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Restaurante Recanto do Ze | Portuguese Restaurant Review Armacao de Pera

5/25/2025

When you're ready to give traditional Portuguese cuisine a try, consider Recanto do Ze when in Armacao de Pera, Algarve, Portugal.

Recanto do Zé - Portuguese Restaurant in Armação de Pera

Recanto do Ze has some great lunch specials "prato do dia" during the weekdays, but don't be afraid to stop in at dinner time for kind staff and delicious Portuguese food.

Prato do Dia

A typical prato do dia at Recanto do Zé includes a meat or fish main, a drink (including wine or beer), couvert (typically bread, olives etc), dessert, and a coffee for around 15 euro - clearly representing a great value for a quality meal!

Location:

Recanto do Zé Restaurant Address: Rua Dom Joao II lote 7, Armacao de Pera 8365-130 Portugal

Iberian Pork Secretos

I was floored when my plate came. The helping of pork was generous, well seasoned, and as tender as you'd expect a well-rendered fatty cut of pork to be.

In the word's of Levi "That's tenda!"

Iberian Black Pork | Algarve Food Blog

What are pork secretos? What cut is it?

Pork secretos are like a "secret" because they are a hidden boneless cut from behind the shoulder.

This cut of is exclusive to Iberico pigs and it has incredible flavor because of the deep marbling combined with the lifestyle of the pigs - roaming around free range and filling up on tasty acorns.

Ahh.. now that's the life!

Porco Preto | Armacao de Pera Restaurant Guide

Along side the pork were the expected portuguese accompaniments - a simple salad with lettuce, onion, and tomatoes and a pile of french fries. :)

Francesinha

The Francesinha sandwich originated in Porto and it is a serious undertaking, as you can surely tell.

Francesinha | Recanto do Ze Pics

What is in a Francesinha?
Between layers of bread you will find almost every rich meat you can think of on a francesinha - ham, steak, sausage.

The Portuguese sandwich with every meat, topped with melted cheese, egg, and sauce - Francesinha

What is on top of a Francesinha?
Plenty of melted cheese and a fried egg adorn this sandwich, as well as a healthy ladle of piping hot beer-tomato sauce to keep everything sloppy enough to require silverware.

Batatas Fritas, aka French Fries | Portugal Food Blog

As if the hearty sandwich isn't enough, a side of fries is ready for you to mop up any leftover sauce - the Portuguese version of Italy's "fare la scarpetta" :)

Recanto do Zé Review

I really enjoyed my meal (that delicious black pork - porco preto) at Recanto do Ze. I hope to return for a prato do dia with friends some time.

The only bummer was that they did not accept credit cards despite their google listing indicating that they accepted them at the time we visited.

As a result, we had to do the awkward scramble to scrape together enough cash. So our pro tip would be to make sure you have cash on you ;)

Best Restaurants in Algarve (armacao de pera):

The Waterdog Pub Fish and Chips Review - Armacao De Pera Restaurants

5/21/2025

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Looking for a British Pub in Armacao de Pera? Fish and chips await you at The Waterdog Pub!

The Waterdog Pub - British Pub in Armacao de Pera

Located on Avenida Beira Mar at the western end of Armacao de Pera lies The Waterdog, a British pub serving up all your favorites from Fish and Chips to Sunday Roast to a Full English Breakfast.

Location:

The Waterdog Bar Address: Av. Beira Mar 1, 8365-101 Armação de Pêra, Portugal

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Friday Fish and Chips

On Fridays at The Water Dog, a classic Fish and Chips meal is available - Friday's only guys, plan accordingly!

Fish and Chips with Mushy Peas | Waterdog Pub Review Pics

The fish is fresh and delicate, the batter crispy, and the peas mushy.. just how you like them...

Unless you don't, in which case non mushy, sweet peas could be an option, as shown below. :)

Sweet Peas, Fried Fish, French Fries | British Pub Food in Armacao de Pera

Wash it down with a refreshing Magner's Irish Cider, a Guiness, or a local Portuguese beer if you'd like!

Magners Irish Cider at The Waterdog | Algarve Portugal Food Blog

The Waterdog Review

The Waterdog is an institution in Armacao de Pera which is always busy and beloved by tourists and residents alike.

