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Kungfu Restaurant 真功夫, Shanghai
Kungfu Restaurant真功夫 http://www.zkungfu.com/ Many locations
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Xuhui Shanghai
Heng Shan Cafe 衡山小館, Shanghai
Heng Shan Cafe 衡山小館 308 Hengshan Rd, Xuhui, Shanghai, China +86 21 6471 7127
3 pigs Price Range 2 $/¥/NT Shanghainese
Restaurant Jesse 吉士 of Shanghai
The best Shanghainese restaurant, arguably, is Restaurant Jesse or 吉士. With this site, I get always get asked a couple of questions. One of them being – “What is the best Shanghainese restaurant?” Jes
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Sichuan Pepper – Huang Fei Hong
The Sichuan Pepper or Szechuan Peppercornhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sichuanpeppercorn is a unique breed of spice. When eaten, it gives, not a spicy, nor savory flavor, but a distinguishing mouth num
0 pigs Price Range 2 $/¥/NT Thai
Tai Thai 太泰 at Tianzifang, Shanghai
First impressions are not enough for Tai Thai in Tianzifang. You’d almost miss it, if you walked by. But don’t look now, you’ll only notice a small Thai themed bar. The bar is probably not enough to g
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Jingan District Shanghai
Cantina Agave, Shanghai
I try to avoid certain ethnic cuisines while in Asia, Mexican being one of them. I have tried for years to try to accept Mexican foods in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and now Shanghai. Both in Taiwan and Hong K
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Changning Shanghai
Ming Yue Hot Pot 酩悦炭烧火锅, Shanghai
Traditional hot pot is used, not as a simple round bowl, but one with a small chimney on top. In the olden days, when electricity wasn’t available, people used to use charcoal and open fire flames to
3 pigs Hunan Price Range $/¥/NT
Di Shui Dong 滴水洞 Shanghai – Hunan Cuisine at its Best
When I see a yellow pepper and a red pepper, my instinct is the red one is the more spicy and dangerous one. Westerns, with my upbringing, are more familiar with the big and slightly spicy bell pepper
3 pigs Cocktail Lounge
Martini Thursday at David Laris’ Yucca
Martini Thursdays is event brought back by David Laris to help promote his new lounge at Sinan Mansions, Yucca. My personal favorite is a Vodka Dirty Martini, with any vodka except Grey Goose. I never
3 pigs Cuban Lunch
Cook’s Tortas
Not many people know Mexican cuisine features sandwiches. This combination of old and new world influences can be seen directly with theses sandwiches – the Torta. Bakeries and flour was brought over
2 pigs Cantonese Price Range $/¥/NT
Lisboa Restaurant, Shanghai
One would expect traditional Portuguese cuisine at a restaurant name Lisboa. Named after the capital of Portugal, this chain features Macanese cuisine – a combination of Cantonese and Portuguese flavo
1 pig Brazilian Price Range 2 $/¥/NT
The Brazilian Pot Pies at Wood Spoon in Los Angeles
When I was last in Los Angeles – in August, I had put together a list of places that I wanted, rather needed to feast on. On this list, and near the top, was Wood Spoon. I had heard that this downtown
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Los Angeles Shanghai
Di Shui Dong 滴水洞 Shanghai
When I see a yellow pepper and a red pepper, my instinct is the red one is the more spicy and dangerous one. Westerns, with my upbringing, are more familiar with the big and slightly spicy bell pepper
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Jingan Shanghai
David Laris’ Yucca, Shanghai (Closed)
I recently got invited to Yucca – David Laris’ latest hot spot – Yucca. Coined as a micro-lounge, Yucca is located the Sinan Mansions 思南公馆. Yucca is a Mexican inspired menu and venue. Perhaps will be
3 pigs Huangpu District Price Range 3 $/¥/NT
The Best Damn Nightclub in Shanghai, M1NT
> M1NT is where the celebrities play with the stars overlooking the glamour of Shanghai.
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Pudong Shanghai
Flair Lounge, Shanghai
Shanghai offers some of the best city views in the world. With the famous Bund, the former foreign embassies, overlooking Huangpu river, and skyscrapers on the other side, in Pudong. The nighttime spa
November 20 posts
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Xuhui District Shanghai
Xinjishi 新吉士, Shanghai – June 8, 2011
Xinjishi is the GO-TO place I often take guest from out of town. Though I would rather take them to original Jishi, the original, I know it is always crowded and tough to get reservations. Xinjishi, m
Luwan Shanghai
Urban Soup Kitchen, Shanghai
On chilly cold days, in my humble opinion, there’s nothing better than a nice hot bowl of soup. On a suggestion, I decided to try Urban Soup Kitchen, near Xintiandi.
