Food
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Osawa Shabu Shabu & Sushi (Pasadena)
Located in Pasadena, Osawa serves shabu shabu and sushi. I showed up at the restaurant right when it opened for dinner on a Sunday without…
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It’s The Weekend! Find Me Around The Bay
It’s been quite a while since I’ve visited NorCal (and a long time since I’ve seen my best friend!), so I was especially excited for…
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Holy Basil (DTLA)
Holy Basil is located in a small food hall in Downtown Los Angeles and serves Thai food. There is a small menu on the counter,…
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Ji Rong Peking Duck (Rosemead)
Mmm…peking duck! Peking duck is for special occasions – banquets, parties, large gatherings, etc. It’s so expensive! I have been looking at Ji Rong Peking…
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Sushi Kisen (Arcadia)
I have heard so many good things about Sushi Kisen, and I finally got to try it! I went to Sushi Kisen for lunch on…
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Kobawoo House (Koreatown)
What do I want to eat today? Bossam! This is a Korean dish where you would typically wrap boiled pork with cabbage wraps along with…
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The Trio Eats Again
It’s been a while since our trio dining getaway in Little Tokyo, and on this rainy day, my friends and I wanted to go get…
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Âu Lạc (DTLA)
Lunch at a vegan restaurant? What?? I decided to check out this vegan restaurant for lunch one day after my friend mentioned it a few…
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Highlights of Taipei 2023
Eat, sleep, repeat. That was a typical day in Taipei this trip. I started my trip with a list of all the things I wanted…
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Miso Izakaya (DTLA)
My first taste of Miso Izakaya was one of their lunch bento sets for takeout. This lunch bento set was available for takeout only, but…
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Highlights of Tokyo 2023
I am back in Tokyo for the second time! There were so many things I was looking forward to. Here are some highlights: Places to…
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Pizzeria Bianco (DTLA)
Pizzeria Bianco has been on my list of restaurants to try, and I finally got to check it out! This restaurant is located in Row…
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Highlights of Austin 2023
I visited Austin for the first time! I was very excited for this trip, especially since I was going with my best friend! We had…
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Sage Bistro
I wasn’t originally planning to go to Sage Bistro for dinner, but the restaurant down the street had such a long line I decided to…
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Chinchikurin (Little Tokyo)
Believe it or not, I just had okonomiyaki for the first time! I visited Chinchikurin, which serves Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki. Okonomiyaki: a Japanese savory food. An…
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Bodega
It’s almost 2pm, I’m in San Francisco, and I still haven’t had lunch yet. My friends and I had just finished eating some pastries from…
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Jina Bakes
Pastries are not something I think about often, but when I saw the menu at Jina Bakes, I knew I wanted to check it out!…
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It’s The Weekend! Find Me In San Jose & San Francisco
It’s time for another weekend packed with exciting activities! This is probably one of my more relaxed, yet at the same time rushed, weekends that…
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Highlights of Portugal 2023
I went to Portugal for World Youth Day! This is my second time in Portugal, and it was such a different experience. Even though the…
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Hama Sushi (Little Tokyo)
It’s lunch time! Today’s lunch is at Hama Sushi in Little Tokyo. This is my first time going to Hama Sushi and I have heard…
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Pine & Crane (DTLA)
This place is so popular! I once saw a long line waiting outside this restaurant and was very curious what it was. It’s been bookmarked…
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The Brothers Sushi (Woodland Hills)
I first heard of The Brothers Sushi and how good the sushi is from a friend, and of course, I had to give it a…
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A Trio Dining Getaway – Little Tokyo
Not everything always goes as planned, and even when you’ve already parked and are walking to the restaurant you were planning to go to, plans…
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Bestia
As a celebratory meal for winning a competition, my team decided to have dinner at Bestia! We were very excited for the meal. We had…
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Messob Ethiopian Restaurant
