Taiwanese
Liang's Kitchen 梁媽媽家, San Gabriel
I know I have been a bit lazy about posting this month. Anyways. . . I wanted to get this in before the end of the year. Liang's Kitchen is my new favorite local Taiwanese restaurant. I would almost s
2009
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Taiwanese
Liang's Kitchen, Arcadia
I know I have been a bit lazy about posting this month. Anyways. . . I wanted to get this in before the end of the year. Liang’s Kitchen is my new favorite local Taiwanese restaurant. I would almost s
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Garvey Garage Door Repair, Monterey Park
Seating is limited and the wait is rewarded with good service and an innovative menu. Happy hour is a very good deal but you’ll have to fight the crowd. Decorated well so that you forget you are in a
Taiwanese
Dai Ho Restaurant (大和), Temple City
This is almost as good as my mom’s Taiwanese beef noodle stew, but definitely the best you can get outside of a Taiwanese household. Family run and seems like they’re hardly ever open since they can a
Fusion
The Open Door, San Gabriel
Seating is limited and the wait is rewarded with good service and an innovative menu. Happy hour is a very good deal but you'll have to fight the crowd. Decorated well so that you forget you are in a
American
BLT Steakhouse, unknown
The popovers are so good that they actually give you the recipe to take home. The short ribs pictured above were fall-off-the bone amazing but other sides were standard. I had cream of spinach and it
Taiwanese
Dai Ho Restaurant, unknown
This is almost as good as my mom's Taiwanese beef noodle stew, but definitely the best you can get outside of a Taiwanese household. Family run and seems like they're hardly ever open since they can a
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Scottish
The Gorbals, Los Angeles
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American
Restaurant3, Los Angeles
I wish I wasn’t hyped up about the fried chicken. Otherwise, it would have been a good lunch. But here I was, expecting mouth-watering and show-stopping fried chicken. Their menu features many souther
American
Royal Claytons English Pub, Downtown LA
Royal Claytons is an English Pub located in the new trendy industrial area of Downtown Los Angeles. They feature British food in a dark spacious bar. Royal Clayton’s English Pub, the full name, is an
American
Five Guys Burgers and Fries
A decent burger from the East Coast, Five Guys Burgers and Fries, makes its way to my stomach. Though the image of the burger is not appetizing . . .almost looks like a sad burger, it is actually a pr
November 10 posts
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American
Dutch Crunch, San Francisco
Ike’s Place in San Francisco is a local sandwich place that has a bread called Dutch Crunch. Dutch Crunch is a type of sourdough that a bit crunchy, yet not too hard, that is only found in SF. I reall
Cocktails
Cav Wine Bar, San Francisco
On a chilly dark November night, an unsuspecting friend was smuggled into the unknown . . . Cav. My friends brought me for some drinks at a downtown SF wine bar called Cav. Nice little place with spra
American
Holder’s Country Inn, Cupertino
Originally, I wanted to focus on hole-in-the-walls and breakfast joints, but I got a bit sidetracked. Holder’s Country Inn is a place I would have posted about either way.
