619786 Thu May 14 08:12:47 -0700 2009 82 5 Texas 0 4683068 I stole this from another board where it was stolen from another. Not 10 best places-just the 10 best individual things to eat. Cuban sandwich at Jimmy's Food Store Filet de Cantinflas at Javiers Cake by the slice at Dallas Affairs (when available) Cheese fries (loaded) at Snuffers Grilled cheese at Highland Park Pharmacy Supreme pizza from Marco's Cheeseburger from the Dairyette Fried shrimp at S&D Oyster Co. ? ? What are some of the best "off the menu" items in town? Thu May 14 08:12:48 -0700 2009 292605 fixer 1 4684096 Chile Relleno at Matts Pizza at Louis Cheeseburger and Fries at the Angry Dog Fried Chicken at Babes/Bubbas Tres Leches at La Duni Salad Burger at Goffs Fried Catfish at Aw Shucks Burger at Wingfields Fried Green Tomatoes at Hatties Thu May 14 12:51:09 -0700 2009 4683068 39804 J.R. 2 4685261 We must run into eachother all over town because a few of these came to mind when Imade my list but I couldn't put 2 pizza or 2 burgers or 2 cakes on my list. i Nice list. I'm a fan Thu May 14 18:56:45 -0700 2009 4684096 292605 fixer 1 4684437 Enmoladas at La Palapa Veracruzana Mango Paleta w/ Chimayo at Paletas Frutitas Pate Banh Mi at La Me Banh Xeo at Nam Hua Chicken Sekuwa at Temptations Mysore Masala Dosa at Taj Chaat House Dwejigogi Soondubu at Tofu Korean Restaurant (To Dam Gol) Pita and Baklava at Afrah (if I can get it home made baklava) Spicy Sour Coconut Shoot Soup w/ Catfish at Jasmine Grilled Giant Prawns w/ Fresh Thai Dipping Sauce at Jasmine One of the fresh seasonal dishes on the white board at Little Sichuan That is 11 but hard to choose a top 10. Thu May 14 14:22:59 -0700 2009 4683068 170567 LewisvilleHounder 2 4685185 Hounder...what is Mango Paleta? I love Chimayo. I'll have to try it. I bet it's by my house, close to Jefferson? Thu May 14 18:26:03 -0700 2009 4684437 110766 jindomommy 3 4685286 Well typically it is a ice cream bar with mango but they have a version on Jefferson at Lewellen (NEC) that is all mango and a bit of water so it freezes solid and melts much like a popsicle. The have a chile mixture in the bottom and cover it with a Chimayo sauce before you leave. I believe they are $0.75 http://paletasfrutitas.com/default.aspx Thu May 14 19:08:45 -0700 2009 4685185 170567 LewisvilleHounder 2 4746201 The second one is actually called a Mangonada Fri Jun 05 13:21:46 -0700 2009 4684437 170567 LewisvilleHounder 1 4685179 I started a list like this, but can't find it now. Hope I did not violate a CH posting rule. Here I go... Lucky Layla Passion Fruit Yogurt Drink CM Butter Tortillas Jimmy's Sausage and Meatballs Henry's Vanilla Ice Cream Zander House Buon Cuon Buffalo Mozzarella from Mozarella Company Afrah's Chicken Tawook and Baklava La Me Coconut Tapioca Mia's Brisket Taco's Zaguan Guava and Cheese Pastelleis Empire Baking Company Chicken Salad Sandwich Wingfield's Burger Can I include Doughmonkey's? If so, everything they use to carry. I know...that's more than 10. Thu May 14 18:25:02 -0700 2009 4683068 110766 jindomommy 2 4685267 Mia's brisket taco's-good one. Me like-y. I need to get out and try some of these places. Thu May 14 18:58:44 -0700 2009 4685179 292605 fixer 2 4685291 Nope no can do on Doughmonkey.....place is gone and will be missed. Have you tried Banh Cuon Thang Long inside Saigon Mall? If so how does it compare with Zanders? http://www.myspace.com/banhcuonthanglong Thu May 14 19:11:34 -0700 2009 4685179 170567 LewisvilleHounder 3 4685684 Zander's tastes almost exactly the way my mom would make it...with lots of stuffing and the perfect steamed rice crepe. It's pricier than most places, but just really good. Even Little Saigon in SoCal did not have Banh Cuon (I spelled it wrong...I too was thinking about maybe putting one of La Me's sandwich on the list). Thang Long tastes more like what you would find in restaurants/street food. This dish can be found all over Vietnam, cooked in people's garages. LOL! It's quick street food and the Zander's version is really the way a mom would do it...at least my mom and she was known for her cha gio (fried spring rolls) and Banh Cuon. For me it boils down to the perfect proportions...a ravioli like Banh Cuon or something a little more noodle like. 99% of all Banh Cuons you will find anywhere will have Thang Long's proportion of noodle to meat. Thu May 14 22:40:07 -0700 2009 4685291 110766 jindomommy 2 4694375 jindomommy: unfortunately this board