Ling & Louie’s Asian Bar and Grill

Are you interested in sushi but don’t know where to start? These rolls are considered classic rolls and have stood the test of time, consistently listed as the most popular, commonly available sushi rolls. Presented in no particular order, here are rolls to try if you find yourself looking to try  sushi in Meridian Idaho . Philadelphia Roll Also called the Philly roll, it is one of the most well-known American and Asian fusion sushi rolls. The two ingredients that are the Philly roll signature are salmon and cream cheese, with the name referencing Philadelphia Cream Cheese. These rolls often also include cucumber. California Roll The most famous sushi roll in America, the California roll, usually contains a crab mix, cucumber, and avocado. It is then wrapped uramaki style, meaning the rice is on the outside of the roll, surrounding the seaweed. If you are eating  sushi in Eagle Idaho , and it’s your first sushi experience, this is a great first roll to try. You can usua...

You may have lived in the Treasure Valley for years, but there are plenty of places to see and activities to do that you may not have experienced. Make your New Year’s Resolution to visit places new to you, whether it’s visiting a restaurant for  happy hour in Meridian  or the Birds of Prey Center. The Old Idaho Penitentiary Enjoy an afternoon exploring history at the Old Idaho Penitentiary. Whether you wander around by yourself or take a guided tour, there are more than 100 years of history with solitary confinement, cell blocks, and gallows. Learn all about daring escapes, scandals, and executions of criminals. Don’t miss the collection of historic weaponry! Restaurants You’ve Been Meaning to Try Are there restaurants that you keep saying you’re meaning to try? Now is the perfect time to try them. Find  places to eat in Meridian , head downtown to the lunch spot you keep meaning to try or that delicious sushi place all of your coworkers rave about. The Village The...

If you are looking to try sushi in Meridian Idaho , but don’t know much about sushi, it can help to understand the different kinds of rolls and what to expect. While traditional sushi is made with raw fish, you may find cooked fish or even sushi without fish at all. Makizushi Makizushi, or the maki roll, is what you picture when you think of sushi. These rolls may also be called norimaki or makimono. They are a cylindrical piece of rice, usually wrapped in nori, or seaweed. Maki fillings vary but often include ahi tuna (maguro), yellow tail tuna (hamachi), salmon (sake), shrimp (ebi), soft shell or imitation crab, and some vegetables like cucumber. It’s not uncommon to find specials on makizushi during happy hour in Meridian , and you can find many variations of makizushi. Uramaki, for example, is an “inside-out” style, with rice wrapped around nori, instead of the typical nori around rice. Uramaki examples include the California roll and the rainbow roll, which is...

Whether you are trying to catch a tree lighting downtown, looking for places to eat in Meridian , or heading up to Bogus Basin for snow-based fun, the Treasure Valley has plenty of winter activities and experiences to enjoy.  Winter Gardens aGlow One of the most popular winter activities in the Treasure Valley is the annual Winter Gardens aGlow at the Idaho Botanical Garden. With more than 550,000 energy-efficient lights across 14 acres, it’s an ideal nighttime activity.  Warm Up with Spicy Food The temperatures have dropped, and it might be snowing out. How do you combat the cold? Warm up with spicy food. For example, you could get spicy sushi in Eagle Idaho at Ling & Louie’s Asian Bar and Grill. For the ultimate spicy sushi, try the Inferno Roll with albacore tuna, cucumber, and shrimp, topped with avocado, ahi, ponzu, and a signature crybaby sauce.  Scentsy Commons Christmas Lights The Scentsy Commons off of Eagle Road features a stagger...

You’re looking for a place for happy hour in Meridian and settle on somewhere with sushi. Learning how to eat sushi properly is half the fun, and it can be exciting to try new rolls. Generally, unless you’re at a traditional Japanese restaurant, you needn’t follow this etiquette. Still, it’s fun to think about the traditions, and being aware of them might improve your experience with sushi. Chopsticks or Fingers? Some traditional sushi restaurants provide customers with a wet towel for cleaning their fingers before the meal starts. That’s because maki and nigiri sushi are both traditionally eaten with your fingers. In most Western restaurants that serve sushi, this is not at all common, but it’s an interesting factoid to share with friends when you’re debating which roll to order next. Maki is what you likely picture when you think of sushi: fish rolled in rice, often with the rice wrapped in seaweed. Maki is a great to order, particularly if you are new to enjoyi...