Spanish
Pintxo 47, Mountain View
A good friend of mine, who works at Google, invited me to have lunch at their main campus recently. She choose Pintxo 47, since this week the menu is inspired by Thomas Keller. Pintxo 47 is the Google
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Foodbuzz Blogger Festival, San Francisco
In the beginning of November, I attended a food festival in San Francisco. Foodbuzz invite me and other bloggers to their 1st annual Foodbuzz Blogger Festival. It was a wonderful event meeting other b
Peruvian
Mario’s Peruvian & Seafood
Went to this amazing peruvian place on a Wednesday night cause if you go on a weekend night, it’s like an hour wait. This place has been around forever and is arguably the best in town…hence the long
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Taiwanese
Liang’s Village Cuisine, Arcadia
In the 1st half of the last century, there was a large migration of Chinese to the small island country of Taiwan. Most were in the military following Chiang Kai Shek. They settled in little pockets i
Japanese
Curry House, Rowland Heights
Curry House, a chain from Japan, specializes in a simple meat on rice meal with curry. Americans and people all over the world need their protein, in this case meat, with a starch, rice. As a friend o
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Taiwanese
Country Bistro, Rowland Heights
Country Bistro appears to be a typical Taiwanese restaurant that you’ll find in San Gabriel valley or in Rowland Heights area. But alas, their secret sauce is their soups – herbal soups, in fact. They
October 19 posts
American
Original Tommy's Hamburgers, Los Angeles
One of my first experiences, of many, at Tommy’s was during my freshman year at USC. I was in the USC marching band, and they had a hazing ritual that included a trip to Tommy’s with their famous chil
American
Omelette House, Garden Grove
This past week, I had to be in Garden Grove for a short meeting, and needed a pre-meeting place to meet & eat. After scouring yelp for breakfast places, I found the Omelette House.
American
Ye Rustic Inn, Los Angeles
On the suggestion of an Elite Yelper, we decided to make the trek to West Los Angeles to try Bar Food. I know nowadays, that I am a little more pickier from this blog and with the expectations of my f
Japanese
海壽司 Hi Sushi, Taipei
This kaiden sushi restaurant, Hi sushi 海壽司http://www.hisushi.com.tw/, looks quite modern from outside but provides superb and creative sushi which I never tasted before.
Peruvian
Equinox Pasadena, Pasadena
Located in between the shopping areas of Lake Avenue and Old Town, sits a nice little restaurant, Malbec. An Argentinian restaurant that, as most others do, they specializes in beef. My only other exp
American
Marstons, unknown
This is a local breakfast favorite that not too many people know about. Marston’s famous cornflake french toast is what drives people to wait and wait for seat.
Bakery
Sweetfin Poké, Santa Monica
Sweet & Savory is a nice neighborhood sweet shop. They have bake goods and sandwiches on Huntington Blvd. in San Marino. This is the typical afternoon tea place where ladies can enjoy passerby’s.
Fusion
Asia de Cuba, Hollywood
Long over due, I realize I haven’t made a new post about my food adventures lately . . .I apologize. I have been busy with some other stuff lately. But I want to especially talk about this place – Asi
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El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument, Hollywood
El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument in Hollywood.
Italian
Buca di Beppo, Pasadena
I was here over the summer with family and relatives. And this is the ideal place to bring large crowds. Though its a chain, it does have a feel of a New York Italian restaurant, maybe on steroids. Wi
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Icelandic Glacial Water
I haven’t written much about drinks or things that cure my thirst, lately, but here’s one that I wanted to talk about. Icelandic Glacial Water, the bottled water sponsor for Project by Project’s Plate
Taiwanese
Tea Master Matcha Cafe and Green Tea Shop, Los Angeles
Here’s one last post about Taiwanese cuisine that I wanted to briefly spout about. Its not necessarily a meal, but more of a late night snack or dessert. Though this place also has entrees, is the des
Taiwanese
Newport Seafood Restaurant, San Gabriel
This is my last stop of Taiwanese restaurants that I have recently visited & revisited. I think, lately, I had a huge craving for Taiwanese food, for whatever reason. Of the three, Wang Heng, Jurassic
Taiwanese
Shin Yeh Taiwanese Cuisine (欣葉), Taipei
In my series of reviewing Taiwanese cuisine, Jurassic Restaurant is my second of three. The other restaurants that I choose are Wan Heng and Old Country Cafe.
Taiwanese
Old Country Cafe, unknown
Old Country Cafe, also known as 老鄉親, has been serving Taiwanese comfort dishes for almost two decades, maybe longer. Anyways. . . I love this place.
