The food here is a lot of hit or miss, but when its hit- its really really hit. I have had some pretty phenomenal food ranging from DYI BBQ where a hole in the table holds hot coals, to rather sketchy looking noodle place, to a sit down with mind numbing spicy food. I am very glad I joined a gym. The BBQ was fun and very tasty. The grate they give you is changed out between meats, so we had beef and chicken (yes beef...China has expanded my horizons a little in that respect) then tons of side dishes like salads, daikon spicy slaw and a delicious corn pancake thing. Also beer is involved, and by beer I mean the bottles come in liters...whats up America? Whats with dinky 12 oz's? I'm spoiled forever.
The noodle place was very small, and seemed a bit dodgy but the food was excellent, and have I mentioned how cheap? So very wonderfully cheap!
Next in a true adventurous fashion a friend and colleague of ours took us out to a restaurant in a mall. They have lots of things in malls that I don't expect, like gyms and day care centers. Anyway, the restaurant was soo delicious, I had a spicy dish that was basically kung pao chicken, only this chicken in particular was on spicy steroids! It upped the notch for spiciness to a whole new level, and all the other "kung pao" chicken dishes I've ever had was left puttering in the dust. Most of us ordered spicy dishes, and there was a little bit of sweating involved.
My lips are still kinda numb actually.
One thing I won't stop looking forward too is the old guy who washes car outside of our hotel. Every time we pass he gives us a nearly toothless smile and a thumbs up. He makes sure to look at all of us, smiles widely look pleased as punch to see us, gives the "ok" signal with his hands and nods emphatically. We all giggle like...well like girls and try to act like it no big deal.
Its weird to think we have a routine now. We work a shift, or do an orientation, come back get changed power walk fifteen minutes to our super trendy gym, work out, go to our favorite smoothie booth with the cute cow face, go home, skype, rinse, repeat. Sometimes we go out to the bars, or to a nice restaurant because we have awesome friends who still don't mind hauling us around. The bar scene is different for two reasons: 1. There are a lot of people speaking in a foreign language so ordering drinks is more challenging, 2. You can buy drinks by the bottle.
This means we can get a bottle of rum and make our own drinks from it, which is cheaper and pretty great! The rest of it is normal bar scene stuff, people dancing like they don't care and loud thumping music. Its pretty fun, and its nice to go out and meet up with our friends for a fun stress busting night.
With that said, I'm gonna kick back and get some rest from my huge meal, and watch some tv that I don't understand.
No comments:
Post a Comment