EVA Air Royal Laurel TPE-SFO 长荣航空皇玺桂冠舱

This is a continuation from my earlier post <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2017/04/eva-air-royal-laurel-sfo-tpe.html">BR17 SFO-TPE</a>.<br /><br />BR18 Taipei to San Francisco: Dinner/Supper is a full-course with <i>Hors d'oeuvre ~ </i>Main Course ~ Dessert<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2815/33950804951_a3dfddb28f.jpg" /><br /><i>Hors d'oeuvre</i>: Goose Liver Pate, Cajun Spiced Prawn with Red Wine Jelly<br /><br />There is a wide selection of main course available including meals you can order in the plane from the on-board menu, and exclusive meals pre-order from <a href="http://evaair.com/">evaair.com</a><br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2859/33238492614_b42d1b53ed.jpg" /><br />Main: Duck Breast with Mixed Vegetables and Potatoes (available as exclusive pre-order main course in <a href="http://evaair.com/">evaair.com</a>)<br /><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><br />Finally, before the plane touchdown, choose between Western- or Chinese-style (below) breakfast.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2910/33238524264_4215f5ce6f.jpg" /><br />Breakfast: Plain Congee Served with Traditional Delicatessens, Scrambled Egg with Black Fungus and Carrot and Green Beans<br /><br />In our recent trip to Taiwan, we were able to use EVA Air frequent flyer;electronic upgrade certificates to upgrade to Royal Laurel/Business class.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/EVA+Air+Royal+%20Laurel" rel="tag">EVA Air Royal Laurel</a> </span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

EVA Air Royal Laurel TPE-SFO 长荣航空皇玺桂冠舱

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EVA Air Royal Laurel SFO-TPE 长荣航空皇玺桂冠舱

Let us go straight into EVA Air Royal Laurel Dining. This is not meant to be a review. The photos are purely information sharing.<br /><br />BR17 San Francisco to Taipei: Dinner/Supper is a full-course with <i>Hors d'oeuvre ~ </i>Main Course ~ Dessert<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2812/33287191510_62be6948ab_z.jpg" /><br /><i>Hors d'oeuvre</i>: Seared Roasted Lamb Loin and Scallops with Beet Juice Reduction<br /><br />There is a wide selection of main course available including meals you can order in the plane from the on-board menu, and exclusive meals pre-order from <a href="http://evaair.com/">evaair.com</a><br /><img height="640" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2853/32828124094_60b5fd37d3_b.jpg" width="425" /><br />Main: Grilled Rack of Lamb with Green Beans and Potato Gratin (available as exclusive pre-order main course in <a href="https://booking.evaair.com/flyeva/EVA/B2C/manage-your-trip/log_in.aspx">evaair.com</a>)<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2884/32828125704_fbc2921960_z.jpg" /><br />Dessert: Mango Mousse and Fruits<br /><br />Snack is in between supper and breakfast. If you are hungry (and not sleeping when you are supposed to), choose from these options: Chinese-Style Stir-Fry Noodles, or Western Burger, or Hot Cocoa and Cookies.<br /><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3939/32828122614_cd4ed48882_c.jpg" /><br />Snack: Beef Burger<br /><br />Finally, before the plane touchdown, choose between Western- or Chinese-style (below) breakfast.<br /><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2858/32858155393_718a8dcfbb_z.jpg" /><br />Breakfast: Plain Congee Served with Traditional Delicatessens, Egg and Beef Roll with Asparagus<br /><br />In our recent trip to Taiwan, we were able to use EVA Air frequent flyer electronic upgrade certificates to upgrade from Economy to Royal Laurel/Business class.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/EVA+Air+Royal+%20Laurel" rel="tag">EVA Air Royal Laurel</a> </span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

EVA Air Royal Laurel SFO-TPE 长荣航空皇玺桂冠舱

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EVA Airways Airport Lounge, The Garden

<iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=ss_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B003O7OW2I&asins=B003O7OW2I&linkId=F6QSKZZMMWMQ7YAN&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe> This is not a review.<br /><br /><a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/06/airline-fruit-platter-meals.html">EVA Airways</a> VIP Lounge -The Garden, at <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/TW%20eating">Taiwan</a> Taoyuan International Airport (also read my <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/TW%20eating">other Taiwan experiences</a> <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/TW%20eating">here</a>) was such an interesting experience to be shared with you. <br /><br />Let us start with the hot-food dishes that you can order from the menu. While the other half likes Spicy Wontons 红油抄手，I prefer the cabbage and pork dumplings and <i>Peng Hu</i> Loofah Gourd Noodles. According to the kitchen personnel, the dumplings are not just some frozen dumplings that are boiled before they are served; instead the dumplings are freshly prepared and cooked on-site.<br /><br /><br /><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7669/16890083384_97ba2659a9_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Some dessert takes e.g. ice-cream, handmade flan-type pudding, handmade soy bean drink and oatmeal drinks. Some of the items might be seasonal and not available all the time.<br /><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5460/16892330393_47df6b35cb_z.jpg " /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Desserts and sweet treats</i></span><br /><br /><a name="more"></a><img src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8829/17325076490_515fc347d3_z.jpg " /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Healthy natural bread</i></span><br /><br />Super soft and springy <i>Tsukushi Mochi</i> (seasonal item) dusted with soy-bean flour and brown sugar.<br /><img src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8874/17512647165_2ceda1bd18_z.jpg " /><br /><br />We absolutely enjoyed this seasonal treat.<br /><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5445/17324850488_9a6c714d9f_z.jpg " /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/EVA+airways+frequent+flyer" rel="tag">EVA airways frequent flyer</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/EVA+airways+VIP+lounge" rel="tag">EVA airways VIP lounge</a> </span><br /><script src="http://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

EVA Airways Airport Lounge, The Garden

This is not a review. EVA Airways VIP Lounge -The Garden, at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (also read my other Taiwan experiences ...

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Taiwanese cuisine, Fu Lou Restaurant, Tainan 福楼台南

<i>Fu Lou</i> Restaurant （福楼）in Tainan, Taiwan has garnered very good reviews from locals and foreign visitors. The menu is amazingly extensive from <i>sashimi</i>, <i>teppanyaki </i>to local Tainan delights.<br /><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5464/17205010852_cac0f85e51.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>One of the top ten recommended dishes: Roasted Sponge Gourd</i></span> <br /><br />The entire menu or even the Top Ten dishes cannot be covered (and tried) in a single restaurant visit but the fact is, we can only do once this time. Therefore, the best (easy-way out) is to try some of the popular and recommended dishes.<br /><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7714/16584235664_4d747e28d1_z.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Clockwise from top-left: Baby Napa Chinese Cabbage with Dried Red Cherry Shrimp 炒娃娃菜, Homemade Shrimp Rolls 虾卷, Roasted Sponge Gourd，</i></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Grilled Squid,</i></span><br /><br />All the dishes were spot-on delicious. <b>Homemade Shrimp Roll - </b>the shrimps were not too finely minced, therefore the fillings did not turn out pasty. In fact, the shrimp rolls had that springy bite, and were so juicy and moist, quite different from the shrimp rolls in <i><a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2013/11/tainan-must-eat-snacks.html">Chou's</a></i> and <i><a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/12/taiwanese-cuisine-sha-hotel-tainan.html">A-Sha</a></i> though all delicious. <i>Fu Lou's</i> rolls were also generous with the shrimps - the rolls were mainly shrimps with a little minced-up Chinese celery that gave the savory rolls a good fresh balance.<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5334/17018937028_ced5834e0e.jpg " /> <br /><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=ss_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=014311946X&asins=014311946X&linkId=E5IX2IT7P7GPBPNE&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Grilled Squid</b> - prepared the simplest way, grilling brought out the natural sweet briny taste of squid so well with added charred flavors from grilling. <b>Roasted Luffa/Loofah/Sponge Gourd</b> - cooked with clams, served steaming hot, wrapped and sealed in a pouch, the sponge gourd was tender and moist in the light yet full of briny-sweet flavored broth. Yet another unique dish that I am still trying to figure till today: how was that done?<br /><br />Portions and servings were small - with each dish perhaps serving about 1-2 or at most 3. It is good when portions are relatively small so that you can taste more varietal dishes instead of stuffing yourself silly with quantity with just one dish.<br /><br />Service was friendly and the restaurant also went the extra mile to make sure the customers feel at home. Below: the complimentary cold-brewed tea and dessert that ended our meal - sweet and satisfied.<br /><img src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8744/16586483593_1b84013938.jpg " /> <br /><br /><a href="http://www.fulou.com.tw/"><i>Fu Lou</i></a> Restaurant <a href="http://www.fulou.com.tw/">福楼小馆</a><br />No. 300, Section 1, Yonghua Rd, West Central District, Tainan City, Taiwan <br /><br />台南市中西區永華路一段300號<br /><br /><br />You can read more about <a href="http://www.teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/TW%20eating">Taiwan travel</a> <a href="http://www.teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/TW%20eating">here</a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Taiwan+food" rel="tag">Taiwan food</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Tainan+travel" rel="tag">Tainan travel</a> </span><br /><script src="http://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

Taiwanese cuisine, Fu Lou Restaurant, Tainan 福楼台南

Fu Lou Restaurant （福楼）in Tainan, Taiwan has garnered very good reviews from locals and foreign visitors. The menu is amazingly extensive fr...

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