Cocktails
Rockwell, Los Feliz
The recently opened lounge, Rockwell, is in Los Feliz area of Los Angeles, which is becoming more eclectic and cool. Hidden in the back of a restaurant with no sign, you wouldn’t know that there was a
Japanese
Asa Ramen, Gardena
Yelp Listinghttps://www.yelp.com/biz/asa-ramen-gardena
BBQ
Southern Mini Town Restaurant (小南國), San Gabriel
Recently renovated, Gus’s Barbecue features some of the good barbecue in the West San Gabriel area. I was first there about 10 years ago . . . and for my 2nd trip the summer of 2009. It was recently t
American
Westside Tavern, Unknown
I really wanted to like this place. The name will remind us of a neighborhood bar/restaurant, in using the word “tavern”. And once you walk in, the place looks airy and yet broodingly hip. The stylize
September 17 posts
BBQ
Southern Mini Town Restaurant (小南國), San Gabriel
Recently renovated, Gus's Barbecue features some of the good barbecue in the West San Gabriel area. I was first there about 10 years ago . . . and for my 2nd trip the summer of 2009. It was recently t
American
Animal, Los Angeles
With a restaurant name like Animal, there’s almost a sense of arrogance about what you think you do well – which is anything non-seafood or vegetable related. Man is instinctively carnivorous, making
Chinese
Hong Kong Cafe, Monterey Park
I’m always on the look out for places that surprise me. Hot Stuff Cafe, with one of the more interesting names, surprises me in more ways than one.
Mexican
Taco Lita, Arcadia
High School kids need to eat simple things like meat and some sort of starch – like bread, tortilla, or rice. They don’t really want to eat vegetables, fruits, and healthy things. Taco Lita serves tha
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Coffee
Hot Stuff Cafe, San Gabriel Valley
Hot Stuff Cafe, SGV (Closed) at Hot Stuff Cafe in Sgv.
Peruvian
Mo-Chica, Los Angeles
Tucked away in a food court, blocks away from USC, lives peruvian cuisine at its finest. I recently joined a newly formed monthly dining group that choose Mo-Chica for its first event. I didn’t rememb
American
Green Street Tavern, Pasadena
Located on Green St. behind the bustle of Colorado Blvd in Old Town Pasadena, sits the unassuming Green Street Tavern. This little place is good place for a date. This little restaurant is a cozy litt
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Taiwanese
Wan Chun Taiwanese Food, San Gabriel Valley
Wan Chun Taiwanese Food, SGV (Closed) at Wan Chun Taiwanese Food in Sgv.
American
Langer's, Downtown LA
Langer’s arguably makes the best traditional pastrami sandwich in Los Angeles. In my opinion they do have the best jewish deli sandwiches. I have been to Canter’s, Nate N Al’s, and Jerry’s deli – but
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Peruvian
Mo-Chica, Los Angeles
Mo-Chica, DTLA (Closed) at Mo-Chica in Dtla.
Mexican
My Favorite Breakfast Burrito from Tops, Pasadena
A couple of months ago, I wrote about the Lucky Boy’s breakfast burrito. Linkhttp://blog.thethirstypig.com/2009/08/lucky-boy-drive-in-bacon-burrito-err.html Lucky Boy’s is probably the famous notable
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The Thirsty Pig Monthly Newsletter Email
I just want to announce that I am starting a monthly newsletter email. When you get a chance, please sign up. You’ll also find a sign up form on the left column if you scroll down.
American
In-N-Out, Southern California
You could smell their burgers almost a mile away – literally. In-N-Out, a Southern California institution, has been around for over 60 years. If you haven’t heard of or had a double double from In-N-O
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Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
The Dodger have a great promotion working with the different cultures and communities, called My Town. They honor the heritage backgrounds of the fans of the Dodgers. I made plans with my friends to a
American
Pie 'N Burger, Pasadena
Pie ‘N Burger, located near Caltech, features a simple menu of burgers and, of all things, pie. Strange bedfellows they are, burgers and pies is your All American fare. Not much has changed in the 50+
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British
Royal Claytons, Downtown Los Angeles
Royal Claytons is an English Pub located in the new trendy industrial area of Downtown Los Angeles. They feature British food in a dark spacious bar. Royal Clayton’s English Pub, the full name, is an
American
Guiliano's, Gardena
One day for lunch, I selected to get sandwiches from Guilianos Delicatessen and Bakery, in Gardena. Open for over 50 years, this is the classic deli featuring cold cut meats, cheese, and sandwiches.
