.
Duluth, GA 30096
770 622 4060
Peanut Butter Chip Cupcakes
Cupcakes Are Ridiculous
But, these are ridiculously delicious.
Depending on the mood of the day, we go for Peanut Butter Chip or Triple Cinnamon. We just can’t help loving them. They’re too good to resist.
Flavor of the Month:
S’more
(August 18-31, 2014)
Sprinkles
3393 Peachtree Road
(Lenox Square Mall)
Atlanta, GA 30326
404 846 1599
Chiles Rellenos + Scrambled Eggs
Still piping hot with crispy fried edges, we made the right choice. Our decision to take a break and eat them on the spot started our very early morning off the right way. Each burrito had two chiles generously stuffed with cheese. The scent and taste of sweet corn was present in every bite.
Follow that up with a (giant-sized) super sweet, cinnamon-y horchata. That’s a sure way to guarantee that someone will be bouncing off the walls for the immediate future. We sure did brighten up our cloudy day.
El Taco Veloz
(Locations)
Huacatay Salsa
(Black Mint Sauce)
Rewarded by lingering, we found two varieties of huacatay salsa.
Hong Kong Supermarket
5495 Jimmy Carter Blvd.
Norcross, GA 30093
770 582 6800
Fried Oyster Mushrooms
With Fried Basil Leaves To Garnish
Fried Oysters
Generously Dusted With Black Pepper
Salmon Collar
Kan Pai Cafe
3466 Holcomb Bridge Road
Norcross, GA 30092
770 840 8999
Salmon With Green Curry
Fresh green beans, eggplant, basil, red and green peppers swim in a sea rich with coconut milk and spices.
Pad Char
Crisp-edged catfish pieces are moist and tender on the inside. With each new bite, we’re tempted to nibble more and more of those brightly spicy green peppercorns. For those sensitive to spice, it’s nice to nibble one with a piece of sweet red pepper to introduce yourself to the level of heat that they deliver.
This was another lovely and delicious meal. Three visits to the same restaurant in just over a month, it must be crave-ably good.
Thai Star
(ThaiStarGA.com)
5370 Peachtree Industrial Blvd
Norcross, GA 30071
770 326 9991
Foreway Black Sesame Spread
Imagine that you’ve takes a bar of black sesame brittle and you’ve ground it into a deliciously rich thick sesame paste. That’s the exact flavor of this black sesame spread. It’s loaded with dark roasted sesame flavor, a touch of bitterness and just enough sweetness to make this a decadent treat. Now, this is what we were expecting in a black sesame spread. It would be a serious understatement to say that we love this stuff.
If you love black sesame brittle, you’re gonna love this.
One teaspoon on a wedge of shortbread makes a seriously hearty snack.
Foreway Black Sesame Spread
(Product of Taiwan)
We found our jars (Yes, we bought more than one.) at the Hong Kong Market.
Hong Kong Supermarket
5495 Jimmy Carter Blvd.
Norcross, GA 30093
770 582 6800
Prepared with generosity and great care from start to finish, this was another divine meal.
Sushi Mito
6470 Spalding Drive
Suite P
Norcross, GA 30092
770 734 0398
Sunflower On A Brick Wall
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