VL’S Curry Bowl

            VL’S Curry Bowl. Taking time to have lunch on the run while shopping means stopping at the mall food courts. Some of them have been operating for several years like the ones at my local T&T Market Mall in Surrey BC.  The Kiosks in T&T carry a fine selection of fresh Asian foods, meats and whole fish which brings me here a couple times a month. One of the best meals I can suggest is stopping and saying Hi to Michael at VL’S Curry Bowl. This kitchen has been pumping out good quality takeout with lots of flavour....

Table Hopping on Vancouver Island.

When I get to visit Vancouver Island for a few days, it automatically makes me feel like I’m on holidays. The BC Ferries ride over is pleasant and sets you up to get to the island well rested and ready to explore. Ucluelet and Tofino are two of my favourite getaways, So many sights and places of interest. I love restaurant hopping in Victoria and all the island which sure has its share of some fine eateries. The more places I visit where good cooks serve showcase quality plates, I’m there! So many new eateries to choose from. I love seafood appetisers. This...

New Years Chinese Dim Sum

  The sign to thekitchenman that you’re about to get some mighty fine tasting duck and pork bbq! Half and Half with some fluffy jasmine rice and the au jus dripping sauce is what you need! Some steamed bok choy and guy lan with jasmine tea and your still under twenty bucks!         The restaurants here in South Surrey really put some passion and effort into the dishes prepared for the celebrations. Stop me before I eat again! I started with some hot and sour soup and my sweetie prefers the chicken corn. Yum! Our dim sum items arrive to our...

Mushroom Shrimp Vegetable Buddha.

Mushroom Shrimp Vegetable Buddha. Chefs Choice. After a few visits to good Chinese eateries I trust the chef enough to splurge and try one of his house special dishes. This menu entrée had every ingredient I liked and the chefs assurance he only uses premium quality items in his dishes made it truly mouthwatering delicious. The Mushroom Shrimp Vegetable Buddha feast had eight different vegetables and a trio of fat plump Asian mushrooms soaked in different wine vinegar brines. These jumbo beauty white gulf shrimp were first shown to us by the server with the heads on....

Road Trip Nibble and a Nip!

I love road trips and checking out all the off the beat and track eateries especially this trip to Ucluelet. Tried some of the Hanks best Smoked Five Spice Duck Wings, Panko Crusted Rock Fish, Crispy Halibut and Albacore Street Tacos. The best of the day was a six pack of Effingham Fresh Shucked Oysters from the Raven Lady. Life is to short to eat mediocre fare!

Dim Sum

Life without Dim Sum would be a boring weekend for me. I love to have other chefs feed me. Dim Sum Brunches have become very affordable and busy. A good selection with tea and dessert will set you back 25 bucks. Check out what I had New Years Day. Started with a bowl of chicken corn chowder and a bowl of hot and sour soup. The veggie spring rolls with in-house made plum sauce were deluxe. The pork and mushroom wonton, wok fried in a chili pea-nutty sauce topped with steamed spinach tops. The main event was the seafood chow mien, the crispy noodle foundation with plump...