August 18 posts
American
California Chicken Cafe, Hollywood
California Chicken Cafe is my favorite chicken place. I’ve been a loyal fan and have been going to the Melrose location for over 10 years. Situated near Highland and on Melrose, California Chicken Caf
American
Rotisserie Chicken of California, Pasadena
Almost forced to try yet-another chicken place. . . my friend took me to Rotisserie Chicken of California in Pasadena. I don’t know why . . . but there’s a smattering list of Chicken and Rotisserie an
Fusion
Don Chow Tacos, Los Angeles
Don Chow’s Tacos were located, last Friday, in a cool area of Silverlake. I didn’t know that there was a hip crowd with some cool venues in that part of LA. I’ve been meaning to try all these differen
Dessert
Dots Cupcakes, Pasadena
In the spirit of Cupcakes – the third in my Pasadena trilogy of cupcakes – Dots Cupcakes. Recently I posted my thoughts about Violet’s Cakes and Polkatots, both in Pasadena.
Dessert
Polkatots, Pasadena
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Mexican
Wake and Late, Los Angeles
Last night, after some K-town drinking. . .a couple of friends and I went to Carnitas Michoacan. I had never heard or been there, but my friends were raving about it. After considering Pinks, Kogi, an
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Shows, Podcasts, Twitters, and Sites I Frequent, Santa...
These sites, shows, twitters, and podcasts are some of the media that i enjoy. I don’t necessarily keep up with all of them. . .all the time. .. but most of them, some of the time.
Fusion
TASTE Food Hall, Los Angeles
I first heard about Umami from from Good Food from KCRW. Almost anything that Evan Kleiman and Jonathan Gold says, I would almost want to try. In addition, I admit i was intrigued with the idea of any
American
The Hat, Alhambra
The Hat is one of the places I have frequented for awhile, now. This old fashioned hamburger stand sits on the corner of Garfield and Valley in Alhambra. The Hat just celebrated its 60th anniversary a
Mexican
Lucky Boy Drive-in, Los Angeles
Lucky Boy has many loyal followers that lay claim of the best breakfast burrito. Even Los Angeles Magazine boasted about the burrito as well – I believe it was in the May 2009 issue. Many of my friend
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Tanqueray Rangpur
If you ever get the chance to have a gin & tonic, I suggest that you try Tanqueray’s Rangpur Gin. Currently, it is my personal favorite, over my long standing Bombay Sapphire Gin.
Italian
Pizza Patron, Los Angeles
Here are three sites that I came across about Pizza. One is about a one man’s quest to make a great pizza – in Atlanta. Another is from men’s magazine that talks about US’s top 25 pizzas. And the last
Bakery
The Rose Cafe, Venice
I found The Rose Cafe through their yummy Lemon Hazelnut Meringue. But this trek, started years ago – over 15 years ago, when I first had the dessert in Pasadena. The Old Town Bakery, had a terrific d
Chinese
永合成馳名煲仔飯, Hong Kong
BBQ Pork on Rice is one of my all time favorite meals EVER. These two pictures are from Hong Kong. One is from the Hong Kong International Airport and the other is from a small place on Hong Kong Isla
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Santa Monica Farmers Market, Santa Monica
Wednesdays in Santa Monica mean one thing – Farmer’s Market day The Wednesday Market is one of the largest and most diverse grower’s only markets in the state. Their website also states that some of t
German
Wurstküche, Downtown LA
Wurstküche, located near little Tokyo, recently opened in the past year. They fill the void, here in Los Angeles, of a needed german influenced Sausage & Beer house. I could be wrong . . . but that’s
Mexican
Tacos El Gallito, Pasadena
Recently, after a night of fun and drinks, we were looking for a place to grub on. Some of the time, we usually go to a Cantonese cafe in Monterey Park or Alhambra to get our late night fix. But this
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Plate By Plate 2009
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July 7 posts
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Project by Project, unknown
Only 3 days till Plate by Plate I can’t wait. It has been awhile since I attended their food/wine event. On this particular post, I was forwarded some great pictures of past events. I thought you guys
Mexican
Marked5, Los Angeles
The latest craze in Los Angeles are the “taco trucks” that roam around serving delicious food. One such truck is called Marked5.