Xuhui District Shanghai
Good Hot Pot, Shanghai
My friends know me to not be a big fan of hot pot. I never liked the DIY cooking aspect of handling raw food cooking in a pot. But it seems that girls really like hot pot. I am not sure why, but they
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Luwan District Shanghai
M1NT, Shanghai
> M1NT is where the celebrities play with the stars overlooking the glamour of Shanghai.
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An Evening with Yue-Sai Kan 靳羽西
This past week, we got to meet the venerable Yue-Sai Kan 靳羽西. She graciously hosted us at her spacious home in Shanghai. Our professor, Peter Carnevale was able to arrange for an informal talk with he
Jingan District Shanghai
Lisboa Restaurant, Shanghai
One would expect traditional Portuguese cuisine at a restaurant name Lisboa. Named after the capital of Portugal, this chain features Macanese cuisine – a combination of Cantonese and Portuguese flavo
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Shanghai
Yue-Sai Kan 靳羽西
This past week, we got to meet the venerable Yue-Sai Kan 靳羽西. She graciously hosted us at her spacious home in Shanghai. Our professor, Peter Carnevale was able to arrange for an informal talk with he
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Xuhui Shanghai
Nanbantei of Tokyo 南蛮亭, Shanghai
After reading the reaming that City Weekend gave by Dan Ouyang wrotehttp://www.cityweekend.com.cn/shanghai/listings/dining/japanese/has/nanbantei/ and Christopher St Cavish of SmartShanghai.comhttp://
3 pigs Jingan District 静安区 Price Range 2 $/¥/NT
Yuxin Sichuan Cuisine Shanghai
Oh god, this place is good. Yuxin Sichuan Cuisine is where Sichuaners’ go to eat Sichuan food.
2 pigs Shanghai Tea
Yuyuan Garden Shanghai Part 2
On my second trip to Yuyuan Garden, I was finally able to get a ticket and go inside the famed walled garden. A couple of classmates and I found a day to not only see the and taste some of the food ve
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Ji Jin 鸡锦, Shanghai
Ji Jin 鸡锦 上海市长宁区延安西路2876号（近虹许路） 2876 Yan’an Xi Lu, near HongXu Lu Monday to Saturday Pm18:00〜Am2:00 Sunday Pm17:00〜Am2:00 +86 21-62619819
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豫园 Yuyuan Garden Part 1
Yuyuan Garden is probably the most popular tourist attraction in Shanghai. Located in the middle of city, close the Bund, this spot was a private residence with a sprawling garden and reflection pools
2 pigs Dim Sum Price Range 2 $/¥/NT
Shanghai Tang Cafe
When I first heard that there was a Shanghai Tang Cafe, I knew I should look into it. But then when I heard they had a Sunday Brunch, I was more intrigued. Yet, when I found out that the all-you-can-e
2 pigs Price Range 3 $/¥/NT Shanghainese
复兴汇 Fuxinghui Shanghai
Fuxinghui is fine dining establishment that specializes in Shanghainese cuisine. Located near the heart of the bustling HuaiHai Middle road, Fuxinghui offers up some an intimate dining experience.
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Jingan Shanghai
Azul Tapas Lounge, Shanghai
Azul Tapas Lounge 378 Wukang Rd, Xuhui, Shanghai, China +86 21 5405 2252
3 pigs Lounge Shanghai
Racks Shanghai – Grand Re-Opening on November 11th
I got to check out Racks before their Grand Re-Opening at their new location, from their Xintiandi location.
3 pigs Dim Sum Price Range 2 $/¥/NT
The Succulent Moistness of the BBQ Pork at Crystal Jade 翡翠酒家, Shanghai
I was asking a couple of friends, one who is Shanghainese and the other from the North who’s lived in Shanghai for awhile, what are some of the better restaurants in town. Surprisingly they said they
Jingan Shanghai
Pane e Vino, Shanghai
Sometimes food prepared the traditional simple manner is all you need. But of course you need quality ingredients. Echo and her husband, Antonio have done just that. With imported Italian floor, spice
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Xuhui Shanghai
Tai Thai 太泰, Shanghai
First impressions are not enough for Tai Thai in Tianzifang. You’d almost miss it, if you walked by. But don’t look now, you’ll only notice a small Thai themed bar. The bar is probably not enough to g
Huangpu Shanghai
Bar Rouge, Shanghai
Bar Rouge is one of the best nightclubs in the world, not just in Shanghai. Been around for years, Bar Rouge is internationally renown for it fabulous views of the Shanghai nighttime lights, the Huang
October 13 posts
2 pigs Jingan District 静安区 Price Range 3 $/¥/NT
Fu 1088 福一零八八
Translated as Blessing 1088, 福一零八八 or also known as Fu 1088 is fine Shanghainese dining at its best. In the popular Jingan District, you won’t find a flashy sign, nor large crowds, yet this unassuming
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Blue Frog 蓝蛙, Shanghai
On December 12, 2010, I finished the last of my 100 shots at Blue Frog. On this last trip, I consumed the last portion of this epic quest – of 20 shots. But, I must confess that I failed in my attempt
3 pigs Cocktail Price Range 2 $/¥/NT
Lounging in Shanghai at The Aparment
The Apartment is one my favorite lounges in Shanghai. Always a challenge for someone new to any city, is finding a decent place to hangout for drinks and chillaxin’.
