Category Archives: seafood

Adventures in Thonburi

“Run,” he said. “If you want to leave, go now. Or you won’t be able to leave until closing time.” For the last three hours, Christina and I had been sitting riverside, enjoying a beautiful sunset, and getting gently — … Continue reading

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Turning Japanese

My friend Karen, while in college, once sang this golden oldie by The Vapors while waiting in line at the college cafeteria. A person nearby (who was not Asian, btw) told her she was offended by the song. This one … Continue reading

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Hustling, HK-style

Our mission, if we were to accept it, seemed simple enough: in 48 hours in Hong Kong, stuff our faces with as much interesting food as we could. Full of hope and empty of stomach, James and I boarded a … Continue reading

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Filed under Asia, beef, Chinese, food, Hong Kong, restaurant, seafood