Enjoy the sunshine, saltwater air, and sip a cold one with friends as you take advantage of ample outdoor seating.

Or perhaps you prefer sitting at the back of the pub, on the cushioned bench, enjoying the buzzing atmosphere and live music.

The point is, you really can't go wrong here!

The Waterdog Menu with Prices

We've been to The Waterdog Pub twice, both times equally enjoying Friday's Fish and Chips special, but we'll have to make our way back to try Sunday Roast, Chilli con Carne, and a Steak Guiness pie.

Classic homemade English food in Portugal's sunny Algarve!

The Waterdog Menu | Armacao de Pera, Portugal

And maybe we oughta try the Bailey's Cheesecake for good measure ;)

The Water Dog Pub Menu | Armação de Pêra Portugal

Where to eat in Algarve (armacao de pera):

N'ice Cream Review - Armacao de Pera Algarve

5/19/2025

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Is anything sweeter than an ice cream cone after a day at the beach in Portugal?

Ice Cream With a View | Armacao de Pera Food Blog

After a leisurely stroll through Armacao de Pera with our parents, an ice cream cone seemed the perfect choice to end the outing on a sweet note.

We stopped in at N'ice Cream in Armacao de Pera. N'ice cream has several locations across central algarve including Albufeira, Portimao, and Armacao de Pera .

N'ice Cream Flavors

Wondering what ice cream flavors are popular in Portugal?

You'll find a combination of classic standbys like Chocolate, Coffee Ice Cream, and even Oreo Ice Cream.

Ice Cream Flavors at Armacao De Pera Beach

N'ice cream has a lot of candy bar flavored ice creams too like Bounty, Snickers, After Eight and M&Ms.

Gelados Saborosos Praia de Armacao de Pera

In Portugal, you will almost always find Nutella flavored treats as well.

Uniquely Portuguese Ice Cream Flavors

One fun thing about N'ice Cream in Algarve is they tend to have some uniquely Portuguese Ice Cream flavors.

Figo c/ Amêndoa Gelado (Fig and Almond)

For example, the Algarve is an agricultural region known for delicious juicy figs and bountiful crops of almonds. So a fig and almond ice cream is spot on!

Gelado com sabor Figo com amêndoa

Dom Rodrigo Ice Cream (Egg Yarn and Almond)

Dom Rodrigo is a traditional dessert from the Algarvian town of Lagos. It's made with "egg yarn"which sounds so weird, but it's egg yolks and sugar so think sweet and rich with the texture of thin coconut shreds.

Gelado com sabor Dom Rodrigo

In addition to these ice cream flavors you can find Pastel de Nata (famous custard tart of Portugal), and Perna de Pau. (Meaning wooden leg in Portuguese).

Perna de Pau is an ice cream on a stick you can buy in grocery stores across Portugal featuring a pirate on the package with, you guessed it, a wooden leg. It's vanilla ice cream with stripes of strawberry 'jelly' and the outside is dipped in chocolate.

--> Recommended: Tap here To Make Pastel de Nata at Home! <--

N'ice Cream Armacao de Pera

Where We Went:
N'Ice Cream in Armação de Pêra is located at R. Sra. dos Navegantes 13, 8365-184 Armação de Pêra, Portugal

There is an outdoor counter to walk up to and order your ice cream. Around the side there is outdoor seating. There is also a spacious indoor seating area. Bathrooms are available, but located down a number of stairs.

Armacao de Pera Beach Ice Cream

It really is hard to beat ice cream with this view, isn't it?

N'ice Cream Cone | Gelado com visto lindo | Praia de Armação de Pêra

We opted for the very Portuguese (and very sweet!) Dom Rodrigo and Fig & Almond flavors in a waffle cone.

Which flavors will you try?

