We went to the Richmond Night Market on opening night and got in as soon as it
opened because of our Zoom Pass. Last year, I made a note to myself to go
earlier into the season to write about all the food stalls, which I am
attempting to do
here.
Below are the food items we enjoyed from the different available food vendors.
We decided not to get the same things last year (even though it's really
tempting), and we just went for what looked good or anything we hadn't tried
before.
F69. Momo's
Considering these premises, we started our food night with Deep-Fried Beef
Momo from Booth F69 Momo's The Himalayan Dumplings. This is our first time
trying Momo.
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Deep-Fried Beef Momo at Richmond Night Market
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I have a new favourite dumpling. Their Momo is packed with pure beef and
seasoned perfectly, and it goes really well with the spicy sauce. Can I have
another serving, please?
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Booth F69. Momo's The Himalayan Dumplings
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What is Momo?
Momo is a type of dumpling that is a popular dish in Himalayan and Tibetan
cuisine. It is typically made with ground meat, vegetables, and spices
wrapped in a thin dough wrapper and either steamed or fried. Momos are often
served with a spicy dipping sauce and are popular street food in the
Himalayan region.
F66. Garlic Oil Pork VermicelliK (Khay Oh) from Burmese Plate
Another cuisine we have yet to try is Burmese Cuisine (Myanmar cuisine).
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Booth F66. Burmese Plate
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They serve three items: Garlic Oil Pork VermicelliK (Khay Oh), Laksa Soup, and
Golden Rice (Chicken Dan Pauk). When we're uncertain, we usually go from the
top of the list, which is why we got the Garlic Oil Pork VermicelliK (Khay
Oh).
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Garlic Oil Pork VermicelliK (Khay Oh)
Vermicelli, garlic oil, vegetable, quail eggs, pork ball with shrimp
and fish paste.
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The garlic oil pork is so tender, soft, and juicy, while the noodles have a
mild flavour and chewy texture, so the sauce they provide is a must! It's
tangy and a little bit spicy.
What is Khay Oh?
Khay oh is a traditional Burmese noodle soup that is typically made with
thin rice noodles in a savoury broth, served with a variety of toppings such
as slices of pork or chicken, fish cakes, and fried garlic. The soup is
often flavoured with spices and herbs and can be garnished with fresh lime
juice, cilantro, and chopped scallions. Khay oh is a popular comfort food in
Myanmar and is often enjoyed as a hearty breakfast or lunch dish.
F52. Pineapple Juice from Fresh Juice
After two savoury dishes, I needed something refreshing, so we went to the
first fruit juice stand we saw and got a large pineapple juice to share.
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Booth F52. Pineapple Juice from Fresh Juice
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F43. Taiwan Deep Fried Chicken Strips
It's my first time trying Taiwan Deep-Fried Chicken Strips. I am familiar with
Salt & Pepper Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken, which is my favourite, but these
chicken strips are pretty different.
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Original Taiwan Deep-Fried Chicken Strips in Richmond Night
Market
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It's good but not popcorn chicken good. But it's easy to eat while we scout
the rest of the Richmond Night Market.
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Booth F43. Taiwan Deep Fried Chicken Strips
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F8. Signature Bao Bun from Bao Buns
After three savoury items and a refreshing drink, it's time for desserts, and
there are PLENTY of fun and unique options, but the best marketing award goes
to Bao Buns. It's like a party near their booth! The energy and joy are
infectious, which is why we ordered one, and their food deserves all the hype
marketing.
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Signature Bao Bun from Bao Buns
Deep-fried mantou, vanilla ice cream, condensed milk, and icing
sugar
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There's a restaurant in the Philippines called North Park, and one of the
items I love are their fried buns with condensed milk. I love the crispy
exterior and soft interior - the contrast is so great. I love it! I'll be
happy even without the ice cream and all the toppings - yes, it's that good.
F108. Deluxe Deep-Fried Basket from Myst
My love for Taiwanese food started with Dang Dee (a small restaurant in Makati
that's now closed), so every time I see Taiwanese sausage and fried chicken, I
know it will be great, and the food from Myst delivered.
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Deluxe Deep-Fried Basket from Myst
Taiwanese fried chicken, deep-fried fish cake, classic steamed sticky
rice, and Taiwanese sausage wrapped with glutinous rice.
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Both are so delicious on top of Seasoned Sticky Rice. The rice was cooked with
shrimp and savoury seasoning. They're surprisingly mouthwatering on their own.
At this point, I'm feeling full. I blame the rice, of course.
F27. Korean Chicken Skewer K-Garbi
Our last bite in the Richmond Night Market for this evening is from Booth F27
Korean Chicken Skewer. We ordered the K-Garbi (Korean BBQ Sauce). It goes well
with our rice, and it could just be my Filipino-ness and me talking, but
savoury BBQ on rice is always delicious.
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K-Garbi from Booth F27 Korean Chicken Skewer
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After finishing our food, we walked around the merchandise area but didn't buy
anything. We have three remaining Zoom Pass entries and can't wait to return!
