I’ve never been able to get the hang of making spring rolls; there’s either too much or too little filling or, even worse, the wrappers tear mid-fold, causing all of the filling to spill out. So, ...

Place the noodles in a bowl. Pour enough boiling water over the noodles to cover. Let sit for about 15 minutes to tenderize. Drain thoroughly and chop into about 4” long pieces. Allow to cool by ...

AMERICAN FOOD has always been something of a grab bag of international culinary traditions. “Because the United States is a land of immigrants, a boiling pot of different cuisines if not a melting pot ...

My go-to order at Vietnamese eateries is always the Chicken Pho (S$6), so that was the first dish I decided to try. The hefty bowl of steaming hot noodles contained rice noodles, shredded chicken and ...

Japanese culture has introduced many excellent food products and dishes to America’s culinary palate. Most of us are familiar with surimi (imitation crab and lobster), ramen noodles, the hungry ...

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Every time I’ve eaten at a Vietnamese restaurant with a group, deciding on appetizers has become a whole discussion. Should we get spring rolls, or egg rolls? How many? Tofu or pork? Shrimp or sweet ...

The Dinner: Chilled zaru soba Noodles with chicken and fresh spring rolls at Boom Noodle (Capitol Hill, 1121 E. Pike St.). The Movie: Let Me In at AMC Pacific Place 11. The Screenplate: Let Me In is ...