Dish Detective Returns: Can You Identify This Coachella Valley Mystery Restaurant?

It’s time to put your foodie instincts to the test as Dish Detective returns with a brand-new mystery restaurant in the Coachella Valley. The weekly Instagram contest, presented in partnership with local food reviewers Dining with the Davids, challenges viewers to identify a featured restaurant based on a few mouthwatering clues.

For the week of January 19, three standout dishes are at the center of the culinary case. The first clue is a sour, lemongrass-infused Filipino soup made with pork, eggplant, and tender greens. Bright, comforting, and packed with flavor, it’s described as the kind of dish that can bring you back to life when you’re feeling under the weather.

Next up is the restaurant’s signature cheesesteak, stacked high with a bold three-cheese blend of provolone, queso, and white American. It’s served on a homemade roll baked fresh daily, delivering a rich, melty bite that doesn’t hold back.

For dessert, the final hint is a slice of ube cake topped with a sprinkle of coconut. Sweet, satisfying, and unmistakably purple, it’s a memorable way to end the meal.

Think you know where these dishes came from? Viewers are encouraged to drop their guess in the comments on Instagram, tag the restaurant they believe it is, and follow both Dining with the Davids and NBC Palm Springs to qualify. One correct guesser will win a $100 gift card to the mystery restaurant.

The answer and the winner will be revealed on the Friday morning newscast on NBC Palm Springs. Entries are open until noon on Thursday.

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