Tag Archives: affordable

India’s Taste (Markham)

Posted on August 18, 2016 by stenoodie

It’s been many years since I’ve gone for Indian food (not sure why that is), so it was really great to dine at India’s Taste with two good friends of mine this past week. India’s Taste is located at 680 … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 680 Denison Street, affordable, all-you-can-eat, AYCE Indian restaurants, food blog, foodie, Gajar Ka Halwa, India's Taste, India's Taste Buffet selection, Indian, Indian restaurants in Markham, Markham, ras malai, restaurant review | 17 Comments

Brunch at New City Restaurant

Posted on November 5, 2015 by stenoodie

Let’s do this more often! Weekday brunch with friends and family. Why is it that we are born to go to school and then work for 40-50 years of our lives and only live for the weekend? Some thoughts for … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 8362 Kennedy Road, affordable, all day breakfast, Bacon & Scrambled Eggs, Beef Brisket Rice Noodle in Soup, Bread with Butter, cheap, Chicken Breast with Gravy on Rice, Combo C, Curry Beef Brisket with Rice, Curry Chicken with Rice, food blog, foodie, HK-style cafe, Hong Kong Style cafe, Kennedy Road, Markham, Mixed Steak on Spaghetti, New City Restaurant, New Kennedy Square, restaurant review | Leave a comment

Chinese Steamed Rice Lunches at Lucullus Bakery

Posted on November 4, 2015 by stenoodie

We had less than an hour’s time for lunch when we were learning about make-up from world-reknown make-up consulant and beauty advisor Tiffiny Luong two weekends ago, so we popped into Lucullus Bakery for some lunch! Don’t be mistaken, even … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 7750 Kennedy Road, affordable, bakery, Black Bean and Spare Ribs with Steamed Rice, buns, cheap, Chicken and Mushroom with Steamed Rice, Chinese, Curry Chicken on Rice, food blog, foodie, hidden gem for lunch in Markham, Lucullus Bakery, lunch combo with drink, Markham, restaurant review | 4 Comments

Lunch at Pho Xe Lua Vietnamese Cuisine (North York)

Posted on October 12, 2015 by stenoodie

I found myself at another Vietnamese cuisine restaurant shortly after my Pho 88 dining experience recently. Nicole and I were catching up at Pho Xe Lua Vietnamese Cuisine (formerly called Top Saigon) at the Finch & Leslie Square.

Posted in Food | Tagged 157 Ravel Road, affordable, avocado shake, Banh Hoi, BBQ Beef BBQ Chicken & Spring Roll Combination with Vermicelli, BBQ Pork Chop Steamed Egg Shredded Pork Skin on Rice, dry rice paper, Finch & Leslie Square, food blog, foodie, free wifi, Goi Cuon, lunch, North York, Pho Xe Lua, Pho Xe Lua Vietnamese Cuisine, restaurant review, Shredded Pork Skin, spring rolls, Toronto, vermicelli, Vietnamese | 6 Comments

Breakfast at Markham Station

Posted on October 8, 2015 by stenoodie

I’ve heard a lot about Markham Station and their breakfast specials but have never had the chance to go until now. It’s actually quite funny because even my own mom has dined here for breakfast and knows about their breakfast … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 3 eggs, 5117 Sheppard Avenue East, affordable, bacon, breakfast, Breakfast Special, cheap, diner, early, food blog, foodie, home fries, Markham Station, open 24 hours, restaurant review, roast potatoes, sausage, Scarborough, toast, Toronto | 1 Comment

Revisiting Papa Chang’s

Posted on May 10, 2015 by stenoodie

Recently, I visited Zen Q and tried their popcorn chicken and commented that I still thought Papa Chang’s had the best popcorn chicken I’ve ever tried. I returned back to Papa Chang’s since I was in the mood for some … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 16th Ave., 5970 16th Ave Unit 10, affordable, best popcorn chicken, food blog, foodie, Intestine Vermicelli, lunch, Markham, Markham Road, Papa Chang's, Popcorn Chicken, popular, restaurant review, Skewer Fish, Taiwanese, Toronto | 1 Comment

K & K Cafe Restaurant [Defunct]

Posted on March 31, 2015 by stenoodie

[Update July 2, 2018: I am so sad that this HK style cafe has closed. 😦 It’s replaced by a vegetarian hot pot restaurant.] I’ve said this many times, but simple is best! Who knew that this little HK-style cafe … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 420 Hwy 7, affordable, Chinese, convenient, Curry Chicken Ball with Rice, food blog, foodie, Fried Vermicelli in Singapore Style, HK-style cafe, K & K Cafe Restaurant, lunch, Noodle in soup with Minced Pork in Guilin style, Preserved Pickle & Shredded Pork with Vermicelli in Soup, restaurant review, Richmond Hill | 6 Comments

BriSkit Gourmet Slow Cooked Sandwiches

Posted on March 29, 2015 by stenoodie

After we made a product run at the warehouse, we dropped by the infamous BriSkit place for some breakfast. For only $5 and change, you can get yourself a hearty Western breakfast.

Posted in Food | Tagged 160 Wilkinson Road Unit #40, affordable, all day breakfast, Brampton, breakfast, BriSkit Gourmet Slow Cooked Sandwiches, Briskit Melt, food blog, foodie, restaurant review | Leave a comment

Chao Inn (Hong Kong)

Posted on December 18, 2014 by stenoodie

The Chao Inn restaurant in Hong Kong belongs to a big food group called Tao Heung Group. It also houses restaurants like Hak Ka Hut and Tao Heung. Chao Inn is a Chinese/Chaozhou restaurant that is very affordable and serves moderately good Chinese … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged affordable, apm shopping mall, Chao Inn, Chaozhou, Chinese, Deep Fried Prawns with Pecans, dinner, dinner set, food blog, foodie, Hong Kong, Kwun Tong, Lobster with E-fu Noodles, restaurant review, Tao Heung Group, 潮樓 | 9 Comments

Ocean Seafood Restaurant [Defunct]

Posted on August 24, 2014 by stenoodie

At first, I thought Ocean Seafood Restaurant was a Chinese restaurant that only featured fancy six-course dinners with seafood and chicken and your other typical Chinese dishes. However, when we walked in looking for a casual HK-style cafe, Ocean Seafood … Continue reading →