American Breakfast
Breakfast Gem in 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
January 2009
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South Bay Sushi West LA
Sixes – Underrated Japanese Restaurants in Southern California
1. The Steak Househttp://www.steakhousekobe.com/ – Kobe beef steaks. Omigosh, just take a look at the pictures on their site. 2. Ikko Japanese Restauranthttp://www.yelp.com/biz/ikko-japanese-restauran
Latin New York
Mundo Cafe & Restaurant
What a nice little restaurant.
Downtown LA American Diner
"This is the Place"
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
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Sgv San Gabriel Valley
Savoy Kitchen, SGV Los Angeles
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
Hole In the Wall Chinese Alhambra
World’s Best 海南雞飯 (Hainan Chicken Rice) – Savoy
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
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Farmers' Markets Santa Monica Westside
Southern California Farmers’ Markets
With the trend of Organic food, farmer’s markets have been more popular than ever. You can find the best produce and vegetables at these outdoor markets. In addition to strawberries and tomatoes, you
Hole In the Wall Orange County Sandwich
Great hole in the wall meatball sandwich
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
New York American Deli
Best Pastrami in the World – Katz
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
Cocktail
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 Koreatown Barbeque
Honey Pig – Korean BBQ
I’ve been asked to write a little about this place. So, here it goes. . .
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Vietnamese Hole In the Wall Noodles
Pho To Chau Vietnamese Restaurant – Honolulu, HI
This is supposedly the best Pho place in Honolulu’s Chinatown district. The restaurant is nestled in between 2 other Pho places, but clearly stands out from the rest. If you’re having a hard time find
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West LA Hole In the Wall Mexican
Sixes – Hole in the Wall Mexican Food
1. Tacos Bajahttp://www.tacosbaja.com/ – Best Fish Tacos. 2. Yuca’shttp://www.yucasla.com/ – Great Tacos and Burritos. 3. Tacos Villa Coronahttp://www.yelp.com/biz/tacos-villa-corona-los-angeles – Awe
Japanese Ramen Little Tokyo
Omelet Ramen – Koraku
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
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Blog Forums
The Thirsty Pig Forums
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Japanese Taipei Japanese teishoku
定食 8 – Japanese teishoku
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
Cocktail
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
Latin Hole In the Wall Mexican
Best Fish Tacos Hands Down
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
San Gabriel Valley Chinese Taiwanese
Magic Dumplings – Din Tai Fung
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
Blog Sixes
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
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American West LA Sixes
Sixes – Must Dine in Los Angeles
Part of my series of Sixes. This will be the first one of many Sixes. Most lists you’ll see are Top 10′s or Top 5 . . . but in an effort to be different, Sixes will be the Thirsty Pig’s thing. As an e
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Japanese Taipei Taiwanese
鍋膳 "Guo Shan"
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Japanese San Fernando Valley Hole In the Wall
Poke Bowls Forever – Daichan
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
Korean Food Truck Late Night
The Korean Taco Truck! – Kogi BBQ
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
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Korean Seoul
MYUNGDONG: "HaDongGwan"
HaDongGwan is a “GomTang Jip” which is basically a restaurant that specializes in one dish: GomTang. If you don’t know already, GomTang is the white broth with slices of beef that you kick up with sea
Korean Koreatown Jinju Gomtang
The Drunken Cure – Jinju Gomtang
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
Cocktail
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 Koreatown Barbeque
Efficient Korean BBQ – DGM
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
American Hollywood Hamburgers
Home of the Pug Burger – The Hungry Cat
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
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Korean Koreatown Hole In the Wall
Kimchi Fried Rice – Hodori
Last night, after the film festival, our friends and I was craving a late night snack. We went to one of steady favorites Hodori. I have been going here since the early 1990′s. I have brought so many