Welcome back everyone who is here from the last blog. For the newcomers, welcome to my blog where every two weeks, I find 4 different, but equally amazing things either national or international. Remember these are only options with money nonbinding Last time, I did vacation but this week, I’m feeling a little hungry so let us together explore 4 different, but equally amazing restaurants in the USA.
If you want the best texas barbecue in the country, Goldee’s in Fort Worth, Texas is the place to go. Their meat is just unreal. Slow-cooked and smoked to perfection, the brisket has only five stars from its customers. Even better, all of their meats are not over-seasoned like many other barbecue joints allowing the 
meat’s flavor to come through creating juicy, tender meat. Their sides do not disappoint either with their peppery cheese grits and mustard-heavy pork hash. Then, if you want to kick it up a notch, they have special sauces such as spicy-sour jeow som to really elevate their meat. When(not if) you visit, you will certainly not be discontent. This place will leave you filled to the brim of collapse with deliciousness.
If you’re not exactly a meat eater and like to stick to more of the veggie side, do not worry. Aunts et Uncles in Brooklyn, New York has some of the best Caribbean food you will ever taste. Notice how I said Caribbean food and not Caribbean vegetarian food. They feature plant-based classics such as sauteed greens and plantain mofongo. Both are some of the best foods you will ever get to
experience. As you move on to the main course, the amount of options is staggering. They have french toast that just melts in your mouth, plant-based meat that tastes just like 5-star quality meat, and so many more options. You can most definitely find at least one food here that will make your top 10 list of best foods eaten. I guarantee it.
Now if you want something a little more classy and are looking for a perfect date restaurant, look no further than Akiko’s in San Francisco, California. Akiko’s is a sushi restaurant and their sake selection is some of the best in the entire country. It’s perfect for a tipsy date(if you’re not above 21, do not drink). Aside from their alcohol menu, their nigiri and make is one of those foods that just make your
head roll and you just feel pure bliss. Their miso butter-kissed crab and Japanese black abalone themselves are outstanding. Even the presentation is so clean and spectacular that your eyes may feel moist since you may feel that you are in the presence of greatness. Okay, maybe they won’t feel moist, but you get the point. Even the decor this restaurant has is aesthetically pleasing. There is no wrong option of what to choose from their menu.
If you are on for spice, Indian food is always a great option. After you eat at Rasika in Washington D.C., you will never want to go to another Indian restaurant. This place of fine dining has had presidents eat here before and the Bezos as well. The chef here, Vikram Sunderam, has created so many classic dishes with twists that his food appeals to everyone. Although he still makes classics like butter chicken and chicken tikka masala, he also cooks duck
vindaloo and truffle naan. Naan is essentially the best “bread” out there and can be eaten with anything. Vikram Sunderam took advantage of that and was able to create masterful dishes. His palak chaat is a customer favorite and so is his black cod. Even the Michelin Guide recognized both his food and him. If you don’t know what the Michelin Guide is, it is the ultimate guidebook to deliciousness. Rasika has the perfect blend of classiness and spectacular food. You will be left feeling content no matter what food you eat.
All 4 of these restaurants offer something different, but they all will leave you with a smile on your face. If you have the chance to visit even one of these restaurants, don’t let that chance go to waste. Jump on it and experience the individualness of the restaurant.
Vish,
I have always known that you have a passion for food, but it is refreshing to see it in a blog format as a part of your 4 Different, but Equally Amazing series. One thing that I missed out on during my trip to Texas was to have some brisket, and if I return, Goldee’s will my first call. Continuing on, I am also a huge fan of Caribbean food, specifically Jamaican. You did not mention what types of Caribbean food are served at Aunts et Uncles, but I am sure I would enjoy trying the food that they have. Interestingly enough, I also love sushi, sashimi, and nigiri. I understand this is not the same and possibly insulting to compare all-you-can-eat to fine dining, but I miss going out to eat sushi for every birthday that my family would celebrate. Though my experience was at a cheap all-you-can-eat place, the display picture reminded me of these moments. Finally, I am excited about the last one, because it is likely that I will head back to DC because my aunt conducts some business there. I may save up some money and take my family out to eat at Rasika, as we all love to eat Indian food.
-Anton
Hi Vishal! To begin, I love that this is a fun series that you’re doing and I will for sure be keeping myself updated and reading through your recommendations. I found it so fascinating that you’ve traveled to such different places and have had so many different cuisines (a little jealous too if I’m honest), and I love that each of your recommendations cover a different type of cuisine.. Unfortunately I haven’t been to quite as many places as I would like to have, but I will 100% keep all of these restaurant recommendations in mind if and when I do decide to travel around the country at some point. I think the one I would want to go to the most is probably Akiko’s because I’m a really big fan of sushi. I used to work at a sushi restaurant and it was honestly the dream because the chefs would always make me free sushi to eat during my shift. I laughed at your comment about good sushi making eyes moist but honestly I fully agree with that statement. The way you describe the food & the restaurant itself makes it extremely enticing and I honestly think they should sponsor you or endorse you for the free advertisement. Overall your blog was really fun to read and I’m excited to see next week’s restaurant recommendations!
Hey Vish, I really wanted to reply to your blog because I actually just went to Rasika this past summer when my family and I were visiting DC. I’m not gonna lie, the food was kinda meh. It was good and all but none of it was really memorable. I think we ended up ordering some paneer curry, some biryani, and then some dal. Everything was really really bland. It tasted good but the only thing I really liked was their truffle naan and their truffle dosa. Honestly, the best Indian restaurants I’ve ever been to have been in Portland, Oregon, and here in Chicago. I don’t remember the name of the Portland restaurant unfortunately but I remember having this insanely good spinach and goat cheese curry there. Here in Chicago, I would have to say that my most favorite Indian restaurant so far is ROOH just because of how they take traditional Indian food and then add something different to it. My favorite dishes there would probably have to be the Jackfruit Kofta if I’m craving something new and the signature ROOH dal if I want something traditional. Rasika might be bougy and famous and all but it definitely isn’t my kind of food. I like Indian food how it’s supposed to be — really really spicy.