London|Morito|Tapas!

Morito, a mini-restaurant in Islington, London is the little sister to Moro. I've never been to Moro, but I have heard about it and everything that's been said has been good. My Dad and I once tried to make a reservation when he was in town, but there was nothing available for two until 10:45! So, we ended up at Quo Vadis (SoHo), eating calf brain and "bitter chocolate crunch" instead... no to shabby. 

Anyways, my Mum and cousin were both in town two weeks ago, and we made plans for a lunch at Moro. Got there 12:15, it opened at 12:30... we were fine to wait, but as we embarked on a time-killing stroll we came across Morito right next door. It was already starting to bustle with eaters, maybe three of 8 tables full already? We looked at the menu, thought about it, considered it an option and continued our walk. Finally, we did go for the slightly cheaper, more casual and fun Morito. 

We started with hard-boiled quails eggs with cumin and salt to sprinkle on top. It was on this day that I learned that quail eggs are in no way easy to peel, but once you get it done it's totally worth it. 

Soon pureed beetroot with walnuts, refried chickpeas, aubergine, cauliflower, patatas all made their way to our little table. 

The three of us came to the conclusion that we never knew that chickpeas could be so good. 

My Dad has two of the Moro cookbooks at home, and I think I'll invest in one myself... I may or may not be on a personal mission to get my new flatmate in right food order - I seem to be doing alright, so far.

Oh yeah, and we got dessert and coffee too.

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Everyday Eats!

I owe my obsession of food to my Dad, he's a foodie in all ways. Not only does he love to eat, but he also loves to cook delicious meals. A lot of the time he makes the kitchen off limits to the rest of us, but sometimes I'm summoned into the kitchen to be his assistant.

Here's what I ate last week!

Chinese eggplant in a Thai yellow curry with coconut milk.

Grilled chicken with peanut sauce.

Who doesn't like to eat in the PJs? Pumpkin & lamb dumplings, to be dipped in a tempura sauce, rice vinegar, chive combo.

- Inspired by Bali Bali -

Black sticky rice (sweet), covered in condensed milk, with mango and crushed peanuts.

- Inspired by Bali Bali - 

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Food St.|Shanghai, China

 

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Food Fusion|Shanghai, China

Malaysian. Dead spicy. Fried carrot cake? Food Fusion is on the top floor of the Parkson department store at Huaihai Lu/Shaanxi Lu in Shanghai's French Concession. Who knew that department stores could have such great restaurants at the top of them? Note: Apparently Asia's department stores always have a fabulous restaurant or two at the top, according to my Dad. 

Came across Food Fusion while on a hunt for lunch with two Canadians, we climbed the escalators all the way up the whole 8 floors, wondering if it was even worth it. But boy, it was. My mouth may have been flaming the whole time, but there was something about those chicken skewers with their peanut sauce, that really just made me a happy girl.

About the fried carrot cake, unfortunately I can't totally remember the details, but it's pretty much what you think it is. Seemed like a questionable thing to order, but my fellow diner was luckily set on trying it. If I can find a photo online I'll post it, because I don't think I'll be able to make it back for a third meal before I leave.

Ice Kacang: Sweet corn, red bean, coconut jelly, rose jelly, ice cream, possibly something I'm forgetting, all served on ice. It was definitely an interesting sensation that thing made my mouth endure... I question the use of corn in desserts, I don't think "sweet" should be taken so seriously in the name sweet corn. But, that said, overall is was damn good and even though I probably will never eat it again... I would recommend you try some. 

Really upset that this new food concept didn't start three months ago. My Shanghai food stories would have bee far more interesting with visuals, and probably more accurate if I had written them day of.

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