3 pigs Shanghai
Day 2 at the Shanghai Expo
After my first visit, I realized that going to the Expo wasn’t so painful. But I made the dreadful mistake of not wearing my new gray New Balance shoes. Ouch.
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Jingan Shanghai
Racks, Shanghai (Closed)
I got to check out Racks before their Grand Re-Opening at their new location, from their Xintiandi location.
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The Shanghai Expo
I finally made my way to the Shanghai Expo 2010. After a hot summer and growing expectations, I realized that if I didn’t go to the Expo, it would have been a waste of an opportunity, since I lived so
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3 pigs Dalian Price Range 3 $/¥/NT
Fugu for My Last Dalian Lunch
My last lunch in Dalian could have been my last meal ever. Among the different things we had at lunch, we finished it off with a braised fish – Fugu. I will forever remember the Dalian, especially wit
3 pigs Price Range 3 $/¥/NT Seafood
The Live Shrimp from 天天鱼港 TianTian Seafood (Dalian)
Tian Tian Seafood restaurant, in Dalian, is your typical Chinese seafood restaurant. Since Dalian is by the ocean, specifically the Yellow Sea. The abundant seafood coupled with its relatively warm wa
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An Organic Farm in Dalian
On my recent trip to Dalian, I was fortunate enough to visit my family friend’s farm, the Li farm. Not just any farm, but an organic and self-sustainable farm just beyond the local hills of Dalian pro
3 pigs the City by the Sea
Dalian 大连, the City by the Sea
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Xuhui Shanghai
The Apartment Lounge, Shanghai
The Apartment is one my favorite lounges in Shanghai. Always a challenge for someone new to any city, is finding a decent place to hangout for drinks and chillaxin’.
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Xuhui Shanghai
Fuxinghui 复兴汇, Shanghai
Fuxinghui is fine dining establishment that specializes in Shanghainese cuisine. Located near the heart of the bustling HuaiHai Middle road, Fuxinghui offers up some an intimate dining experience.
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Xuhui District Shanghai
Restaurant Jesse 吉士, Shanghai
The best Shanghainese restaurant, arguably, is Restaurant Jesse or 吉士. With this site, I get always get asked a couple of questions. One of them being – “What is the best Shanghainese restaurant?” Jes
September 23 posts
2 pigs Noodles Price Range $/¥/NT
Beef Noodle Soup at Master Kong Chef’s Table 康师傅私房牛肉面, Shanghai
I was going to say that I don’t usually do fast food joints, but on reflection – I have In-N-Out and Tommy’s, so doing Master Kong’s was not a stretch. This noodle chain, specializes in beef soup nood
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The Shanghai Expo, Day 1
I finally made my way to the Shanghai Expo 2010. After a hot summer and growing expectations, I realized that if I didn’t go to the Expo, it would have been a waste of an opportunity, since I lived so
1 pig Price Range 2 $/¥/NT Thai
My Harem at Thai Gallery 泰廊餐厅, Shanghai
Thai Gallery features gray dark bauhaus decor with Thai influences, like other upscale Shanghai contemporaries; Lan Na Thai, Simply Thai, and Coconut Paradise. Located in the Jingan district, Thai Gal
3 pigs Price Range 2 $/¥/NT Shanghainese
Sweating at 夏味馆 Xia Restaurant of Shanghai
If you aren’t comfortable in a restaurant, it won’t matter how good the food is. If you notice loud babies crying, a cockroach, or even just a squeaky chair, you’re going to feel it and affect your ju
Jingan District Shanghai
Yuxin Sichuan Cuisine Shanghai
Oh god, this place is good. Yuxin Sichuan Cuisine is where Sichuaners’ go to eat Sichuan food.
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Jingan District Shanghai
South Beauty 俏江南, Shanghai
The tea scroll, featuring several different varieties of tea
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Huangpu Shanghai
Shanghai Uncle 海上阿叔
The steady stalwart, Shanghai Uncle, is the go-to place when I come to Shanghai on short trips. My business partners usually leave full and happy.
