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Thanks, chengbO2 for a most interesting and informative reply!!! I will be intersted to hear Pan's "on location" report of this as well.
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Were there any Korean influences in the cuisine of the region that you visited near the North Korean border?
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and i also like their rice cake soup (i forget the actual name of the soup) that also has beef and beef dumplings. i seem to get cravings for it every so often, although most people i go with do not have any interest in rice cake soup!
Rice Cake soup is called Mandoo Gook.
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Where is it?
Han Bat is on the north side of 35th Street between 5th and 6th (closer to sixth). It is right by the 34th street subway station (B,D,F,V,N,R) at Herald Square (Northeast exit) and the Metro Hotel. Han Bat is open 24/7. It is not a BBQ so don't expect Kalbi (although they do serve Kalbi Tang which is a soup version). They have great Gobdol BIBIMBAP as well as a great rice-noodle sausage (the sausage is made with noodles that are made with rice) soup called Soon Dae Gook. The Soon Dae Gook is not listed on all the menus (some menus have been changed) but they will serve it to you if you ask. Also recommended is the Soondohboojigae, a spicy seafood and tofu stew. I prefer Sul Ran Tang at Gam Me Ok (located on 32nd Street between 5th and Braodway near Kum Gang San--which incidenltally has excellent Yook Gae Jang--and is across the street from Kang Suh the BBQ place where they burn wood blocks).
Han Bat does serve Bul Go Gi (a sweet thinly sliced BBQ beef), but I think it must be cooked in a pan instead of on a BBQ. It is not served with lettuce leaves, as it is at Kum Gang Sun and Kang Suh.
Also recommended is the Haemul Pachun, a Korean version of scallion pancake but with seafood. At Han Bat the Haemul Pachun is served as one large pancake that is cut into portions.
There are so many great things to eat at Han Bat I would recommend it as a place to go with a group. If a group does go there, I would highly recommend getting the Haemul Jigae which is sort of a grand Korean bouillabaisse.
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that a preponderance of evidence against him starts to become conclusive.
You sound just like the prosecuting attorney in the case I just adjudicated on jury duty last week.
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i also loved the baklava at mamouns and i m a picky baklava girl bc i m greek and my family makes it,,,, but its always been pretty good!
What? What? Did you say baklava?
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I ended up going to the Thai House affiliated to the more recent 2200 Market branch which is located on Noe Street. Very good Crispy Catfish Salad. I asked for a 75 percent spicy (medium spicy) Green curry with Chicken and I got mild. When I asked to have it made spicier I was brought a small spice rack with Red Chili paste (?) and some red pepper like powder, as well as salt and something else. Then I spiced the food myself. I think this worked out nicely. The bill, including tip, came out to just over twenty dollars. Very enjoyable. I hope to check out more recommended restuarants next trip. Thanks again for all the suggestions!
mascarpone
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Thanks everyone for all the info.
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The only Thai places I have been to besides Sripraphai have not come close--Wondee Siam and Topaz Thai, both in midtown. I have been to Wondee several times after Lincoln Center/Carnegie Hall events and usually get Salmon, which is solid, but not great and have tasted the Green Curry dishes that others have ordered. I went to Topaz on one occasion a year ago and had a Red Curry that was not memorable.
Somewhat off the subject... I also went to a rather dismal Malaysian yesterday in Sunset Park. The name of the place is Nyonya at 54th Street and 8th Avenue. Despite the fact that I am not an authority on Malaysian I would still say this place was either bad or was having a real off-day. The servers were downright rude. I would not recommend the Spicy Thai Chicken or the Curry with Young Tao Foo. My girlfriend was somewhat luckier in ordering Roti Canai and Prawn Mee.
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Since you asked...
The recital is Friday, July 16 at 8:00 PM at Old First Church (1751 Sacramento Street; San Francisco 415-474-1608) <www.oldfirstconcerts.org>.
The program is a World Premeiere of a Sonata for violin and piano and solo piano piece by Bay Area Composer Kathleen Mackie, the Sonata in f minor for violin and piano by Serge Prokofiev, Three Pieces for Violin and Piano--Song of Taiwan, Bang Chun Hong and Love Song-- by Taiwanese composer Hsiao Tyzen, and the Sonata in A Major by Cesar Franck. A bay area pianist and fellow Juilliard Alum Daniel Glover will play as well. Dan and I have been working together for nearly a decade and we recorded a CD of the complete chamber works of Brahms for violin and piano...
