Nagoya Japanese Restaurant

 Almost everyday I pass by this place. Sure, I've heard about it on the radio and seen it's ad in the newspaper, but I've never really had the intention of trying it. No reason at all, but due to the many other places that offer AYCE, I totally forgot about this place. We were shopping at the fairly close Pacific Mall one day, and once again I was given the task of choosing where to go for dinner. The first place that popped up in my head was Nagoya. I guess the foodie gods thought it was about time we tried this place out.

It was only about 5:30 pm and the small
restaurant was already jam packed. When I
mean jam packed, I mean jam packed like a can of sardines. There was barely any room for the servers and patrons to get by. Anyways on to the food. They were having a Lobster Sashimi (3.5/5) special.

The lobster was sweet and tender and our whole party enjoyed it. The tobiko added a nice crunch. We got an order of Takoyaki (3/5) and it was fairly average with a bouncy piece of octopus inside. The Sashimi was decent, our favourite being the Ika (Squid) (4/5).


It had a nice buttery and bouncy texture which we all enjoyed. The Salmon Sashimi (2.5/5) was cut thick but unfortunately, it didn't taste very fresh.




There was a slight fishy taste, which sucked because it was cut properly. The Octopus (3/5) made up for that in a way as it was  decently chewy with a snap. The Crab Meat (2/5) and Surf Clam (2.5/5) were both average.



We got 4 different rolls, such as the Spider Roll and California Roll. When it arrived to our table, we were immediately confused as to which roll was which. It was poorly constructed as piece was falling apart. I understand that I'm at a AYCE, but this was honestly very disappointing. We noticed other patrons weren't exactly satisfied with their rolls either. The Spider Roll (2/5) had no sauce on top which made it really dry. The California Roll (2.5/5), was topped with a little too much tobiko, and fell apart really easily.

We ordered the Salmon and Avocado Handroll (2.5/5) and there was no avocado to be found.
It was stuffed with so much rice which was gummy. At this point, we were quite unhappy,
especially because the service was lacking as well. For a small restaurant, it was super hard to flag down one of their 5 servers and they mostly forgot to help us check up on an order.


I did like their system of us telling which dishes to order instead of patrons writing it themselves on little sheets or scrolling through an ipad, but unfortunately some orders did not come through.

 
Their desserts were pretty typical for a Japanese AYCE. They had the Mango Yogurt (4/5) which was the highlight of the night due to it's creaminess and slight mango flavour. The Green Tea and Red Bean Icecream were creamy but tasted average and nothing special. The Coconut Pudding (3/5) had a faint coconut taste, but was enjoyable because it was creamy and silky.
Overall, our experience here was not the best, and since there are so many more new AYCE places, I would suggest trying those before coming here.

Johnny's Hamburgers

There's nothing like a juicy, hot and freshly made hamburger at 2 in the morning, am I right? One sunny afternoon, my friend and
I decided to visit the popular burger joint, sandwiched between two busy plazas on Victoria Park Avenue just south of Sheppard. It was right about lunch time and
the place was already jam packed with hungry patrons waiting for their orders. With a variety of burgers on the menu such as the Banquet Burger and veal on a bun.

We decided to go with the Lunch Combo special which included a Hamburger, fries and a large soft drink. For only $5.75, it was well worth it. The Hamburger (3/5), featured a somewhat juicy patty that was grilled to perfection. Flavour wise, it was average, and with the plethora of toppings it made the
bun soggy. The Fries (3/5) were
fairly average as well. Just in
 between slighty crispy and soggy.
The 'Large' drink was more like
a small, but decent for the price.
Johnny's Hamburgers is definitely
the go-to place to satisfy a good,
cheap burger craving. The place
almost reminds me of Square Boy
in the Danforth, minus the quarter
chicken meals and gyros.

Asian Kitchen

After visiting the Cellphone
Hospital in Toronto, aka Pacific Mall, to get my phone repaired, I was given the task
of choosing where to eat. Sigh...so many options to choose from, so little time. I totally forgot there
was a plaza nearby on Silver Star Blvd , with a massive
food court.

Craving Chinese
Food, we ventured
our way over to the plaza and to be honest we all took awhile to
decide on what to eat. The glowing green sign from Asian Kitchen caught my eye. With a large menu    
consisting of rice, noodle and set meals to choose from we all decided to get something different to share.

For $4, the Sweet & Sour Pork on Rice (3.5/5) was pretty decent with a generous amount of rice topped with saucy, but still crispy Sweet & Sour Pork. The sauce was a bit too sour for my liking but the crisp veggies made up for it.        

