Sunday, November 3, 2013

Food we love: Quan Hapa


Quan Hapa: Asian Street Food

In addition to training for triathlons, my husband and I really enjoy exploring our home city of Cincinnati.  One of the many reasons I enjoy hanging out with my husband is his unmatched adventurous spirit in trying food from around the world.  We recently discovered Quan Hapa, which specializes in Asian street food.  Their atmosphere is chic and clean with several flat screen televisions broadcasting Asian shows. During the warmer months of the year, the glass walls of the restaurant are opened to a street side patio allowing everyone to experience the outdoors.

On each visit, my husband has made a point of ordering an exotic item from the menu.  We've eaten Fried Pig Ears, Squid, and most recently Balut (click to learn more).  It was one of the most unique dishes that I have ever tried.  Below is a video on how to eat Balut.  I only wish I had seen this video before we ordered.


Balut will probably go down as "one and done," mainly because I am not a big fan of egg yolk.  I also do not want to eat something that can look at me.

For those less adventurous, there are several other great dishes.  Try the Shrimp Chips, which are puffed chips made from starch and shrimp.  When I am calorie counting I go with the Asian Pear Salad. Follow it with a Japanese pancake (a mixture of flour, yam, egg, & cabbage) or a Banh Mi Burger (similar to a slider).  Both dishes are mouth watering.

They also have Ramen Noodle Soup, but it was just okay. Nothing to write home about.

I regret to report that we have yet to leave room for one of their authentic desserts.  I must warn you, one visit will not be enough!

Onwards and Upwards!!!!
T







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