Random Thoughts of a Quirky Blogger
  • ~ Home ~
  • ~ What I Think ~
  • ~ What I See ~
    • Events >
      • Food
    • People
    • Places >
      • Disclaimer
  • ~ What I Make ~
  • Blog Series
  • Terms and Conditions

Out & About #675 | Week #34 Quarantine Update Feat. Takeout Takeover

11/8/2020

0 Comments

 
Allow me to first address the elephant in the index: Week 33 of life amidst COVID-19 was consolidated into the past weekend's Halloween-centric entry. Now, moving on.

In response to progressively worsening pains in the wrist and fingers (that later began propagating from the tendons to large muscle groups), creations of the week were kept to an absolute minimum, with majority of the items of consumption outsourced.
Picture
Picture
​Once the morning of November 1st rolled in, I set out on a(n online) quest for Halloween clearance merchandise. Contrary to my expectations, minimal stock graced the shelves of both online and in-store retail shops. Decor and baking tools were oddly difficult to track down this time around, yet holiday furnishings were already in abundance.
I skipped over the microscopic section of tea towels and spooky garlands; secured instead was a thin, satin-y vampire cape fringed with fraying threads, aimed to incorporated into the following year's unpredicted festive ensemble.
Picture
Picture
Nearby was Timmies - the same location from which I had previously secured a Smile Cookie after a tedious ten-minute wait. I summoned forth a Small Mocha and Raisin Bran Muffin for afternoon snacking, the latter proving excessively sugary with minimal cragginess. The Mocha, on the other hand, was admittedly delicious; its 1:1 ratio of hot chocolate and brewed coffee was superior to the likes of both Starbucks and McDonald's, establishments reliant on tacky-tasting chocolate syrup.
Picture
​Shedding the spotlight on the very few creations of the week: Egg Salad and Chocolate Mousse were the prominent ones; baking off cookies from the freezer and pour-over crafting are contenders less likely to fall within this category, though shall be mentioned nonetheless.
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
More Timmies was secured on a trip to the east end, following physio and before errands.
Picture
Picture
Picture
​Forgiving weather enabled an outdoor dining experience just beyond the Drive-Thru corridor. Chicken Wraps and a piping container of chilli were enjoyed in gloriously sunny conditions uncharacteristic of pre-snowfall periods.

During this visit, we learned about the franchise's removal of the Chicken Salad Sandwich, otherwise known as my coveted childhood favourite, from the menu. Additionally, it was concluded that altering the 1:1 ratio in the Mocha(s) did not necessarily yield better results.
Picture
Picture
Picture
We concluded the early afternoon with an OOMOMO round, CoCo fix, and gas refill.
Picture
Picture
Picture
​The newly-opened Takumi BBQ and Ramen supplied dinner for the evening: three bento boxes that were accompanied by miso soup, a tiny side salad, and soda (that largely went unnoticed in our household).
Picture
< Pictured above and below: Pork Belly Bento, Marinated Beef Short Ribs Bento, Boneless Beef Short Rib Bento >

