[Feature] Food That Shouldn’t Be Judged By Its Appearance

Don’t judge a book by its cover, don’t judge food by its appearance. While certain food and snack may appear unappetizing and unappealing to the eyes, you never know until you take the first taste - the bite that completely wipes out all the prejudices you have ever had about it.

Pasta with Squid ink and seafood. Photo Courtesy @ superjoseph
Pasta with Squid ink and seafood. Photo Courtesy @ superjoseph

Take a look at our list below of food that may look distasteful because its unusual black color but actually tastes absolutely extraordinary!

 

#1 Charcoal burger at myBurgerLab

Charcoal burger at myBurgerLab Cambodia

Charcoal burger at myBurgerLab Cambodia

Not your average burger and I’m not only talking about the daily baked charcoal buns, but the overall taste and burger experience, too.

Location:

myBurgerLab Norodom | Googlemap 

myBurgerLab TK | Googlemap 

 

#2 Korean Black Bean Noodle

Jjajangmyeon, Korean Black bean Paste Noodle

Jjajangmyeon, Korean Black bean Paste Noodle

One of the most well-known Korean dishes and while you can get very messy eating this, the flavorful taste is worth all the mess.

Location:

Myun Ryu Kwan | Googlemap 

Gogos | Googlemap 

មីកូរ៉េស្ទាយចិន | Googlemap 

Jaru | BKK Branch Samaki Branch 

Wang’s Family, 2nd Floor in AEON Mall | Googlemap 

 

#3 Barcelona Fried Rice 

Squid Ink Fried Rice

Squid Ink Fried Rice

Bet you have never seen fried rice in this color but trust us, you’ll crave more once you have a bite of this Spanish squid ink fried rice.

Location: Skyard Bar & Lounge | Googlemap 

 

#4 Squid Ink Pasta

Squid Ink Pasta at Lavolpaia Restaurant. Photo Courtesy @ pirun.chan

Squid Ink Pasta at Lavolpaia Restaurant. Photo Courtesy @ pirun.chan

Oh yes, there’s also squid ink pasta and it tastes just as superb.

Location:

Lavolpaia | Googlemap 

Terrazza | Googlemap 

 

#5 Charcoal Bun

Black Bun at Nompao

Black Bun at Nompao

Looks like charcoal is all the rage these days. Even buns go black now!

Location: Nompao, Block 11 | Googlemap 

 

#6 Charcoal Soft-Serve 

Charcoal Soft-Serve at Demi's Concept

Charcoal Soft-Serve at Demi's Concept
Charcoal Soft-Serve at Jeje Dessert & Cafe

Charcoal Soft-Serve at Jeje Dessert & Cafe

The only way to wrap up is to end it with dessert and today, we’ve got Charcoal soft-serve for you. How Instagrammy!

Photo Courtesy @ Penguin Dessert & Cafe

Photo Courtesy @ Penguin Dessert & Cafe

Location:

Demi Concept at Jet’s Container Market | Googlemap 

Hvala Waffle Bar | Googlemap 

Penguin Dessert & Cafe | Googlemap 

Jeje Café & Ice-Cream | Googlemap 

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