Ish Meets World

Fishcake Myeongdong is one of the most popular tourist districts in the center of Seoul, Korea. Located just on the foot of Mount Namsan and the famous N Seoul Tower, you can’t miss this area if you’re on a tour of the city. One of the big reasons for a visit? Lots of great shopping opportunities and a bustling street food market! In the video below, my friends and I try to sample as much of the food as we can. We  give you honest reviews of each item so that you’ll know what you can’t miss and what you can skip when you visit Myeongdong Street Food Market. Off the top of my head, I highly recommend: 1. Egg Bread (gyeran-ppang/gyeran-bbang). This is sweet and savory at  the same time. Think of it as a your morning pancake and eggs all in one. I even make it with bacon at home. Korean Egg Bread (Gyeran-ppang/bbang) 2. Steak: I can’t be sure if this is the highly regarded Korean beef (Hanwoo) or not. However, I can guarantee that the beef they sell on the street here is much better than

My version of Yellow Cab's Charlie Chan pasta It’s time to bring out your inner Master Chef now that inflation has made it increasingly more impractical to always order food or eat at restaurants. With some skills in the kitchen, you can hack the hell out of those well-loved restaurant dishes. Today, we’re going to try to recreate the CHARLIE CHAN CHICKEN PASTA from Yellow Cab. Yellow Cab’s Charlie Chan Chicken Pasta Ingredients: 500g spaghetti noodles 300g boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breast), cubed 2-3 cloves garlic, minced 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon Lee Kum Kee Chili Garlic Sauce 2 tbsp. Lee Kum Kee Char Siu Sauce (or 1 tbsp hoisin sauce, 1 tbsp. soy sauce and 1 tbsp. honey) 1 tbsp sesame oil 1/2 cup oyster sauce 1/2 cup roasted skinless peanuts chopped green onions for garnish Procedure: Soften onions and garlic in a wide pan big enough to accomodate all the ingredients. Meanwhile, start boiling water for your pasta. Cook until the noodles are still

Earlier this month,  McDonald’s welcomed their New & Better McCafé Iced Coffee lineup, featuring new flavors and an improved taste. With McCafé’s hot and iced coffee drinks being a beloved beverage, the New & Better McCafé Iced Coffee lineup promises a bolder brew and creamier blend that everyone will want to try, all served up in newly-designed iconic yellow cups!   McCafé's new iconic yellow cups “At McDonald's, we always listen to our customers,” says McDonald’s Philippines Marketing Director for Channels Ashley Santillan-Delgado. “Our customers take their beverages seriously, and so do we – the New & Better McCafé Iced Coffee is a result of months of development and research, delivering an expanded taste journey that everyone can enjoy.”   No matter where or when you have it, McDonald’s has a yellow cup ready for every type of coffee drinker. Starting at Php50, classic coffee fans can grab a McCafé Iced Coffee Original, while those going for a sweet treat can go

Late lunch at Nanyang Philippines (Glorietta) I was pleasantly surprised to find out that NANYANG is a homegrown brand especially after sampling some of their menu items. The restaurant chain offers the classic Singaporean "kopi tiam" or coffee shop experience which has become popular not just for SG locals but also for those visiting the vibrant city-state.  Singapore is one of the favorite destinations for Filipino travellers, making their food culture something that is familiar to many of us. NANYANG aims to satisfy one's cravings with a nostalgic trip back to those memorable days in Singapore. For those who have never been, the restaurant introduces authentic flavors that transport the diner more than a thousand miles away without having to bust out a passport.  Traditional Kaya Toast Set Meal (Php168) We could not visit NANYANG without having one of their traditional Nonya Kaya Toast set meals. It comes with a toast filled with butter and Kaya spread, two soft boiled

David Benoit Legendary jazz pianist, composer and conductor David Benoit returned to the Philippines for a one-night only performance at The Theatre at Solaire last Saturday, July 20, 2024.  He was joined onstage by OPM legends and Asia's Premiere Vocal Group, The Company. The vocal quartet opened the show with some OPM classic hits, which gave the audience a taste of what was yet to come.  The Company Benoit then took to the stage decked out in all white, making him glow like an apparition. He was supported by bassist Roberto Vally and 21-year-old Fil-Am drum prodigy Vinnie Aguas, who wowed the Filipino audience with his extended drum solo.  Vinnie Aguas Roberto Vally A nine-piece local horn section completed the "big band" which moved in perfect harmony to produce magic with every flick of the conductor's hand.  Benoit opened his set with a series of purely instrumental numbers, including "Can You Imagine", "Cafe Rio", "Fuzzy Logic", &q