Nnaemeka Okonkwo

My Passions

Food

Sylla

Poisson Braise

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Syalla - East Harlem, NY

Poisson Braise

Poisson Braise is a popular Ivorian dish featuring grilled fish. This dish was well-seasoned with a blend of local spices and served with a side of rice, tomato sauce, and fried vegetables. Which was then washed down by a ice cold, spicy and sweet ginger drink.

Rating: 8.5/10

La Placita Taqueria & Caffe

Taco Carne Asada

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La Placita Taqueria & Caffe - New York, NY

Taco Carne Asada

Carne Asada tacos are a Mexican street food staple. This dish consisted of grilled and seasoned steak, served with beans, rice, grilled asparagus, and fried cheese with a side of tortillas. Washed down with freshly-made horchata, this meal era tan rica.

Rating: 10/10

Naija Restaurant

Ofe Egwusi and pounded yam

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Naija Restaurant - Newington, CT

Ofe Egwusi and pounded yam

Ofe Egwusi is a Nigerian soup made with melon seeds and vegetables, often with goat meat. It's commonly paired with pounded yam, a starchy side dish. Not the same as a home cooked meal, but still full of rich flavors that reminded me of home.

Rating: 8/10

Aurora's Restaurant

Grilled Fish

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Aurora's Restaurant - Hartford, CT

Grilled Fish

Grilled fish in Guatemala is a simple yet delicious dish. This fish was well-seasoned and grilled to perfection, accompanied by rice, beans, avocado slices, and lime.

Rating: 9/10

Zohara Mediterranean Kitchen

Lamb Kofta

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Zohara Mediterranean Kitchen - West Hartford, CT

Lamb Kofta

Lamb Kofta is a popular dish in Mediterranean cuisine. This dish consisted of ground lamb mixed with spices, shaped into small patties, skewered by cinnamon sticks, and grilled. It was served with tzatziki sauce, rice, and grilled peppers.

Rating: 8.5/10

VN Pho

Pho Tom

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VN Pho - Hartford, CT

Pho Tom

Pho Tom is a Vietnamese soup featuring rice noodles, shrimp, quail egg, and a flavorful broth made with herbs and spices. This dish was garnished with bean sprouts, lime, and chili.

Rating: 10/10

Pietro's Pizza

Spaghetti a la vodka w/garlic knots

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Pietro's Pizza - Downtown Hartford, CT

Spaghetti a la vodka w/garlic knots

Spaghetti a la Vodka is an Italian-American pasta dish that features spaghetti cooked in a creamy tomato and vodka-infused sauce. The sauce is often made with tomatoes, heavy cream, and vodka. It's served hot and garnished with grated Parmesan cheese. Garlic knots, a type of bread roll brushed with garlic and butter, are a popular side dish to accompany the pasta.

Rating: 10/10