Explore: The Best Ice Cream Flavors Delivered To Your Door

Best Restaurants and cafes in Armacao de Pera:

Algarve Restaurant Reviews:

The Waterdog Bar Review with Photos
N'ice Cream Armacao de Pera Ice Cream Review with Photos - You are here!
Recanto do Zé Portuguese Restaurant Review with Photos
Sam's Bar + Kitchen Beachfront Restaurant Review with Photos
Sapori da Giovanni Pizza Review with Photos
Restaurante da Pino Pizza Review with Photos
Alma Lusa Brunch in Armacao de Pera Review with Photos
Restaurante Chines Long Xing Chinese Food in Armacao Review with Photos
Shahi Darbar Indian Cruisine Armacao Indian Restaurant Review with Photos
Algarve Happy Hour

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Sam's Bar & Kitchen Armacao de Pera Restaurant Review

5/18/2025

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Sams Bar & Kitchen Review - ArmaÇÃo de PÊra Restaurants

If you find yourself in Armacao de Pera and with an appetite, consider stopping in to Sam's Bar & Kitchen.

I know, I know, any restaurant right on the boardwalk with ocean views is likely to be more about location than food right?

That's what I thought too, but tell me what you think after you see the pictures ;)

Later in this post: Sam's Bar + Kitchen Menus with prices in English and Portuguese! :)

Apple Walnut Salad w/ Balsamic - €9.90

A perfect blend of sweet and savory with fresh apple slices, crunchy walnuts, crumbled feta, and mixed greens all drizzled with a rich balsamic vinaigrette.

Apple Pecan Feta Salad | Food & Travel Blog

If you're super observant you may notice that there were pecans instead of walnuts. But honestly, that was a score in my book!

Apple Feta Salad | Portugal Food Blog

This apple pecan salad with feta was fresh and delicious and I swear there was an intriguing touch of cumin!

When you want a light lunch or snack with a view of the beach in Armação de Pêra, this salad may be for you.

Thai Red Curry with Vegetables and Tofu - €10.90

A delightful blend of fresh vegetables, tender tofu, and rich coconut milk all brought together with a fragrant Thai red curry paste.

Thai Red Curry with Tofu | Sams Bar and Kitchen Armacao de Pera

I have to admit, I was really impressed with this Thai red curry. The flavors really packed a punch and I enjoyed it far more than I expected!

Side Salad + Thai Red Curry and Rice at Sam's Bar and Kitchen Armação

To my delight, the Tofu Thai Red Curry came with white rice and a fresh salad on the side!

Mango Passonfruit Milkshake

The mango passionfruit milkshake was adorned with a pirouline/pirouette cookie (you know those little wafer cookies that look like tubes) and an environmentally friendly paper straw.

Mango Passionfruit Milkshake | Algarve Food Blog

Sam's Bar and Kitchen Review

Sam's Bar and Kitchen has more to offer than a great view of the beach at Armacao de Pera in the Algarve. The food we had was actually really tasty - very flavorful, very fresh, and felt health-conscious yet fun!

As you can see, they pride themselves on presentation and nothing is better than eating something delicious that also looks like a work of art!

Sam's Bar and Kitchen also offers happy hour cocktail specials and live music at times.

By the way, if you're looking for a vegetarian or vegan restaurant in the Algarve, Sam's Bar and Kitchen is a restaurant in Armação de Pêra which will suit your preferences!

Location

Av. Beira Mar 14, 8365-101 Armação de Pêra, Portugal

Where to eat in ArmaÇÃo de PÊra

More Armacao de Pera restaurants - reviews with photos!

The Waterdog Bar Review with Photos
N'ice Cream Armacao de Pera Ice Cream Review with Photos
Recanto do Zé Portuguese Restaurant Review with Photos
Sam's Bar + Kitchen Beachfront Restaurant Review with Photos - You are here!
Sapori da Giovanni Pizza Review with Photos
Restaurante da Pino Pizza Review with Photos
Alma Lusa Brunch in Armacao de Pera Review with Photos
Restaurante Chines Long Xing Chinese Food in Armacao Review with Photos
Shahi Darbar Indian Cruisine Armacao Indian Restaurant Review with Photos
Algarve Happy Hour

Sams Bar and Kitchen Menu

Wanna get a glimpse of the menu over at Sam's Bar and Kitchen to plan your visit?

Here is the menu for Sam's Bar and Kitchen in English and Portuguese:

Breakfast Menu

Snacks and Starters Menu

Salad Menu

Main Course Menu

Dessert Menu

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Easy Dinner Idea With Lidl Italiamo Tagliatelle + Chopped Tomatoes with Peppers & Chili

1/26/2025

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This is a quick little review of Lidl's brand Italiamo Fresh Tagliatelle Pasta and Chopped Tomatoes with Peppers and Chili.