My favourite had to be the Soya Sauce Chicken on Rice (4/5), which was topped with again, a generous amount of tender and juicy chicken. Each piece had a nice rendered skin, that was very flavourful and not overly salty. The accompanying Veggies were a tad chewy but I was fine with that. Unfortunately, they did not have the Ginger and Onion Sauce to dip the Chicken in, which would've made the chicken stand out.

We couldn't be without a noodle dish, so we went with the Fried Rice Noodle with Beef (2.5/5). The first thing I noticed about this, was how incredibly greasy it was. Not a good first impression, as many Chinese Restaurants can master this dish without leaving this much grease behind. Just looking at it gave me a little tummy ache. The beef was tender and the noodles were soft. Although the flavour was great without being too salty, sadly we really couldn't finish this due to how greasy it was.

Our visit to Asian Kitchen was okay, especially it being a fast food joint.
The prices were great and all
the dishes we had came with a Soup
or Soya Milk.  

Ocean Seafood Restaurant

I have a fear of driving to Richmond Hill. The busy Highway 7 during rush hour, and minimized 2 lane traffic...It's a nightmare. However, when it comes to eats, I will do absolutely ANYTHING. Yes, i'm that serious. One beautiful Sunday afternoon, we decided to head to Ocean Seafood Restaurant. Tucked inside a fairly big plaza located by Hwy 7 & Leslie, this place is not hard to miss. The parking was indeed a
nightmare, due to the limited
spots and busy restaurants
that share the same plaza.

 We were given an afternoon tea lunch menu which featured some Hong Kong Style Favourites, Congee, Sandwiches, and snacks that came with your choice of HK Style Milk Tea, Coffee or Iced Tea. The first item that caught my eye immediately was the Baked Pork Chop on Rice (4.5/5). We had the choice of Black Pepper, Cream or Tomato Sauce. Don't let the size of that plate fool ya, this was massive! Although I had no intentions of sharing haha, I had to because it was so big! Topped with cheese, the sauce had a perfect tangy and sweetness to it that wasn't overpowering but left you craving for more. It complimented the rice which was a tad bit undercooked
well, and the pork was juicy.

My sister was craving some Fried Chicken Wings (3.5/5) and these were great. Crispy, Juicy and flavourful, easy on the grease! It was a steal in my opinion, especially because it came with a drink!

We got an order of the Shredded Pork and Vegetable Chow Mein (3.5/5) which was loaded with crisp veggies and tender shredded pork. The addition of bean sprouts added a nice crunch and the sauce had the right consistency.

The Malaysian Style Minced Beef Fried Rice (4/5) was one of the best fried rice I ever had. Not only was beef tender, the rice was flavourful
without exhibiting much MSG and grease. I loved the
addition of the diced Gai Lan,
as it added a nice crunch.



We enjoyed the Singapore Style Fried Vermicelli Rice Noodle  (3.5/5). The spice level of the curry wasn't too overpowering, but it
was still a tad bit salty in my opinion. Again, I love the addition of the crisp veggies as it balanced the dish well.

The dishes we tried this visit were
above average in our opinion,
and we would definitely come back
again, especially to check out
their dinner offerings. The service
was average, but the food and drinks
came out fast which was good. This
is a great place to satisfy your
HK Style favourites cravings for
a decent price.

O'Sheehan's on the Norwegian Getaway

O'Sheehan's, also previously known as Blue Lagoon
on older ships, is the go-to spot for pub food and snacks or a hearty comfort meal. They offer favourites such as Hearty Chicken Pot Pie, Meatloaf, as well as Buffalo Wings. Open early morning till late at night for those craving
a midnight snack, O'Sheehan's is a great place to satisfy those cravings. I mean, afterall you are
on vacation :)


Beautifully decorated with Sports Memorabilia, TV's playing the latest soccer match and
a cute little bowling alley ($5 per play) and childhood favourite arcade games, the atmosphere
is family friendly. During our visits to
O'Sheehan's, I would have to say the service
was quite slow, most likely due to the fact that
they were understaffed. However, our servers
were incredibly friendly each time, and our
food arrived piping hot.




The Warm Spinach & Artichoke Dip (3/5) served with Tortilla chips was flavourful
and loaded with romano cheese. It had the
right consistency , without being too thin or thick,
so it was easy to dip and eat. I did not taste much
artichoke however, as it was loaded with
spinach.

