food

I am back at Pine & Crane to try more things on their menu! When I had it for the first time, there were so…

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…

Lily – that’s where we had wanted to go for lunch. We parked our car, walked to the restaurant, then found out that they wouldn’t…

It’s Napa day! My friend had found a brunch spot for us, right by Nicholson Ranch – where we were going to have wine tasting.…

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…

My first time at Rice & Nori was at the location in Little Tokyo, and a week later, I am back at Rice & Nori…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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!…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

I tried Ethiopian food for the first time! I had no idea what to expect – my friend suggested getting Ethiopian food and only warned…

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.…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

A meal for Father’s Day is usually much easier than Mother’s Day. My dad is not very picky with food and the best part is,…

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…

National Doughnut Day is coming up this week! What’s the best donut you’ve had?

The first full weekend of May was filled with food with great company! Guess which was my favorite?

Lessons Learned: Make sure to think about how long it would take to cook each dish. Know what there is in the kitchen that you…

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…

The second Sunday of May is a day to never forget – it’s Mother’s Day! While you may have the activities scheduled, one of the…

Breakfast at a Hong Kong cafe would not be complete without porridge. It also comes with your choice of chow mein, chow fun, steamed rice…