​
Each of the container's contents assumed a similar - if not identical - layout of rice, enoki mushrooms, kimchi, and lightly buttered (oiled?) sweet corn kernels. The selected protein would then be laid on top of the plump, sauce-friendly grains and garnished with sesame seeds and scallions.
Picture
Picture
​Besides the meager salad portions, I retained no complaints towards the meal. The kimchi and furikake-dusted shrooms were delicious, as were the finely diced onions in the soup. The meat had been sliced into bite-size pieces for ease of consumption, each boasting adequate seasoning and a gentle char. The pickup process was also incredibly straightforward.
Had the restaurant not been offering a discount however, I probably wouldn't have considered the trip. Prior to being discounted, each box averaged about twenty dollars before tax.
Picture
Picture
​More takeout items filled the latter half of the week, including a Junior Chicken Meal from McD's (unpictured) and doughy Onion Rings from Harvey's that bore absolutely zero resemblance to the wispy thin, crisp fritters that had been embedded in my memory.
Picture
On one of my errand runs, I finally managed to score a six-pack of Singha and the rare Kokuto Choya.
Picture
Picture
Preceding weekend grocery shopping was the long-awaited Hotcake Happy Meal, paired with not one, but several Hash Browns. There were a total of eleven, to be exact.
Picture
Picture
Frankly speaking, I am more fond of McDonald's winter edition cups than Starbucks'. In general, the colour scheme is more varied, and the designs more inclusive of different forms of celebration.
Picture
Behold: my Hash Brown Wreath!!
Picture
Picture
​Gorgeous, above-seasonal temperatures prompted a post-grocery outing to the mall. There, I suggested popping into Yang Tea Shop to reap the last of their BOGO offer.
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
​As the promotion was restricted to their Top 5 list though, we ultimately departed in search of an alternative. A Ham & Cheese Cro-Tai was purchased in its place; at long last, I can ascertain the quality of Stuffies' savoury selection! They aren't quite at Snowy Village level, but decent enough for a shopping snack.
Picture
Before departing came the acquisition of The Alley's carbonated Lemongrass with Plum drink. Pineapple jelly was opted for in the absence of Coconut Jelly. (And no, Rainbow Jelly is absolutely not the same.) We deemed the Peach variation far more delectable, with the Plum being excessively syrupy and 話梅-like, as opposed to the anticipated zestiness of 매실.
Picture
Picture
​Finally, in honour of Small Business Saturdays, we took to the Mississauga Chinese Centre.
It was first time setting foot in the plaza, or at least the first time I recognized it as so. (There had, apparently, been a point in history where I had visited - a point of which I had no recollection.)
Picture
Luen Hing BBQ had emerged on my radar since searching for Chinese BBQ alternatives to Sam Woo's successor of Magic. Situated inconspicuously at the corner of the Sino Mall Food Court, the storefront is minimal and much like that of any other Asian-dominant food court stall (think New Kennedy Square and First Marham Place). Operating the cashier was a relatively young member of society, who thankfully revealed complete comprehension of the English language. With the exception of UberEats (and possibly other delivery services), the stall operated strictly on the bases of cash and debit only.
Picture
Picture
Picture
< Pictured above and below: BBQ Pork/Char Siu (1 lb), Roast Pork (1 lb), BBQ Duck and Chicken Leg Noodle Soup w/ Egg Noodles >
Picture
​Our bundle of Styrofoam containers included a reasonable quantity of cha siu and rigid roast pork, along with two condiments. The smaller of the two was a sweet, oyster sauce-like blend, while the other was less viscous and distinctly savoury. Neither option was particularly memorable, in my opinion, though the soy Chicken Leg of the noodle set was scrumptious. Admittedly, I had been expecting a flatter noodle paired with a milkier broth. Nonetheless, it was a satisfactory supper.
Picture
Picture
Perusing the remainder of the plaza, it was discovered that various traditional Vietnamese items were being offered. In fact, the general demographic appeared more Vietnamese than Chinese, which translated into signage of the corresponding language being implemented throughout.
​Sunset was witnessed just before 6 PM, our return journey illuminated only by a pink-orange gradient.
​That is, until the streetlights turned on.

Luen Hing Barbecue Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato
0 Comments

Your comment will be posted after it is approved.


Leave a Reply.

    Picture

    Who Am I?

    Formerly an avid owner of several interest-based portals, Random Thoughts of a Quirky Blogger presents precisely the elements expected. From experiments in the kitchen to miscellaneous musings, from IGOT7 reflections to developments in transportation infrastructure, it's all consolidated here. Welcome to the raw, unfiltered side of Quirky Aesthetics.



    Archives

    June 2025
    May 2025
    April 2025
    March 2025
    February 2025
    January 2025
    December 2024
    November 2024
    October 2024
    September 2024
    August 2024
    July 2024
    June 2024
    May 2024
    April 2024
    March 2024
    February 2024
    January 2024
    December 2023
    November 2023
    October 2023
    September 2023
    August 2023
    July 2023
    June 2023
    May 2023
    April 2023
    March 2023
    February 2023
    January 2023
    December 2022
    November 2022
    October 2022
    September 2022
    August 2022
    July 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013
    September 2013
    August 2013


    Categories

    All
    Ahgabond Adventures
    Ahgase
    Arctic Aquarium
    Atlantic Canada 2018
    Barrie
    Beauty
    Birthday Buddy
    Calgary 2023
    Chinese New Year
    Conquering COVID 19
    Daily Randoms
    Eyes On You World Tour 2018
    Food
    Friends
    Hallyucon
    Hamilton
    Hong Kong
    Iron Ring
    Jeju
    J Movie
    K Drama
    K-Drama
    Korea 2025
    Korean Beauty
    K Pop
    Los Angeles 2017
    Macau
    Montréal 2023
    New York 2018
    Ottawa 2019
    Pilates
    Random Rant
    Restaurant Review
    Seoul
    Shopping
    SSMC
    Taiwan
    TFR
    Vacation
    Vancouver 2013
    Vancouver 2014
    Vancouver 2015
    Vancouver 2016
    Vancouver 2020
    Vancouver 2022
    Vancouver 2024


    trazy.com

    RSS Feed


WHAT DOES "QUIRKY AESTHETICS" MEAN?

Quirky =  a term that commonly refers to something/someone distinctly different and unique
Aesthetics = the visual aspect of things



Together, Quirky Aesthetics refers to the things, events, and happenings seen and perceived by this blog's creator - quirky perspectives in a visual form.

Contact ME

​Subscribe

Join our mailing list today!
Join Now
© Quirky Aesthetics. All rights reserved. Last modified: August 10, 2015.