has a couple unwritten rules... My list: Henry's Ice Cream: Cinnamon Apple Ice Cream Natsumi: Nutella gelato Natsumi: Green tea frozen yogurt Natsumi: Pink guava frozen yogurt La Duni: Cuatro Leches Cake King's Noodle: Za Jiang Mein Mr. Wok: Peking duck Zander's House: Bun Thit Nuong Cha Gio (vermicelli with grilled pork and egg roll). Yes, despite having a ton of Vietnamese options in Houston, I really like their take on my favorite Vietnamese dish! Mon May 18 11:34:53 -0700 2009 4685179 38366 air 3 4699461 I love Zander's too. I'm surprised it hasn't been chatted up more on this site. Wow Air...5/10 picks were sweets! Tue May 19 23:09:05 -0700 2009 4694375 110766 jindomommy 4 4701160 Zander's was hot on this board when it opened in 2006, but then some people said the quality of the food went downhill since. My partner loves their Mango Catfish. The best dishes aren't on the menu (which changed over the last 3 yrs). http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/306397 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/391072 Wed May 20 12:22:16 -0700 2009 4699461 51639 kuidaore 4 4701488 It's kinda in a weird location and frankly it's a bit pricey. I've had some good stuff there but for whatever reason it's one of those places that I think "oh I need to go back there sometimes" and then never do. Wed May 20 13:49:17 -0700 2009 4699461 71935 luniz 5 4701618 Same here. They don't have anything addictive like Nam Hua's crepe. But we've never had Buon Cuon at Zander's so we'll try that next time. Wed May 20 14:28:40 -0700 2009 4701488 51639 kuidaore 6 4702298 When are we going to see a top 10 list from you Kuidaore? Wed May 20 19:04:39 -0700 2009 4701618 170567 LewisvilleHounder 7 4703425 I was waiting for the EveilTwin's list. -Banh Xeo at Nam Hua -Minced Pork w/ Bean Curd & Hot Peppers and Shredded Pork w/ Dry Bean Curd at Umeko(we mix the two dishes) -(Deep-Fried) Salt & Pepper Squid at Kirin Court and Thai Orchid -Pork Chop with Salt & Pepper at Maxim's -Deep-Fried Squid Tentacles at Sushi Robata -Hummus at Ali Baba -Baklava at Afrah -BBQ Pork Banh Mi at Ba Le -Borani and Oliveh Salad at King Kabob -Flour Tourtilla Quesadilla at El Fuego (Red Bean Buns at New York Bakery--the world's best!) KuidaoreEveilTwin's Top 10 -Banh Xeo at Nam Hua -Grilled Mussels w/ Cream Cheese at Nam Hua -Minced Pork w/ Bean Curd & Hot Peppers and Shredded Pork w/ Dry Bean Curd at Umeko (we mix the two dishes) -Buffet at El Fuego -Buffet at Mayuri -Mantoo at Afghan Grill -Mango Catfish at Zander's House -Empanadas at Don Panza -Four Kinds of Cold Dishes at Chef Hsu -Combination Banh Mi at Ba Le Thu May 21 08:46:14 -0700 2009 4702298 51639 kuidaore 8 4704031 That deep fried squid is delicious indeed. Have you gotten to try the niku tofu at Sushi Robata? What do you think of it compared to any other's you've tried? It's really grown on me. I'm working my way through their hot foods menu but it's so hard to resist ordering it whenever i go. I tried out Masami's the other day and I felt like I was going to drown in soy sauce. I didn't like it very much. I also really wanted to throw in El Fuego's buffet, couldn't decide between that vs. the Zha Jiang Mein. I have got to learn how to make a bowl of that stuff. I'll have to check out Don Panza. I really like Marini's in Houston and didn't think anything like that existded up in Dallas. Thu May 21 11:33:59 -0700 2009 4703425 38366 air 9 4704226 I've never had niku dofu in my life, even in Japan. (I think it's an Eastern Japan dish.) I think it's very similar to sukiyaki in taste. I also love Sushi Robata's grilled mussels (Green Dynamite?), much better than Nam Hua's mussels. (I like my mussels w/ mayo, not cream cheese.) When I went with some other people, they liked sawara no kasuzuke (can't remember the English name) and deep fried karei (or hirame?)