We had reservations at "Loaf On," which is how they spelled it in English, but when you pronounce it in Chinese it comes out as "Loa Fan" so yea. It's Michelin One Star and it was really good. For the price that was dinner, it is NOT possible to get the same in the states. All we ate was seafood that night, with the exception of one tofu as an appetizer and one chicken - that I didn't even touch. I was really TOO FULL.
Salt & Pepper Tofu
this may be the BEST tofu i've ever had in my life. the crust is perfect, absolutely perfect. they batter it in something - something light and crunch, and definitely seasoned with salt and pepper. and then they deep fry it, but it's a soft tofu and not a firm tofu, so you have to really pick it up with dexterity so it doesn't break - mine broke the first time. when you bite into it, you get this suddent omg moment, where the crisp and the tofu are distinct entities. it's like the outer shell separates from the soft silky tofu, but it all molds together in texture and taste. absolutely delicious. bar none.
this may be the BEST tofu i've ever had in my life. the crust is perfect, absolutely perfect. they batter it in something - something light and crunch, and definitely seasoned with salt and pepper. and then they deep fry it, but it's a soft tofu and not a firm tofu, so you have to really pick it up with dexterity so it doesn't break - mine broke the first time. when you bite into it, you get this suddent omg moment, where the crisp and the tofu are distinct entities. it's like the outer shell separates from the soft silky tofu, but it all molds together in texture and taste. absolutely delicious. bar none.
Chicken Feet
Braised Pork, Tofu and Mushrooms
Fresh Abalone
i don't think i've ever had fresh abalone prior to this night, and let me tell you!
i don't think i've ever had fresh abalone prior to this night, and let me tell you!
best i've ever had! hahaha. it's like succulent, braised well, nice and salty, and sweet, meaty...it's all good! all! good!
Shrimp that Pees OR Mantis Shrimp
so prior to my cousin Andy telling me what this big guy is called in English, i just called it "shrimp that pees" because in Chinese that is what the literal translation is. i've never had this (seems to be the theme for the night), but all i heard was my mom talking about it before, and i think my gramps years before too. so i wanted to see what the big deal was! and oh boy, are you in for a treat! these suckers are like lobsters (no they are not avail in the states, and yes it is sad). so back to the food: meaty, succulent, salty like fresh from the sea, super sweet, and whatever they cooked it in was like O-M-G!
so prior to my cousin Andy telling me what this big guy is called in English, i just called it "shrimp that pees" because in Chinese that is what the literal translation is. i've never had this (seems to be the theme for the night), but all i heard was my mom talking about it before, and i think my gramps years before too. so i wanted to see what the big deal was! and oh boy, are you in for a treat! these suckers are like lobsters (no they are not avail in the states, and yes it is sad). so back to the food: meaty, succulent, salty like fresh from the sea, super sweet, and whatever they cooked it in was like O-M-G!
look at it! this is only the bottom half!
Giant Fish - forgot name
ok i know the picture doesn't do it justice, but this thing was like 5 pounds! yes it is the weight of a new born! omg!!! i think this fish only exists in museums in the states - you're not allowed to eat it
Speckled Crab
isn't it super cute? look at it! you know you don't want to eat it, but let me tell you...he's DELICIOUS! yes indeed!
isn't it super cute? look at it! you know you don't want to eat it, but let me tell you...he's DELICIOUS! yes indeed!
honestly everything i ate i've never had, it was a tres special night. nom nom and then some!
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