BEEFSTEAK/ BIFTEK

This dish has many variants however, the Filipino version, consists of a tangy savory sauce that will stimulate your taste buds. It is then complimented with purple onions which add to its flavor. As you can see, the beef is sliced with the grain which makes it tender to chew.

PANCIT SOTANGHON

This Filipino noodle dish is savory in flavor. It consist of thin glass vermicelli noodles which gives it an appealing texture. This dish includes numerous vegetables such as carrots, snow peas and green onion. It's also topped with shrimp, fish ball and pork which are sautéed to perfection.

STEAMED BLACK COD IN SESAME SAUCE

This entre originates from Chinese cooking. It consists of a steak of fish (Black Cod) which is lathered with black bean sauce and sesame oil. This creates a savory dish which is enjoyed with cilantro as a flavor additive and garnish.

CHARBROILED LEMONGRASS PORK CHOP

This savory dish will melt your mouth. Pork- chop are marinated for 24 hours in a lemon grass sauce. Once ready, it is charbroiled and served on a bed of lettuce. As you can see, the juices of the thin sliced pork- chop linger on its up side, this is an indication that it is perfectly cooked. Once you slice into it, you will observe a thin line at its center. This is another indication that its cooked just right.

BEEF STROGANOFF

A Russian classic. Egg noodles served in a semetana sauce. The mushrooms give it an earthy flavour however, the chives add a subtle taste of sweetness. The beef is tenderized and cooked for an extended duration which contributes to this dish's savory flavor. Often served with French bread which can be dipped onto the sauce for a different texture.

SOUP FILLED PORK DUMPLINGS/ XIAO LONG BAO

This Chinese appetizer is very tedious to make, however, if done correctly, it is worth the wait. Thus, you cant just find this in any regular restaurant in Metro- Vancouver. This dumpling is made of pork, onions, scallions and garlic which are all deliciously seasoned together. When you bite into this dumpling, be careful, hot aromatic soup broth will drain and percolate in your mouth.

UMAMI SQUID FRIES

This dish is a Chinese appetizer commonly served as dimsum. There are many ways to make this, however, I felt that I needed to modify the recipe to appeal to a younger audience, thus, I came up with this gateway food which younger people will really enjoy. As you can see the batter is very crispy and salted with various seasonings. It can be served spicy with the included chilli oil.

OKONOMOYAKI/ JAPANESE FRITTATA

You will be hard pressed trying to find this dish in Metro- Vancouver. This is a popular street dish in Japan commonly served in the Hiroshima or Osaka districts. I took the liberty of combining both recipes into a convenient tasty dish. It consists of noodles, cabbage, bean sprouts amongst others. The bacon adds a savory flavor to its sauce.

PRAWN & PORK SALAD ROLL/ GOI CUON

This appetiser, served with fresh vegetables, is refreshing. The recipe consist of raw lettuce, cilantro, scallions and basil. Further, it includes cooked pork and prawns to top it off. You will feel reenergized from this Vietnamese dish once you dip into its peanut sauce and try it for yourself.

PORK SPARERIBS IN BLACK BEAN SAUCE

A Chinese staple. This dish requires that the ribs be steamed for quite some time. Once tender, black bean sauce along with several herbs comprise of the dish. It is usually eaten with plain steam rice.

SAVORY PRAWNS IN EGG SAUCE

This appetiser, originating from Singapore, consist of pan fried tiger prawns in a sauce composed of savory egg yolk and spices. The prawns are carefully butterfly cut and individually fried before smothering in the sauce. You will loose your cool upon the taste of this dish.