BBQ
Los Angeles Barbeque Festival 2008, Los Angeles
Late last year, I went to the Los Angeles Barbeque Festival at the Santa Monica Pier. Held on a nice sunny September day, the 13th and 14th to be exact. Unfortunately, I didn’t know that they moved th
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Upcoming Food & Wine Event – Plate by Plate, August 1st,...
Going on 7 years now, Project By Project is one of the Los Angeles’s highlight food and wine events. Personally, I’ve been to 2 of their past events. This pleasant event features some of the better re
Multi
The Saban Free Clinic The Extravaganza for the Senses, Los Angeles
Summertime in Los Angeles is the time for Food & Wine Events. One of the finest events is the The Extravaganza for the Senses by the Saban Free Clinic. They have been having their event for 14 years.
American
Johnny Rockets, Los Angeles
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Bakery
The Dog Bakery - Fresh Baked Treats & Dog Birthday Cakes, Pasadena
Everyone knows about DOT’s in Pasadena. . . . but not everyone knows about Violet’s. Violet’s is hidden behind the hustle and bustle of Old Town Pasadena. I recently went there after lunch to try some
June 8 posts
American
Mariposa of Neiman Marcus, Unknown
Excellent view. Creative plating. This is a perfect ladies’ lunch spot. Complimentary consumme and fresh baked popovers to whet your appetite. I sent back the day’s “special,” because they overcooked
Japanese
Tenkaiipin, Honolulu
Thank goodness they moved my favorite ramen spot from Waikiki to Kapahulu in Honolulu. The soup is simply outta this world. Can’t be replicated. Even better than LA’s Little Tokyo eateries. The soup i
Italian
Four Seasons Hotel Kona, Kona
The appetizer was a lobster ravioli with red pepper sauce. Great concept, but missing a kick. The asparagus salad was blanched perfectly, but needed a bit more dressing drizzled. Main course consisted
Taiwanese
Fu Hang Dou Jiang (阜杭豆漿), Taipei
There was a place in Taipei that I used to go to all the time. It was called Si Hai Tou Jiang of the same name 四海豆漿
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Dodger Dogs and more!
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Cocktails
Cocktail of the Week – Godmother
A Godmother is a derivative of the Godfather cocktail – which is Amaretto and Scotch. The Godmother – which is Vodka and Amaretto, is a sweet drink that goes well with Cigars. Basically any sweet cock
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ArtBites, unknown
ArtBites features kids classes as well as adult classes with food and history. Ranging from courses featuring Italian history and Chinese history with food accompanied. Courses are taught at Museums,
Chinese
L'Amour Cafe, Monterey Park
Located in the back of a mini mall in Monterey Park, L’Amour Cafe is a hidden gem that specializes in traditional Cantonese cuisine. Monterey Park has always been known for cantonese faire – especiall
May 8 posts
Italian
Drago Centro, Los Angeles
Located in Downtown LA with an impressive wine collection. I went for the DineLA experience and couldn’t resist their menu degustazione six course tasting menu. Some of my favorites? The cod served wi
Fusion
The Open Door, Monterey Park
Monterey Park’s own izakaya spot. Opened by two friends from the South Bay that wanted to share their passion for Asian fusion. Menu samplings: albacore tuna sashimi, mini burgers w/ a fantastic reduc
Taiwanese
The Okura Prestige (大倉久和大飯店), Taipei
On a trip back to Taipei, I was taken to a small tea house called Chun Shui Tang. I was told, that one of the chain in Taichung was responsible for creating the Pearl Milk Tea. The Pearl Milk Tea, als
Japanese
Musha, Southern California
Musha is one of the finest Japanese restaurants in Southern California. I have couple of friends that swear by it. This izakaya style restaurant features some of the best presentation around.
