italian...in italy is awesome for sure. i think cambodia was the only country where i'd say the food just about anywhere was even better...and i was in a few countries.
morocco comes close, too, but perhaps after italy. greece...bah. doesn't do it for me.
I will have to go to cambodia then - at least to eat! I love good food!
Or Lowell, Mass. or Long Beach, Cali... lots of Cambodians there. There are some worthy restaurants in Lowell to explore.
Lowell is a bit of a hike for me - I'm south of Boston.
You could probably drive it faster.
Oh, my. I had almost forgotten about Indian food. I love the couple of good places we have here in Raleigh. An Indian family in the neighborhood brought me some leftovers from one of their family gatherings after hearing that I love Indian food. Was similar to the restaurants so I'm assuming both are authentic'/ close to what real Indian food is like.
Yum! Make mine HOT!
Dag--
I'll be visiting family in Lowell in October and will seek out the Cambodian restaurants.
Do you have any specific recommendations?
Singapore - I've eaten the best Asian cuisine there, which was a mix
of Thai, Chinese, Indian and Indonesian. Superb!
squinny, To keep the whole trip somewhat on the economy-side, I suggest the Mandarin restaurant in Saigon. It'll be the cheapest, best meal with fantastic service you'll ever experience. It's now one of my favorite restaurants in the whole world.
Mandarin
Cuisine Vietnamese, Chinese
Hours Daily 11am-2pm and 5:30-10pm
Address 11A Ngo Van Nam
Location District 1, Around Town
Phone 08/822-9783
Fax 08/825-6185
Prices Main courses $5.70-$18; set menu from $17 per person (minimum 2)
Credit Cards AE, MC, V
Frommer's Review
On a quiet side street between busy Le Than Thon and the river, cross the threshold at Mandarin and you enter a quaint, elegant oasis that will have you forgetting the seething city outside. Decor is an upscale Chinese motif with timber beams, fine Chinese screen paintings, and artwork on two open-plan floors. It's plush but not stuffy, and you'll feel comfortable in casual clothes or a suit. The staff is professional and attentive but doesn't hover, and it is helpful with suggestions and explanations. Ask about daily specials and set menus. I had an excellent spicy sautéed beef served in bamboo with rice. For a memorable meal, don't miss the famed duck done in a sweet "Mandarin style." The steamed lobster in garlic is as good as it sounds and their seafood steamboat for four is a real coupe. The restaurant features a live classical trio (call ahead for schedule).
For that $18, you'll get a meal worth much, much, more.
From the review, I wouldn't know where to start! It all sounds delicious.
Now, do I have to know another language or have you all found in your travels that I could navigate with English? Hadn't thought about that before now. Somewhere during the day I'll likely need a potty break.
Noddy24 wrote:Dag--
I'll be visiting family in Lowell in October and will seek out the Cambodian restaurants.
Do you have any specific recommendations?
I'll scope it out, noddy. I'll be there on 31st and 1st sept. We plan to find a good Cambodian restaurant, and I'll report back to you. we might also be working with the Cambodian community in Lowell - so I'll have insider access, too!
Most popular tourist places have English speaking staff - and a English menu.
Whew! That's good to know. I'll start putting together my itenerary.
Dag--
Quote:I'll scope it out, noddy. I'll be there on 31st and 1st sept. We plan to find a good Cambodian restaurant, and I'll report back to you. we might also be working with the Cambodian community in Lowell - so I'll have insider access, too!
Good. My son who lives in Lowell can't recommend a good Cambodian restaurant, but would love to discover one.
Eating quantities of good food is one of our family hobbies.
Food Street, Lahore, Punjab in pakistan. You can experience Cuisine of the whole Indopakistan SubContinent. On a street side built in Mogul Times , renovated some. I will wait to go there until things settle down a little bit in that region.
Anywhere, really. Somewhere new, in a country I've never been to (yet).
With a new friend.