Restaurants

Located on the 21st floor with a view of Downtown Los Angeles, Takami Sushi & Robata is a good stop for some food and views.…

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…

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?…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

I tried Girl & the Goat in Los Angeles for the first time and it was so delicious! I went in not knowing what to…

My first time at KazuNori was a spontaneous decision – but a good one. I was seated at the bar, and I carefully looked through…

It’s dinner time. I walked into Sushi Enya, not knowing what I wanted to order. There were a lot of options, but the omakase stood…

My favorite place for a breakfast sandwich? Daily Bagel Cafe. This hidden gem in Fremont, CA is a must-try if you’re in the area! I…

The first time I ate in a tatami room was, surprisingly, not in Japan, but in Santa Clara! My friends had sent some delicious looking…

When my stomach growls for Cantonese food, you’ll find me at Mr. Chopsticks Seafood Restaurant (盛和海鮮酒家). Hidden in a small plaza in El Monte, Mr.…

As restaurants are opening up for dine-in after months of offering only delivery and takeout, it’s not too early to think about where you want…

Salad was always at the bottom of my list of things to eat. It’s cold, it doesn’t taste like anything, and why do I always…

Good poke places can be hard to find, especially if you’re trying to find something that’s not too expensive. Some things I look for when…