See Also: Lidl Review Blog

Nothing screams quick weeknight dinner quite like pasta and jarred sauce, but unfortunately the results are often underwhelming despite doing the job of filling the household bellies. :)

Italiamo Brand Tagliatelle + Chopped Tomatoes with Peppers and Chili from Lidl Portugal

With little additional effort, you may be able to elevate your easy weeknight dinner idea and if that's the case, why wouldn't you give it a shot?!

The swap out for fresh tagliatelle pasta and a quick homemade meat sauce made all the difference over here. Fortunately in Portugal fresh pasta at grocery stores like Lidl is very affordable. This package was 85 euro cents and served 2 of us perfectly.

Easy Tagliatelle with Meat sauce "Recipe":

Ingredients to make this at home:

Tagliatelle Pasta • Tomato Arrabbiata • Ground Beef or alternative • Tomato Paste • Olive Oil

In a well heated frying pan primed with oil, simply fry up your ground meat with some salt and pepper. Add a squeeze of tomato paste (the tubes are the best!!) and cook it through before adding the can of chopped tomatoes. This particular can included peppers and chili which added a nice little kick.

The fresh tagliatelle pasta needs just 3 minutes in boiling water to cook and guys, that is literally it. I did not even toss the two together, I just piled this super easy meat sauce on top of the fresh pasta, drizzled with olive oil, a little grind of crushed red pepper, a festive shake of the garlic powder and dinner was served!

Easy Weeknight Dinner - Tagliatelle with Meat Sauce + Colorful Salad

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But if you are wondering what goes well with fresh pasta and meat sauce, a salad I always a great choice.

Our colorful side salad was loaded with a combination of arugula, spinach, and iceberg with chopped red and green peppers, cucumbers, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and feta cheese crumbled on top. Simply dressed with olive oil and lemon juice for a light, bright touch!

COST:
Tagliatelle .85 EURO
Tomate Arrabiata .99 euro
Ground Beef 2.40 euro

WHAT DO YOU THINK?
WOULD YOU TRY making this at home?
DO YOU THINK it was A GOOD VALUE?

The ingredients for this easy pasta dish were purchased at Lidl, a grocery store in Portugal. If you're looking for information on current Cost of Living in Portugal including grocery store reviews check out these posts:

Lidl Portugal Reviews:

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Mango Lassi + Pineapple Coconut Lassi Vitasia - Lidl Review

1/25/2025

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If you have never had a Mango Lassi before, what are you waiting for?! Lidl is carrying ready to drink Lassis in two flavors - Mango and Pineapple-Coconut.

Shown above: Vitasia Indian Style Lassi Manga + Vitasia Indian Style Lassi Piña/Ananás & Coco

Learn Portuguese

Mango in Portuguese is manga
Pineapple in Portuguese is ananás or abacaxi. Piña is Spanish for pineapple lol.
Coconut in Portuguese is Coco.

Vitasia Indian Style Lassi Ingredients and Nutrition Information

Tap an image below to enlarge it if you want to read the ingredients or nutrition information for the Mango Lassi or the Pineapple Coconut Lassi.

When you peel back the foil lid of the lassi containers you reveal a plastic seal with an opening to drink out of! This design worked great!

To recycle this package you remove the outer cardboard layer which is the label of this product and put it in the blue recycling bin, then you can put the plastic cup along with the foil lid in the yellow recycling bin which is for plastic and metal. :)

Make it at home:

Order Fresh Mango • Fresh Coconut • Fresh Pineapple • Yogurt • NinjaFit Personal Blender

Vitasia Indian Style Lassi Review

We loved these Lassis! The flavor and texture were great on both, nice and creamy, and if you have never had a lassi before and don't plan to visit an Indian restaurant to order one, I think these are a solid introduction. Mango Lassi is very traditional and we did prefer it over the pineapple coconut edition.

Still, if you love Piña coladas you'll love the pineapple-coconut lassi too! The coconut flavor is prominent so you must love coconut to enjoy this beverage.