3 pigs Cantonese Price Range 3 $/¥/NT
晶浦会 Jingpuhui of Pudong
> You know the thing about good food? It brings folks together from all walks of life. It warms them right up and it puts little smiles on their faces . . . > > — From The Frog and The Princess
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Dalian the City by the Sea
Dalian 大连, the City by the Sea
I recently visited Dalian, known as the Hong Kong of the North, just as summer ended. After only a weekend, I realized Dalian is one of the nicest cities. With winter skiing available and summer beach
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渔港明珠, Dalian
My last lunch in Dalian could have been my last meal ever. Among the different things we had at lunch, we finished it off with a braised fish – Fugu. I will forever remember the Dalian, especially wit
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An Organic Farm in Dalian
On my recent trip to Dalian, I was fortunate enough to visit my family friend’s farm, the Li farm. Not just any farm, but an organic and self-sustainable farm just beyond the local hills of Dalian pro
3 pigs Noodles Price Range $/¥/NT
Good Grubbing Noodles . . . Found in Shanghai at 沪上一家辣肉面馆
I found this little late night eatery, by sheer chance. I was going home from a late night of drinking with some friends and my stomach was taking over. My mouth started to moving, in probably, the be
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Dalian
Tian Tian Seafood天天鱼港 – Dalian
Tian Tian Seafood restaurant, in Dalian, is your typical Chinese seafood restaurant. Since Dalian is by the ocean, specifically the Yellow Sea. The abundant seafood coupled with its relatively warm wa
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Welcome to the SGV (Monterey Park, Alhambra, San Gabriel)
Welcome to the SGV Monterey Park, Alhambra, San Gabriel by Andrew Fung
1 pig Chang Ning District 长宁区 Price Range 2 $/¥/NT
The Sweet Roasted Fish from Jade Butterfly 蝶翠轩, Shanghai
I was recently told, that local Shanghainese don’t necessarily like their own cuisine, all that much. They, my classmates in particular, have indicated they prefer Cantonese fare. Shanghainese dishes
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Luwan Shanghai
Yuyuan Garden 豫园, Shanghai
Yuyuan Garden is probably the most popular tourist attraction in Shanghai. Located in the middle of city, close the Bund, this spot was a private residence with a sprawling garden and reflection pools
1 pig Price Range $/¥/NT Shanghainese
Hungry at Shanghai Pudong Airport
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1 pig Japanese Price Range 2 $/¥/NT
A Lunch to be Forgotten at 伊藤家 Itoya, Shanghai Luwan
With some classmates, I recently had Japanese at Itoya located in the busy district of Luwan. This location is ideal, since there is a subway station located just beneath the shopping center, of Centr
Luwan Shanghai
Shanghai Tang Cafe
When I first heard that there was a Shanghai Tang Cafe, I knew I should look into it. But then when I heard they had a Sunday Brunch, I was more intrigued. Yet, when I found out that the all-you-can-e
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Luwan Shanghai
Itoya 伊藤家, Shanghai
With some classmates, I recently had Japanese at Itoya located in the busy district of Luwan. This location is ideal, since there is a subway station located just beneath the shopping center, of Centr
3 pigs Price Range $/¥/NT Shanghai
Basking in the Glory of the Dumpling from Little Yang’s
There are those that would argue that steamed pork dumplings, from a variety of different places, are best dumplings in Shanghai. But the pan fried pork dumplings from Little Yang’s might have somethi
Food Truck Price Range $/¥/NT
OC Foodie Fest
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Pete’s Cafe & Bar, Downtown Los Angeles
Located near the historic bank district of downtown Los Angeles is Pete’s Cafe & Bar. With pedestrian-like name with Cafe & Bar, Pete’s features good old American classics like Burgers and Mac’n Chees
August 34 posts
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The PB&J Burger at Slater’s 50/50
As long as I can remember, I have always enjoyed eating hamburgers. But whenever I saw a pink color in the meat, I was told it was a “No-No”. Pink meant that it was non fully cooked, and perhaps unsaf
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White Magic Garlic Sauce at Zankou Chicken
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2 pigs Hawaiian Price Range $/¥/NT
Kalua Pig and Pork Lau Lau . . . Oh so good at Shaka’s
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The Fire Dancing with the Stars Above at The Silk Lounge
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Pudong Shanghai
Master Kong Chef’s Table 康师傅私房牛肉面, Shanghai
I was going to say that I don’t usually do fast food joints, but on reflection – I have In-N-Out and Tommy’s, so doing Master Kong’s was not a stretch. This noodle chain, specializes in beef soup nood
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Sanuki Udon
新光三越的美食地下街已經吃膩了，走到信義華納威秀二樓的美食街吃讚歧烏龍麵。
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Oden Studio
以前太鼓判關東煮http://blog.sina.com.tw/odenstudio/index.php?pbgid=17849還只是一家開在小發財車上的小店，類似像是行動咖啡那樣，車子停在人行道上，旁邊是山坡，四周荒涼，隔壁只有一家海產店。第一次注意到這一家店是因為開車經過的時候，發現路旁這家富有濃濃日本居酒屋台的小發財車。吧台前只有三、四個座位。
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Xuhui Shanghai
Fu 1088 福一零八八, Shanghai
Translated as Blessing 1088, 福一零八八 or also known as Fu 1088 is fine Shanghainese dining at its best. In the popular Jingan District, you won’t find a flashy sign, nor large crowds, yet this unassuming
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Pudong Shanghai
JingPuHui晶浦会 of Pudong
> You know the thing about good food? It brings folks together from all walks of life. It warms them right up and it puts little smiles on their faces . . . > > — From The Frog and The Princess
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Silk Lounge, MPK (Closed)
I recently made a short trip back to the US, and one stop I knew I had to make was stopping by Silk Lounge. Not only as one of my favorite stomping grounds, I used to be one of the managers. You might
