I lay on my bed staring at my computer at 1:30AM, not tired enough to fall asleep but already anticipating my regret when I wake up at 7AM for work. Memories flood my mind of some of the best meals eaten during Restaurant Week Summer 2009. There are many catch up entries to write, so bear with me as I take a little journey back in time. =)
Taking the day off from work for MEGU Midtown Restaurant Week lunch (eh heh..), I took my friend Guss along to the far east side for a $24.07 lunch at MEGU. While the MEGU we dined at lacked the cool Buddha ice sculpture at the Tribeca location, the delicious food and attentive (but not overbearing) service were sufficient enough to make this a very excellent lunch.
Guss was very patient as I took countless pictures of the food. Of course, I always take pictures of the dining companion’s food first so he/she doesn’t have to wait TOO long. We both ordered the Caesar Salad with Yuzu dressing to start. What else can I say – fresh crispy mixed greens and romaine leaves topped with julienned carrots, croutons, parmesan cheese, and MEGU’s yuzu dressing. A light start to the meal.
Meat eater and eternal spurner of seafood, Guss ordered the Kobe Washugyu Beef burger. The bun does look quite large in the picture compared to the rest of the burger, but the meat was absolutely delicious, the natural meatiness blending well with the special sauce on top. The sauce really does make or break the burger, especially when you’re paying more money for a premium version. Oh I think thee, young massaged cows that have provided us with this kobe beef.
I opted for the bento box, and to my pleasant surprise and delight, my meal did not come out in the standard rectangular compartment box. The food came out on a long crystal plate, and the waiter did not lie – it was a true sample of the restaurant’s more popular dishes.
My favorite had to be the Grilled Silver Cod Saikyo Miso with Parsley Sauce. LOVE fish, and so tasty! The bento box also featured Premium Kobe Washugyu Beef Steak, Chef’s Choice Half Roll, Crispy Asparagus, and Kobe Beef Croquette. The arrangement greatly increased the appeal of the food.
Random bits of seaweed adorned the plate, and the roasted plum tomato happily burst in my mouth as I bit in. I wasn’t crazy about the Crispy Asparagus, but I’ve never been a huge fan of anything encrusted with crushed nuts. Both entrees came with Akadashi Miso Soup. Gotta have that soup to round out an Asian meal!
We wondered if the orange berry was edible, poking at it until the waiter noticed and explained the origins of the gooseberry. Of course I had to eat it then – sweet with a satisfying plop as my teeth pierced the skin.
Chef’s Choice Dessert turned out to be Green Tea Layered Cake. I enjoy anything green tea – always a great blend of sweet and a slight hint of bitterness from the natural tea leaves. The many thin layers of the cake were soft and moist and infused with the tea flavor.
The meal left Ling Li very happy. =) Restaurant Week is really an excellent deal if you choose the right restaurants.
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1st Ave & 47th Street
New York, NY 10017
(212) 964-7777
I've been told that a certain smile breaks across my face whenever the subject of food is brought up, a smile that radiates the purest forms of delight and happiness. Food transcends beyond the smell and taste of what's presented in front of me; it's an experience to be enjoyed, indulged, shared with those I love. Working and living in NYC continually opens culinary doors, from hole-in-the-walls to upscale (even stuffy) dining. I never take any morsel of food for granted, and I'm often THAT girl at the table found licking her plate at the end of the meal.
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YUM! What a great selection of foods!