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June 26, 2018
The ride-or-die squad at Boston’s Mei Mei holds each other up day after day, Double Awesome after Double Awesome. Brought to you in partnership with Crocs at Work™!
ChefIrene Li
Boston
About Irene Li
Irene likes Limeade and ALWAYS orders the right amount of sushi. Co-owner and baby sister at Mei Mei.
My Venues
Accolades
- Rising Star Chef of the Year Nominee 2015, 2017James Beard Foundation
Featured Content
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This episode: Irene Li of Boston’s beloved food truck turned neighborhood watering hole Mei Mei takes on the Asian fusion haters of the world.
Where I Go Out
Olowalu lime pie
$$, Outdoor Seating, Bakery, American, Breakfast,
"This pie will wake your tongue right up! So tart and smooth, and perfect with a cup of Maui Oma red cataui."
Ahi bruschetta
$$$$, Pizza, Seafood,
"Perfectly balanced bites of ahi! It all works so well together. I especially loved the microgreens and the depth of flavor they added - not just a pretty garnish!"
No Ka O'i Shave Ice
$, Ice Cream,
"Glorious and bright coconut, mango, and passion fruit syrups and the best textured ice shaved from a solid block. Don't forget a scoop of haupia ice cream at the bottom!"
Coconut Shrimp
$$, Seafood, Fish & Chips, Tacos,
"So light and sweet with the perfect fruity dipping sauce. A basket of fries never hurt either!"
Local Saimin
$$, Reservations, Full Bar, Asian, Noodles,
"A spammy twist on a classic noodle dish. The dashi broth is beautiful and the spam almost melts in your mouth!"
At My Venues
Double Awesome
$$, Chinese, Fenway/Kenmore
"It's a super light, flaky scallion pancake wrapped around poached eggs, cheddar cheese and a local greens pesto. It's messy but fun to eat. Breakfast all day!"
Double Awesome
$$, Chinese, Fenway/Kenmore
"They use a scallion pancake as sandwich bread and fill it with pesto, cheese, greens and eggs. Make sure to get it with the spicy ketchup. It's so good I always immediately want another one to go."
