So the Night Market is a big event where vendors come out and sell everything from clothes to iPhone accessories, just what you'd expect at an Asian market. The main thing is the food though, too much to choose from and it's all cheap! We had some pork dumplings, some weird shrimp and seafood batter covered things, fish balls in curry sauce, grilled squid, and of course bubble tea. There were so many people that by the time you finished one thing you better be in line for the next thing because it took 15-20 minutes to get it. I hope to get back there before it ends.
So did I mention the sushi? Man, there is so much sushi here it's not even funny.
One of my classmates from Seattle knows all the best Japanese joints to go to up here so one night we went to a place called Zakkushi. A small hole in the wall place but really, aren't those the best places? It's a Japanese tappas bar with Sapporo beer on tap. Yeah needless to say we drank more than we ate but it was a great time and the food was delicious!
On another day a couple of us went to a place called Benkei Ramen. Now when I think ramen, I think the little packet of instant noodles that you get for like 3 for a dollar. But this place was amazing. I usually don't eat soup on a hot day, but this hit the spot. And for $8, you can't beat it! I'm sure we'll be back!
Last but not least I finally made my way back to Granville Market to get that funky pasta. It's great because they make it fresh and it's a quick meal. The yellow and pink ones are filled with butternut squash and the green and pink ones are spinach and portobello? Mmmm...mmm...good.
All for now, hope everyone back home has a fun and safe 4th of July!
