It’s been over a decade since I was last in Asia – and yet, I can still taste Taiwan’s Beef noodle. Hailed as the country’s national dish, Beef Noodle is more than just the sum of its names; it’s a dish with a long national heritage; packed to bursting with exquisite and sumptuous flavours that belie its simple ingredients.
Made using red braised beef – where brisket and shank are slow cooked in soy, star anise, black cardamom, cassia, fennel seeds and often, a dash of Sichuan pepper – the soft and tender, melt in the mouth beef is accompanied by a flavourful, umami beef broth and freshly made noodles. It looks simple, but it’s a hearty, satisfying flavour explosion.
In Other News: Party like it’s 1666, DriVRclub is still on the way, play Super Mario 3 from across the room and Vampire the Masquerade: Bloodlines is back to suck your blood.
Here’s the news we didn’t post because we were getting too ready to celebrate our FREEEEDOMMMMMMMMM!
News
The Division – this week’s blueprints refresh, Tactical ACR & Super 90
Battleborn’s “Prequel Motion Comic” trilogy sets up the story behind the campaign
Ubisoft returns 1666: Amsterdam rights to Assassin’s Creed creator
GOG adds Vampire: The Masquerade—Bloodlines and kicks off a new sale
Racing sim DriveClub VR rated by ESRB despite Evolution closure
The games industry employs fewer women than any other creative sector
Severed continues to look rad as hell in its final release trailer
Uncharted 4 street date broken in UK, US and Germany
Stuff
It’s 2016 and Japanese people are lining up for an arcade game
How the Eve universe is changing
Diablo III’s Skeleton King is ready to pound you into the floor
Now you can play NES with a wireless controller
Videos
Last Updated: April 26, 2016
Admiral Chief in New York
April 26, 2016 at 16:01
YUM!
Admiral Chief in New York
April 26, 2016 at 16:01
In other news, Midrand hail storm, drive safe folks!
Pariah
April 26, 2016 at 16:05
Don’t miss the hail storms. Be safe indeed. And if you work in insurance, my sincere condolences.
Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0
April 26, 2016 at 16:05
Hail..
I mean HAI
Pariah
April 26, 2016 at 16:06
HAI
*whispers* Hail Hydra
Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0
April 26, 2016 at 16:06
Hahahaha!
Pariah
April 26, 2016 at 16:22
https://youtu.be/ZupxB6JKdn8
HvR
April 26, 2016 at 16:25
Who the hell takes their Verimark Air o space bed to the beach
Pariah
April 26, 2016 at 16:26
Siberia – it’s like a little Russia.
Pariah
April 26, 2016 at 16:04
Man, reminds me of Ramen. I want real Ramen now. Looks delicious though. Truly. *drools*
Pariah
April 26, 2016 at 16:04
Public Holiday tomorrow.
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Alien Emperor Trevor
April 26, 2016 at 16:08
No it’s not. Stupid working and stuff like a responsible person. 🙁
Pariah
April 26, 2016 at 16:08
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Alien Emperor Trevor
April 26, 2016 at 16:09
Hey look, ginger crabs!
Pariah
April 26, 2016 at 16:10
XD
Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0
April 26, 2016 at 16:15
lol
HvR
April 26, 2016 at 16:26
LOL and eewwww
Sageville
April 26, 2016 at 16:42
But… your crab arm… you needs it!
Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0
April 26, 2016 at 16:05
DAMN that looks good!
HairyEwok
April 26, 2016 at 16:32
http://i.imgur.com/zvcGGgl.gif
Pariah
April 26, 2016 at 16:35
O_o
Ottokie
April 26, 2016 at 16:36
O.o
Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0
April 26, 2016 at 16:38
With a gun barrel in your mouth you speak only vowels
Alien Emperor Trevor
April 26, 2016 at 16:07
Get you get that at the Spur, Geoff?
Geoffrey Tim
April 26, 2016 at 16:11
Sure! I;ll meet you there. I may have a gift.
Alien Emperor Trevor
April 26, 2016 at 16:11
lulz
Pariah
April 26, 2016 at 16:15
Probably the tastiest meal he’ll eat at Spur.
Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0
April 26, 2016 at 16:15
Knuckle sandwich?
Pariah
April 26, 2016 at 16:16
….
Yes
Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0
April 26, 2016 at 16:18
arg, wish disqus would show pics without having to refresh, now my comment is as lame as my love life
Admiral Chief in New York
April 26, 2016 at 16:19
xD
Pariah
April 26, 2016 at 16:19
LOL.
Ok, now I understand the confusion. XD
Sageville
April 26, 2016 at 16:41
“Most uncomfortable cock-ring I’ve ever encountered, holes too small and numerous – Not recommend”
Ottokie
April 26, 2016 at 16:24
Tomorrow I will celebrate freedom day, by locking myself in my house and playing games and watching movies.
Pariah
April 26, 2016 at 16:26
YAAAAAAAAAAAAS
Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0
April 26, 2016 at 16:27
I wont even turn off my alarm, don’t want to miss a minute
Ottokie
April 26, 2016 at 16:28
I might just do the same.
*terms and conditions subject to change… t&c’s apply
Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0
April 26, 2016 at 16:29
XD
HvR
April 26, 2016 at 16:31
also
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miaau
April 26, 2016 at 16:33
I would if I could, but I cannot.
HairyEwok
April 26, 2016 at 16:30
Is that ramen?
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Pariah
April 26, 2016 at 16:31
Nope. Geoff is very specific when food is involved. This is a Taiwanese dish, Ramen is Japanese.
Geoffrey Tim
April 26, 2016 at 16:54
True Story! I do love Ramen though; big fan of tonkotsu ramen – where the broth is made using pork bones. Stellar. This is a spicier, less delicate thing.
miaau
April 26, 2016 at 16:33
Damn, this was a crap Friday. Really. Man, they should really rethink those day monikers.