Their famous Buffalo Wings (4.5/5) were
each perfectly coated with just enough
sauce, while still maintaining it's crispiness.
The sauce was not too hot, which we enjoyed
and were incredibly juicy. These were great,
especially with their large selection of beers and
draughts.







 As I am writing this review....thousands of
miles away, my mouth is watering for
their Chicken Pot Pie (5/5) . I've had my
fair share of Chicken Pot Pies at local
pubs and diners here in the city, but after
trying the one from O'Sheehan's, it easily
wins the best Chicken Pot Pie Crown in
my books. Topped with a GINORMOUS
flaky and buttery pastry, the flavourful
broth underneath was loaded with a
plethora of carrots, celery, onions,
and of course large, tender pieces of chicken. 
We had this at least 5 times, and each time,
it was served piping hot! Perfect, especially
after a long day at sea.




 Another Pub favourite of mine, are
Fried Mozzarella Sticks (3.5/5).These
were just okay even though they were fried
to perfection, as the breading was a tad too
thick and the accompanying Marinara
Sauce was too runny. I did enjoy the fact
that even with the heavy breading, the
Mozzarella on the inside was nice
and squeaky.

After devouring an entire Chicken Pot
Pie by himself, and munching away
on Buffalo Wings, he announced that
he was still hungry. At the age of 15,
I guess it was that time of the growing
process! Anyways back to the food.
He decided to go with the Hot Dog (3.5/5)
which was hidden over a mountain of
fries. It also came with a mini side of Chili
which was on the saltier side. The hot dog
was juicy and the bun was nice and soft.
The fries were the highlight in my opinion.
These were super crispy and still piping
hot. They tasted so much like Mcdonald's
fries but even better in my opinion. Step it up
Mcdonald's.


Since we all still had room for dessert,
we got a Brownie Cheesecake (3/5) to share.
Topped with a dollop of whipped cream,
the Cheesecake itself was just average.
The Brownie, like I've said before
in my other posts was just not good here
on the ship. Maybe it was due to the
fact I just didn't like the sweetness of it.
The Cheesecake was slighty sweet and smooth
and it did compliment the brownie well.
I did enjoy the addition of the Marshmallows
in Caramel sauce though.


O'Sheehan's definitely exceeded my expectations this cruise and I love how they have something for everyone. Although they
were understaffed most of the time, the food was great and made our week
here very enjoyable.

Gourmet Vegetarian Restaurant

Located in a busy Chinese Plaza, tucked away in
the far left corner, Gourmet Vegetarian Restaurant can easily be missed, so keep an eye out, but first keep an eye out for a parking spot
as there aren't many.

Other than eating Dimsum in Scarborough and Markham most of the time, my grandma brought up a place she used to go all the time. With limited seating, suitable for about 50 people, this place did get really busy both times we were here. You can order straight from their Dim Sum menu or their menu which offers a variety of noodles, fried rice, soups and vegetarian dishes.




We started off with the Deep Fried Taro 
Patties  (4/5), which were wrapped in
beancurd. If you love Taro, you will absolutely LOVE this dish. As a Taro fan myself, these were fried to a  perfect crisp and were loaded with Taro that was piping hot. There was
definitely no absence of Taro here. These were even better dipped in the Sweet & Sour Sauce that came with the dish.

We saw a few other fellow diners ordering the Vegetable Fried Rice Noodle (4/5) and we immediately knew why. Although it may look fairly simple to make, it was delicious. Loaded with tons of crunchy bean sprouts, chinese mushrooms, parsley, carrots and green onions, the colours and taste of this dish were vibrant. The sweetness of the veggies were a perfect
compliment to the soft rice noodles.


The Fried Dough Fritter Stuffed Rice Noodle (1/5), was just sad. I was disappointed at the
fact that they would even serve such a poorly executed dish to anyone like that. The whole thing was more like a deconstructed rice noodle than a supposedly stuffed one. The rice noodle
was very thick and slimy for some reason, possibly the reason why it was falling apart. Such a shame, as the dough fritter was crispy.







Somewhat of a disappointment as well,
the Pan Fried Bean Curd Roll Stuffed with
Vegetables (3/5) were lacking veggies on the inside. There were a few strands
of carrots, chinese mushrooms and pieces
of celery, but overall it was too thin in my
opinion, resulting in a very chewy and
slightly crispy exterior.








