Phuket Feasting

My friends and I decided to escape to Phuket for a tropical getaway during the winter months and to celebrate the multiple Dec/Jan birthdays. I've already been shoving my face like mad since being back in Hong Kong over break but this trip was just pigging out to the next level. I ate like there was no tomorrow everyday and the food was DAMN GOOD. We went to a few restaurants and also enjoyed the delicious food prepared by the staff at our villa. Thank god it was only for the weekend or else I would return to HK 5000 pounds heavier. It was such a fun trip and I can't wait to travel more! Enjoy the thai food porn!

Jacob's Pickles

I am actually not much of a pickles fan but T loves pickles and Jacob's Pickles was listed as one of yummiest restaurants in the UWS so I decided to come here with T during his NYC visit. It was only 1 subway stop away from me so it was a perfect pre-class lunch spot. Apart from its pickles, Jacob's Pickles is also famous for its biscuits. The servings are GINORMOUS so make sure you come hungry or be ready to pack some leftovers to go. The atmosphere was very cute and service was friendly and warm.

Deviled Eggs
The deviled eggs were well seasoned but the serving was just too big for two people. One half of the egg was enough for me. 

Chicken, Bacon, and Egg on a Biscuit with a side of Cheese Grits
The grits were very creamy and lush. I used to not like grits but I think it was just because I had a very horrible version of them. Now I know that they can be so delicious! The picture may be misleading but this biscuit was the side of my face and 1/4 of this would probably be enough to have me stuffed. The chicken was thick and juicy and the outside was crispy and not too heavily breaded. The biscuit was moist on the inside and delectably crumbly on the outside. 

Mushroom Gravy
Since I am greedy I also ordered the mushroom gravy. It was nice and creamy but I did not think it was mindblowing. It was a bit like Campbells cream of mushroom soup...? I have not have had a ton of gravy in my life so maybe that's how its suppose to taste like but I was not particularly amazed by this. 

Chicken and Pickles on a Biscuit 
The chicken was the same delicious type that I had and T said that the pickles were very good! 

Yolkporn oh yes

Jacob's Pickles is a great spot for lunch and I would definitely be happy to return. I don't think I can eat this too often as it is quite heavy but it was a very enjoyable experience.

Jacob's Pickles

509 Amsterdan Avenue 

Between 84th and 85th Street

Upper West Side
New York

NY 10024

USA

Turntable Mad for Chicken

Bonchon is one of my favorite places to munch in NYC and while there is still Bonchon in NYC I have heard that Turntable Mad for Chicken is even better. It is actually in the same location as the Bonchon that I went to back in the day and I heard that there was some management drama/recipe stealing? I am unsure but as long as I get my korean fried chicken I am happy. The cheese tekkbokki is also excellent here. The chicken is heavenly, make sure you give this place a visit! I will add more pictures next time but this should give you a taste for now :)

Turntable Mad for Chicken

2/F

314 5th Avenue 

Between 31st and 32d Street Midtown West

New York

NY 10001

USA