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Cook’s Tortas, MPK
Not many people know Mexican cuisine features sandwiches. This combination of old and new world influences can be seen directly with theses sandwiches – the Torta. Bakeries and flour was brought over
SGV Alhambra San Gabriel Valley
Shaka’s, Alhambra
Hawaiian culture and cuisine has been apart of Southern California life in many ways that you might not notice. Obviously, beginning with the beach & surf culture, Hawaiian cuisine has a nice followin
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Wood Spoon, DTLA
When I was last in Los Angeles – in August, I had put together a list of places that I wanted, rather needed to feast on. On this list, and near the top, was Wood Spoon. I had heard that this downtown
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Zankou Chicken, Pasadena
Rarely does an foreign cuisine cross over from ethic peculiarity to mainstream popularity. Sushi or Teppan-yaki is considered an event in itself, Mexican can arguably fill late night urges, and other
2 pigs Lounge Price Range 2 $/¥/NT
Phenomenal Shanghai Skyline Views at Strip Prime Steakhouse
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Slater’s 50/50, Los Angeles
As long as I can remember, I have always enjoyed eating hamburgers. But whenever I saw a pink color in the meat, I was told it was a “No-No”. Pink meant that it was non fully cooked, and perhaps unsaf
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Pete’s Cafe & Bar, Downtown Los Angeles
Located near the historic bank district of downtown Los Angeles is Pete’s Cafe & Bar. With pedestrian-like name with Cafe & Bar, Pete’s features good old American classics like Burgers and Mac’n Chees
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Pudong Shanghai
East Dawning 東方既白, Shanghai
On a recent trip back to the US, I feeling a little hungry while waiting for my flight. Feeling adventurous, at the Shanghai Pudong Airport PVG, I went searching for something to put in my mouth. I re
2 pigs Korean Price Range 2 $/¥/NT
酣庭院 in Gubei, Shanghai
The Gubei area of Shanghai, located in the southwest part of the city proper, boasts a large enclave of Taiwanese and Korean. My personal experience in Gubei is very little. Though I wish to visit tha
2 pigs Price Range $/¥/NT Tea
Chamate 一茶一坐 , Shanghai
Drinking tea is an event in its own self. The importance of tea can be seen in the tea ceremonies of Japan, the teahouses of Taiwan, and the tea shops in China. Chamate, located in Xintiandi, offers a
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Jingan Shanghai
Thai Gallery 泰廊餐厅, Shanghai
Thai Gallery features gray dark bauhaus decor with Thai influences, like other upscale Shanghai contemporaries; Lan Na Thai, Simply Thai, and Coconut Paradise. Located in the Jingan district, Thai Gal
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2 pigs Price Range 2 $/¥/NT Shanghainese
TMSK Shanghai XinTianDi
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小肥羊Little Sheep
Lamb is a main staple of many westerner Chinese. With roots from Mongolia and south west China, Little Sheep brings a family style hot pot cuisine. Some Americans are non-receptive to lamb, because of
2 pigs Curry Japanese
CoCo Curry House, Shanghai
Curry has origins from India, yet, is arguably perfected in Japan. House Foods Corporation has spread the Curry Gospel to the US with the Curry House. See my previous posthttp://www.thethirstypig.com/
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Changning Shanghai
Jade Butterfly 蝶翠轩, Shanghai
I was recently told, that local Shanghainese don’t necessarily like their own cuisine, all that much. They, my classmates in particular, have indicated they prefer Cantonese fare. Shanghainese dishes
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Gubei Shanghai
Drunk Garden 酣庭院, Gubei Shanghai
The Gubei area of Shanghai, located in the southwest part of the city proper, boasts a large enclave of Taiwanese and Korean. My personal experience in Gubei is very little. Though I wish to visit tha
2 pigs Price Range 2 $/¥/NT Wine
Pizza, Wine, and Good Times at Just Grapes, Shanghai
Just Grapes is a wine bar that features tapas-like food selections. Not necessarily full entrees, Just Grapes offers pasta, pizza and snacks to go along with their extensive wine list. Like the Americ
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Tanya Matabei, Shanghai
Japanese cuisine is not hard to find in Asia, specifically Taipei or Shanghai. I think it would be safe to say, since the 80′s – when Japan’s global reach was at its peak, culture, cuisine, and invest
1 pig Chicken Korean
KyoChon Chicken, PuDong
Most people don’t necessarily associate chicken with Korean food. But Korean Fried Chicken is a common dish in beer houses and drinking establishments. This particular chicken is spicy, quite spicy. T
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Dim Sum at Hong Kong Tian Tian Seafood Harbour Restaurant天天渔港, Shanghai
Tian Tian Seafood Harbour 天天渔港 Tian Tian Yu Gang is one of the largest chain restaurants in Shanghai, but also China. With Hong Kong roots, there are locations in Beijing, Shenzhen, as well as Shangha
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Jingan Shanghai
Xia Restaurant 夏味馆 of Shanghai
If you aren’t comfortable in a restaurant, it won’t matter how good the food is. If you notice loud babies crying, a cockroach, or even just a squeaky chair, you’re going to feel it and affect your ju
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Yet Another Japanese AYCE…日韩料理 at 吉兆日本料理
I had to make a one day trip to Suzhou for a short business trip. The manager that we were visiting took us out to lunch at a place called 吉兆日本料理, which loosely translated means Good Omen Japanese Cui
3 pigs Pudong District Shanghai
Apple Store Shanghai
Yes, I admit I am a huge Apple fanboy. Yes, I know this is my restaurant and food review opinion siteblog. But I had to post about the new official Apple Store in Pudong, Shanghai.
