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Ayutthaya Night (Food) Market

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Just an ordinary glutton

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Grilled banana

We were walking back to our hotel when we found this night market. Already had dinner somewhere else but decided to munch on some local delights. Come with an empty stomach. I ended up with a food coma

Posted in Food, Thailand, Travel Tagged ayutthaya, thai street food

Batu: Warung Bamboe

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Just an ordinary glutton

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Warung Bamboe was our farmer friend’s recommendation. Without him, we wouldn’t even know the restaurant exists. How to get to Warung Bamboe from Batu is a bit tricky. Batu has no cabs, but they have a system of color-coded angkot, … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Indonesia, Travel Tagged bumiaju, indonesian food, travel, warung bamboe

Blok M: Yakiniku. Prostitution. Doesn’t need to be in that order.

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Just an ordinary glutton

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Rib eye

There’s this little strip of area behind Blok M known as “Little Tokyo”. Word has it that they are the after-work hangout place for Japanese businessmen, and sports some dodgy nightclubs/KTV/brothel and pretty good authentic Japanese restaurant. Do correct me … Continue reading →

Posted in Food Tagged blok m, jakarta, Japanese food, yakiniku, yumeya

Martabak: Pure Fat

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Just an ordinary glutton

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Martabak is one of those food you can never eat more than just a slice, or two, in one occasion. What’s Martabak? Indonesian Martabak is pure fat, guaranteed to deliver food coma were you brave enough to finish one whole … Continue reading →

Posted in Food Tagged indonesian food, martabak

Chung Gi Wa: Skinny Samgyeopsal

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Just an ordinary glutton

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I think I have spoiled myself when it comes to Korean food. Beijing has awesome Korean restaurants and its own K-town in Wangjing. Having a Korean for a best friend also meant that her Mum frequently cooked for me whenever … Continue reading →

Posted in Food Tagged chung gi wa, jakarta, korean bbq, korean food

Jakarta: Coconut Jelly

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Just an ordinary glutton

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Paradise in a shell

In a city where the temperature is constantly above 30C, you need more than just water to quench your thirst. You need… coconut water! Coconut Jelly from JOY (do yourself a favor and call their number if you live in … Continue reading →

Posted in Food Tagged coconut jelly joy, indonesian food, jakarta

Beijing: The Last ShuiJiao

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Just an ordinary glutton

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Place your order

Four days left until our departure. No change in the weather. I’ve always hated winter in Beijing, especially the weeks leading up to Chinese New Year. During CNY, the whole country is on a holiday. Factories are closed and there’s … Continue reading →

Posted in China, Food Tagged beijing, chinese, food, shuijiao, winter

Manzhouli: Mutton Sweats

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Just an ordinary glutton

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Lunch

Last year I gained over 10 kgs. This year New Year’s Resolution was to lose 10 kilos by December 2013. My first day in Manzhouli has already proven my boyfriend’s theory that I am incapable of losing weight. For about … Continue reading →

Posted in China, Food, Travel

Kamakura: Unahe

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Just an ordinary glutton

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Set menu: Unagi, rice, super good kimo shiru, pickles

My boyfriend made the mistake of telling me once that the best unagi he’s ever had was in his hometown. Since then I have been pestering him to make reservation. We did not go there during my first visit to … Continue reading →

Posted in Food Tagged kamakura, unagi, unahe

Kamakura: Crappiest Tempura Don in my life!

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Just an ordinary glutton

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If you see this shop: Do not go in. This restaurant is a Tempura “specialist”, at least that was what we were lead to believe. Famished, we quickly entered and ordered two Tempura Don (tempura on rice). Everything from the … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Travel Tagged food, kamakura, tempura don

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