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Ah-Ma’s Taiwanese Kitchen

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Ah-Ma’s Taiwanese Kitchen, Midtown

In a humble corner of Midtown next to Richard’s Variety lies a very good Taiwanese place that specializes in street food. Happy to say that it’s also right off the Beltline! The restaurant is small but the service is super-fast. We didn’t have to wait for a table but a larger party did. They are known for their Bao, the pork belly is my favorite, but don’t be foolish and miss the small plates. The Beef Tendon Salad had a good balance of spice and is served cold. The Salt & Pepper Chicken did not have a sauce and while I thought that would be problem it wasn’t at all, I particularly liked the use of dark meat. The best dish was the Sticky Rice but I will always think this since no matter the place it brings joy to my heart. And finally we ended with the Sweet Potato Balls, which below me away! Street food in any culture is always fun and different so if you’re up for something you wouldn’t find anywhere else head on over.

Yum Bunz

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Yum Bunz, The Westside

I didn’t think fast and fresh dim sum that is awesome was possible but lo and behold my expectations have been surpassed. I was driving past but rather hungry when I decided to stop. It’s menu is kind of eclectic including popular dim sum dishes, Pho and other Asian favorites. When I first walked in I noticed how clean the restaurant was saw their mission statement front & center. They’re focused on crafting good food with natural meat, local vegetables, and steam– the key ingredient to a lot of their food. On my recent trip I ordered one BBQ Pork Bao (steamed bun) and six steamed Pork Dumplings. I only wish I had more time to devour my food so I could really enjoy it. Often times after Chinese I feel tired but not after this meal! Clearly they really do stand by their mission and use fresh ingredients and healthy oils. There were a couple different Bao options but holding true to my traditional dim sum up bringing I stuck to the classic, however, the other choices looked good particularly the yellow curry chicken.  When I go next I will definitely check out a bowl (you choose the sauce, protein, and base)! While I was hesitant at first about fast food dim sim I stand corrected.