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Luwan Shanghai
Shanghai Spicy Noodle Restaurant 沪上一家辣肉面馆, Shanghai
I found this little late night eatery, by sheer chance. I was going home from a late night of drinking with some friends and my stomach was taking over. My mouth started to moving, in probably, the be
July 31 posts
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Huangpu Shanghai
Just Grapes, Shanghai
Just Grapes is a wine bar that features tapas-like food selections. Not necessarily full entrees, Just Grapes offers pasta, pizza and snacks to go along with their extensive wine list. Like the Americ
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Pudong Shanghai
小肥羊Little Fat Sheep, Shanghai
Lamb is a main staple of many westerner Chinese. With roots from Mongolia and south west China, Little Sheep brings a family style hot pot cuisine. Some Americans are non-receptive to lamb, because of
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Taiwanese Sausage 香腸
My last post, for awhile about Taiwan, ends with a short one about Taiwanese Sausage. At least one thing in Taiwan never changes and will always stay the same – Taiwanese Sausages香腸.
2 pigs Price Range $/¥/NT Taiwanese
Tainan Hong Yutou 台南洪芋頭擔仔麵 at Taipei Station
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Fool’s Noodles 小南門福州傻瓜乾麵, Taipei
Fool’s Noodles is a noodle shop that features simple “dry” soup-less or non wet noodles. A small chain, Fool’s Noodles apparently does and specializes in one thing – Sha Gua Gan Mian 傻瓜干面, a version o
3 pigs Price Range $/¥/NT Taiwanese
Taiwan Street Food
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Little Yang’s Fried Dumplings 小楊生煎, Shanghai
There are those that would argue that steamed pork dumplings, from a variety of different places, are best dumplings in Shanghai. But the pan fried pork dumplings from Little Yang’s might have somethi
2 pigs Price Range $/¥/NT Taiwanese
Tainan Eel Noodles
Eel Noodles is a delicacy that is part of Tainan cuisine. This dish is first stir-fried with the eel with scallions, onions, vinegar, soy sauce and other ingredients. The sauce, thickened, then served
2 pigs Noodles Price Range $/¥/NT
Ramen at 樂麵屋 Rakumenya, Taipei
Rakumenya is ramen house featuring a spicy ramen. Modeled after a typical Ramen house in Japan with wood accents and a chorus of Japanese yells and calls – as you enter, leave, and order.
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TMSK. Shanghai XinTianDi 新天地
Opulence is the word that I would choose in describing modern Chinese cuisine and interior restaurant decor. Fabulous, flashy, glamorous, bold, exciting, intriguing, are other words I would pick. TMSK
2 pigs All You Can Eat Barbeque
Eat till Full at Charcoal Yakiniku Japanese stone 石頭日式炭火燒肉, Taoyuan
“All You Can Eat” AYCE in Taiwan and China is translated as “Eat till Full” 吃到飽. Not as attractive sounding as the American English moniker – it seems a bit unappealing. Yet, these types of restaurant
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Pudong Shanghai
Apple Store, Pudong Shanghai
Yes, I admit I am a huge Apple fanboy. Yes, I know this is my restaurant and food review opinion siteblog. But I had to post about the new official Apple Store in Pudong, Shanghai.
1 pig Mexican Price Range $/¥/NT
Oola Mexican Grill, Taipei
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Paul Bakery, Taipei
Paul Bakery is a quaint little cafe featuring baked breads, dainty entrees, in a nice ambient local. Afternoon tea is nice for a place like this. But what is a guy, like me, doing there? I wasn’t quit
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CoCo Curry House, Shanghai
Curry has origins from India, yet, is arguably perfected in Japan. House Foods Corporation has spread the Curry Gospel to the US with the Curry House.