--the whole fish fried like this, only bigger. You can eat the bones. http://recipe.gourmet.yahoo.co.jp/T002196/ There's a Korean waitress (who looks like a Filipina) who is very helpful. Her recommendations are good. You must have missed the Don Panza craze on CH when it opened a couple of yrs ago. http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/447879 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/468343 Thu May 21 12:27:28 -0700 2009 4704031 51639 kuidaore 10 4704248 Forgot to mention that I also really like this one dish there that had bardock root - but I'm not sure what the Japanese name is. I tend to go every thursday night during happy hour with some friends and we all usually sit in Joanne's section, and she fires the recommendations at me. Thu May 21 12:33:13 -0700 2009 4704226 38366 air 11 4704316 Kimpira gobo? (badrock root = gobo) sweet and hot stir-fried gobo with sesame seeds. You can get a frozen ready-made version at grocery stores. Thu May 21 12:56:21 -0700 2009 4704248 51639 kuidaore 4 4704008 Yep. If you ever meet me you'll quickly learn I have quite a sweet tooth! I've tasted everything at Natsumi's menu as well as other flavors ordered for special occasions, and it was really difficult for me to narrow it down to even two items. Thu May 21 11:29:08 -0700 2009 4699461 38366 air 5 4704289 Have you ever tried smoothies at the last vendor in the row (right next to the bakery) in the mall? Their smoothies taste very natural and delicious (not like chemicals). At Nam Hua, we order most dishes from the Vietnamese menu (the last page of the menu) with no English translation. Banh Xeo is on the English page. Thu May 21 12:48:56 -0700 2009 4704008 51639 kuidaore 1 4685624 Shrimp won ton soup at First Chinese BBQ. BBQ roast duck at Chinese First BBQ. Clams with ginger and green onion sauce at Chinese First BBQ. Coconut gelato at Natsumi. Fried catfish, shrimp, oysters and French fries at Big Shucks. Tres leches cake at La Duni. Fried catfish at Celebration. Crispy pizzas from Taverna Buffalo cheeseburger with watermelon ice tea from Twisted Root. Oysters on the half shell from Pappadeaux on Oak Lawn. Thu May 14 21:41:39 -0700 2009 4683068 138174 twinwillow 1 4686544 Soft shell crab at Oishii Chicago hot dog at Wild About Harry's Crawfish with turbo at Nate's BBQ at Big Al's Smokehouse Burger at Wingfield's Steak dinner at Pappas Bros Sushi at Teppo Spaghetti with meat sauce at Daniele Osteria Tapas at Cafe Madrid Pho at Pho 95 Lamb kebab at Afrah Fri May 15 08:40:41 -0700 2009 4683068 13609 Scagnetti 1 4686671 I guess before that would be my ethnic version, for more common dishes that most have heard of. Cheeseburger at Wingfields Pizza at Salernos (hey I can't afford to drive all the time) CFC at Norma's Supreme Po Boy at Antones Tapas at Cafe Madrid Any sandwich at Jimmy's (I have had all of them, tuna panino is mot my favorite though) Sausage plate at Kuby's (I mix it up) Mutti's Jager Schnitzel at Jorg's (Hey it is the closest thing to Czech food I can find, kolaches don't count) The greens at Dats Good BBQ....I don't care for any BBQ anywhere in Dallas Fried Taco at Escondidos....gluttonous I know Fri May 15 09:19:06 -0700 2009 4683068 170567 LewisvilleHounder 2 4687144 LH- Is that the same Escondido's that used to be located on Maple and Wycliffe so many years ago when there was a 7-11 there as well? It was open late nights (great drunk food) and the busboy would stand on the table and sing into his dish towel along with a small mariachi band. Greatness... even better enchiladas. If they are the same, I will go there today! Fri May 15 11:42:20 -0700 2009 4686671 277493 DallasDude 3 4687342 Not sure about Maple at Wycliffe...I remember the 7-11 and the BBQ Bus but I don't remember the Escondidos being there. The old shanty shack is on Butler in between Harry Hines and Maple. Fri May 15 12:40:04 -0700 2009 4687144 170567 LewisvilleHounder 1 4687503 Cameron Juarez at Mercado Juarez Biscuits and Gravy at Barbec's Ladrillo-Nuevo Leon Puerco Guiso-Cuquitas Cheese bread pop overs-Fogo de Chao Larb-Star of Siam Cold Beef Salad-Bistro B Chili Cheeseburger-Balls Chicken Fried Chicken-Normas BBQ Pork-First Chinese BBQ Fri May 15 13:38:41 -0700 2009 4683068 130115 demigodh 2 4687696 Oh...I forgot about Cuquita's. Corn tortillas, Puerco Guiso and the spareribs. Yum. I'm going to wait a little bit and then redo my list. Fri May 15 14:41:57 -0700 2009 4687503 110766 jindomommy 3 4688013 OK, my bad. The old place that was at Maple and Wycliffe was called Chito's. I just came from Escondido's and it is just as wonderful as it was 100 years ago when I was there last. Thanks for conjuring that place up, decent food. Escondido means 'hidden' in Spanish, and if you try to find the place you know why it has that moniker. On an unrelated note, but pertinent to the OP, has anyone heard of a place on harry Hines in the Korean District called Chef Hsu? I have not been, but heard that a fab Cantonese style restaurant hides under the guise of a schlocky buffet. There is a separate room