Travel

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…

Hello Santa Cruz! Visited Santa Cruz for the first time and wow, the weather was nice! 58 degree weather at 9am in the morning. My…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Hello Seattle! Gloomy weather? Nah, perfect weather! Here are some highlights from my most recent trip! Places to Visit Pike Place Market Blessed Sacrament Catholic…

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…

Cherry blossoms are blooming at UW and the campus is completely empty at night! Maybe because it’s too dark to see the cherry blossoms?

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…

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…

Aloha! Hawaii is the place to be – beautiful weather, pretty scenery, amazing poke – what more can you ask for? Here are some highlights…

It’ll probably be some time before I travel internationally again, but that just means I can spend that time traveling within the US instead! Here…

On this day one year ago, I was in Japan enjoying the fresh fish at the Toyosu Market for breakfast and ending the night with…

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.…

It has already been over seven months since my long-awaited adventure to Macau, Japan, and Taiwan. I still remember the trip very clearly but am…

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…

I love going to Taiwan. The food here is always amazing, and there’s always so many new places to check out! Read about my most…

My very first time in Japan was fantastic. The views are nice, public transportation is great, and best of all, the food was absolutely amazing.…

The last few times I’ve been to Macau was in 2005, 2018, and 2019. It’s a small little region on the south coast of China,…

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…