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Suzhou
Good Omen Japanese Cuisine日韩料理 at 吉兆日本料理, Suzhou
I had to make a one day trip to Suzhou for a short business trip. The manager that we were visiting took us out to lunch at a place called 吉兆日本料理, which loosely translated means Good Omen Japanese Cui
2 pigs Japanese Price Range 2 $/¥/NT
Ramen Twist by Yatai at Breadbar, LA
The standout of the night was the foie gras ramen. In the light broth, you could taste the different complexities of flavor. Soup and broth need not to be thick and overly salty, yet, in my opinion, s
2 pigs Chinese Price Range $/¥/NT
Starry Kitchen of Downtown Los Angeles
Seemly a Hollywood story, Starry Kitchen started its humble beginnings out of a small kitchen apartment. They had weekly dining events jam packed with friends and family. Soon, more friends of friends
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Jia Jia Tang Bao 佳家汤包 of Shanghai
Jia Jia Tang Bao might be arguably the best steamed dumpling in Shanghai. Bold and ostentatious it may seem, but these xiao long bao’s小籠包 are darn good. I could have probably finished off two “long’s”
2 pigs Latin Mexican
Ciudad, Downtown Los Angeles
On this night, I had to arrange dinner for a large group, of about 40 people – my classmates from USC, for a unique Los Angeles dining experience. I wanted to find a cuisine that represented Los Angel
1 pig Korean Price Range 2 $/¥/NT
Hanyang Korean Cuisine, Taipei 韓國料理漢陽館
Opened by Shandongense, Hanyang features traditional Korean BBQ cuisine. With the standard Korean BBQ grilling tables, gas powered, raw meats are cooked by the patrons. This interactive restaurant is
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Crystal Jade 翡翠酒家, Shanghai
I was asking a couple of friends, one who is Shanghainese and the other from the North who’s lived in Shanghai for awhile, what are some of the better restaurants in town. Surprisingly they said they
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Chamate 一茶一坐 , Shanghai
Drinking tea is an event in its own self. The importance of tea can be seen in the tea ceremonies of Japan, the teahouses of Taiwan, and the tea shops in China. Chamate, located in Xintiandi, offers a
3 pigs Taiwanese Taiwan
Kimlan金蘭醬油, a Taiwanese Institution
Kimlan an integral part of Taiwanese food history, has a museum for visitors at their main plant in Taoyuan, Taiwan. Similar that of kimchi museum in Seoul, the intimate center showcases the company’s
1 pig American Taipei
Chili’s Grill and Bar, Taipei
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2 pigs Noodles Price Range $/¥/NT
The Hot & Sour Soup of Fu Tai Shandong Steamed Dumpling King福大山東蒸餃大王, Taipei
This brings use to Fu Tai. Almost Universally accepted to have the best hot and sour soup around. Whilst, with the name inclusive of their steam dumplings, they are arguably more known for this soup.
2 pigs All You Can Eat Barbeque
Churrasco at Fogo de Chao, Beverly Hills
Fogo de Chao is a Brazilian Churrasco BBQ. BBQ with the universally accepted meaning of roasting and grilling meats over open flames. Korean also have a BBQ as well as Americans.
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Xuhui Shanghai
Tian Tian Seafood Harbour Restaurant天天渔港, Shanghai
Tian Tian Seafood Harbour 天天渔港 Tian Tian Yu Gang is one of the largest chain restaurants in Shanghai, but also China. With Hong Kong roots, there are locations in Beijing, Shenzhen, as well as Shangha
3 pigs Japanese Price Range $/¥/NT
Katsu Sandwiches at 浪漫館横浜 Romankan Yokohama, Breeze Center, Taipei
Romankan makes a type of sandwich that features a specific type of filling that is quite popular. This Japanese style sandwich is packed with a fried pork cutlet, or chicken one. That’s all you need,
Pudong
Kyochon Chicken, Pudong
Most people don’t necessarily associate chicken with Korean food. But Korean Fried Chicken is a common dish in beer houses and drinking establishments. This particular chicken is spicy, quite spicy. T
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Marquee of Taipei
Glamor is a universal feeling that people naturally desire. From Hollywood celebrities, to the Hampton debutantes, the plush Marquee maintains this mantle in Taipei.
June 19 posts
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Ciudad, DTLA (Closed)
Ciudad is a Latin restaurant located in downtown Los Angeles, which is part of the Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger food empire. Noted restaurateurs, television celebrities, and chefs, Ciudad offer
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Yatai Ramen Twist Popup, Los Angeles
We recently made a visit to Breadbar again for their next feature – Ramen by Yatai. Yatai, meaning food stall in Japanese, is from Ironnori Concepts, Chef Kazuo Shimamura.
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Beverly Hills Westside
Fogo de Chao, Beverly Hills
Fogo de Chao is a Brazilian Churrasco BBQ. BBQ with the universally accepted meaning of roasting and grilling meats over open flames. Korean also have a BBQ as well as Americans.
