Last weekend, Kevin and I had a fun-filled day with both of our families. My sister Kathryn, Kevin’s sister Sarah, Kevin’s brother Nick, Kevin and I went bowling. Kevin had a sudden and random urge to go bowling a few weeks ago and finally we had some free time to go.
I’m an awful bowler, and despite the strides I think I’m taking in strength training, my arm gets tired, which makes me feel super lame. But I still always have a great time.
After our afternoon bowling, we all went to Hawkers in the Mills50 district in downtown Orlando. Hawkers is an Asian restaurant that serves traditional Asian street food in small portions meant for sharing like tapas. Since there were five of us at dinner, we were able to try a large variety of different dishes. Their menu contains a wide variety of appetizers, entrees and sides influenced by different Asian cuisines.
Banh mi is a traditional Vietnamese sandwich. It is served on really delicious bread with cole slaw and beef. This was one of my favorites of the evening. The bread was warm, and the sauce on the vegetables in the sandwich was delicious.
My grandma used to make Chinese BBQ pork for us when we were little. Hawkers’ version was very similar (although I remain biased to my grandma’s).
The coconut shrimp was typical of any restaurant appetizer. I didn’t think it was anything special, but the curry dipping sauce was fantastic. It had a little bite and was full of flavor. I look forward to ordering another curry dish in the future.
Edamame
Chicken fried rice
The five spice pork tenderloin was another favorite of mine. The pork tenderloin was incredibly juicy and succulent. The spices gave the pork a lot of flavor and a slight sweetness.
Hawkers cooked the noodles in their lo mein very well. They were very al dente.
Pot stickers
Vegetable summer rolls
I really liked Hawkers and can’t wait to go back to try more dishes. I was also so thankful that Kevin’s and my siblings could spend some time together. We’re so lucky to have such great families.
How are you at bowling?
That is some crazy, in a very good way, looking food! Honestly, I am not too jealous of the eats, but I always could go for some more family time.
I haven’t been bowling in years, but it’s definitely fun no matter how bad you are!
The food looks delicious!
I am terrible at bowling but I like to bowl though. I know weird. Haha.
Hawker sounds a a great restaurant! All of the food look and sound great. I love banh mi and yours look delicious!
I m a big fan of edamame and I want to try coconut shrimps !
I’m either good either really bad at bowling. 8/9/10 or 0 ahahah
I can average over 100 pts per game, but I’m definitely not very good lol. At least it’s fun, right?
Bowling is so hard!!! I’m going to need bumpers! But it’s always fun to go with friends & family.
I’m not good at bowling. I can’t remember the last time I went! It’s still so fun especially when you are with friends and family.
I suck at bowling! Unless of course you’re talking about Wii bowling. Then I’m at pro status. No, seriously
I’m awful at bowling! I’ve probably made it over 100 pts maybe 5 times my entire life. LOL. Sad story. Glad you had fun though.
I am a horrible bowler, but I get lucky sometimes. Last time I went bowling was a random outing with my boyfriend and I did horrible the whole time expect for my last two turns where I got two strikes. I still lost, but I felt like a pro at the end.
I wish the bowling alleys around here had food that good. Those summer rolls look incredible!
I suck pretty bad at bowling, but I can get in a rhythm for a few tosses and end up rolling a strike or a few spares. Nothing special, nothing horrible. I usually don’t end up too embarrassed, and I love to create wacky ways of tossing the ball that doesn’t involve a lot of air time!
Thanks for mentioning Hawkers, I’m in Orlando and I’ve yet to hear about this place!
Edamame pics get me salivating every time! I am okay at bowling…I can strike or gutter ball it on any given turn
I love Hawkers, I haven’t tried a dish there I don’t like. And it’s affordable too. Win, win!
I hateeeeeee bowling and I probably would not go on a date with someone if they suggested it – that’s how much I dislike it haha!