Lassis are a yogurt based beverage popular in India so if you're feeling exotic why not swing by your local Lidl and see if you can still nab one of these delights?!

Mango Lassi with Salmon Salad

COST: .99 EURO

WHAT DO YOU THINK?
WOULD YOU TRY a lassi?
DO YOU THINK THEY WERE A GOOD VALUE?

These lassi beverages were purchased at Lidl, a grocery store in Portugal. If you're looking for information on current Cost of Living in Portugal and opinions of Americans in Portugal, check out these posts:

Lidl Portuguese Grocery Reviews:

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Vitasia Asia Style Gyoza Spicy Pork and Kimchi Filling - Lidl Review

1/23/2025

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Lidl Review: VITASIA ASIA STYLE GYOZA SPICY PORK AND KIMCHI FILLING

Carrying on from the Meat and Ginger Dim Sum Review, we also snagged these frozen Gyoza from Lidl.

Cooking Instructions: VITASIA ASIA STYLE GYOZA SPICY PORK AND KIMCHI FILLING

Okay so the package gave loads of ways to cook these gyoza, but I was looking for the most hands off version which for me was the oven option. The instructions were to put the sauce of your choice on the gyoza (I guess with a brush like this) and put them in the oven at 200 celsius for 15 minutes.

Btw, 200 C is approximately 400 degrees F.

Tap to order some gluten free pork dumplings!

Modo de preparação:

Não descongelar o produto antes da preparação.

Na frigideira: adicionar um pouco de óleo à frigideia, juntar o produto e fritar em lume médio durante 2 minutos até que a parte de baixo atinja uma tonalidade dourada. Acrescentar um pouco de água e cozinhar o produto durante mais 3 minutos.
Na panela a vapor: adicionar um pouco de água à panela e aquecer. Assim que a água começar a ferver, colocar o produto na panela a vapor e cozinhar durante 6-10 minutos.
Na fritadeira: aquecer a quantidade necessária de óleo, de forma a que o produto fique coberto ao fritar. Aquecer o óleo a 160°C, colocar o produto congelado e fritar durante aprox. 3 minutos.
No forno: pincelar o produto com um molho à escolha e cozinhar a 200 °C durante 15 minutos.
Na fritadeira de ar quente: cozinhar o produto durante 8-12 minutos a 180 °C. Virar a meio do tempo.
Na panela: cozer o produto durante 3 minutos em água.

I really didn't have any sauce in mind so I just laid them in a single layer on a Nordic Ware quarter sheet tray and spritzed them with some spray oil and popped them in.

Which would you get?
Electric Dumpling Maker or Hand Press Dumpling Maker

While I didn't find the Kimchi flavor to be as pronounced as expected, overall I thought these were super tasty and I would definitely get them again. I believe the package had about 20 gyoza inside.

Between these Gyoza and the Dim Sum at Lidl, the Gyoza were the clear winner for us!

COST: 3.29 EURO

WHAT DO YOU THINK?
WOULD YOU TRY THESE Gyoza?
DO YOU THINK THEY WERE A GOOD VALUE?

These Gyoza were purchased at Lidl, a grocery store in Portugal. If you're looking for information on current Cost of Living in Portugal and opinions of Americans in Portugal, check out these posts:

Cost of Living in Portugal:

MORe Lidl Portugal Reviews:

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Lidl Donut Taste Test

1/23/2025

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We've decided to try all the donuts at Lidl. We will refresh this post as new donuts become available... It's a trial, but we are willing to do it for you ;)

Glazed Donut .39

Let's start with the classic glazed donut. The Glazed Donut at Lidl is called an "argola". Well, all the donuts I saw today were called argolas. Other stores call them "dots", for example. :)

Learn Portuguese: Argola is a Portuguese word meaning "ring".

Quick take on the glazed donut: "I liked it."

How would you describe it? "Good fluffy texture, nice fried donut-y taste. The glaze wasn't too sticky. It was a good price - pretty good for a donut I think!"

Tap here if you want to try making donuts at home

Glazed Donut side view with a bite taken out

I would tend to agree. To be honest there are a lot of really tasty donuts in America and during our time in Portugal not every donut has been in the game, but I think they are steadily improving. The glazed donut was fluffy and the glaze had just the right thin-shell sweet sturdiness that you're looking for. Flavorful, but not overly greasy. A nice sweet treat that you don't regret afterward!