for 'the good stuff'. Any info would be appreciated, I plan on hitting them up this weekend. Fri May 15 16:53:02 -0700 2009 4687696 277493 DallasDude 4 4688331 Chef Hsu isn't Cantonese, but Shaodong style. The owners (brothers) are Chinese from Korea. They speak both Mandarin and Korean. They have great noodle dishes. While their black bean noodle is popular, I think their Woo Dong Noodle (which is called something else on their newer menu) is the best ramen in town. It's basically seafood ramen. We also like their pork belly. http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/437961#3240669 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/437961#3330318 If you aren't East Asian and if you don't go with an East Asian, you'll be seated in the buffet room (dunno why). Make sure to get the menu. Most patrons there are Koreans, not Chinese (despite what most CHs say). You can have pretty good Cantonese at Maxim's. The chef is from HK (though the owner is Taiwanese). http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/450942#3425616 I'm working on my top 10 list and debating whether to include Chef Hsu's Woo Dong Noodle and Maxim's pork chop. Fri May 15 19:24:48 -0700 2009 4688013 51639 kuidaore 5 4688366 I think a discussion of Cantonese, Shadong, Mandarin, Korean, Taiwanese, East Asian influences and cooking styles would make an excellent topic for another thread, don't you? Fri May 15 19:41:24 -0700 2009 4688331 13609 Scagnetti 6 4688603 Good call. Fri May 15 21:57:27 -0700 2009 4688366 138174 twinwillow 5 4688722 OMG i freaki ng love you. I will be at Hsu on Saturday, and now know I have been freaking deprived. I still need a slow and low guidance in Korean, and would so appreciate any help on a very ignorant level in this wonderful cuisine. I know so much about so many cuisines, but Korean is just not one of them. Where do I go and what do I order... In my crowd they would be shocked I ask this, but I am humbled. Sat May 16 00:05:36 -0700 2009 4688331 277493 DallasDude 6 4689226 For Korean, these threads should help. http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/360550 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/462379 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/511002 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/444858 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/92422 Most ppl would recommend Seoul Garden for Korean BBQ. We don't order BBQ and our favorite dishes suck there so we don't go there. Snow Mtn in Garland used to have the BEST Seafood pancake, but they shut down earlier this year. We now go to Jin Mi in Plano (I think the ownership changed and the food is much better now.) Their japche (stir fried vermicelli) was perfect a couple of months ago (would have made it into my top 10), but it wasn't as good last month (still pretty good.) If you live near Koreatown (Royal/Harry Hines area), there's no reason to drive to Plano for Korean. Sat May 16 08:42:21 -0700 2009 4688722 51639 kuidaore 2 4688469 Barbec's is a good call. I forgot about the biscuits and gravy. Fri May 15 20:31:19 -0700 2009 4687503 292605 fixer 1 4689417 Good lists, everyone! • Ahi Tower @ Bluefish • Baba ganuj @ Fadi's on Knox • Steak sandwich @ The Libertine Bar • Yellowtail sashimi @ Sushi Sake in Richardson • Blue Cheese & Jalepeño Burger @ Twisted Root • Boudin @ Baby Back Shak • Bhel puri @ Taj Mahal Imports (Best kept secrets) • Tampiqueno chicken-fried steak @ Matt's Rancho Martinez • Papaya salad @ Ginger Thai at Mockingbird/Abrams • Yeast rolls @ Bubba's Cooks Country Sat May 16 10:07:56 -0700 2009 4683068 266864 94degrees 1 4690266 I'm allergic to alcohol and I know it doesn't count as "eating" but, I'm surprised no one has listed a margarita. Moving here from the West Coast, I immediately noticed how Texans love their margaritas and that they are made really, really well here. My husband is a margarita maniac and I know his vote would go to Gloria's. Food is so-so, but according to him they have the perfect margarita. Sat May 16 17:29:28 -0700 2009 4683068 110766 jindomommy 2 5132507 Go try the new "freshest" margarita at a few Chili's locations, or wait until the first of the year for them to be everywhere. The current Dallas locations with the new full menu are Wylie, Park and Preston, and Valley Ranch. Fresh squeezed lime juice, tequila and agave nectar only. I forget which tequila it is. Mon Oct 26 13:47:39 -0700 2009 4690266 