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~Square Lotus in Factoria~

Posted in Pranee's Restaurant Reviews on January 26, 2009| 2 Comments »

Vietnamese crepe

Vietnamese crepe

3540 A Factoria Boulevard SE
Bellevue, WA 98006
Phone: 425-679-0680

Pranee’s Star Rating
Food: ****
Ambience: ****
Price: $$
Service: *****

 

I want to share a recent lunch experience. I am especially interested in Vietnamese foods because of my upcoming trip to Vietnam in February. I have been exploring favorite dishes from Vietnam for a year or more. Thanks to my friend, Judy, I have a new Vietnamese restaurant discovery in Factoria. The restaurant is called Square Lotus and I recommend it highly.

Crepes, noodle bowl and lotus root salad are among my favorite dishes and these were all great. The service was outstanding and speedy. It may be hard to find, so you may want to remember it is located in Factoria at Loehmann’s Plaza near the QFC. They are very busy at lunchtime, so get there before the lunch crowd arrives. 

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~Sawasdee Pee Mai 2009~

Posted in Pranee's Culinary Tales, Thai Soup Recipe on January 10, 2009| Leave a Comment »

Sawasdee Pee Mai

Sawasdee Pee Mai

Sawatdee Pee Mai means Happy New Year in Thai. I would like to wish you good health, happiness and prosperity in 2009.

I hope that you continue good healthy cooking at home. Thai cooking is easy and healthy, so think Thai foods when you plan your weekly menus. My featured recipe this month is Thai rice soup, an easy-to-learn soul food to add to your repertoire. I think you’ll also enjoy the lively podcast on Kiro 710 from In the Kitchen with Chef Tom Douglas and Chef Thierry Rautureau. When I was featured on the show earlier this month, I talked about five different types of Thai soup. We focused on Tom Kha Gai with a link to my recipe. We also discussed coconut milk and how to use less of it. Welcome the New Year by filling your kitchen with aromatic and pungent Thai herbs. Add spice to your life a little bit at a time and every day you cook.

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