I tried Ethiopian food for the first time! I had no idea what to expect – my friend suggested getting Ethiopian food and only warned…
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Bombay Beach
It’s time for dinner at an Indian restaurant! This was a very unexpected choice, since the original plan was to have Korean food for dinner.…
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Girl & the Goat, Round 2
I’m back at Girl & the Goat for another meal! I could not stop thinking about the delicious Grilled Pineapple Salad from my first visit,…
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It’s The Weekend! Find Me In San Jose
It’s time for a long weekend in San Jose! Although it was sunny, hot, and full of pollen, it was an amazing weekend. Day 1:…
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UOVO
Today’s lunch is at an Italian restaurant! I don’t eat Italian food that often, so this was quite exciting. The outside of the restaurant was…
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4.5 Hours in Los Angeles
Your flight lands at 4:30pm in LA and you have to be back at the airport for your next flight at 9pm. What do you…
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Sushi Enya, Round 2
When I went to Sushi Enya for the first time, I was seated at a booth and ordered their omakase. This time, I returned with…
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Redbird
Another day, another new restaurant to try! Today’s restaurant is Redbird in Los Angeles. The entrance is located on a hill, and you have to…
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Bill’s Burgers
I finally got to try the place I’ve been hearing about all the time: Bill’s Burgers. I had driven to Bill’s Burgers around a year…
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Takami Sushi & Robata
Located on the 21st floor with a view of Downtown Los Angeles, Takami Sushi & Robata is a good stop for some food and views.…
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I’m Craving…Pizza!
It’s pizza time! National Pizza Day is coming up on February 9, and when my stomach calls for an unhealthy satisfying meal, pizza’s on the…
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Highlights of Malaysia 2022
I finally made it to Malaysia! I’ve been wanting to go to Malaysia for the longest time, so since I’m in Singapore, I had to…
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Highlights of Singapore 2022
Hello Singapore! This was my very first time in Singapore, and it was awesome! More photos and details are coming soon, but here are some…
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Izakaya Osen
I recently tried a new place to satisfy my sushi cravings! Izakaya Osen is located in Silverlake, with a small valet parking lot but delicious…
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I’m Craving…Tacos!
Every once in a while, I just want a tasty taco for lunch. There are so many different options – where should I go this…
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Azuki
I heard so many great things about Azuki that I left Bainbridge Island early to try their handmade Japanese udon noodles. Was it worth it?…
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Ba Sa
Bainbridge Island is only a short ferry ride away from Seattle, and for the one meal I had here, I went to Ba Sa. The…
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Kamonegi
Craving soba noodles? Kamonegi is the place to go. Specializing in handmade soba noodles and tempura, I made sure to reserve this meal two months…
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Highlights of Seattle 2022 (August)
Seattle? Again? Yup! I’m back in Seattle for a wedding, and of course, I had to check out some places that were amazing last time…
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Unwind Cafe
Located along Harbor Ave SW, Unwind Cafe offers delicious food and drinks with an amazing view. There’s no seating inside the cafe, but once you…
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The Pink Door
Reservations at The Pink Door in Seattle open one month in advance, so when I knew what day I wanted go, I set an alarm…
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Sushi Kashiba
Sushi Kashiba was started by Chef Shiro Kashiba who is an apprentice of Chef Jiro Ono, the world’s greatest sushi chef! I learned of Chef…
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Highlights of San Francisco 2022
It’s been quite some time since I’ve been to SF. Karl the Fog followed us everywhere, but here are some highlights from my most recent…
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Girl & the Goat
I tried Girl & the Goat in Los Angeles for the first time and it was so delicious! I went in not knowing what to…
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KazuNori
My first time at KazuNori was a spontaneous decision – but a good one. I was seated at the bar, and I carefully looked through…
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Ice Cream Scream For Me
A child’s dream: Going to the grocery store and choosing all the flavors of ice cream you’ve ever wanted. And eating it all. My first…