RESTAURANT RECOMMENDATION - ASIAN POTATO
Around our neighborhood & surrounding neighborhoods there are many restaurants, however, they are all chain restaurants. Chain restaurants do serve the purpose of providing predictability, but many of them don't have many semi-healthy/healthy options, and I tire of them easily. Don't worry, there are many non-chain restaurants as you drive the cop infested streets of Sandy, Midvale, Murray, etc. (i.e. - Tin Roof Grill, The Bohemian and many others), and those are the types of food venues I prefer.
Often I drive north on 700 East and pass the 'Asian Potato', and think what an interesting name. Then I start asking myself, "Is this an Asian restaurant that has a potato in every dish? Where did they come up with that name?" Well, a couple of nights ago it was my night to cook & I decided I didn't feel like cooking & suggested Pei Wei (one of our standard semi-healthy establishments we regularly frequent; yes, I know it's a chain). Then Thor said, "How about the 'Asian Potato'?"
So we ventured out & dined at the Asian Potato, and I have to say it's not potato themed (and I never found out the origins of the name). I am glad to say that all the food we ate was REALLY good!! Here's what we had:
Appetizer
- Veggie Spring Rolls - These were very fresh & some of the best I've had in awhile. Yes, they were deep fried, but I had to try them.
Soup
- Hot & Sour Soup - Very thick & just the right amount of hot to clear your sinuses.
Main Dishes
- Panang Curry (hot red curry) - Came in a bowl with chicken, veggies, coconut milk & just the right combination of sweet & hot.
- Szechwan Chicken - I emphasized I didn't want a deep-fried dish, so I got this. Nice & hot, just the way I like it & lots of veggies.
A few other noteworthy mentions...they have brown rice which can be hard to find at some Asian restaurants. From the main dishes mentioned above the restaurant serves Chinese & Thai food. They're reasonably priced & have lunch specials. You can eat in or order take out. And the back of their brochure says they don't use MSG.
If you get a chance or have a craving for Chinese or Thai food, I would highly recommend it.
Asian Potato, 8745 S. 700 E., Sandy, UT 84070, 801.255.1122, www.asianpotato.com
RESTAURANT RECOMMENDATION > BRITTON'S RESTAURANT
After my Sunday morning ritual of waking up, fixing some coffee, and watching CBS Sunday morning, Thor & I ventured to get some grub at Britton's. As soon as we got there, we were seated & I got the impression there were many regulars there.
Thor ordered the cheddar/ham omelet, and I order the two-eggs-any-way. Each came with toast/English muffin/pancake and I had the choice of bacon or sausage.
The service was fast & friendly. The food was good & I would put it on par with Denny's, however, Thor felt it was one of the best omelets he had in awhile. I would go back, although it was nothing new in regards to breakfast foods. Britton's is open daily, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
694 Union Square, Sandy, UT
694 Union Square, Sandy, UT