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The other day Dumpling Express reached out to me and asked if they could send me home delivery lunch. The Bay Square restaurant opened just 2 weeks ago, and they specialize in handmade dumplings (they got more than 80 kinds).
When it comes to food, Nepal is particularly known for momos, which are steamed or fried (kothey) dumplings, typically filled with minced meat. It is a cheap and delicious snack, that you will find everywhere in Kathmandu. You usually get a generous serving of 10 pieces, so when I was in the city, I had momos for lunch and for dinner most of the days.
While Poul was away on his last layover, his lips were really dry and flaky to a point where he felt he should go and buy a lip balm. In the airport, he therefore went to the taxfree shop, where the shop assistant in Singapore recommended him the little pink jar from the Korean brand Laneige, which you can see in the photos below.
For a long time, I had been looking for a fair fashion clothing supplier, and man, did I kiss a lot of frogs along the way. I had almost given up, when Paul from Weavers Project in Takeo suggested that I got in touch with fashion designer Mr. Alan James Flux at A.N.D. Artisan Designer in Phnom Penh.
In Dubai, everybody is advised to stay in their homes and self-quarantine as far as possible, and for the next couple of weeks, all restaurants are closed except for home delivery. I therefore thought I would put together a list of my favorite restaurants for home delivery along with the dishes I usually order.
I mainly use Uber Eats because they let you track the order in detail. Furthermore, you can tip online and request completely contactless delivery. I have also previously used Zomato which sometimes has some really good offers, and many of my friends use Deliveroo.
The list features restaurants that deliver to my neighborhood (Dubai Marina). Here it is:
Did I miss something? What’s your favorite place for home delivery? Send me a message.
IHOP: Spinach, mushroom and tomato omelette (comes with Hollandaise sauce). I’m not a big fan of their pancakes, but their crepes are really nice.
Fratelli la Bufala – A new favorite of mine. Rather pricey pizzas but there is a 2-for-1 offer on Uber Eats for select pizzas. I hope they keep that offer. If you like anchovies, get the Napoli pizza (anchovies, tomato, mozzarella and capers), it’s delicious.
800 Pizza – A safe pizza bet in Dubai Marina: The Margherita with buffalo mozzarella is good, but if you like pizzas with white sauce, go for the Classic Truffle pizza.
Cucina Mia – Decent pizzas, reasonably priced (for some reason the pizzas do not show in the Uber Eats menu right now. I assume it’s a temporary bug): Bresaola Rucola e Grana is the best (rocket salad and bresaola).
Bareburger – Best vegan burgers around: The Duchesse with vegan cheese and portobello bacon is my favorite.
ShakeShack: The Shack Stack with beef patty and crispy breaded portobello mushrooms is the best.
Cheesecake Factory: Poul claims that the Glam Burger is the best burger he has ever had.
Zaroob: The Manakeesh Garlic Chicken Wrap is the best.
Operation Falafel: Poul always gets the OF Sliders Box with 12 mini sliders. Great value for money, and you can pick and choose between 3 different kinds of sliders.
Sushi Art (the one at JBR) – Not sure they’re on Uber Eats, but I think they are on Zomato. Not the cheapest but also not the most expensive, and their sushi is consistently good: I like most of their menu, but the Salmon Ceviche and the Signature Rolls I have tried were all really good.
Cafe Isan – Best Thai restaurant in my neighborhood: Som Tam (papaya salad), Laab Gai (salad with minced chicken and herbs, remember not to order it too spicy), Thai Iced Tea, Yam Woon Sen (glass noodle salad with seafood). Their Khao Man Gai (chicken rice) is also nice although the chicken is a bit chewy. Tried the DIY Som Tam kit. It does not come with instructions, so if you’ve also ordered other dishes, it can be difficult to know which ingredients that are condiments to the other dishes and which ingredients that go into the salad. Cafe Isan is not on Uber Eats but you can order through their website.
Hyu – The best of the Korean restaurants that delivers to Dubai Marina if you ask me. A bit pricey, but worth it: Kimbap (Korean maki rolls with vegetables), Moolnaengmyun (cold buckwheat noodles in a tasty broth), Bibimbap (rice topped with vegetables and a fried egg).
Zafran in Marina Mall – Consistently good Indian food: Paneer Makhani and lots of naan. When I have dined in the restaurant, the garlic naan have been really good, but they tend to get a rather bitter flavor when ordered as home delivery. Go for the butter naan instead for home delivery.
Soul Santé – One of the only all-vegan restaurants in Dubai Marina: Banana Protein Pancakes and Pulled Jackfruit Tacos
Magnolia Bakery: Banana pudding and cheese cake. I don’t like their cupcakes (I find the frosting too heavy and buttery).
Dunkin, Tim Hortons and Krispy Kreme: The donuts at these three places are all good. If forced to choose I would probably pick Krispy Kreme as number 1. I like the custard-filled ones the best.
Cheesecake Factory: The Strawberry Cheesecake is the best
To be continued – I will keep updating this list
Post from my old blog about a Bangkok trip in 2013
In Bangkok I stayed at Rembrandt Towers Serviced Apartments (not to be confused with Rembrandt Hotel next door). A former colleague of mine had recommended the place and I was really excited to see, how it was. Unfortunately, the first impression was rather disappointing since the front desk chose to give me a room just below a floor, where some serious and very noisy renovation was taking place.
In Ubud we rented a villa, and it was a great way to stay. The villa was located down a tiny side street, and we had our own garden and a private pool, which was amazing. Otherwise, there was nothing fancy about the villa, which was traditionally decorated and had a modest 2.5 star rating on Hotels.com.
This feta cheese dip is super-easy and very quick to make. Perfect as a snack before dinner or to bring along to a pot luck party. I usually add sundried tomatoes or roasted red peppers (the ones in oil are the best), but you can add anything you feel like.
Here’s what you need:
250 g/9oz Feta cheese
4 Tbsp. Olive oil
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
Roasted peppers or sundried tomatoes (the ones in olive oil are the best for this purpose)
2 garlic cloves (crushed)
Cayenne pepper
Use a fork to mash the feta cheese and mix it with the olive oil in a bowl.
Add a slice of finely chopped, roasted pepper or a couple of sun dried tomatoes to add some flavor and a nice red color to the dip.
Add a little cayenne pepper to make the dip just spicy enough, but forget about adding salt, as the feta is very salty itself.
You can also use a food processor to mix all the ingredients, but I like the chunkier texture you get from using a fork. Furthermore, it makes the dip look more homemade, and not like something you’ve picked up from the grocery store.
As for the feta cheese, make sure you use one made from sheep’s milk. The ones from cow’s milk, (which isn’t actually feta), will not have the same creaminess and will lack the characteristic sharp feta flavor.
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Another post from my old blog
Vigeland Park is a part of Frogner Park, which is a huge green park in Oslo. Vigeland Park is known for its huge collection of distinct sculptures made by the Norwegian artist Gustav Vigeland, and even though I don’t usually consider myself as being very much into art, the sculptures in Vigeland Park are really something special. They are so fascinating and unique, and I just couldn’t stop watching.
I visited Kenya back in 2012 and this is a post from my old blog
I had noticed eight friendly looking cows grazing the outdoor areas at the hospital, and it turns out that in addition to looking friendly, they are also providing the hospital with fresh milk every day.