Thanksgiving can be a busy time, especially when it comes to making the perfect turkey and stuffing for the holiday. This can be highly stressful for any Thanksgiving host, so you should consider giving yourself a break after (or even before) the big day. The last thing you want to think about the day before, or the day after Thanksgiving is what’s for dinner, so give yourself a break and consider the following options. Eat Out Eating out means not having to cook or clean up. It also means you can enjoy happy hour in Eagle ID . Whether it’s just you or your family is present, enjoy happy hour drinks and appetizers and ask about any holiday specials. You can enjoy cocktails with your party before having a great dinner that, to reiterate, you won’t have to put any effort into other than driving and choosing something delicious off a menu. If you’ve been out braving the crowds on Black Friday snagging doorbuster deals, kicking back at a restaurant could be the perfe...

Fusion food is typically created by combining two different types of food, often from different regions of the world. The modern fusion food movement is often attributed to celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck, but fusion has existed for centuries. Through conquest, colonialism, trade, and immigration, food has been traveling the world, between countries and cultures, throughout history. Some examples of fusion dishes with long histories include the Vietnamese banh mi sandwich, Indian vindaloo, and even Japanese ramen. Modern-day fusions include Asian fusion and Tex-Mex, with a variety of other fusions available, including cocktails. If you are looking for a great place for  happy hour in Meridian , try a restaurant that offers fusion cuisine for an exciting culinary experience. Asian Fusion Asian fusion is a common mixture of Asian and American cuisine. This is often East, Southeast, and South Asian food combined with American comfort food. Some of the best Asian fusion restaurants c...

Whether you are looking for somewhere to spend a spooky day in Boise or  places to eat in Meridian  for a warming cocktail, the Treasure Valley offers excellent ways to welcome fall. Here are five festive ways to celebrate the fall season in the Treasure Valley.  Stay Warm with Happy Hour The temperature drops quickly in fall, after the blazing heat of summer. While a welcome change, sometimes you need to a way to combat the cold. What better way of warming up than going to  happy hour in Meridian ? Restaurants like Ling & Louie’s Asian Bar and Grill offer cocktail specials and discounts on appetizers. Warm up with sake and a spicy California roll or hand-wrapped potstickers. Go to a Pumpkin Patch Wrap a scarf around your neck and visit one of the Treasure Valley’s many pumpkin patches. They’re fun afternoons out where you’ll find pumpkins, gourds, or flint corn for decorations. If you have kids (or are a kid at heart), some offer hay rides, pig races, or ...

Summer is coming to an end, but there’s still time to hit the grill and have a BBQ. Whether you are grilling in the Eagle Island Park or finding a way to add BBQ to your happy hour in Eagle ID , use these ideas to close out the summer in BBQ style.  Grill at the Park There are a few options in the Treasure Valley for enjoying a BBQ in the park. Downtown, try Julia Davis Park. In Eagle, go to Eagle Island State Park and use one of the public charcoal grills. Enjoy BBQing outside and jump in the water to combat the last hot days of summer. Have a picnic with friends and enjoy the outdoors before the weather changes and pumpkins replace watermelons. Throw a ball around, go swimming, or play a trivia game. Whether you are grilling hot dogs, hamburgers, or something more exotic, throwing a BBQ party can serve as the perfect capstone to another fantastic summer. Just don’t forget the sunscreen and stay in the shade! Try New BBQ Styles Looking to add a little spi...

