Charmaine • nyc + bay area food

Hello both old and new pals‼️💓 I’ve been procrastinating doing an intro post because I’m lazy but I recently hit 10k followers, which is a milestone truly worth celebrating so— Just wanna pop-by and say hi to both old and new pals, share some fun facts about myself. I hope at least 1 of the 10 fun facts was interesting to you 🥰 I personally think the last one is the most interesting 😂‼️ As I continue to create, let me know what type of content you want to see more of 👇🏼💓

🆘 the CUTEST Singaporean themed bday party‼️ Follow @messyfeedeats for more hosting ideas & cute dinner party!! Food!! • Economy beehoon (recipe on @charmcancook ) • Signature scallion pancake sando • Black sesame butter mochi brownie (actually MY own recipe too) • Chocolate banana loaf Drinks: • Espresso bar ☕️ • Singaporean nanyang KOPI 🇸🇬☕️ • Matcha from Fukuoka 🍵 💐 from the most amazing and talented @huachi_flowers ‼️ I had the best time with some of my favorite people here in Singapore, it was the best home away from home experience. Soooo thankful to have the chance to share my Singaporean culture with my friends here in nyc 🇸🇬 Happy to answer any questions below 👇🏼🤗 🆘 save this for your next bday party inspo if you’re Singaporean 😂 & follow @messyfeedeats for more home away from home content in nyc #nyc #singapore #singaporean home cafe ideas | Singaporean home cafe | New York City home cafes idea and inspo | home cafe inspiration | home cafe menu ideas | espresso and matcha home cafe | birthday home cafe | hosting home cafe | birthday home cafe celebration party | kopi brewing

Follow @messyfeedeats for more recipes👇🏼 『红烧肉 - Braised pork belly』 • 1 slab of pork belly (1-1.5lbs) • 1 tbsp rock sugar* • Seasoning: - 1 tbsp dark soy sauce - 1 tbsp light soy sauce - 4-5 tbsp shaoxing wine • Water to cover pork belly to let it boil *you can substitute rock sugar with granulated or brown sugar Steps: 1. Cut pork belly into 1-inch cubes 2. Stir fry rock sugar until caramelized (a nice reddish brown) 3. Coat pork belly in caramel 4. Add seasoning 5. Top off with water until it covers all the pork 6. Let the pork belly boil to soften the meat and for the sauce to reduce This is one of my favorite recipes to prepare when I have guests over. However, this is a sped up version where the “braising” of the pork belly only took 20 minutes? The meat did end up being slightly tougher than usual (it usually MELTS in your mouth) so definitely have it boiling and reducing for at least 30-45 minutes for that texture. The entire process of preparing the ingredients before throwing them all into the pot took less than 30 minutes! Super fast ⚡️ Loved how glossy it turned out. Stay tuned as I share more along the way ❤️ #nyc #homemade #foodie #homecooking #cooking #recipe #homecookingideas #nycfood #cookingathome #easyrecipe #easyrecipes #easyrecipesathome #easyrecipetutorials #cooking #asianfood #chinesefood cooking at home | easy cooking | easy recipes to follow | simple and fast recipes | wfh lunch | easy recipe | home cooking #dinnerisserved #dinnerideas #cookingforfamily #onepotmeal #onepotmeals #onepotrecipe #porkbelly hong shao rou recipe | sweet braised pork belly | chinese pork belly | caramelized pork belly 红烧肉

⬇️ must try Asian bakery in bay area Follow @messyfeedeats for more bay area hidden gems‼️ 📍 @whatsmorecakeshop • Salted egg & pork floss crepe cake ($13.50) 🍵 FREE pot of wellness tea with each purchase INSANE value, and the tea is soooo fragrant and good! They also sell full cake in two different sizes: 6” & 8”, perfect for celebration. Super excited to try other flavors, notably the: • red bean peanuts mochi crepe • sesame dark choc crepe • pandan raspberry crepe • black sesame matcha box cake • black oolong tea box cake ⚠️ SAVE this for ur next pastry crawl / celebration 🆘 follow @messyfeedeats for more bay area Asian gems‼️ #sunnyvale #bayarea #bayareafood #bayareafoodies best Asian desserts in bay area | Sunnyvale Asian desserts | must try Asian desserts in Sunnyvale bay area | black sesame dessert | matcha dessert | black sesame cake | matcha cake | pandan cake | best Asian bakery in bay area | must try Asian bakery in bay area California Sunnyvale

which is more diabolical? him choosing my FAV piece of sushi after winning or us sharing each nigiri? 🤨🍣 #sushi #couple

⬇️ hefty creamy eggwich starting $11 Follow @messyfeedeats for more bay area food gems‼️ 📍 @eat.hatched at @kuratedkitchens • Avo eggwich ($13) + extra bacon ($2) • Garlic tater tots ($4.50) • Pourover ($5) A food hall concept with early morning breakfast eggwich! I love the eggwich so much. Super creamy chive scrambled eggs on buttery and soft brioche burger. ⚠️ save this for ur next breakfast craving 🆘 follow @messyfeedeats for more bay area food gems‼️ #sunnyvale #bayarea bay area breakfast | bay area breakfast foods | Asian breakfast in bay area | must try egg sandwich in bay area California | Asian fusion sandwich in Sunnyvale bay area California

