i was shocked to hear that lady gaga has a shlong. does she? has it been confirmed? i was equally suprised when i walked into united bread and pastry in silverlake and found a pilipino bakery full of baked goods and prepared foods instead of just a regular ole bakery full of french bread and sourdough. just like the lady gaga rumors, i didn't expect it.
there is no indication from the storefront that this tiny space is crammed full of pilipino foodstuff. pan de sal, puto, siopao amongst other things to eat are piled high and a misstep from you or me would have caused a delicious avalanche...or some kind of tasty accident at the very least.
you can also order platters of prepared foods if you're having those huge family gatherings that requires huge platters of food. while i was there, i saw a man picking up trays and trays of cooked goods. the bakery seemed very popular and streams of people trickled in and out...all pilipino of course except for my vietnamese chinese self as i sniffed about looking for something to eat since my plan for french bread had gone out the door.
i recalled a childhood friend and eating pancit malabon at manila sunset with her and promptly bought a small serving of it. the noodles were thick and the sprinkling of egg yolk, shrimp, and chicharonnes were delightful, though bad i'm sure for your health...but who's keeping tabs anyways except for my doctor.
why the sad face?
i also bought a small mocha cake to share with my fam. although pretty to look at, it was extremely dry. it's like eating a cake made out of sawdust. the whole thing was quickly chucked out rather than stuffed down. too bad, so sad....i had a bad sweet tooth too.
although i'm not savvy with pilipino cuisine, i'm sure there are more pre-cooked gems to be found here so when i stroll down sunset again, i'll be sure to pop my head in. besides, i think they sell halo halo too!
United Bread & Pastry Inc.1515 Griffith Park BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90026(323) 661-0037price: $
verdict: it's aight
I have not heard that shocking rumor... but maybe there's a hidden meaning to the Poke Her Face song.
ReplyDeleteHahaha.. I like that sad face, btw.
ReplyDeleteafro yous funny..."poke her face."
ReplyDeletehere's some lady gaga readings for you:
http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2009/08/lady-gaga-hermaphrodite-picture-sparks-rumors/
the sad face was sad cuz i ate it after taking its pic. muhahhhhahahaa!
I've never had pilipino food but this looks like the bombdiggity. We must get together after Tgiving and break some bread Ms. Amy.
ReplyDeletelet the bread breaking begin! you know i'm always down for sookie time :)
ReplyDeleteI come here often for Siaopao (steam meat bun). Try a one of their siopaos when you come by to United Bakery again. Their empanadas are great too.
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