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/

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

For more information, click on this link: http://www.revlon.com/Revlon-Home/Products/Lips/Lipcolor/Revlon-ColorBur...

 

Anniversary & Family Day Meals

I told my bf that I would cook for our Anniversary Day (we celebrated early). I made sushi for lunch. My mom helped me with the oven-barbecued chicken wings and shrimps cocktail for dinner. I wanted to grill the shrimps but my mom said pan frying is faster so, I went along with her idea. I bought the shrimp cocktail sauce on the side and it tastes sour. My brother didn’t like it.

Sushi ingredients: nori, short grain rice, onigiri seasoning, beef, masago and cucumber

Chicken wings: marinated with salt, pepper and fish sauce
I used this sauce recipe that I found online at http://www.canadianliving.com/food/oven_barbecued_wings.php (tastes like tomato sauce).

boiled broccoli, pan fried beef and peppers dishes

NY Shopping Haul

My family and I went to Waterloo Premium Outlets. They have 100 outlet stores and this weekend it’s Presidents’ Day Sale (Feb. 17 – 20). We shopped there for over 6 hours. I think that was my longest shopping hours ever. Lol.

Address & Map: http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/directions.asp?id=9

What did I buy?

- Guess black pea coat with Sherpa lined hoodie

Sale Price: $39 USD before tax 

- Columbia water resistant black gloves  

Sale Price: $21+

Additional 50% off + 20% off coupon = $8+ USD after tax 

 

My Valentine’s Day

My bf and I celebrated Valentine’s Day early at Yamato Japanese restaurant. He always wanted to try there because the master chef cooks in front of you. He didn’t do amazing tricks except for the flaming onion. I like their soup and spicy salmon sushi.  It sucks that we had to sit with strangers at the same table. I was hoping to get our own table and chef. Overall, it was a wonderful experienced. I only took a picture of my Tori dinner.   

What did we order?

-         Spicy Salmon Roll

-         Pops

-         Teppanyaki Dinners: accompanied with Japanese clear onion soup, green salad with house dressing, grilled vegetables, and steamed rice.

The waitress would ask if you want steamed rice or fried rice. If you choose fried rice, it cost $5 more.

TORI: tender boneless chicken dark meat glazed with teriyaki sauce  

BEEF ROLL: thinly sliced prime ribeye beef, wrapped with fried garlic and green onion, prepared at your grill table

Total after HST + tips: $94. 52

Serviced: 4/5

Food: 3.75/5

Location: 24 Bellair St., Toronto, ON, M5R2C7

Map: http://www.yelp.ca/biz/yamato-japanese-restaurant-toronto

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I made a card, chocolate chip cookies and marble cupcakes for him.

 Yesterday, he came over to my house and surprised me with fresh dozen roses! ^_^ It comes with water tubes and flower food to make these last longer.