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Good News for Asian Food Lovers: Baoshi Food Hall fulfills your cravings

April 8, 2024 By Eleanor Hoh Leave a Comment

Good news for Asian food lovers! Baoshi Food Hall fulfills your cravings and opened in Pembroke Pines, a redesign of popular dim sum restaurant favorite, Gold Marquess. You’ll still get your favorite dim sum plus 4 distinct and delicious Asian street food concepts from Japan, Korea, and of course China. Check my Instagram Reel at the bottom.

HOW DID BAOSHI START?

Baoshi Food Hall is the brainchild of Fil Ip, the eldest son whose parents opened popular dim sum restaurant, Gold Marquess in Pembroke Pines eight years ago. Fil is a chemical engineer turned restauranteur.

Fil Ip’s parents are from Venezuela where his mom’s family owned a supermarket and his Dad started as a busser at a Chinese restaurant called King House! The restaurant still exists and is now run by his father’s brother! Wow, what an incredible story and interesting how the parents decided to open their own restaurant never having operated one themselves.

When his parents retired last year, Fil decided to convert Gold Marquess to an Asian street food hall (with parents approval, ha, ha). He figured a casual eatery requires less work to run compared to a restaurant. I think it’s a wise move not only operational wise but offering a selection of Asian street food all in one place and fulfills people’s Asian food cravings. It’s the first one in Broward and as Fil says, “Baoshi is about creating memories with loved ones.”

DECOR…

I like how Baoshi Food Hall has different areas to hang. The porch areas are wonderful for families with children or for fresh air lovers.

The main entrance opens to a market for Asian snacks like Pocky and teapots and feature rotating artists’ creations.

I absolutely love all the Indochine vintage murals dotted throughout, adding a lovely Asian touch.

Another element I liked was the cozy cocktail and bar lounge so you can leisurely enjoy those Lychee Mai Tais, ice cold beers and sakes which go so well with spicy Asian street food. The bar on the other side is open to the back porch so parents can watch their kids play while enjoying a cocktail.

And of course, the main dining area facing the food booths, watching all your food getting prepared.

MEANING OF BAOSHI?

The name Baoshi is adorable. Everyone knows and loves Bao (white pillowy bun), adding the “shi” just means you should binge on them, ha, ha.

5 FOOD CONCEPTS…

Fil tells me they’ll be accentuating the visuals next to the menu above because hey, it’s nice to see what you’re getting (eat with your eyes)! Most dishes are between $12-$25.

Temple Street Eatery: I love these two chefs, Alex and Diego (FIU graduates) who have their own restaurant in Fort Lauderdale. They are always introducing Latin-Asian fusion creations. Separate blog about them soon. Diego is also from Venezuela and his parents knew Fil Ip’s parents, amazing they both end up in South Florida.

Wonton Tacos, Godzilla Ramen(so delicious, mix of pork belly + Ropa Veja), and Kalua Pork Baos (flavor bomb combo!)

Gangnam Chikn: offering Korean Fried Chicken, Korean Street Food and BBQ and a super lunch box deal. We liked their Korean Galbi short ribs (tender and tasty).

Poke OG: serving poke and vegan bowls, sushi rolls and crispy rice, the Dante Roll was spot on, it had just the right amount of crispy texture with Panko fried shimp and avocado with torched salmon and spicy mayo. On a previous visit, we had Papa Chang’s Roll.

Gold Marquess: their famous dim sum sampler was a super delish starter, Mongolian Beef and Spicy Shrimp were cooked to perfection and brought back fond memories of Hong Kong! You’ll be able to get all their signature dumplings you love and even Peking duck served tableside.

Boba Street Cafe (too full to have any). A little sweet to end your Asian Street Food cravings…Fruit Teas, Milk Teas, Flavored Lemonades, Barbie Menu, Street Blends, Lava Lattes, Iced Coffees, Shamrock, Waffles, Cakes & Pies, Ice Cream.

BEST WAY TO ENJOY BAOSHI?

Baoshi Food Hall is the sort of place you want to take the whole family, go with work colleagues for TGIF and even pop in on your own after work! In Asia, it’s tradition to share dishes family style, this way you get to try more Asian street foods.

There’s entertainment every night with live music on Fridays & Saturdays. Check their instagram’s full schedule. Weekends are of course more busy so adjust your expectations for long lines and wait.

SHARE WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE?

Enjoy and share in comments what’s your favorite at Baoshi Food Hall?

Baoshi Food Hall
8525 Pines Boulevard,
Pembroke Pines,
FL 33024
786-898-8868
Instagram: @baoshifoodhall

PS I always try to do double duty on a trip, so drop into Kimchi Mart and pick up some yummy ready cooked food! Visit my Instagram Highlights under Lunch Ideas, you’ll see how I spice up my lunches by adding cucumber kimchi or tofu.

