Seoul Street - Authentic * Bold* Korean

1771 Plymouth Rd.
Suite 101Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734.719.0085
Hours:
Sunday - Thursday 11am - 10:30pm
Friday & Saturday 11am - Midnight
Price: $$



www.eatseoulstreet.com
Seoul Street Menu


Seoul Street is what I would call a hidden gem, literally.  Unless you know this restaurant exists it would be pretty impossible to find.  Located on the back side of the Upland Green Plaza right behind Great Plains Burger Co. a small yard sign with arrows directing you to the back of the building is the only indication Seoul Street is there.  


I was skeptical when it came to trying this restaurant.  I have only had Korean food once before and lets just say I wasn't a fan.  Lindsey @ Munchin' Michigander on the other hand is a huge fan of Korean food, especially Bibimbop, and insisted we give this place a try.  Knowing there were a handful of other restaurants in the same strip I could visit if nothing on the menu looked good to me, I decided we could give it a shot.  After looking at the menu Lindsey decided on Bibimbop and I chose their $7.50 Street Deal choosing Boneless Strips and Mandoo.

Bibimbop with marinated rib-eye steak $8.00

Grandma Hong's Mandoo - Vegetable (ordered as part of the $7.50 Street Deal)

Boneless Strips (ordered as part of the $7.50 Street Deal)
Leftt: Soy Garlic  Right: Hot & Spicy

The food arrived after a short wait and it looked amazing.  If you order chicken be prepared to wait about 20 minutes because the chicken is hand breaded and prepared when ordered.  It is defiantly worth the wait.  I ordered my chicken strips as a split order getting two of them glazed in their soy garlic sauce and two of them glazed in their hot & spicy sauce.  Both were amazing.  The chicken is pound thin, hand breaded and deep fried.  While slightly different then the traditional chicken strip they should defiantly make your must try list.  Along with these I had Grandma Hong's Mandoo.  Made fresh these little dumplings are hard to describe but another must try.  The Bibimbop was another dish that didn't disappoint.  The serving was generous and the ingredients fresh.  This restaurant changed my opnion of Korean food.  Regardless of what you chose to order at Seoul Street you can't go wrong everything is delicious.     

Leslie @ Munchin' Michigander 

Mackinaw Pastie & Cookie Co.

117 W Jamet
at I-75 exit 339 SouthMackinaw City, MI 49701
Phone: 231.436.8202
Open May to October
Price: $$

www.mackinawpastie.com
Mackinaw Pastie & Cookie Co. Menu


When it comes to food Northern Michigan is known for one thing, Pasties.  On a recent trip to Mackinaw City I was on a mission to find the best pastie in the area.  Mackinaw Pastie & Cookie Co. was located within walking distance of our hotel.  After checking in and settling in, we ventured out looking for dinner.  I was shocked, the city was full of gimmicky restaurants and tourist traps.  I guess I shouldn't have expected more from a city full of tourists.  The few restaurants that did not look like attractions were deserted.  With Pasties on my mind I decided to skip the tourist traps and seek out the one thing I was hoping to try.  Almost every restaurant in the area advertised pasties.  It was hard to know which one was worth trying, but my mind kept going back to the little pastie shop by the hotel that looked as if it exclusively served  pasties.  


When you walk in the front door of Mackinaw Pastie & Cookie Co. you are greeted by a menu board displaying a handful of pastie options, and a counter where you place your order.  Just past the counter you are lead into a small dining area complete with plastic table clothes.  The decor was dated but it had that delicious hole in the wall feel.  We placed our order for a Pastie Stroganoff and a Pastie Grande and patiently waited for the to be prepared.  

Left: Pastie Stroganoff $7.29    Right: Pastie Grande $7.69

Once our order arrived we couldn't wait to dig in.  I ordered the Pastie Grande which is a fresh baked pastie topped with taco sauce, cheddar cheese and sour cream.  All I have to say it was AMAZING.  The filling inside the pastie was not bland at all and the crust was perfect, not to thick and not to thin.  While I was inhaling my pastie I couldn't help to drool over the Pastie Stroganoff next to me which is a beef pastie topped with a special blend of gravy, sour cream and chives.  Like mine it smelled delicious.  If I had room in my stomach I would have ordered one of everything on the menu just to try it.  


Mackinaw Pastie & Cookie Co. left such an impression on us we rearranged our coolers, make a special trip on our way home to stock up on frozen pasties.  We were also excited to learn that they ship !!!  I am sure I will be ordering more soon.   