1119418 RobbieH 1 4704054 This is a really tough one...i'll just say what comes to mind first: Fajita Tacos at the gas station off loop 12/Harry Hines Fried Chicken at Babe's (Carrollton) Nutella Cake at La Duni Mac & Cheese and Strawberry Cake at Sweet Georgia Brown Yakitori and Sushi at Teppo Porterhouse for 2 at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse Blackberry Yogurt Drink from Lucky Layla Farms Pizza and esp. Cheesecake at Fireside Pies Baklava at Afrah Most Sandwiches at Jimmy's There's a few more but i ran out of spaces... There should be a separate one for desert b/c i didn't get to put any ice cream on my list. Boo hoo... :( Thu May 21 11:39:53 -0700 2009 4683068 214836 DFWFOODIE 2 4704062 I agree. My top 10 list would shift around a bit and I'm pretty sure I could come up with five more desserts :) Thu May 21 11:42:22 -0700 2009 4704054 38366 air 1 4704516 catfish, fried whole - Top Cat thousand island and/or cucumber salad dressings - Celebration Tanee egg rolls - Thai Tanee #2 or #5 hamburger - Jake's buffalo steak - Fearings almond crescents - Henks/Black Forest shrimp rellenos/shrimp enchilados - Chaparritos #1 combination - Escondidos choc merenge or butterscotch merenge pie - Highland Park Cafeteria chicken fried steak - Babe's Henderson's Fries Chicken - there's a new one on Harry Hines Thu May 21 13:54:09 -0700 2009 4683068 80122 pinotho 1 4742851 Well, I definitely haven't been here long enough to have any sort of definitive list. But I can mention some of the more memorable dishes/foods I've had here... Sourdough Bread - Eatzi's Quattro Leches - La Duni Steak Tartar - York Street (I have no idea if this matches/beats others in the area but I sure loved it) Ancho Chipotle Ketchup - Twisted Root Cachapa - Zaguan's (At least...it *used* to be great...last couple times they burned it. Oh well) Smoked Sausage - Marlo's House Monte Cristo - Dream Cafe (Another *used* to be great...I think they stopped using french toast with it...now it's just toast with powdered sugar.) Kobe Beef Sliders - Central Market (Best.Bun.Ever...why can't burger places around here give any consideration to the bun? It's crucial) Lamb Souvlaki - Ziziki's Bagels + Pizza - My House (Can't find any in the DFW area that can match me sadly) Thu Jun 04 13:10:14 -0700 2009 4683068 271352 lawofmurphy 2 4743500 I was wondering if it was just me that had noticed that about Dream Cafe's monte cristos. Thought I was going crazy. Those Kobe Beef sliders are an awesome deal whenever they've got them at CM too. Thu Jun 04 17:19:55 -0700 2009 4742851 38366 air 1 4743135 Can't believe I posted my list, yet left off my current favorite dish: the grilled chicken at El Pollo Regio.....way too good not to be mentioned. Thu Jun 04 14:54:43 -0700 2009 4683068 80122 pinotho 2 4744332 I am surprised no one has mentioned the stuffed chicken wings at Thairrific. Fri Jun 05 04:26:30 -0700 2009 4743135 12286 bhoward 3 4746137 you had me at stuffed....where is Thairiffic?? Fri Jun 05 13:10:18 -0700 2009 4744332 80122 pinotho 4 4746197 Webb Chapel and Forest Ln...it is in the center out in front of Caribbean Grill. I give Thairrific or however you spell it about a B-. I am not going to go to a restaurant based soley on some stuffed chicken wings. I had them and they weren't that great maybe I had a bad batch I don't know. I would still say Jasmine Thai in Plano would be my choice.....Thai Herbal Chicken makes a nice appetizer there. Fri Jun 05 13:21:07 -0700 2009 4746137 170567 LewisvilleHounder 5 4770638 I hope all Chowhounders ignore the above post about the stuffed wings. They are fabulous. I assume you had a bad batch as you say. Sat Jun 13 19:38:25 -0700 2009 4746197 12286 bhoward 3 4746354 I think Thirrific is, well, terrific, but I've never tried their stuffed chicken wings. I'll have to swing by this weekend. Thanks! Fri Jun 05 13:57:25 -0700 2009 4744332 149409 Matt. 1 4747253 It's Dairy-ette (the hyphen is crucial). Fri Jun 05 19:45:24 -0700 2009 4683068 21356 Dallas Alice 1 4748247 Try a rib eye steak at Cattlemans in Ft Worth......worth every penny. Sat Jun 06 10:34:16 -0700 2009 4683068 1041048 Pennace 2 4753774 really surprised to see this.....haven't gone to Cattlemans in years, and there is a reason for that.......... Mon Jun 08 13:33:33 -0700 2009 4748247 80122 pinotho 1 4758850 Mac and cheese at Perry's Miso sea bass at Tei Tei Kobe beef at Nick and Sam's Ceviche at Stephan Pyles The Brick at Hibiscus