Whoops...sorry folks. My promo nature got the best of me. This is a food forum after all (he he). (What does Serge Prokofiev or Brahms have to do with Thai food is beyond me...)
Thanks very much for your recs!
mascarpone
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Great food doesn't have to be expensive ( I hope the management at Spicy and Tasty doesn't raise the price). Although all the dishes were great, my personal favorites were the Beef Tendon app., the Bean Curd and the Lamb. Several years ago Da Sicuan on 24th had a fish dish that was comparable if not better to the Taliapa at Spicy and Tasty. Both are great restaurants. I did not detect a single sicuan peppercorn flower in any of the dishes that we had at Spicy and Tasty while, even in mild dishes at GSI on 51st, I would inevitably bite into one and my mouth would be numb for the night. And, (as I repeat) that both GSI and Spicey and Tasty are great restaurants, I personally feel more comfortable with the spice levels in the dishes at Spicy and Tasty.
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Thanks everyone for the great recs of Thai and Japanese. Although New York has some excellent Thai, I have heard that California can't be beaten for that as well as other Souteast Asian cuisine. I will check out as many as I can. I was in SF a month ago and a place called Suriya Thai Restaurant at 1432 Valencia Street, SF was suggested. I did not check it out as I had Mexican on the brain. Does anyone know of this place? An if so how doees it stand up to Thep Phanom, Jitlada, Thai House, Basil Thai, King of Thai Noodle House, Marnee Thai? Also, how about Vietnamese, Loatian, Indonesian, Malaysian...
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It was a great meal with great company and conversation. Even after being spoiled by eating out at great restaurants for the past two weeks (Restaurant week) I was still blown away by Spicy and Tasty.
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I am going to be in San Francisco to perform a violin recital in July and I was told that there was a great Thai restaurant on Market not far from Safeway. Any leads...details? Does anyone know the name of this place or its location? Any other great Thai or Southeast Asian?
mascarpone
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OK, the big question: was Rocco in the house???
I only saw him on the cover of his book that was on display near the door.
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I have little to add to Pan's wonderfully detailed post. I seem to recall the waiter describing the dessert, which happend to be his favorite, as a hazelnut parfait instead of tuille (Fr. "tile"). But I could very well be mistaken considering the haze I was in following the Long Island Iced Tea and several glasses of wine. I particularly liked the contrast in this dessert as the upper portion was creamy and had a sweet, nutty flavor while the base was somewhat salty and had a texture that reminded me of a cookie crumb crust on one of my mothers desserts.
When I remarked that I recognized many Japanese flavors, the extremely knowledgeable waiter pointed out that the restaurant's name Union Pacific and that there were many elements of Pacific Rim quisine represented.
In addition to being knowledgeable, the server was relaxed, suave and good humored. He did not seem nervous, uptight, or hysterically busy and was happy to engage in conversation during the meal. I also felt that the wine he recommended was appropriate.
While other restaurants augmented space with mirrors, the decor at Union Pacific was more intimate with brighter lights over tables and more subdued lights or virtual darkness around the the tables. A very striking contemporary theme pervaded the space. Lively music at a reasonable volume was played.
Pan and I agreed that this was the most interesting of the restaurant week offerings. From the moment that I was looking for the entrance of the restaurant to the moment I walked out I felt as though I didn't know what to expect as the food, and decor kept me guessing. For some, this sort of dining experience might seem pretentious and odd. I, however, found it interesting and refreshing.
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Thanks for all the posts and recs.
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I once had fantastic Baklava at the Turkish grill restaurant Divane on 54th and 8th. Great place for everything, btw, and very moderately priced.
Thanks for the recommendation. I will check this out at some point.
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Thanks for looking into this. As ridiculous as it may seem, I have been so busy with restaurant week that I have not had time to check out these establishments in my own neighborhood.
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I recently returned to Uncle Nick's (Ninth Avenue @51 Street) and ordered baklava. They either changed their recipe or their supplier and it is really dreadful now.
