Ken's Food Find

Jasmine (CLOSED)

Finally (Part 4) It has taken me a long time in getting to it, but I am proud to present my review of Jasmine Thai and Vegetarian Restaurant. Formerly a residential property in the heart of Memphis' Cooper-Young neighborhood, the restaurant is a small and cozy place that…

"Where Are You From?"

Ken's Food Find 11:59 PM

From a "foreigner" Despite living in Memphis for most of my life, I feel like an outsider socially. Even among people who I have known for a long time, I find myself struggling to fit in. I believe part of the reason for that (other than my overall social ineptitude…

Oshi Burger Bar (CLOSED)

Ken's Food Find 1:49 PM

Faux Gourmet? NOTE: The restaurant is now named "Oshi Asian Kitchen." Recently, another restaurant has entered the Memphis burger scene. Located on Main Street, Oshi Burger Bar serves hamburgers with an Asian flair. That alone would have been enough to warrant a …

Jim 'n Nick's

Ken's Food Find 1:19 PM

Not Bad for a "Chain" NOTE: Republished from my Tumblr " mini-blog " Recently, I went to a Jim ‘n Nick’s for the first time and got a plate of its spare ribs. Despite all the hype that I heard about the restaurant chain, I’m giving the barbecue a “B+” for a …

Taqueria Express #5

Ken's Food Find 11:00 AM

A New Beginning Now that I'm working in a new job, I'm getting acquainted with my new dining options. While I will eventually get around to reviewing popular eating spots like Elwood's Shack and Bryant's Breakfast, I first want to talk about a taco truck on the corner o…

Nikki's Hot Ass Kettle Potato Chips

Ken's Food Find 12:30 PM

An Apology Earlier this year, when I wrote about the places I ate at in Olive Branch, Mississippi (a Memphis suburb), I briefly mentioned Nikki's Hot Ass Kettle Potato Chips at SideStreet Burgers . My initial take was that the potato chips were "mildly spicy"…