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Kim Wah Chinese BBQ | San Antonio, Texas

November 14, 2011 by Mellie Dee 1 Comment

On Saturday Jenny and I went to

Kim Wah Chinese BBQ
7080 Bandera Road
San Antonio, TX
(210) 520-2200
www.kimwah.com

I’ve heard this is the best authentic Chinese food in town and since Jenny and I were craving home, we thought, why not give it a try.

Preserved Egg with Pork Congee | $6.95

Oh my gosh. I’ve been craving Congee for the longest time. Every time I go home I beg my mum to make it. Of course Kim Wah can’t make it like her, but it was still delicious nonetheless. It makes me miss home so much. My mum uses a different type of pork where it pulled. This was more like little chunks of pork.

Pan Fried Noodle with Beef and Vegetables | $9.95

Again, tastes like home. But not the best I’ve ever had. That’s all I can really say about this dish.

I made another meal out of this because it was so much food.

Sadly, these prices are very expensive. But I guess anything compared to Houston won’t be as great since Houston is cheaper and tastes better.

This is the best Chinese food I’ve eaten here in San Antonio. Authentic.

Yummmm!

Taqueria Data Point | San Antonio, Texas

November 14, 2011 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

On Friday night, Katrina and I went to

Taqueria Data Point
4063 Medical Dr.
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 615-3644

As you can see in that picture, they open until very late. They actually just expanded because there were so many customers coming in and their place was so dinky small.

I remember going here my freshman year but then never being able to find it until recently.

Chips & Salsa | free

Right when you sit down, the put it down on your table. Beware though. The salsa is muy caliente! (Is that the same word for spicy?) Their chips are very, very crispy and delicious.

Barbacoa To-Go [with 8 tortillas] | $9.99/lb

Pico de Gallo | $1.00

You get to chose if you want flour or corn tortillas. I went for the corn. If you’ve ever had barbacoa, and tried Data Point, you will know they have the best. It is very juicy and succulent. I had so much leftover as well.

It was so delicious, I went with Tammy and Jenny last night. They LOVE it and had a lot of leftovers as well.

Come here if you’re ever in San Antonio.

Though it looks very run down, it’s the best I’ve had in San Antonio. Their service is not very amazing because I always have to raise my hand to get a refill of anything.

Plus this time I ordered corn tortillas as usual and they ran out and only gave me three and hid flour tortillas underneath and didn’t even tell me. That = bad service. I actually forgot to give a tip as well … whoops.

Baking Party

November 13, 2011 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Katrina and Gary came over last Thursday night and we baked!

I bought two of these little cupcake cups from TJ Maxx for $2.99.

So cute especially since FTK’s theme this year is “CAPTURE THAT DREAM” and there are stars involved, it was very fitting.

Gary and Katrina spooning batter into the cups!

Strawberry batter is finished!

Kisses to Krypto! And Katrina being all serious while mixing the Funfetti.

Gary with the spoooooooons.

Funfetti mix … done!

Katrina made some chocolate mousse to eat while we waited for all the cupcakes to bake.

Cupcakes … DONE! Smile

So much fun! We watched part of Gnomeo too! Smile

Thai Topaz | San Antonio, Texas

November 13, 2011 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

A few weeks ago, Jenny and I went to

Thai Topaz
9386 Huebner Road, Ste 101
San Antonio, TX
(210) 690-6000
www.thaitopaz-sat.com

Pad Thai [stir-fried rice noodles, eggs and bean sprouts in special sauce topped with peanuts, bean sprouts and cilantro] | $8.75

Depending on if you want tofu, chicken, beef, shrimp, the prices vary.

I got the chicken for $8.75. It has been voted “best” pad-thai in San Antonio. In my opinion though it’s very delicious, I don’t find it the best if compared to a Thai place in Houston.

But a few days later a Groupon showed up for Thai Topaz. $8 for $16 worth of food.

I so totally bought it!

Then Tammy came down so we used it and I got tofu instead of chicken and loved it. I guess it was an off day for me the first time.

Overall, great place. The lady there is nice. If you’re not in a rush, this is a great place for Thai food.

You can also call in and order and then go and pick it up. Winking smile

Trudy’s and Amy’s Ice Cream | Austin, Texas

November 13, 2011 by Mellie Dee 4 Comments

During Halloween weekend, we had some adventures.

Me, Jenny, Tammy, Brian, Richard, Susan, Peter, Michelle, Wilson P., Long, and Steven all went to:

Trudy’s
409 West 30th Street
Austin, TX
(512) 477-2935
www.trudys.com

We had to split up with seating so I sat with Peter, Susan, and Michelle.

It comes with free chips and two different salsa dips. We had already eaten halfway until I realized I had to take a picture. Whoops!

Us four ate at least four times this if not more. It was that good!

Beef Fajita Ala Mexicana [tender beef fajita meat marinated in a soy-ginger spice blend and sautéed with onions, cilantro, jalapenos, tomatoes and lime juice. Garnished with a small salad and sliced avocado. Served with Spanish rice, borracho beans and a choice of tortillas] | $12.50

I got a choice of corn tortillas. Omgosh … I about died. The meat was so juicy and succulent. I was very full. I wasn’t even halfway full. (Maybe it was the chips?) But I made sure to finish ALL the meat. Because it would be a waste if I didn’t.

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After we ate, Wilson P., Michelle, Steven, and I were heading back to the apartment and stopped by

Amy’s Ice Creams
1012 West 6th Street
Austin, TX
(512) 480-0673
www.amysicecreams.com

Irish Crème with a waffle cone and sprinkles | ~$5

I’ve never had ice cream with alcohol before so it was a good experience. I couldn’t taste the alcohol but Wilson P. and Michelle thinks it’s filled with it. Hmm …

This was what sparked my ice cream with sprinkles addiction with the last post I made. It was that good. Sadly Amy’s is the best ice cream place I’ve ever been.