A private kitchen (Germany)

A private Kitchen, Germany

Schweinebraten, with aromatic crackling and a sweet beer reduction sauce, and bread dumpling.

Il Bordello (London)

Il Bordello
81 Wapping High Street
City of London

Fantastic Italian home-cooking by a friendly staff in a cozy location especially characterized its relentless pursuit to keep its timeless 80s decor intact. The lobster linguini is a generously portioned dish with a whole lobster, off its shell, swimming neatly in a large bed of linguini cooked in a light tomato cream sauce. Simply world-class.

2 stars to the lobster linguini.

Peroni beer.

Eggplant in tomato sauce with mozzarella and black olives.

Beef carpaccio with sharp Reggiano.

Outstanding lobster linguini.

Profiterole.

The Vietnam Woods

The Vietnam Woods
One York Place
No.22 Johnston Road, Wanchai
Hong Kong

One of my favorite comfort foods is the beef brisket noodles in tomato soup at The Vietnam Woods. The delicious, thick tomato soup base is made with fresh tomatoes and tomato paste. The beef brisket is simmered over slow fire for hours, and when combined with fresh flat noodles the combination is heavenly and comforting.

Tofu and sprout leaves salad

TSX Family Restaurant
Beijing

One of my favorite salads, washed down with Budweiser.

Kau Kee Restaurant (九記牛腩)

Kau Kee Restaurant (九記牛腩)
Central, Hong Kong.

Yet another winner: Kau Kee's timeless curry beef brisket...full of flavor, full of texture, and comfort food at its best.

3 stars to the curry beef brisket.

Egg and tomato noodles

One of my favorite comfort dishes.