Scrambles at Breadwinner's Chop Salad with chicken at Toulouse Salad bar at Eatzi's Onion rings at Bob's Cuatro Leches Cake at La Duni (on many lists here for a reason) Tue Jun 09 22:35:26 -0700 2009 4683068 177875 magmae 2 4758868 Eatzi's gets overlooked a lot. The sammich bar is dynamite. Pretty much any sandwich with most anything you can think of, on a whole host of fresh artisan breads made on campus for 6 bucks. They have some nice ready made entrees, but I don't think they are worth the cash. I would disagree with the Pyle's ceviche. I have had several and many times now... not worth the plunkity-plunk on that product. I have had just as good if not better at one of the Mexican market delis in Dallas. He does a fine job otherwise. I just steer clear of his tapas and ceviche. (I even called and told him so, lol.) Nice list though, magmae. I have been pondering one of my own for sometime. I have to revisit a few places first, and one is in south Dallas. So might be a week. Tue Jun 09 22:48:16 -0700 2009 4758850 277493 DallasDude 3 4763032 As a Philly native, it's been preached to me over and over again that sandwiches (and frankly pizza/burgers/etc) live and die by the bread/roll/crust. Anyone can get decent meat and spreads (and lord knows, Eatzi's does), but the reason their sandwiches are my fave in Dallas is because they have the best bread. It's that simple for me. Thu Jun 11 08:24:16 -0700 2009 4758868 271352 lawofmurphy 1 4758952 I'll play: Chicken piccata -- Adelmo's Cheeseburger -- Angry Dog Mac and cheese -- Hattie's Cuban sandwich -- Jimmy's Food Store Brisket tacos -- Mia's Ziziki bread w/ yogurt sauce -- Ziziki's Pork tenderloin -- Fearing's Prime rib -- Chamberlain's Pancakes -- All Good Cafe Chicken fried steak -- Metro Diner (Caveat: I've never had this when I wasn't at least partially inebriated) Not to be a snooty LA native, but the Korean food here is mostly lousy. Wed Jun 10 01:30:24 -0700 2009 4683068 175779 FiveDanFive 2 4760163 I lived in L.A./Orange County for 8 years. I doubt anyplace has better Korean food than the Koreatowns in both counties. If you go back to L.A. and are in O.C., you have to try Lighttown House BBQ. Everytime I asked a Korean person where to get the best BBQ, they said LH. It's the special coals that really adds great flavor to the BBQ and they cook the rice over a flame in those individual containers. Really good. Wed Jun 10 10:41:54 -0700 2009 4758952 110766 jindomommy 1 4775106 Fried snapper head @ Tei Tei Blue fin @ Yutaka Oysters @ Rex's Cock's comb @ Aurora Marrow @ Victor Tango's Dallas Dog @ Big D's Dog, may it rest in peace Also, I'm surprised to see the Cuban from Jimmy's so many times on here. Have you people never had a REAL Cuban sandwich? Jimmy's is fine but it ain't even close. Mon Jun 15 14:08:28 -0700 2009 4683068 1083867 the_sneeb 2 4778203 I'm with you. Jimmy's Cuban is ok but far from the best I've had. Tue Jun 16 11:10:47 -0700 2009 4775106 19536 snatex 3 4778217 Jimmy's Cuban is damn good for Dallas. This ain't Miami, you know. Tue Jun 16 11:13:45 -0700 2009 4778203 39804 J.R. 4 4779396 Well, guys, I haven't been to Cuba, but I have been to Jimmy's. Today I was able to grab a tasty Cuban sammich and a few canoli's to go. I was supposed to go home and share this sammich with a cute neighbor, but when approaching to pay, I was overcome with the desire to grab a Dr Brown's root beer and sat at one of the provided tables and played Dope Wars on my Blackberry. I was so overcome by guilt, on the way home I ate one of the canoli's. But my neighbor enjoyed the second one. God bless her. And God bless Jimmy's. And no mention of my sacred cow Javier's. Javier is like a god to me and the cigar bar is the last bastion of decency and civilness left in the great city of Dallas, Texas. Damned fine steak, and even better cocktails. Have any of you even tried the Tuaca Lemondrop? I prefer Knob Creek rocks, but I always have to order one of the Tuaca's before leaving. Tue Jun 16 16:56:52 -0700 2009 4778217 277493 DallasDude 5 4780814 Dude, We have to part company on Jav's. I would put it on the D mag. overated list. The food is ok, somewhat expensive, but my main complaint is that I always feel rushed by the staff. If I'm spending $100 for Mex, don't rush me amigo. Wed Jun 17 07:38:28 -0700 2009 4779396 39804 J.R. 1 4782353 The cheese and pepper stuffed Filet at Javier's (can't remember the name) Lamb Souvlaki at Ziziki's Cheesesteak