⬇️ healthy Asian desserts with fresh ingredients only Follow @messyfeedeats for more bay area & sf food adventures‼️ 📍 @tongsui.us • persimmon mochi coconut pudding ($10.95) Refreshing Asian dessert perfect that is NOT TOO SWEET. With no extra sugar added, these are the perfect healthy sweet treats for you and your parents 👀 They also have coconut-based drinks, milk tea, matcha lattes and many more. Lots of different fruit series, and they have BLACK SESAME as a topping too!! ⚠️ save this for ur alt sweet tooth craving 🆘 & follow @messyfeedeats as I explore more Asian food scene in bay area & sf‼️ #tongsui #sunnyvale #bayarea #bayareafood #bayareafoodies best Asian desserts in bay area | Sunnyvale Asian desserts | must try Asian desserts in Sunnyvale bay area | black sesame dessert | persimmon pudding mochi dessert

⬇️ nyc’s NEWEST micro bakery by Eleven Madison Park pastry alum Follow @messyfeedeats for more nyc eats‼️ 📍 @lolos.pastry NOT sponsored or gifted, but I just had to give Lauren a shoutout. Super talented baker with a stacked resume no less. I found her on Instagram when researching for the perf birthday cake for YY’s bday party, went to her with a fully custom cake request on a REALLY short notice 😭🙏🏻 and Lauren delivered the cake just like we wanted it! 🍋 Lemon poppyseed loaf reimagined into a bday cake The cake was HUGE, DENSE (just like we love it), and goes so well with the citrusy lemon curd and butter cream. She also does lighter fluffier cakes like a strawberry shortcake (on her profile), so def check her out. ⚠️ Save this for ur next custom cake order 🆘 and follow @messyfeedeats for more nyc gems‼️ #nyc #nycbakery #nycmicrobakery #nychomebaker | best home bakery in New York City | must try home bakeries in nyc | nyc best microbakery | nyc must try home bakery | eleven Madison park alum pastry cakes | custom birthday cake orders in New York City

⬇️ $16.99/lb mala pot with 6 soup bases to choose from! Follow @messyfeedeats for more nyc Asian spots‼️ 📍 @malatown_usa • Malatang (Sichuan style maocai) • Mala ban (mala mix with sesame sauce) • Golden chicken broth #invite If you only had malatang or dry pot, this is your sign to give mala mix (麻辣拌) a try. It is CREAMY with a sesame sauce base, giving it a nice texture while taking away some spice. I also love that they have non spicy soup bases for days where I feel under the weather but still want a nice hot soup outside. What are your must-order in your mala bowl? 👇🏼 ⚠️ save this spot for ur next malatang craving 🆘 follow @messyfeedeats for more nyc food spots‼️ #nyc #newyork #mala #malatang must try mala in nyc | best mala tang in New York City | must try mala dry pot in nyc | affordable malatang New York nyc

⬇️ must try salted egg French toast in nyc Follow @messyfeedeats for more nyc Asian gems‼️ 📍 @mabu_cafe_nyc Fav bites: • Baked curry rice w chicken cutlet ($14.99) • Molten salted egg French toast ($9.99) • Shrimp & scrambled egg over rice ($15.99 - comes with HK milk tea worth $3.95) I love a good HK cafe serving my fav baked rice and toasts. The salted egg French toast here has a thicker consistency - which is less flowy but you know they’re generous with the actual salted egg than cream. They also have herbal hot pot soups starting $14.99‼️ I will be back. ⚠️ save this for ur next affordable HK diner run 🆘 follow @messyfeedeats for more nyc Asian gems‼️ #nyc #hkcafe #newyorkcity best French toasts in nyc | must try salted egg in nyc | salted egg French toasts in New York City | best French toasts in New York | best salted egg in New York City | Hong Kong cafe in nyc | Mabu cafe | must try Chinatown food crawl nyc

⬇️ a special premium Japanese bento delivery in nyc Follow @messyfeedeats for more Asian gems in nyc‼️ 📍 @dear.mr.moto #gifted • Unagi eel bento ($28) • Wagyu beef bento ($30) • Saba mackeral bento ($23) Really pretty bentos with premium ingredients. While it does feel slightly exp for my cheap ass, I think the packaging, whimsical experience and high quality ingredients make it value for money. 🌟 PERFECT gift for a friend if you want to deliver a gnice meal to them (or for stay home date night) (or really just to treat yourself) ⚠️ Save this for your next stay-in date night to impress your date 🆘 Follow @messyfeedeats for more nyc Asian gems‼️ #nyc #japanesefood #bento #shinkansenfood where to get bullet train food in nyc | Shinkansen bento in New York City | must try Japanese delivery in nyc | best food delivery in nyc | must try Japanese bento in nyc

⬇️ BEST value for money sandwiches in NJ Follow @messyfeedeats for more hidden gems‼️ 📍 @thebite.fuelforfans • The paesano ($14.50)🌟 • Mussels ($15.95)🌟 • Clam casino soup ($6) If you’re one for HUGE portions, BIG flavors, then this is a MUST visit spot. Nic and I got everything above to share but ended up bringing home half the sandwich & some dang good leftover marinara sauce from the mussels. (Yes I repurposed the sauce for a seafood pasta) Bonus; if you’re an @philadelphiaeagles fan then this is double the place you must go 🦅 ⚠️ SAVE this for the beat bang for ur buck in NJ 🆘 follow @messyfeedeats for more hidden gem spots‼️ #nj #sandwiches #vodkasandwich must try sandwiches in new jersey | new jersey best sandwiches | best food in Vineland Nj | must try food in Vineland NJ