Ahhh Monday’s here again. Starting off the work week is always a challenge so here’s a cup of (virtual) coffee from me to you. Wishing you will “get along with Monday” with a smile. 🙂
(from a photo shared in FB)
We are such big fans of The Big Bang Theory that I even follow some of the cast on twitter. This morning Kaley Cuoco (Penny) shared TBBT Flash mob that happened in one of their shoots. Enjoy the video below and have a good laugh.
Tan Viet Noodle House is another must-eat place in Cabramatta. It is so well-known that one must be prepared to queue up for a few minutes during peak hours. We had lunch with friends on our second visit to Cabramatta and since it was a hot day, we weren’t able to try any of the noodle dishes or pho. However, we enjoyed a meat feast by ordering their rice meal offerings.
Tan Viet is famous for their Crispy Skin Chicken and you must certainly try it on your first visit. The chicken’s juicy, succulent and the skin perfectly crisp goes well with their tomato rice.
Thit Heo Nuong (Vietnamese Pork Chop) had a subtle flavour of lemongrass. It’s not a spectacular dish but the juiciness of the meat and huge serving of rice gave my tummy comfort nonetheless.
Bo Lu Lac (Vietnamese Shaking Beef) was a wonderful discovery. These are lean beef cubes stir-fried in salt, pepper and oyster sauce. I want to do cook this dish at home and luckily, I found Luke Nguyen’s recipe online.
Tan Viet is a very busy place but the accommodating staff and well-made dishes are worth a visit.
Tan Viet Noodle House
Shop 3
100 John St
Cabramatta 2166 NSW
Phone: (02) 9727 6853
100 John St
Cabramatta 2166 NSW
Phone: (02) 9727 6853
Today feels like Autumn (even if we’re in Spring season) where the air is crisp and cool and our world is grey and gloomy. Seems like a day for having some hot and comforting Pho. Funny that this entry of mine (which I have scheduled to publish today) is about our gastronomic experience at Pho Viet, a well-known Vietnamese restaurant in Cabramatta where we’ve had two wonderful visits in the past months.
We had lunch here the first time that we visited. After exploring the food markets, we sat down and had a glass of Coconut Juice and Iced Lemon Tea to refresh us.
We started off with Goi Cuon, Vietnam’s version of Fresh Spring Rolls, which consisted of prawns, vegetables and rice vermicelli. Dipped in peanut sauce to enhance it’s flavour.
We ordered two dishes to share so we can try one of their Phos and rice meals. The Com Tam Dac Biet (Special Broken Rice with Fried Pork Chop) was served with a tasty piece of pork chop, noodles, veggies, soul and egg. This dish alone was so filling, it was more than enough for one person. I was smitten with how flavourful they’ve made their pork chops, I kept coming back to it.
Never leave Pho Viet without having a taste of their Pho. The Pho Dac Biet is their beef rice noodle soul. It’s packed with beef, veggies and noodles. The broth comes with strong but comforting flavours. It comes in a big bowl which can probably be shared by three people (such big serving!). Don’t be wary of the uncooked beef as the soup is hot enough to cook it in a few minutes.
Enjoyed our meal immensely and will come back soon.
Pho Viet
11 John St
Cabramatta NSW 2166
Phone: (02) 9728 6657
Everytime I chance upon a new brand of coconut water in the supermarket, I check right away on where it’s made of or where the coconut was outsourced. It always makes me happy when I read if a brand’s coconut is from the Philippines because I know it would taste great.
I found a brand of coconut water I love not too long ago but they are only available in selected grocery stores (which are not easily accessible to me) so I can’t drink them all the time. During last weekend’s grocery shopping, I found a new brand of coconut water on the shelf and was ecstatic when I saw that it’s made with coconut from the Philippines.
Kokomo Coconut Water comes from the sun soaked palms of the Philippines.
Coconut Water is the liquid naturally present in the centre of a young coconut, 6-9 months old. It is clear and fat free, unlike the milk from older coconuts.
We pack it in cartons that mimic nature’s clever packaging, the coconut shell, limiting light and heat exposure to ensure the healthy, hydrating natural goodness is kept fresh.
Kokomo:
is 100% natural
is full of natural electrolytes
has more potassium than a banana
is an organic source of energy and packed with nutrients
is healthy with no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives
has no artificial sweetners, caffeine or concentrates
I found Kokomo at Woolworths. It’s refreshing and tastes like a fresh and not-so-sweet young coconut.
Source of Kokomo facts were from the Kokomo website.