Tuesday 27 March 2012

Little SaiGon Restaurant

Last Saturday, my bf and I went to this Vietnamese, Thai and Japanese Cuisine. They have lovely wall murals but the floor tiles felt very slippery for my running shoes. It wasn’t just me! My bf felt it too. Ha-ha. I was amazed by their variety of foods on the menu. I felt like ordering a little bit of everything but we wouldn’t be able to finish it. We got mild spice beef pad Thai, spring rolls and 2 bowls of pho (sry, I only took 2 pics). The pho noodles were thick and hard. I let it soak in the hot bowl for few minutes. Spring rolls’ rice papers were a little hard too. I don’t know what it was but the beef balls or sweet sauce tasted odd. My bf said it was fine. Also, the pad Thai didn't taste authentic. We think they used pho noodles to make it (Vietnamese style). Even Thai express taste so much better than them! :P Anyway, the waitress/boss seems nice and prices are decent. We spent about $30 after tax and tips.
For more information, check out their website at http://littlesaigon-hamilton.com/

Wednesday 21 March 2012

Wok of Fame

This spacious buffet restaurant opened last year in Brampton, Ontario. They serve Western and Oriental food. I already ate there twice before. Their prices are quite expensive. Especially on the weekend and holidays, it cost more. I love how they have live cooking station. You just pick out whatever you like and give it to the chef to cook it in front of you. You can get your own drink from the soda fountain machine or in a mini fridge that have water and juice bottles. If you want to order other drinks, they will charge you. Also at a certain time, the pianist comes onto the stage and play soft melody music. They even have kids’ room for them to play!

What food did I enjoy eating?
-          Sushi
-          Waffle with ice-cream

Live cooking station
-          Steak
-          Mussels
-          Shrimps
-          Salmon
-          Noodles, vegetables and meats      

I only love the fresh food!

 *Sorry for the poor quality pictures. I didn’t want to take picture in front of everyone and I turned off the flash.*

Check out their website for more details at http://wokoffame.ca/Home.html

Don Don Izakaya

My friends and I had been talking about this Japanese restaurant for 2 months. They were still renovating in January and we couldn’t wait to go try their food! Last Thursday, we finally went there and it was somewhat disappointing. When we entered into the restaurant, the lady did quick drum beats. They gave us 2 things that we didn’t order and it wasn’t even busy. Some of the foods on the menu look really simple and easy to make. The food that we ordered tasted kind of bad and alright. The staff didn’t seem like they were 100% energetic. Guu Izakaya’s and Guu SakaBar’s staffs were so much more energetic than them. They would shout on top of their lungs and the atmospheres were so alive! I think Guu SakaBar was the best one. I would definitely eat there again. Anyway, my friends and I would still like to check out Don Don Izakaya’s lunch menu. Hopefully, it would be so much better. I love the interior design and spacious place.
What did we order?
- Chicken and Japanese Plum Salad $7.90
The chicken was dried and plum sauce tasted weird.
- Sashimi Salmon $10.50
- Soy Milk Tofu $3.50 (my friend didn’t like the texture of the tofu)
- Japanese Style Vege Hamburg Steak $6.20 (this plate didn’t look like the menu’s picture)
- Seafood Udon $7.60
- Green tea Mousse $4.20
- Black croquettes with ketchup $7
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(My big sis didn’t take picture of these food)
- Hoppeta-Yaki – chicken +potato +otafuku sauce $8.50
- Beef Bowl $5.20
Beef tasted dried and my friend added soy sauce to make it better. Lol.
- Seafood Dorea $6.80
Mini mussels were dried and the rice was salty.
*I didn't try everything that were on the table.*
Check out my previous posts on Guu Izakaya http://www.luuux.com/food/dinner-izakaya and Guu Sakabar http://www.luuux.com/food/guu-sakabar-0
Click here to find out more information about Don Don Izakaya:http://www.dondonizakaya.com/home

Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter Review + Swatch

Originally, I wanted to buy Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm but I heard how amazing the Revlon Lip Butter was. I just gotta try it out! I’ve always wanted a nude lipstick but I don’t like to wear lipstick because my lips get dry easily. So, this lip butter is perfect for me! I chose Creamsicle color. It’s light, peachy and shimmery. Next time, I would like to buy Creme Brulee and one of the light pink colors.
Pros
- Texture is smooth
- You can see through the cap
- The color almost looks exactly like the cap’s color
- No expiration date
- Packaged in a clear plastic bag
- Available in 20 shades
Cons
- Hard to pull off the cap
- Feel a little sticky (I would have to exfoliate my lips before applying it on)
- When you are closing it down, it smeared off a bit on the side.
- Hydration and color doesn’t last long
Wal-Mart Price: $7.97
After HST: $9 CAD