The more we tried to explain, the more confused she became. My friend finally asked for pen and paper and drew balls with sesame seeds all around then showed it to her. The waitress’ face lighted up and she said “Oh, sesame balls. Yes.” Sink...
Category: China
*Ahh those (siopao) buns
posted by: bitesandflavors
November 13, 2018
One of the tempting displays at any shelf in a fastfood or restaurant that always catches my attention are those white steamed, meat-filled buns which is a popular food item in the Philippine and Chinese culture. These are called siopao. Siopao literally means “steamed bun”...
LF Restaurant: Your 24/7 food stopover in CK
posted by: bitesandflavors
May 13, 2013
WHEN hunger strikes at ungodly hours of the night or anytime during the day, finding a restaurant that’s open time can be quite a challenge on island. If you are in Chalan Kanoa, check out this little food outlet named LF Restaurant. Skipping breakfast...
Guangzhou Restaurant: An all-night diner in Garapan
posted by: bitesandflavors
September 3, 2012
TUCKED in between apartments and business establishments on one of the narrow streets in Garapan is a little Chinese diner. With very few restaurants open at night, Guangzhou Restaurant with its red and white brick-designed façade has become one of the favorite destinations of late...
FOR a hungry individual, the bright multicolored lights at this building’s façade is not an enticing welcome — it looks more like a club/bar. But push the doors and you’ll be surprised at what the newly opened Pretty Kitchen in Garapan offers. If I had...
Dragon Garden Delicacies: Saipan's new destination for Chinese food
posted by: bitesandflavors
July 23, 2012
ShareTweet A FRIEND invited me to this newest Chinese restaurant at the back of DFS Galleria in Garapan during it opening night last Tuesday but I was only able to drop by on Saturday night. I was expecting Dragon Garden Delicacies to be like other...
Canton Restaurant: Your authentic Chinese kitchen in the island
posted by: bitesandflavors
April 30, 2012
SERVING sumptuous food to the community for the past 28 years and counting is more than enough reason to check out Canton Restaurant in Garapan to check what keeps them going, and what keeps the diners going back for more. A famous destination for authentic...
LinDeXuan: Bringing you a taste of authentic Chinese cuisine
posted by: bitesandflavors
January 9, 2012
MY quest for a place to eat on Friday noon brought me and two buddies to this newly opened restaurant at Middle Road The place was easy to find, with multi-colored ribbons hanging outside to announce its opening. We decided to stick to the familiar...
Dynasty Court: A taste of authentic Cantonese cuisine
posted by: bitesandflavors
January 17, 2011
DYNASTY Court-Chinese Cuisine at the Tinian Dynasty Hotel & Casino offers the only first class Chinese dining experience in the commonwealth. Dynasty Hotel & Casino general manager Tom Liu invited me and a buddy recently to one of the VIP rooms named after the different...
FINALLY, here’s a new destination in Garapan if you get hungry during the most unearthly hours of the night, or if you want to just hang out for a few drinks. Fat rain drops dripping down the windshield of my buddy’s van put a stop...