Delicious Dumpling Tour
All I heard was dumplings and I was in... Met up with Six Taste Food Tours for their "Delicious Dumpling" tour in Arcadia, just East of Pasadena. This tour was to experience Taiwanese cuisine, culture, and a chance to meet other foodies. Our group was 8 people and with large appetites, we headed out to sample the best and most popular dishes in this Taiwanese neighborhood. See What Jay Eats... Our first stop, the world famous Din Tai Fung . Our guide Michael Lin giving us Din Tai Fung information before attacking the dumplings. Appetizer Course Blanched cucumbers in a sesame chili oil Michael pointed out that in Chinese cooking, vegetables are not served raw, they're either stir-fried, steamed, or blanched. Shanghai Rice Cake Michael gave us a quick lesson on tea etiquette and the correct way to flag down a server in a busy restaurant. Pork Chop Fried Rice This is one of my favorite Din Tai Fu...