Sprinkle Donut .59

Tap for sprinkles!

Quick take on the sprinkle donut: "Less good (compared to the glazed), a little gummier. The donut taste wasn't as good as the glazed. Maybe the sprinkles detract, I'm not sure. Just get the glazed."

Did you dislike it? "No."

So overall decent, just not as good as the glazed? "Exactly."

Coming in at a whopping 20 euro-cents more than the plain glazed, the sprinkle donut may not be the best bang for your buck, however listen... when you want a sprinkle donut, you want a sprinkle donut. I tried the sprinkle donut first and I was like "Wow this is a good Portugal donut!"

When I followed up with the first bite of the glazed donut I was surprised how airy it was, as you could see in the photo. The donut sprung back up whereas with the sprinkle donut it stayed squished down, hence the "gummier" description. I assumed the base donut experience would be identical on these, but actually no!

Unfortunately I missed a cross section pic of the sprinkle donut (or "argola party" as the sign says in Portuguese lol) so this can only mean one thing: I will have to try another one and add the photo so you can see the difference ;)

More donuts to come. Stay tuned! ;)

More Lidl Reviews:

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These Donuts were purchased at Lidl, a grocery store in Portugal. If you're looking for information on current Cost of Living in Portugal and opinions of Americans in Portugal, check out some of the posts above!

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Vitasia Chinese Style Dim Sum With Meat And Ginger - Lidl Review

1/23/2025

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Lidl Review: Vitasia Chinese Style Dim Sum with Meat and Ginger

This week there were loads of interesting Asian foods in the local Lidl so we decided to try a few including this package of Dim Sum, frozen Gyoza, and Indian Lassi.

Cooking Instructions: VITASIA CHINESE STYLE DIM SUM WITH MEAT AND GINGER

You have 3 options

In a pan - cook with plenty of salted water for 4 minutes under low heat, turning them carefully. Drain and serve with the sauce of your choice.
In a steamer - Steam for 5-6 minutes, drain and serve with sauce of your choice.
In a frying pan - Fry the dim sum in hot oil for 1-2 minutes. Drain and serve with sauce to taste.

Tap the photo below for nutritional information of Lidl's Dim Sum.

Ingredients List on Back of Dim Sum Package

Modo de PREPARAÇÃO

Na panela: cozer o produto em água abundante com sal durante 4 minutos em lume brando, virando cuidadosamente. Escorrer e servir com um molho a gosto.
Na panela a vapor: cozer o produto durante 5-6 minutos. Escorrer e servir com um molho a gosto.
Na frigideira: fritar o produto em óleo quente durante 1-2 minutos, escorrer e servir com um molho a gosto.

We opted to prepare them via the first method and then I wanted to fry them off a bit after they were cooked with some toasted sesame oil. I quickly aborted that mission as they were sticking to the pan I was using (whoops, forgot to let it get back up to temp first - rookie move) and proceeded to plate.

I really wasn't sure what molho (sauce) I would want with "meat and ginger" Dim Sum, so besides the toasted sesame oil, we had a splash of soy sauce.

What did you think of the Dim Sum we had the other night?
"They were mediocre, I guess."

How would you describe them?
"Soft, meaty - there was some sort of filling in there. I don't know what it was..."

I think that about sums it up.

No pun intended. Seriously. :p

Tramontina Pan

The filling was very smooth and processed and made for a lack of variety in texture imo. If you could deep fry these puppies maybe it would be better. I was impressed by how gingery they were, though.

For us, these were a pass. They were fine, it was an easy little snack after a midweek meeting, but nothing I would seek out again.

VITASIA CHINESE STYLE DIM SUM WITH MEAT AND GINGER Ingredients

The Dim Sum contained 60% filling which was a combination of beef and pork meat along with onion, carrot, rosemary, garlic, nutmeg, salt, and wine. The filling also contained potato, mozzarella cheese (what?!) .6% ginger, and pepper. The other 40% was the dough made of wheat flour and water.

Cost: 1.99 euro

WHAT DO YOU THINK?
WOULD YOU TRY THESE DIM SUM?
DO YOU THINK THEY WERE A GOOD VALUE?

