SoCal
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Pine & Crane (DTLA), Round 2
I am back at Pine & Crane to try more things on their menu! When I had it for the first time, there were so…
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It’s The Weekend! Find Me In Los Angeles
With only one full day in Los Angeles, how many things can I do? Friday Evening 8:30pm Hello, LAX! After a long wait going through…
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JOEY Restaurants (DTLA)
I’ve probably been to Joey a few too many times. The one thing that keeps bringing me back is how the menu has enough options…
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Trunk Coffee (Dolce Vita)
Lines in front of food trucks – I see that pretty often, but lines in front of a regular car? What is going on? I…
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Noodle Art 一面之缘 (Monterey Park)
Noodle Art, 一面之缘. What a creative name! I visited Noodle Art for an early lunch for the very first time. It is one of the…
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Yunomi Handroll (DTLA)
Yunomi Handroll, here I come! I was craving hand rolls, so I decided to try Yunomi Handroll for the first time! Usually I would go…
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Rice & Nori (Little Tokyo | Pasadena)
My first time at Rice & Nori was at the location in Little Tokyo, and a week later, I am back at Rice & Nori…
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Vox Kitchen (Fountain Valley)
Vox Kitchen is part of Kei Concepts, serving fusion dishes inspired by the Chifa culinary movement. So many of my friends have told me about…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Trekking Along: Santiago Creek Trail
It’s time for a walk on a hot day! I walked along the Santiago Creek Trail at Irvine Regional Park. The entrance fee is $5…
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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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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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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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Sushi Enya
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…
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Trekking Along: Altadena Crest Trail
Checked out the Altadena Crest Trail for the first time! This trail is right by the Eaton Canyon Trail and was much more difficult. I…
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A Stroll Through The Huntington
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Trekking Along: Eaton Canyon Trail
First hike of the year? Eaton Canyon Trail! This trail was pretty fun with the streams crossings. We started the hike around 3pm in the…
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Mr. Chopsticks Seafood Restaurant
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.…
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Souplantation
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…
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Pisces Poke & Ramen
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…