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I was able to stop by Omonia Cafe (32-20 Broadway @32nd Street, Astoria) after S'Agapo Taverna (43-21 34th Avenue, Astoria). I puchased Galaktoboureko (Filo-Custard cake), Baklava, and Kataif (the pastry that looks like shredded wheat). In comparison to the fare at the Poseidon Bakery (629 Ninth Ave @44th, Manhattan), the size of the pastry at Omonia Cafe is considerably larger. Baklava at the Poseidon Bakery is more expensive than that of the Omonia Cafe as one small piece is over $2 and one large slice of baklava at the Omonia Cafe is $2. As I have not tasted the Galaktoboureko or the Kataif at the Poseidon Bakery (although I have had several Folgera), I can't compare the taste of these other two pastries. Poseidon's baklava has a more dense and nutty texture, but is not as sweet as that at Omonia Cafe-- Poseidon's baklava has a different taste perhaps because it is made with Rose Water. I am more accustomed to the taste of baklava as made at Omonia Cafe. However, although very different, I like the baklava at the Poseidon Bakery as well.
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Second what Jason says.
I used to live in Astoria (7 years, baby!), and the most Uncle George's was good for was a midnight snack of roast chicken and lemon potatoes. S'Agapo is infinitely better, but Stamatis, as Christopher Walken would say, is "da shiznits" as far as Greek food is concerned.
Omonia otoh is amazing when it comes to Greek pastries and desserts.
Soba
Hi Soba!
As my achilles heel at the moment is baklava, I would be very interested in learning the whereabouts of Omonia otoh. How does it compare with Poseidon Bakery on 9th Ave. and 44th and 45th in Manhattan or the Oriental Bakery on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn?
mascarpone
i think omonia is off the broadway stop on the n or w (the never and the whenever, i affectionately call them). i don't know my directions, but if you get off the subway and walk on broadway toward steinway avenue, omonia is on the right hand side around 34th street?! i just walked by the other day. they supposedly made the wedding cake for "my big fat greek wedding", they have a poster in the window of the movie.
i think this is the place you're talking about.
I was able to stop by Omonia Cafe (32-20 Broadway @32nd Street, Astoria) after S'Agapo Taverna (43-21 34th Avenue, Astoria). I puchased Galaktoboureko (Filo-Custard cake), Baklava, and Kataif (the pastry that looks like shredded wheat). In comparison to the fare at the Poseidon Bakery (629 Ninth Ave @44th, Manhattan), the size of the pastry at Omonia Cafe is considerably larger. Baklava at the Poseidon Bakery is more expensive than that of the Omonia Cafe as one small piece is over $2 and one large slice of baklava at the Omonia Cafe is $2. As I have not tasted the Galaktoboureko or the Kataif at the Poseidon Bakery (although I have had several Folgera), I can't compare the taste of these other two pastries. Poseidon's baklava has a more dense and nutty texture, but is not as sweet as that at Omonia Cafe-- Poseidon's baklava has a different taste perhaps because it is made with Rose Water. I am more accustomed to the taste of baklava as made at Omonia Cafe. However, although very different, I like the baklava at the Poseidon Bakery as well.
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Thanks for the review. I must be dense tonight, but what's "TM"?
You are never dense. I forgot to add: TM= take-out menu. The take-out menu price is slightly cheaper than the dine-in menu.
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This afternoon my girlfriend and I went to a Cretan restaurant S'Agapo Taverna at 34-12 34 Avenue in Astoria, New York (718-626-0303). Lunch is served from 12-3. There was outdoor seating that was pleasant despite a strong breeze that occasionally blew the napkins off the table. The Ohtapodi Skaras (Mediterranian Grilled Octopus--$12/10.50 TM) was very good as was the Tsipoura Skaras(whole grilled Porgy--$24) and the Kalamari Skaras served with red beat skordalia(Grilled Squid--$15/13 TM). Great Pita and olive oil was served along with mediocre Italian bread. My great mindless moment of the meal was when I asked for Turkish Coffee (OOPS!
As I had just put my foot in my mouth my girlfriend suggested that if I was still hungry I could order another fish it it might taste better. I replied that I was just craving of my favorite Cantonese restaurant (chicken feet) ). The waiter smiled and said that they served Greek Coffee. I also got baklava and my girlfriend got Sage tea. Both hot beverages were excellent and the portion of the pastry, made on the premesis, was generous; yet the baklava was not as good as that found at the Poseidon Bakery in Manhattan (44th/9th).The bill came out to $80 after tax and tip. We were very satisfied.
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The place that has Papa Beards Cream Puffs in the East Forties is called Cafe Zaiya on 41st between Fifth and Madison Avenue. It is a Japanese cafe that has sushi, bento boxes, steam table and other dishes made to order as well as many different sweets. The place is packed with Japanese office workers around luch hour. I would recommend the Japanese style "Light" cheesecake.