 We enjoyed the Pan Fried Vegetable Stuffed
Bun (3/5), but felt like it should've
been called a Mushroom stuffed Bun, as
it was stuffed with a plethora of Mushrooms
ranging from Shiitake and WoodEar resulting
in a satisfying crunchy interior. The Bun itself
was a tad too greasy, but nonetheless it
was definitely tasty!

The Vegetable Spring Rolls (4/5) were
definitely one of the best ones I've ever
had. Stuffed with mushroom, carrots and
cabbage, these were super crispy without
the wrapper being too thick.

I did enjoy my visit and I will come
back to try their other vegetarian dishes.

RECIPE: Corned Beef Hash

While I enjoy going out in search of
good eats, I also enjoy cooking!
I will start posting a few of my favourite recipes to share with you all so stay tuned!


This week's dish is one that I grew up eating, whether for Sunday morning brunch, or for dinner. It's simple and easy to make, and super delicious!


This Recipe serves more than 5 people and takes less 45 minutes.












Ingredients:

• 5 Yukon Gold Potatoes (Any type works fine, I prefer Yukon as they taste sweeter)
• 1/2 Can of Corned Beef (Any Brand works fine)
•  Salt
• Cracked Black Pepper 
• 2 Tbsp Oil

Directions:

• Wash & Peel Potatoes
• Boil Potatoes until they are fork tender. Add a pinch of salt.
• Drain Potatoes
• Preheat a large pan, and add Oil
• Add 1/2 of Corned Beef & mince using Spatula
• In another Bowl, mash potatoes until they are in small chunks
• Once the Corned Beef is golden brown, add in Potatoes.
• Mix the Corned Beef with the Potatoes and flatten using spatula.
• Add Cracked Black Pepper and Salt to Taste.
• To ensure crispiness, mix the Corned Beef and Potatoes again and flatten the mixture.
• Once the mixture is golden brown, it's ready to eat!

Great when eaten with eggs and avocado!

Shanghai's on the Norwegian Getaway

Every night on the cruise, guests would receive a guide to the next day's activities also known as the Freestyle Daillies. I enjoy reading these before I go to sleep, so I know if there is something I should wake up bright and early to attend, such as the morning jog around the track ( No I did not attend haha). It also lists the complimentary and specialty restaurants and where they are located on board the ship. Little did I realize, Shanghai's, which used to be a specialty restaurant, which denotes a fee, was now complimentary. Of course I had to try! One thing that was odd to me, was that they opened at 5:30 pm and not lunch as well. Anyways, we
got there right at 5:25 and noticed a small lineup already and were quickly ushered to our seats. The noodle bar itself is not big, therefore it tends to fill up quite quickly.








We started off with the Pork Pot Stickers (3/5)
which could be ordered Steamed or Fried. We
went with the Fried which was nice and crispy without being too greasy. The filling was a mixture of pork and cabbage, which complimented the ginger-soy dipping sauce well. We didn't expect too much in terms of authenticity but these were ones that could be had at some dumpling spots in Toronto.









The Vegetable Spring Roll (4/5) was great, loaded with crunchy cabbage, carrots, and bean sprouts. It arrived piping hot and crispy which we enjoyed. At this time we noticed the long line of guests waiting to be seated while there were essentially not enough servers and wait staff.

The Steamed Shrimp Dumplings (1.5/5) were just not good at all. I did somewhat expect the Shrimp Dumplings (Har Gow) you would find at dim sum joints rather than these. The filling consisted of very soft and mushy shrimp, which was quite unpleasant to eat. The wrapper was thick and doughy, and the accompanying plum
sauce didn't do much justice.










Another dish that we did not enjoy, was the
Spicy Seafood Udon Noodles (2/5). The noodles
 were chewy and very doughy, unlike normal
udon noodles. The soup was just spicy from
the chili oil, and had no seafood taste at all.
 It was topped off with some shrimp and crab
meat as well as nappa cabbage. I can't see them
charging the original price of $5.50 for this,
especially when you could spend that amount
on many other things on the cruise.



My sister tends to be the pickiest when it comes
to food in my family. She'll eat it if it tastes the way she likes it and she could eat it all. Before she could devour all of it in a mere minute or two, I had to grab a bite of the Beef Chow Fun (3/5). Again, my expectations were a bit too high, as I expected the dish to taste and look like the Beef Chow Fun you could get at Chinese Restaurants. Although it didn't look, or taste like
the Beef Chow Fun I was expecting, it was pretty good in my books. The noodles were thinner, but were not chewy and cooked perfectly. There were slivers of thin sliced beef, shitake mushrooms and egg which complimented
the dish very well. It had more of a sweet soy sauce taste to it, rather than being salty.