If you are craving sushi in Eagle Idaho , you might be wondering how sushi came to be in Japan, and how it jumped the ocean to America. These fun facts will give you an insight into the history of sushi and give you the perfect trivia for happy hour.  Sushi’s Chinese Origins: Fermented Rice and Fish The story of sushi starts in China, according to PBS, with a fourth-century dictionary mentioning salted fish placed in cooked rice to go through fermentation for preservation. As Buddhism spread from China to nearby Japan, the Buddhists took this preservation method with them. Buddhists abstain from meat, and so fish was a staple food. Instead of throwing out the rice after the fish fermented, they ate it all together, calling it narezushi, “aged sushi.” Waste not, want not. HanayaYohei Offers the First Modern Sushi as “Fast Food” Sushi as we know it didn’t come about until the 1800s. As PBS notes, in 1824, HanayaYohei opened a sushi stall in the Ryogoku district...

Woks, sauté pans, and skillets have similar purposes, but approach cooking in very different ways. Your favorite places to eat in Meridian might even use all three. Woks are predominantly used in Asian cuisine, offered at restaurants such as Ling & Louie’s Asian Bar and Grill in Meridian. While sauté pans and skillets can sometimes be used interchangeably, cooking with a wok is a very specific activity.  Sauté Pans Are for Searing, Sautéing, and Sauces Sauté pans are characterized by straight, high sides. They are typically larger than a frying pan or skillet. Sauté pans have a large surface area and cook evenly through the bottom surface. They are commonly used for searing, sautéing, or reducing a pan sauce. Their high sides make it easier to keep the food within contained. Skillets Are for Frying and Cooking Quickly A skillet is roughly the same size as a sautépan but has less surface area as it features sloped sides. Skillets are often referred to as ...

The Treasure Valley is home to a great number of places where one can have a culinary adventure. For some, exploring the creative restaurants and happy hours around town are part of what makes a trip to Meridian or Eagle so great. If you’re looking to try something new on your next culinary outing, consider these suggestions of flavor experiences to seek out in the Treasure Valley.               Something with a Twist Why order the same old thing over and over again when you can experience a classic with a twist? Have the best of both worlds by enjoying a comforting, familiar meal while stepping outside of your culinary comfort zone and taking a risk. How can one experience this, you might ask? Homemade meatloaf with a side of wasabi mashed potatoes just might be the answer. Something Even More Refreshing On that note, why order the same drink every time you head to a happy hour in Eagle ID ? Grab a ...

Do you feel like you just want to get away this weekend? If you’re getting a little cabin fever and don't want to spend another weekend doing yard work or sitting around the house, you're in luck. The Treasure Valley is near a bunch of day trip adventures that are perfect for quick experiences that will help you recharge, relax, and unwind. Here are a few local favorites. Head Up to Bogus Basin A bustling hillside retreat for skiers and snowboarders in the winter is still alive and well during the summer and fall months. Bogus Basin is super close to Boise at only a 45-minute drive away, and during the summer you can explore the network of hiking trails, mountain bike paths, live music, and the mountain coaster. The view from the hill of Boise and the rest of the valley is worth the drive on its own. Explore the Treasure Valley’s Culinary Scene One of the reasons that so many people love the Treasure Valley is its bustling culinary scene, where flavors and tastes from all ...

It's officially summer here in the Treasure Valley, and it seems like the weather finally got the memo as well. The good news is that while the outside temperature is making its climb toward triple digits, there are tons of ways to beat the heat here in the Boise, Meridian, and Eagle areas while having fun too. Here are a few local favorites. Find a Pool, Lake, or Anywhere to Take a Splash For being a highland desert environment, there are surprisingly many wet and wild opportunities in the Treasure Valley. If you're one that likes thrills and wants to make a day out of the hydro-ventures, you should head to Roaring Springs Water Park, a local summer destination. There, you can spend hours flying down the waterslides and testing your adrenaline on the Avalanche and other attractions. Plus, if you're more of a kick back and relax person, the Endless River and its quarter-mile loop are calling your name. Besides the water park, there are many different natural and m...