with mushrooms and extra cheese at Texadelphia Spicy Tuna Handroll at Miyoshi in Plano Filet mignon at Rick's chophous in McKinney Cheese manicotti at Picasso's in Plano (handmade pasta)((Coit and Legacy)) Brisket at Rudy's in Frisco The Italian at Jimmy's (well, anything at Jimmy's) Goat cheese stuffed Piquillo peppers at Cafe Malaga in McKinney Cheeseburger (med-rare) from Jc's Burger House in Plano, Allen, or McKinney. They grind their beef fresh daily. Wed Jun 17 14:49:05 -0700 2009 4683068 1084573 joanna.mcmaster 2 4782464 ooo good call on the peppers at Malaga, that's why you're looking for them huh? That's definitely the first thing I order every time I go there. Wed Jun 17 15:29:27 -0700 2009 4782353 71935 luniz 3 4782476 Yes!! I used to waitress there and crave them. I am having a dinner party and they go wonderfully with wine. Very simple to make, that's the beauty of them. Wed Jun 17 15:33:24 -0700 2009 4782464 1084573 joanna.mcmaster 4 4782948 Not sure where to find them locally, but if all else fails piquillo peppers can be ordered from www.latienda.com A bit pricey, though. Wed Jun 17 18:36:49 -0700 2009 4782476 264963 Carrollton Foodie 5 4784017 Thanks, Dallasdude told me they can be found at central and world markets, as well as whole foods. Thu Jun 18 07:49:32 -0700 2009 4782948 1084573 joanna.mcmaster 6 4784193 yea I've seen them at the first two places, let us know how they turn out & what goat cheese you use :) Thu Jun 18 08:31:07 -0700 2009 4784017 71935 luniz 7 4784664 Thanks, I will. I always use only Montrachet goat cheese, that's what they turned me onto while qorking at Cafe Malaga. Thu Jun 18 10:30:14 -0700 2009 4784193 1084573 joanna.mcmaster 7 4794660 Thanks for the suggestion on where to get the peppers, I live in the Colony, and no decent grocery stores around. Got the peppers at CM and used Montrachet goat cheese. They were a hit, they were gone nearly the instant I put them on the table. Thanks!! Mon Jun 22 08:59:55 -0700 2009 4784193 1084573 joanna.mcmaster 1 4799685 FAVORITE TEN THINGS TO EAT IN DALLAS (in no particular order) 1. Italian beef sandwich from Jimmy's Food Store (with the spicy Italian sausage a close runner-up). 2. Bruschetta sampler at Bolsa (I'll admit, I liked it so much that I've plagiarized the concept and started making my own versions at home). 3. White chocolate rum tart at Bolsa (okay, is it cheating to put two dishes from the same place?? I love it!). 4. Tomato & onion utthapam dipped in masala powder mixed with ghee at Taj Chaat House (I almost always stop there on my way home from DFW) 5. Xiao long bao from Jeng Chi. Not the best I have ever had (a bit picky being from SoCal) but XLB options are limited in the DFW area. I also enjoy their green onion pancakes! 6. Frozen yogurt from Yogilicious (It will never replace Pinkberry in my heart but I love the self-serve format. I always get the same trifecta combo of flavors - plain topped with pomegranate seeds, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, raspberry sauce and a touch of marshmellow topic; green tea topped with mochi; and coconut topped with shredded coconut, almond slivers and chocolate chips. Share with a friend -- the cups are huge and almost everyone overdoes it!). 7. Tom Kha Gai from Mango Thai (the versions at Noodle Wave & Royal Thai are close seconds. Interestingly, I prefer Noodle Wave to Mango Thai overall but there's something about the tom kha gai at Mango Thai that just makes it spectacular). 8. Banh mi thit nguoi from Lee's Sandwiches at Saigon Plaza in Garland (Many purists decry Lee's as a sell-out version of banh mi since it is a chain, but what can I say? I like the bread. And it reminds me of home.). 9. Chocolate cake pudding thing with ice cream from Alo 10. Tie between Cold Sichuan Noodles from Little Sichuan and Sichuanese Boiled Fish from Sichuanese Cuisine in Plano. Mmm...spicy. HONORABLE MENTIONS: 1. Stuff jalapenos and hot wings from Chapman Chile Kitchen 2. Beef fajita tacos from La Guadalupana 3. Cupcakes from the Society Bakery -- any flavor, though I am partial to the red velvet, being in Texas and all 4. Eegra from Cafe Izmir on Greenville. My Indian friends find it terribly dull, calling it a pale copy of baignan bharta, but I can't get enough of the stuff. 