These Dim Sum were purchased at Lidl, a grocery store in Portugal. If you're looking for information on current Cost of Living in Portugal and opinions of Americans in Portugal, check out these posts:

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Mcdonalds in Portugal

9/9/2024

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McDonald's has its place in everyone's heart and childhood memories. Do international McDonald's restaurants live up to expectations?

Let's try McDonalds in Portugal!

What we ordered.

We ordered take out from the Vilamoura McDonalds.
It had been years since I had a Big Mac so we ordered a Big Mac, fries, and drink.

BigMac Meal at McDonalds in Portugal

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McDonalds in Portugal carries some unique items not available in the US including douradinhos (fish sticks) and Caldo Verde soup. Can you imagine getting a kids meal and having soup?

I love a fish stick so I'm all about the douradinhos. Big soup supporter as well, but found the Caldo Verde a bit bland and in need of some salt and pepper.

You can order beer at Mcdonalds in Portugal!

Another surprising discovery is in the beverages available at Mcdonalds. Yes, you're seeing that correctly. In addition to a fruit juice box to go with the happy meal, that is a can of Sagres. You can order a beer at McDonald's! Such a novel concept for us.

Portugal Mcdonalds Review.

My general experience with McDonald's in the US is that it seems like a good idea at the time, it's convenient, and sometimes it even tastes really good, but not long after you are questioning your life decisions.

We were surprised this was not the case in Portugal. Somehow you don't feel gross after eating the Big Mac and fries! We're not sure what the ingredient difference is or why it is the case, but we think McDonald's is better in Portugal!

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Traveling through food

Recanto do Zé - Portuguese Restaurant in Armação de Pera

Prato do Dia

Location:

See Also: Best Algarve Tours and Excursions

Iberian Pork Secretos

Francesinha

Recanto do Zé Review

See Also: Top Things To Do In Algarve

​​Best Restaurants in Algarve (armacao de pera):

The Waterdog Pub - British Pub in Armacao de Pera

Location:

--> Later in this Post: The Waterdog Pub Menu <--

Friday Fish and Chips

​The Waterdog Review

The Waterdog Menu with Prices

​Where to eat in Algarve (armacao de pera):

N'ice Cream Flavors

Uniquely Portuguese Ice Cream Flavors

Figo c/ Amêndoa Gelado (Fig and Almond)

Dom Rodrigo Ice Cream (Egg Yarn and Almond)

--> Recommended: Tap here To Make Pastel de Nata at Home! <--

N'ice Cream Armacao de Pera

Armacao de Pera Beach Ice Cream

Explore: The Best Ice Cream Flavors Delivered To Your Door

Best Restaurants and cafes in Armacao de Pera:

Sams Bar & Kitchen Review - ArmaÇÃo de PÊra Restaurants

Later in this post: Sam's Bar + Kitchen Menus with prices in English and Portuguese! :)

Apple Walnut Salad w/ Balsamic - €9.90

Thai Red Curry with Vegetables and Tofu - €10.90

Mango Passonfruit Milkshake

Sam's Bar and Kitchen Review

Location

Where to eat in ArmaÇÃo de PÊra

Sams Bar and Kitchen Menu

Breakfast Menu

Snacks and Starters Menu

Salad Menu

Main Course Menu

Dessert Menu

Easy Tagliatelle with Meat sauce "Recipe":

Ingredients to make this at home:

Could this Be The Best Pizza In Lisbon?

COST:Tagliatelle .85 EUROTomate Arrabiata .99 euroGround Beef 2.40 euroWHAT DO YOU THINK?WOULD YOU TRY making this at home?​DO YOU THINK it was A GOOD VALUE?

Lidl Portugal Reviews:

Learn Portuguese

​Vitasia Indian Style Lassi Ingredients and Nutrition Information

Make it at home:

​Vitasia Indian Style Lassi Review

COST: .99 EUROWHAT DO YOU THINK?WOULD YOU TRY a lassi?​DO YOU THINK THEY WERE A GOOD VALUE?

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Lidl Review: VITASIA ASIA STYLE GYOZA SPICY PORK AND KIMCHI FILLING

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