Japanese
Sushi Gen, Los Angeles
Sushi Gen is my favorite Japanese Sushi Restaurant in Los Angeles and perhaps the world I’ve been going to Sushi Gen for over 15 years. My favorite Sushi Chef – Kaz is still there and going strong Now
American
Nathan's Famous, New York
When you go to New York, there are a couple of street foods that always come to mind. The first one is the New York style pizza, which you can find almost on any street corner. And the 2nd one is a ho
Chinese
Bamboodles, SGV
I first heard about this restaurant a few weeks ago on the Podcast – Good Food with Evan Kleiman. She was actually doing her weekly segment with Jonathan Gold. Jonathan Gold is the Pulitzer Prize winn
Taiwanese
Yung Ho, Taipei
Yung Ho is your typical Taiwan breakfast joint. There are two locations on Valley Blvd, that are not related. Each have similar items.
April 9 posts
Korean
Young Dong Tofu, San Gabriel
There aren’t many good Korean restaurants in the San Gabriel valley. . . So when there is a decent one, they seem to do a combination of things well.
Chinese
YongHe Chinese Type Breakfast Shop (永和豆漿), Taipei
This place in Taipei is known for their Chinese Tamale. A Taipei institution – this place is open late and seems to always have a diverse young and old crowd. Their limited menu featuring the Bah Zhan
Chinese
Late Night Yummies, Monterey Park
JJ Cafe is your typical Monterey Park/Alhambra Cantonese late night cafe. You might have tried Garden Cafe, ABC, Sunday Bistro, and others. They all serve similar items on their menus. JJ’s features s
American
Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
I was fortunate enough to get to go to a Dodger game and experience a Dodger win. Amidst the game, there was some great fare. We had a regular dodger dog, a super dodger dog, bratwurst, chili cheese f
Japanese
Santoka, Los Angeles
Santoka is located at three locations around L.A. and all are in the food courts of the Mitsuwa marketplaces in West L.A., Torrance and Costa Mesa. I think their Japanese website is spelled Santouka b
Colombian
Cha Cha Cha, Los Angeles
Cha Cha Cha is a long time Los Angeles favorite. Not just for Latin Star – like Jimmy Smit, but all Angelenos alike. Cha Cha Cha is a Tapas restaurant specializing in Carribean fare. Tapas is a type o
Chinese
點心Dim Sum – Jade Garden, Hong Kong
One night. . . after stumbling for a few hours in Hong Kong and Macau, we were all heading back to out hotels around 6am. But being that we were on vacation, we decided to stay up for breakfast. Break
Korean
Mountain San BBQ, Koreatown
Porridge or congee is one of the best things to have when you are drunk, hung over, or sick. This bland, stomach filling meal is perfect to sooth that the body that you put it through.
Dessert
Tasty Dessert, San Gabriel Valley
Mango Delight was its name. . .