I was actually really looking forward to the Glass Noodles with Chicken and Vegetables (2/5)  because they go well with everything, including steamed oysters! Mmmm yum.....
Well, another disappointment, as the glass noodles were just too hard and barely cooked.
There was nothing 'rich' about the broth like
advertised on the menu. I enjoyed the chicken and the shitake mushrooms though.


Out of the three fried rice choices, we went
with the Combination Fried Rice (3/5), which
was loaded with a adequate amount of shrimp,
diced BBQ Pork, peas, scallions and carrots.
This was well executed, as the rice was soft with
a slight chew, and surprisingly there was a significant
 amount of wok heat evident.


The dishes we've tried at Shanghai's were just
 okay, especially for a non authentic joint. I do
 recommend it, if you want to try something
different and the portions aren't that big either
so it was great to try a little bit of everything.
I do suggest coming early to, because they don't
take reservations and being a small restaurant
on board, it tends to fill up very quickly.

Tropicana on the Norwegian Getaway

The beautiful Norwegian Getaway in St. Maarten.

I recently came back from a wonderful week long cruise vacation on the beautiful Norwegian Getaway! Of course going on vacation wouldn't stop me from taking pictures of the good eats I had along the way! I have already starting posting pics of the food I greatly indulged on my instagram (tiffanyeats_) if you haven't checked that out already!




The Norwegian Getaway is one of the newest and largest ships from Norwegian Cruise Line,
launched in early 2014. Having cruised with NCL twice prior to this trip, on the Spirit in 2008 and the Jewel in 2012, we knew that we were not going to be disappointed as the past trips were full of fun. The Getaway offers a bunch of specialty restaurants on board, such as Food Network Star Geoffrey Zakarian's Ocean Blue, and the famous Carlo's Bakery.  Tropicana, is one of the main dining rooms that can be found aboard the Getaway. My family and I dined here, as well as at Taste, and Savor, the other two complimentary main dining rooms. The overall decor here at Tropicana is beautiful, with a small
stage in the middle for dancers while the band
played throughout the night. The waiters and
staff were incredibly friendly and the
service was great as our food was never rushed or was too slow.



The menu features a variety of starters,
entrees and desserts, as well as a chef's suggestion and some featured dishes
that would be seen on the menu throughout the week.  My sister loved the Caesar Salad (4/5), which featured some crisp and garlicky croutons and anchovies. It was nicely dressed without being too salty.

Another dish that she loved, and ordered almost every night was the Norwegian Smoked Salmon Tartare (3/5). In her favour, this was on the menu everyday, and no surprise she had it every single night. I didn't enjoy this as much as I like to eat it without the Smokiness from the salmon. However the avocado provided a nice creamy texture while the diced cucumber
added some crunch. You can taste hints of the Lemon Mustard Dressing but it was too overpowering. The toast was a bit too hard for my liking.

The Shrimp Ceviche (2.5/5) was pretty bland even with the ample amount citrus juice. I usually eat it raw, but the shrimps were nice and plump. Some more red onions would've added a bit more impact to the dish, but coming out of a large kitchen that caters to 4 main restaurants and almost more than 2000 people, it was decent. The Wild Lump Cakes (3/5) on the other hand, surprised us as it was loaded with so much crab meat, we were wondering if they used any filler at all. This was not imitation crab meat either which ensured that the crab meat inside was fluffy and sweet. Unfortunately, the outside wasn't as crispy as we would've liked it to be, but this was a well executed dish in my opinion. I really enjoyed the slaw as it was a perfect compliment to the crab cake and it helped add some moisture and tanginess, as the crab cake alone would've been too dry.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Oh the Vegetable & Pork Spring Roll. How I've missed you since those days we were sailing together on the Atlantic Ocean. How we've met and couldn't be torn apart. The way you made me feel when I laid my eyes on your existence on the menu. The joys you've brought to me when I found out you were making an appearance again! I honestly cannot express my love for the Vegetable & Pork Spring Roll (4.5/5) in any other way. This was on the menu every night  back in 2012, and for just one night this featured. The peppery filling, made with cabbage, julienned carrots and small niblets of pork, is such a perfect combination. The sweet chili sauce adds a kick of spice that compliments it so well. The papaya salad helps cool things off. Back then I would've given it 5/5, but unfortunately the wrapper wasn't that crispy this time around and was somewhat doughy. Sigh...maybe next time It'll still be here...