Finding something new and exciting to do for date night can seem challenging when you know you want a change from the usual dinner and a movie but aren’t quite sure where to start. With summer right around the corner, let’s take a look at some of the best things to do in the Treasure Valley for date night this season Off to the Races Have a need for speed? The Meridian Speedway is well-known for delivering high-paced thrills and is fun for all ages. During the summer, you can head there on weekend nights and watch drivers from the region hit the gas as they race to the finish. Races typically start around 6:45 p.m. or 7:30 p.m., so you can definitely make an evening out of it. While you’re out in Meridian, after the races finish up, head over to a place nearby like Ling & Louie’s Asian Bar and Grill. They offer late-night happy hour specials and some of the best sushi in Meridian Idaho . Stop and Smell the Roses (and Other Botanical Beauties) With hectic schedules, it can be ...

There isn’t anything much better than summer in the Treasure Valley. One of the reasons that so many people are choosing to move to the area is the plethora of outdoor activities available regardless of the season, but summertime is when the Treasure Valley shows its true colors. Whether it’s Father’s Day or you just want to spend time with dad and do something special, here are a few fun ideas in the Treasure Valley. Check Out an Outdoor Concert Venues like the Ford Idaho Center, Expo Idaho, and Outlaw Field at the Idaho Botanical Garden never disappoint with their summer concert lineups. With the sun shining and a grassy area to sit on, it doesn't get much better than this for any music lover. Local promoters always rock it with the national acts they attract to the Treasure Valley area, and chances are one of your dad's favorite artists is making a stop this summer. Check out local concert listings and make sure to get your tickets in advance for an evening that dad wo...

Low carb. Keto. Paleo. Vegan. Whatever diet your New Year's resolution put you on, you likely always run into the same obstacle: you can't seem to find a way to stick to it when dining out. It’s an understandable challenge as dining out is usually a treat, especially when you’re at one of the best places to eat in Meridian . But don't give up just yet. Here are some tips to help you enjoy a fantastic meal out while still sticking to your diet goals. Substitute, Substitute, Substitute One of the easiest ways to eat healthier when dining out is to substitute certain foods with healthier choices that fit your diet. Can't have potatoes? Sub in broccoli instead. Testing out a vegan diet but still want the kung pao chicken experience? Swap in tofu. The options are endless, and when you know what you can and can't have, substituting is super easy, and you can have a delicious experience without going off your diet. Plan Ahead Even with the best inten...

After what seemed like an endless cold stretch, spring has finally arrived in the Treasure Valley, and locals are flocking to the foothills, the Greenbelt, and anywhere else they can to soak up some rays. After a day spent wandering around in the sun and working up a sweat, there’s no better way to cap off the afternoon (or take a break before the next adventure) than by sipping on some cold and refreshing cocktails at a happy hour in Meridian and other Treasure Valley watering holes and restaurants.  What makes the Treasure Valley all-around so unique is its fusion of a variety of culinary styles and cuisines into one melting pot of flavors. Among this is the rise of fusion cocktails from establishments like Ling & Louie’s Asian Bar and Grill in Meridian. So, on your next spring adventure, stop by fora flavorful and refreshing cocktail experience. Spiced Just Right Just because the sun is hot doesn't mean you can't indulge your fiery side with...

One of the best things about Idaho, particularly the Treasure Valley, is how many surprises it still holds, even for longtime residents. A great example is the quality, variety, innovation, and most importantly, deliciousness of the cuisine supported by the Gem State. Part of our state’s reason for culinary excellence is likely a result of its diverse history of incomers. Idaho and, again, the Treasure Valley specifically, has hosted large populations of Chinese, Basque, Irish, and Hispanic immigrants (among a number of others). That rich cultural, social, and historical legacy is no doubt responsible for our modern-day community being so receptive to both excellent food and culinary inventiveness. The Treasure Valley is now home to a thriving fusion movement and some of the most exciting examples of it are Asian fusion restaurants. It’s why the prospect of looking for the best sushi Meridian Idaho offers is now not only reasonable but will also yield some incredi...