March 9 posts
American
Pantry, Downtown LA
The Pantry is one of Los Angeles’ oldest restaurants. I have been going to the Pantry since I used to go to USC. I am kinda sad that the Pantry Bakery closed, in favor of Riordan’s Steakhouse – owned
American
Chicken & Waffles Woot! – Roscoe’s, San Gabriel Valley
This famous Los Angeles restaurant – originating near South Central Los Angeles, features southern style comfort food. Their staple of fried chicken and waffle is a favorite of Angelo’s and Hollywood
American
Cole's French Dip, Downtown LA
I was in downtown Los Angeles the other day for a seminar, and we decided to stop at Cole’s for lunch. In the heart of downtown, it is right next to one of the newest and hottest lounges – The Associa
Cocktails
Silk Lounge, unknown
Just yesterday, I celebrated my birthday with some friends. I am quite thankful they all came out to the Silk Lounge. But there was a few that purposely wanted to get me drunk. . . .that I’m not that
Japanese
Ramenya, Sawtelle
One night, I went with my friend to Ramenya. Ramenya is a Japanese Ramen house. It is a small dinky restaurant with great food. My type of place I haven’t been here in a couple of years, but I will al
American
Green Street Cafe, Pasadena
The Diane Salad from the Green Street Cafe is probably one of the best salads I have ever had. I usually don’t order salads myself, but the Diane salad is one of the best. One of the rumors is that Gr
Seafood
Boiling Crab, Unknown
After hearing so many positive things about this place. . . I had to try it. My friends all rave about this place with its great Crustacean fare.
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World’s Best Street Food
I got this link from Digg.com. I thought it was pretty interesting. I would love to try all of these places – even the dirtiest ones in Mumbai. Anyways. .. I hope you enjoy it.
Japanese
Orochon Ramen, Little Tokyo
On the subject of Ramen . . . I thought I’d talk about a Orochon
February 7 posts
Japanese
味ちゃん 1号店, Tokyo
The second ramen shop we visited in Sapporo was 味の時計台http://www.ajino-tokeidai.co.jp/. It is a chain restaurant where you can visit not only in Sapporo, also in Hokkaido, even in Haneda Airport in Tok
Mexican
Café Habana, New York City
This was my first experience with Mexican Corn – and hopefully wasn’t my last. This was the best corn I have ever had. The spices and cheese combination was awesome. I’ve tried different Mexican corn,
Japanese
味一番つばさ, Sapporo
In October 2004, my boyfriend at that time and I had our first oversea trip to Hokkaido. The first stop was the capital city of Hokkaido, Sapporo. not that beer, Sapporo, my friend
Japanese
DOZO, Taipei
DOZOhttp://www.dozo.com.tw/ is not an ordinary Japanese restaurant – mixed of izakaya dining bar, lounge bar with very creative Japanese cuisine. The price is not ordinarily cheap either…….that was wh
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Top 10 Sandwiches
I saw this article and I knew I had to repost it here on the blog. I love the sandwich. The simple handheld meal. As some of you know, I have been on a quest to find a great Tuna Steak Sandwich. Anywa
Japanese
Shinsen Gumi Ramen, Torrance
Located in a mini mall off of redondo, Shensen gumi serves some of the best ramen. Differing from the ramen houses in West LA, Shensen Gumi features a basic ramen with pork slices. They offer it with
American
Macaroni and Cheese! – S’Mac, Los Angeles
One of my favorite American fares is Mac and Cheese. This toxic mix of processed cheese with mini machine cut pasta is wholesome goodness The gooeyness brings us back to our childhood. For me. . . my
January 20 posts
Mexican
Breakfast Club, Mammoth
this is my first post, as recent dining experiences have been less than fruitful. we headed up to mammoth for a weekend of boarding. on the way back we stopped at a popular breakfast joint called brea
Colombian
Mundo Cafe & Restaurant, New York
What a nice little restaurant.