Wow the steak. Just wow. This was incredible.
Never did I expect I would enjoy this so much. It was honestly that good. Who needs to pay extra to dine at the steakhouse when you can have steaks just as good here? Nah, I'm just joking, but this was really good. Luckily the Striploin Steak (4.5/5) was on the menu each night, so of course I had to order it 5/7 nights we were on the cruise. I think this was almost 10oz and was prepared beautifully. I always got it medium-rare which I prefer and it was the most tender and juiciest steak I've ever had! The Cajun butter to go with it, melted perfectly on top and the Black Pepper Fingerling Potatoes were addictive. Something about the season on them was
 just so good. The Onion Rings were like ones
you could find in the grocery aisle at your
local supermarket. I would highly recommend
ordering the steak at the Main Dining Rooms
even just for one night.

The Vegetarian Lasagna Roll (2/5) was a huge disappointment, as the noodles were undercooked to the point that it still tasted very doughy. The spinach and portabello mushroom filling was undercooked as well, resulting in chewy and bland taste. The Pomodoro sauce however was nice and zesty which I loved. The Mozzarella cheese sure was melted, but it added on to the unpleasant texture of the noodles. I would have to say this was the most disappointing dish I have had throughout this cruise.

Onto the Bahamian Fish & Crab Cake (3/5). This made me think prior to ordering whether it would be just like the Crab Cake I had a few nights ago. Well, ding ding ding, I was right. This tasted exactly like that with the heavy amount of crab meat except flattened out a little. The salsa, however was a tad spicy and sweet and it made all the flavours come together. The sweet potato fries were cold.

The Thai Chicken Green Curry (3.5/5) was surprisingly tasty. There were alot of big and tender pieces of chicken and the jasmine rice was cooked perfectly without being too chewy. The curry was executed well, as there were hints of coconut milk and a slight kick from the spice.
Unfortunately it was a bit cold when it arrived to our table, and this often is the case for mass-prepared food items. It was also a tad bit too salty. 

On the first night, we ordered the Pappardelle Duck Ragu (3.5/5) which again was a bit too heavy on the salt. However, the noodles were dense, and the duck was tender. The mushrooms added a nice crunch which we enjoyed, but the sauce was a bit runny for our liking. The portions are on the bigger side, which is I guess an upgrade for those who love to eat, but then again we all love to try a bit of everything!

Speaking of trying a bit of everything, my brother, was the only member of my family who ordered a different starter, entree and dessert everyday. He is I guess, quite adventurous when it comes to food. On first night, he opted for the Grilled Mahi Mahi (3/5). I had to ask him early for a bite before he devoured it all to himself because he was so hungry. The fish was flaky, and cooked perfectly. The fried plantains were nice and crisp, and the pineapple salsa had the right amount of sweet and sour flavours. The beans and rice were chewy which he did not enjoy.

Onto the best part of the meal, in my opinion,  DESSERT! One of the items appearing on the everyday dessert menu, was the Warm Chocolate Volcano (5/5) with Stracciatella Gelato and Strawberry Compote. This was simply amazing! The volcano, which was essentially a lava cake, erupted with a warm chocolate filling with the touch of a spoon. The Stracciatella Gelato complimented this perfectly as the cake would've been too sweet without it. It was creamy but started to melt really fast. The addition of the Strawberry Compote was nice as it added some tartness. Like the steak, I had this I believe 5/7 nights of the cruise. As I am writing this, I just wish I could've brought some back!

 
Another well executed dessert, was the
Tiramisu (4/5). The coffee taste was strong,
but not too overpowering, while the cake was nice and dense. We did not enjoy the Mexican Chocolate Brownie (2/5) as it was really dry, and it wasn't that sweet which was okay. The flavour was a bit different from brownies you would find at the grocery stores such as two-bite brownies. We happened to notice this when tasting any dessert that had brownies throughout the cruise.

Overall our dinners at Tropicana were great. The  atmosphere was wonderful, without being too loud even with the band playing. Never did we feel rushed to order or to leave and the service was just amazing. One of our servers, Froilan, was super friendly and was our favourite at Tropicana. The food really amazed me, especially coming from a large kitchen catering to many other dining rooms and patrons on board. What I love about NCL, is that there are no arranged seating times for when you eat, therefore you could walk into any restaurant, make reservations and get seating right away or soon. This allows you to eat whenever you want, wherever you want!