Leslie @ Munchin' Michigander

Restaurant Review: Yesterdog - Grand Rapids, MI

1505 Wealthy Street Southeast (Eastown)
Grand Rapids MI 49506

Hours: 

Mon - Sat 10:30 - 2:30 a.m.

Sun 10:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Price: $

http://yesterdog.com/index.html

Yesterdog Menu

Located in the popular neighborhood called Eastown inside Grand Rapids, Yesterdog is a MUST! Yesterdog's claim to fame is that it was the inspiration for the restaurant 'Dog Years' in the first American Pie movie. The menu features six hotdogs ranging in price from $2.00 - $2.50 each. In addition,  feature items include bags of chips and fountain pop. My favorite hotdog is the Ultradog. It is a combination of a hotdog and a steamed bun, topped with chili, cheese, onion, pickle, ketchup, and mustard.

The Ultradog!

When you enter Yesterdog be cautious as you prepare to place your order, as there are specific ordering rules that must be followed. If not, be prepared for some attitude from the staff!

The Ordering Rules:

1. When entering Yesterdog PLEASE walk down to the end of the counter.
Form 2 lines if needed.

2. We take HOT DOG orders FIRST. We start left and move right.

3. After dogs, we take drink orders, after drinks we take chip orders.

4. Once all dogs, drinks and chips are ordered, we will then begin to charge you for your order.

5. Once you are paid up you will then get your dogs on a tray or bag and seat
 yourself.

Leaving a tip is always the highlight for my husband when we visit Yesterdog. Customers are encouraged to toss coins into a old gramophone horn on the wall behind the counter. This may be the only time you can throw your loose change and not be haunted by your mothers voice telling you "don't throw things at people!".

As you seat yourself you may feel like you are walking through an antique store. The decor takes you back to the '30s or '40s. Coca-Cola signs, a jukebox, and other nostalgic decor fill the narrow restaurant, The dining booths have been carved with the names of boyfriend and girlfriends over the years (yes, I have left my mark). This makes for an atmosphere that is unparalleled to any other. Normally hotdogs are thought of something you put on the grill in the backyard or have at the ball park. However, this vintage dive makes a hotdog  a work of art. You have not had a hotdog, until you have had a Yesterdog!

Lindsey @ Munchin' Michigander

Restaurant Review: Big Ten Burrito - Ann Arbor, MI

810 S. State Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(1 additional Location)
Phone: 734.222.4822
Hours:
Monday-Sunday: 11am - 4am
Price: $$

www.btbburrito.com
Big Ten Burrito Menu
  

Big Ten Burrito is by far one of my favorite restaurants in Ann Arbor to get delicious, yet fast take out.  BTB (as the locals call ) has two locations in Ann Arbor, BTB on State Street and the BTB Cantina  on South University.  Both locations serve the same delicious food, but the Cantina has a lot more seating and serves alcohol.  I chose to visit the State Street location for this review.

Big Ten Burrito is the place to go when you want something filling and only have a few bucks in your pocket.  The space is small, but the food comes out fast and freshly made.  In my opinion it is a healthier, inexpensive alternative to fast food.  The menu is large serving burritos, chimichangas, quesadillas, tacos, burrito bowls, nachos, and salads.  They also have a huge choice of delicious fillings including vegetarian, roasted veggie, grilled chicken, shredded chicken, ground beef, and steak.  When it comes to the burritos and chimichangas there is a choice between regular, delux, and giant.  The regular size uses one huge flour tortilla making a massive burrito, giant uses two of these tortillas making a burrito big enough for two, and deluxe adds sour cream and guacamole on the side.  The best thing about BTB's menu is that the price you see on the menu is the price you pay.  They have factored the tax into each menu item making it a great option when you only have a few bucks in your pocket.

Grilled Chicken Chimichanga Deluxe $8.00

My absolute favorite item on BTB's menu is the deep fried goodness known as the grilled chicken chimichanga deluxe.  They start with a huge flour tortilla and fill it with pinto beans, rice, cheese, salsa, and grilled chicken, wrap it up tightly and pop it in the deep fryer until it is a light crispy golden brown.  Once it comes out of the fryer it is served with sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and more cheese on the side.

Grilled Chicken Chimichanga Delux $8.00

I have been visiting BTB for years and I have to say I have yet to be disappointed.  The food is always consistently delicious.  The prices are unbeatable, and with their hours keeping them open till 4am they are the perfect option for the late night studiers as well as those looking for a snack after the bars close.

Leslie @ Munchin' Michigander