Note: full disclosure, this was a media dine but doesn’t sway my judgement.

Instagram Overview Reel…

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Testimonials from Wok Stars

September 22, 2022 By Eleanor Hoh Leave a Comment

Every time we cook “The Eleanor Hoh Wok Star System” ( I just named it ) we are at awe how well it works. It is not just the Cast Iron Wok or Butane Stove, it is the entire System that you have so thoughtfully put together. We see years of training and experience in each thoughtful element. You have added a wonderful new element to our routine cooking and dining as well as a bump to our many dinner parties. Bill & Judy

**Bill excited with his new style of cooking!**

World Wok Cuisine

“Thank You Eleanor for giving me the simplest, most impactful way to make flavorful memories! I give you Indian, Italian, Chino Latino and any cuisine you can fathom…it’s always Wok Cooking! This handy dandy cast iron wok has its own suitcase and I never leave home without it! Camping, beach, hiking or let me cook for you at your house! It is the single most important pan for cooking for me! “ Henri

**Henri cooks dishes from all over the world in his wok!**

Creative, Fun and Healthy Family Gift

“Mark opened his Christmas gift this morning and loved it. Thanks so much for this creative, fun and healthy gift for our family. We made our first meal tonight (turkey lettuce wraps and extra veggies), our girls were eager to help. The meal was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Eleanor (9) cooked the veggies and Annabel (7) cooked the turkey.” Heather & Mark

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“You’ve made cooking fun again. Wok so much, can’t tell you how much you have changed my eating habits and inspired so much enjoyment for cooking. 🙂 The best part about your no-recipe technique is the technique is so easy to learn and build on without needing any cooking experience at all. I’ve gotten great results with every kind of meat and every kind of vegetable.” Dr. Eric Runyon

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How I learned to Cook Like a Wok Star from my Mom!

September 21, 2022 By Eleanor Hoh Leave a Comment

I learned to cook from my mom, whose instructions were, “it’s just a little bit of this and a bit of that.” Who knew, decades later, what she taught me became my mantra too.

My mom was born in Singapore and met my Dad in Malacca. When my parents moved from Malaysia to China, then Hong Kong, she had to make do because she couldn’t find many Malaysian ingredients.

It was fascinating and hilarious to hear mom’s stories of chickens laying eggs on her pillow. She didn’t learn to cook till after she got married and she didn’t enjoy cooking at the beginning. My mom was multi talented, I don’t know how she juggled 5 kids, taught at a Boy’s School, gave private tuition, was a Cub Master, as well as taking lessons in crochet, ikebana, cooking and piano. She had such an infectious laughter, she would set off and get us all in hysterics.

Mom looked gorgeous in a Chinese Cheong Sam as well as in western outfits.

Mom enjoyed entertaining with lavish dinner parties and decorating.
I think my sisters and I picked up many of her talents.

When my sisters and I were shipped off to boarding school in England, circa 1970’s, we were at a loss how to imitate her delicious dishes we grew up eating. We would call her up and I’ll never forget a simple thing as using the right vinegar could make or break a cucumber, tomato, onion pickle! She served that with Spicy Malaysian Chicken Curry or Char Quai Teow to cool us down. We were hooked on that pickle and to this day, I make this whenever I’m making a spicy dish.

Malaysian Chicken Curry bowl — Malaysian Chicken Curry

Malaysian Chicken Curry on banana leaf and newspaper setup — Malaysian Chicken Curry

Some of my fondest and best childhood memories were of cooking with mom and my three sisters. What a blast, there was so much giggling and silliness going on, we wondered how we ever got dinner made. To this day, those memories come up whenever I cook. Certain smells of curry leaves, sour tastes from tamarind, sounds of a sizzling hot wok and even the way I peel and score down the cucumber to make a pattern and release its flavors bring back such vivid associations of food I grew up with.

Just the act of preparing dinner for my husband and myself makes me feel I’m taking care of our health and our well being and my mind goes into a state of a relaxation. Being in the moment, appreciating the action of chopping vegetables or stir frying in my cast iron wok, the wok my mom introduced me to using all those years ago!

Now, decades later, whenever my sisters and I have our reunions, we always cook together and reminisce about how fun it was cooking with mom. And now, I get to share everything I learned from my mom including that same cast iron wok she taught me to cook in as well as a few essentials to help you cook at home the same way I learned from her, except easier and faster.

I’m telling you this story because if you knew cooking with your family can bring such joy, creativity, happiness, and incredible memories, you’ll be inspired to start your cooking journey and experience those feelings I have when I cook.