American
Nickel Diner, Downtown LA
Nickel Diner opened on Main Street in Downtown Los Angeles last August. What used to be a hole-in-the-wall secret has now exploded with crowds and lines out the door since it was named Los Angeles Mag
Chinese
Savoy Kitchen, Alhambra
I’ve had Hainan Chicken in the US, Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, and Macau. I can tell you honesty, that the Best Hainan Chicken is from this little hole-in-the-wall in Alhambra – Savoy Kitchen. It’s funn
Italian
Great Hole in the Wall, San Clemente
Sorry but the picture just does not do the sandwich any justice. Just went surfing at Trestles and by buddy Truc tells me about this killer meatball sandwich place in South O.C. We roll up to this lit
American
Katz's Delicatessen, New York City
This is the place where Meg Ryan had the famous scene in When Harry Met Sally. Among other things, this place has a pretty good Pastrami and Corned Beef Sandwich. It is also New York’s oldest deli. No
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Cocktail of the Week – Jack and Coke
I usually drink Jack & Coke’s when I am at a bar or club with friends. When it is crowded and your want to get buzzed fast – this is my drink of choice. The Jack & Coke is easy to make and very hard t
Korean
Honey Pig, Koreatown
I’ve been asked to write a little about this place. So, here it goes. . .
Japanese
Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen - Little Tokyo, Little Tokyo
The Tenshin Ramen at Koraku Ramen in Little Tokyo is not the best dish, nor is the tastiest dish. . . it is just my favorite. I have a secret craving for eggs. . .any type of eggs. Anyways. . .This is
Japanese
定食8, Taipei
I hardly write things in English, other than work related stuff. Since my uncle\, Thirsty Pig, invited me to post some restaurants in Taiwan, I tried my best to write something here for the restaurant
Cocktails
Cocktail of the Week – Gin and Tonic
Tanqueray Rangpur Gin, Hendrick’s, Bombay Sapphire are, in my opinion, the best Gins. I do not and cannot drink Gin straight. Nor do I like Gin Martini’s. I only like my Gin’s with Tonic. I guess I ne
Mexican
Tacos Baja, East Los Angeles
Ok, so a lot of place make fish tacos…some chains and even a place on Hillhurst called something like “World’s Best Tacos” but the best fish taco place is in East L.A called Tacos Baja. The crazy thin
Chinese
Din Tai Fung, Arcadia
Steamed Pork Dumplings known as Shaio Long Bao or Xiao Long Bao is perfected at this mini-mall restaurant in Arcadia. This gem, Din Tai Fung, has the world’s best steamed dumplings. . . bar none. I’ve
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New Thirsty Pig Logo
I want to thank sochon for designing the new Thirsty Pig Logo. I think its great. I know others have told me that they all like it
Japanese
Daichan, Studio City
Daichan has one of the few things in this world I would eat everyday. Their poke bowls are hearty, yet healthy. With the combination of the salad components with the fish and rice make this meal compl
Fusion
The Korean Taco Truck! – Kogi BBQ, Los Angeles
Right outside my friend’s birthday, Kogi had stationed itself right outside on the sidewalk. We were lucky to have them nearby. I only wish they didn’t have to leave so early and wished they would hav
Korean
Jinju Gomtang, Las Vegas
I actually like this place. Understandably, Mr. Steve knows that there are better places in Seoul than in Los Angeles. But for what we have here, I’ll take Jinju, after a heavy round of drinking. Jinj
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Cocktail of the Week – White Russian
With a rocks glass. \ 5.0 cl 5 parts Vodka \ 2.0 cl 2 parts Coffee liqueur or Kahlúa \ 3.0 cl 3 parts Fresh cream or Half & Half or Milk
Korean
DGM, Los Angeles
DGM is a no nonsense Korean BBQ. With stools and small round tables with grills. They really pack this place with people and tables. Their meat is fresh and sliced thinly. The grills cook fast. Though
Seafood
The Hungry Cat, Beverly Hills
The burger here at the Hungry Cat, known as the Pug Burger, is not a big burger. It’s quite small, in fact. But it is one of the better tasting burgers around. I realize most of these Hollywood, Bever