One thing I haven't found yet in Tyler is a good crusty bread. There may be a bakery squirreled away somewhere, but I have been unsuccessful in finding one. So, I thought I would just bake some bread for myself. It turns out to be a fair bit of work to make fresh bread. I was satisfied with the results of my bread making, the only thing I would change is to get some sort of bread mixer. I know that I won't continue to make bread if I have to knead it for 10 minutes.
Bread in 4 steps:
1) Mix 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 warm water, 1 package (TBSP or so) of yeast and let rest for 15 minutes.
2) Mix in 4 cups flour (use whatever kind you like, I used bread flour), 1 cup warm water, 1/2 TBSP salt, 1 TBSP milk, 1 TBSP honey, 1 TBSP olive oil. Mix together until not sticky (you may have to add more flour or more water depending). Let rise for 1.5 hours.
3) Punch bread in face. Knead for 10 minutes. Cut into two loaves and shape as you see fit (cut designs into top if you are feeling really creative). Place on floured baking sheet. Let rise for 1 hour.
4) Preheat oven to 450 F. Bake for 30 minutes. Let cool and enjoy!
10/11/10
10/7/10
Namaste Bombay
UPDATE: Namaste Bombay has unfortunately closed its doors. It will be missed. There is apparently a new Indian food place that has opened in town that I will be sure to try.
Namaste Bombay
713 W. SW Loop 323 Ste. F
Tyler, TX 75703
This is a Indian food restaurant just west of Broadway/69 on the loop. I was a little worried about the place as I rolled in for the lunch buffet. The outside isn't much to look at. Walking inside, the place had nice decor and warmth. There were 4 other customers in the restaurant, barely enough for me to not walk right out. Never eat at a restaurant when you are the only customer during lunch or dinner. I was greeted by the owner (I think) who was very pleasant and directed me to the buffet.
The spread: Two different kinds of rice, one with herbs/spices, one plain (basmati I presume), two 'soupy' curries, spiced potatoes, peas and green beans, a spicy egg curry, a goat dish with a spicy sauce, and warm Naan.
The verdict: WOW, I was blown away with the aggressive spicing by the chef. This is not watered down Indian food! Every dish had a unique flavor profile and was really well done. These people care about their food! The naan was delicious. This was my first time to try an egg curry (hard boiled eggs, halved then cooked with a spicy brown sauce). The goat dish was the star of the show, meaty, delicious, just enough spice. Overall, there is a chef back there in the kitchen who cares about his craft. All for less than ten bucks. The value is going to be tough to beat. The service was also very nice, the owner was quite friendly. Overall, this is the best meal for the value I have eaten in Tyler.
Edible Tyler Roses: 4 out of 5, absolutely best value for the food in Tyler.
Namaste Bombay
713 W. SW Loop 323 Ste. F
Tyler, TX 75703
This is a Indian food restaurant just west of Broadway/69 on the loop. I was a little worried about the place as I rolled in for the lunch buffet. The outside isn't much to look at. Walking inside, the place had nice decor and warmth. There were 4 other customers in the restaurant, barely enough for me to not walk right out. Never eat at a restaurant when you are the only customer during lunch or dinner. I was greeted by the owner (I think) who was very pleasant and directed me to the buffet.
The spread: Two different kinds of rice, one with herbs/spices, one plain (basmati I presume), two 'soupy' curries, spiced potatoes, peas and green beans, a spicy egg curry, a goat dish with a spicy sauce, and warm Naan.
The verdict: WOW, I was blown away with the aggressive spicing by the chef. This is not watered down Indian food! Every dish had a unique flavor profile and was really well done. These people care about their food! The naan was delicious. This was my first time to try an egg curry (hard boiled eggs, halved then cooked with a spicy brown sauce). The goat dish was the star of the show, meaty, delicious, just enough spice. Overall, there is a chef back there in the kitchen who cares about his craft. All for less than ten bucks. The value is going to be tough to beat. The service was also very nice, the owner was quite friendly. Overall, this is the best meal for the value I have eaten in Tyler.
Edible Tyler Roses: 4 out of 5, absolutely best value for the food in Tyler.
10/1/10
Liang's Chinese Restaurant
Liang's Chinese Restaurant
1828 E Southeast Loop 323
Tyler, TX 75701
My wife and I have been searching for some decent Chinese food in Tyler, and I decided to Liang's a try. The restaurant is on the loop, just west of Troup in the Alberston's parking lot. The location is a little odd, however, the restaurant is beautifully decorated on the interior. We have eaten there a few times now and every time the owner is there being a perfect host.
The spread: We have had the sweet and sour pork, pepper steak, chicken with peanuts (kung pao), pork fried rice, Peking shrimp and the egg drop and wonton soups.
The verdict: After the first bite of soup, my wife declared, this is the second best egg drop soup I have ever had! (She is infatuated with an egg drop soup with corn from a Chinese place in Conroe, TX). After digging into the chicken with peanuts and pork fried rice, we looked up at one another with a smile on our faces. We both knew we had found our local Chinese restaurant. The pepper steak and sweet and sour pork were also very solid. The only disappointment for me was the Peking shrimp. The owner promised me it was the best thing on the menu. The shrimp are battered in a light batter then tossed in a Peking sauce that is a little sweet and a little spicy. It was just okay for me, as it was a little rich. It was a lot of shrimp though! The portions are good and the prices are fair (10 bucks or so for a main, 7 bucks for fried rice).
Edible Tyler Roses: 4 out of 5.
1828 E Southeast Loop 323
Tyler, TX 75701
My wife and I have been searching for some decent Chinese food in Tyler, and I decided to Liang's a try. The restaurant is on the loop, just west of Troup in the Alberston's parking lot. The location is a little odd, however, the restaurant is beautifully decorated on the interior. We have eaten there a few times now and every time the owner is there being a perfect host.
The spread: We have had the sweet and sour pork, pepper steak, chicken with peanuts (kung pao), pork fried rice, Peking shrimp and the egg drop and wonton soups.
The verdict: After the first bite of soup, my wife declared, this is the second best egg drop soup I have ever had! (She is infatuated with an egg drop soup with corn from a Chinese place in Conroe, TX). After digging into the chicken with peanuts and pork fried rice, we looked up at one another with a smile on our faces. We both knew we had found our local Chinese restaurant. The pepper steak and sweet and sour pork were also very solid. The only disappointment for me was the Peking shrimp. The owner promised me it was the best thing on the menu. The shrimp are battered in a light batter then tossed in a Peking sauce that is a little sweet and a little spicy. It was just okay for me, as it was a little rich. It was a lot of shrimp though! The portions are good and the prices are fair (10 bucks or so for a main, 7 bucks for fried rice).
Edible Tyler Roses: 4 out of 5.
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