5. Roast beef, tortillas of any sort and the 7-seed boule from Central Market 6. Gindara miso (grilled black cod with miso) from Masami 7. Filete al mojo de ajo / garlic fillet from La Palapa Veracruzana 8. Aji de gallino from Alo FAVORITE DRINKS: (I'm normally a dirty vodka martini kind of girl, but if I had to choose...) Victor Tango, Victor Tango Pisco Sour, Alo Mambo Taxi, Mi Cocina Margarita, Soley! Tue Jun 23 16:39:24 -0700 2009 4683068 1087945 habereno 2 4799734 Do I detect the wife of a well known hound? ;) The eegra (warm eggplant with tomatoes and onion) is more of a ramped up babaganouj since it is Lebanese, but a good baignan bharta will have the chilis, coriander and ginger so I can see why they would think that. Good call and GREAT list (mmm miso black cod). I am still agonizing over my list. Lists are so... final. Tue Jun 23 16:55:33 -0700 2009 4799685 277493 DallasDude 2 4800007 "Bruschetta sampler at Bolsa" Gets my thumbs up! Tue Jun 23 18:36:51 -0700 2009 4799685 159391 BluffViewChound 2 4800199 Finally somone agrees with me on Taj Chaat House It is a very chow-worthy list! Hard to overlook #8 though. If you can find it ask for the DeBecca Beef Pastrami at CM......Hard to find but it blow away the other NYC stuff they sell. DeBecca used to be based in Clifton, TX not sure if they still are. The garlic filet at La Palapa...hmm I would have thought the red snapper (huchinango)...I will give it a go next time. Given your tastes it is hard to believe you don't like Jasmine Thai in Plano.....there is a separate Thai menu bring along a translator for it though. Or just know your protein and let the staff suggest something. The Tom Kha Goong soups is up there as a great soup but not my favorite that is the Gaeng Leung (Yellow Soup with Catfish and Coconut Shoots) Tue Jun 23 19:41:56 -0700 2009 4799685 170567 LewisvilleHounder 2 5133627 I love habereno's list !!! Mon Oct 26 21:56:12 -0700 2009 4799685 138174 twinwillow 1 4816226 had a chance to hit Jimmy's again this past weekend. What a wonderful culinary weekend it was too. The visit to Jimmy's netted me a few sandwiches with some friends. Never been on a Saturday afternoon, gotta say it was near impossible getting in. The true delight of the day (besides cannoli) were the sausages I picked up for Sunday 'que event by the pool. I managed a keg of beer and about 3 yards of the hot Italian. I also snagged the wild boar. T The boar was dry and not the best, although the texture was greatness. A nice medium grind. But logic dictates that a wild boar has little fat, and isn't that what makes or breaks a sausage. On the other hand, the hot Italian could not have been any better. The absolute perfect blend of spices, terrific grind and casing. I grilled dozens of various items that day, but the hot Italian got the crowd moving. That, and the keg didn't hurt. Jimmy's. Dine in to soak up the lovely wines and sammiches. Take home a load of sausages and meatballs. I would discuss the rest of the menu, but not the proper forum... OH! Thank you to the fellow hound that shared some incredible tapas ideas. Mon Jun 29 16:03:01 -0700 2009 4683068 277493 DallasDude 2 4817621 Way to go Jimmy's. Gotta love consistency. : ) Tue Jun 30 07:24:08 -0700 2009 4816226 1084573 joanna.mcmaster 1 4823601 in no particular order 1.gyro pita sandwich @ Zorba's 2.no. 5 w/ grilled onions & bacon @ Keller's 3.mac n cheese @ The Porch 4.white littleneck clam pizza @ Nonna 5.Pho dac biet @ Pho Bac 6.Kebabs w/ spicy harissa @ Cafe Marrakesh 7.barbocoa tacos all the way @ Fina on Harry Hines/NW Hwy 8.mi vit quay hoanh thanh(duck and wonton noodle soup) @ First Chinese BBQ 9.Ribs @ Big Daddy's Roadhouse (Lavon on hwy78) 10.anything chicken fried just about anywhere...we are the Chicken Fried Nation Since I didn't put any sweets on there, I'll say the Taro frozen yogurt w/ pineapple at Yogilicious. Cheers! Thu Jul 02 01:28:21 -0700 2009 4683068 1089999 DFDubster 2 5149416 MY TOP 10 CheeseBurger and Fries at Angry Dog Shrimp Wonton and BBQ Pork Soup at 1st China BBQ Ceviches at Stephen Pyles Pork Bowl (Bun) at Pho Bang Coal Vines Cheese Pizza Coal Vines GodFather Sandwich with Fries and Fried Garlic Chips and Fried Rosemary and Basil Stonleigh P Tomato Salad (no longer on menu but they'll make it) Fried Fish Sandwich and Clam Chowder at Fishmonger's in Plano Chicken with Cashew Nut at Asian Mint on Oak Lawn Tortilla Chips with the Dipping Oils at La Duni Mon Nov 02 11:00:18 -0800 2009 4823601 152577 stevesfood 1 5132518 Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras - Suze Mon Oct 26 13:50:38 -0700 2009 4683068 1119418 RobbieH