eGullet Outing at Mandalay

[Al_Dente]

I am very sorry to do this, but it turns out I cannot make the 12th. Which means that every weekend in December is unavailable for me. If ya'll still want dinner to be on the 12th we can do it then, but I cannot attend or make the financial arrangements. I would prefer to move it to a weeknight so I can attend. However, I realize that many of you cannot make weeknights. If there is a weeknight the week of December 12 that you can make, please post here or PM me.

I spoke with Aung today about working up a menu--I hope to set a menu and get a price for us in the next day or two.

←

The 13th or 14th works for me.

[bilrus]

Any weekday other than the 13th works for me.

Edited November 29, 2004 by bilrus (log)

[hjshorter]

The 14th is good for me.

[Malawry]

OK, I'll look at the 14th then. Thanks guys, sorry about any confusion this caused.

[Mrs. P]

I would be up for the 13th or 14th - good news for me since I couldn't join on the 12th!

[Chef Shogun]

I would be up for the 13th or 14th - good news for me since I couldn't join on the 12th!

←

Ditto!

[Malawry]

OK, we are definitely on for Tuesday, December 14 at 7pm.

Expected price point is about $15.

Here is the menu:

Baya Gyaw: Gram Fritters

yellow split peas, ginger, garlic, and cilantro blended and deep-fried (vegetarian)

Ginn Thoke: Ginger Salad

Shredded ginger, cabbage, onion tossed with Burmese dressing, garnished with fried garlic, crispy yellow peas and carrots (vegetarian)

KyarZan Gyaw: Noodles

Thin noodles stir-fried with cabbage, carrot and green onion (vegetarian)

Tofu MoteNyinChin Gyaw: Tofu

Tofu stir-fried with sour mustard, onion and cilantro (vegetarian)

Ngar MaGee Thee Hin: Catfish

Lightly fried catfish simmered in onion-tomato based curry with tamarind and green pepper

PaZun OhnNoh Hin: Shrimp

Shrimp, green pepper, onion and tomato in coconut curry sauce

WetThar KyetHinGarThee Gyaw: Pork

Sliced pork sauteed with bitter melon

KyetThar BooThee Hin: Chicken

Chicken chunks and long squash simmered in onion curry sauce

ShweJi: Cream of wheat, coconut cream, sugar, raisin and milk topped with poppy seeds and baked until golden brown, for dessert.

If you would like to go, please PM me or post here. I MUST KNOW your plans NO LATER THAN Wednesday, December 8. Please plan to bring cash with you. Beverages and gratuity are not included (I am pretty sure they do not have a liquor license). I'll post attendance lists as people RSVP.

I for one am really looking forward to that pork dish--apparently it's a bit edgy with the bitter melon. Aung asked me, "Are you sure you want to order that?"

[JPW]

Me, Mrs JPW and Peanut are in.

[EllenH]

I'm in for 2 with Mr. Ellen - yum!!!!

[Al_Dente]

Wow, $15! Excellent. I'll have to check with my official scheduler, but I should be in for 2. I'll know by Monday.

Can we bring wine? And if so, any suggestions Mr Rocks/Wabeck/Slater?

Edited December 3, 2004 by Al_Dente (log)

[Malawry]

Correction: They do have a limited beer and wine selection. No corkage, sorry.

[DonRocks]

Wow, $15! Excellent. I'll have to check with my official scheduler, but I should be in for 2. I'll know by Monday.

Can we bring wine? And if so, any suggestions Mr Rocks/Wabeck/Slater?

←

In a situation such as this (sour mustard, etc.), I adhere to the principles of Taoism, i.e., Tsing Tao.

[Chef Shogun]

WetThar KyetHinGarThee Gyaw: Pork

Sliced pork sauteed with bitter melon

←

Oh DIP, bitter melon! I'm there! We need to make a pact, though: nobody makes fun of anybodies reaction to bitter melon!

[sashorter]

I'll be there, with instructions to bring back some carryout for Heather.

[Malawry]

OK, so so far we have:

Malawry

JPW +2

EllenH +1

Chef Shogun

Sashorter

Maybes/people who have expressed interest but not committed:

Al Dente

Mktye

Mrs. P

KVentura

Rvanrens

Bilrus

Wrash

Gear02

Anybody else?

[Al_Dente]

I'm in. 2 Please.

[EllenH]

Hey guys, not to be a complete wimp or anything, but could I request an even distribution between "medium" heat and "spicy/extra spicy"? I like some zip to my food but don't want to be crying "oh no!" after taking a bite of the PaZun OhnNoh Hin [oh no, "ohnNoh", heh-heh......sorry]

[Malawry]

I have not specified heat levels on any of these dishes. Those who are coming, perhaps you should state your preferences? I can talk to Aung about it when I call him back with a number of attendees.

[bilrus]

I'm in for 2. And I'd agree with EllenH on the heat issue. I like things hot, but I'm not out to prove how big the callouses on my tounge are.

[hillvalley]

Baya Gyaw: Gram Fritters

yellow split peas, ginger, garlic, and cilantro blended and deep-fried (vegetarian)

←

Is this the traditional final night of Channukah dish

I'm in, with a possible guest. And I vote for mild heat so we can still taste what we are eating.

[Chef Shogun]

I vote for tooth enamel melting, insanity inducing, 'communicate with the spirits of those who have gone before and those yet to be' heat. But I can be flexible.

Edited December 5, 2004 by Chef Shogun (log)

[Malawry]

Attendees:

Malawry (possibly +3)

JPW +2

EllenH +1

Chef Shogun

Sashorter

Al Dente +1

Bilrus +1

Hillvalley (possibly +1)

So far, heat level consensus seems to be that things should be mild. Sorry, Chef Shogun.

[Al_Dente]

Come on, a dish or two has to be painful. Burn baby burn!

[Malawry]

Well then, which dish, Mr. Dente?

[Chef Shogun]

That's ok. There's still the bitter melon!