Da-An District Dessert Taipei
Taiwanese Slushie at 臺一牛奶大王 Milk King
The slushie is dessert that all youngsters in Taiwan grew up with. 臺一牛奶大王 Milk King, in particular, specializes in the typical Taiwanese slushie – heck that’s all they serve there.
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Hot Pot at 嗎哪 MaLa in Taipei
One of the popular Chinese cuisines, if you can say cuisine – perhaps method is more appropriate, is Hot Pot cooking. Do It Yourself DIY cooking is found in many Asian cuisines. With Korean BBQ, Japan
2 pigs Italian Pizza
The Last Great Pizzeria, Bollini’s of Montery Park
Traditional pizzas nowadays are tough to find. Pizza Hut, Domino’s, and Papa John’s dominate public perception of what a pizza is suppose to be like. Nuevo pies, such as California Pizza Kitchen, Wolf
1 pig Breakfast Price Range $/¥/NT
A Taipei Breakfast at 永和豆漿大王 Yong He Do Jiang Da Wang
Great for breakfast and late night urges, Yong He Da Wang seems to also have a steady flow of hungry customers at all hours. Even in the afternoon, such as the time when I went, there was a small crow
1 pig Cafe Japanese
2 Bunnies Cafe in Banciao, Taipei
One afternoon I was looking for a cafe to do some quiet work and reading, and I was recommended 2 Bunnies Cafe. Its nice little cafe that serves Japanese style meals and cafe drinks.
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Best Shanghai Style Fried Pork Buns 上海生煎包 at 高記 KaoChi, Taipei
Like its, more famous neighbor, 鼎泰豐 Din Tai Fung, 高記 KaoChi is known for it 元籠小籠包 Shanghai Steamed Pork Buns, also known as Xiao Long Buns. But locals know Kao Chi for it 上海生煎包 Shanghai style fried po
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Oola Mexican Grill, Taipei (Closed)
One of the toughest cuisines to find is Mexican food. I take that back, there’s actually a few. I hear there’s one in Tienmu, maybe a couple in Taipei, and even on in Dansuei. I’ve been coming to Taip
2 pigs Taiwanese Taipei
Lu Ro Fan at Da Lai Kodate大來小館, Taipei
Lu Ro Fan is part of a main staple in Taiwan. Like noodles, this rice dish, is simply made with fatty pork and rice. For a quick fix, I know I can pick up a bowlor two, if I am hungry late at night, o
2 pigs Vietnamese Rosemead
Vietnamese Noodles at 越苑Pho in Taipei
Sriracha sauce Thai: ศรีราชา sǐrātɕʰā, a Thai spicy sauce, is not from Thailand or even Vietnam It is from Rosemeadhttp://www.huyfong.com/ in Southern California, with Thai roots. In the states, the R
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Da-an Taipei
Da Lai Kodate大來小館, Taipei
Lu Ro Fan is part of a main staple in Taiwan. Like noodles, this rice dish, is simply made with fatty pork and rice. For a quick fix, I know I can pick up a bowlor two, if I am hungry late at night, o
2 pigs Szechuan Taipei
The Spicy Kiki’s 老媽餐廳, Taipei
Years ago, when i was studying Chinese at the NTNU Mandarin Training Center, I used live near a cafe where there were a bunch of cats. They even had a cat on their sign. It was in a quiet area in the
1 pig Taiwanese Taipei
便當 (The Bento Box) aboard Taiwan’s HSR
The High Speed RailHSR of Taiwan has roots from Taiwan’s decades old train railway system. And after years of development and construction, the HSR finally opened a couple of years ago with much publi
3 pigs Tea Taipei
Afternoon Tea at 寶茶Baocha, Taipei
Baocha is a tea house with all the traditional details you’d expect. A serene setting just meters away from the busiest street in Taipei. This oasis features speciality Chinese teas as well as unique
2 pigs Japanese 微風廣場Breeze Center
Sushi at 紗舞縭壽司屋Shaburi, 微風廣場Breeze Center
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Braised Pork Rice at 台南度小月 Tu Hsiao Yueh
Tu Hsiao Yueh, hails from Tainan – a city in southern Taiwan, is known for traditional Taiwanese food. You’ll find all sorts of foreign visitors waiting for a table, like Americans, Japanese,and Hong
2 pigs Japanese Taipei
Katsuta, The Japanese Pork Chop Shop, Taipei 勝田日式豬排專門店
Katsuta is a small Japanese Curry House that only locals in the nearby neighborhood would know about. They specialize in pork cutlet with their special curry sauce.
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Chili’s Grill and Bar, Taipei
My first experience at Chili’s was in high school, in Southern California. Back then, it was such a cool experience, different from fast food joints we were used to. Chili’s was the first type of sit
2 pigs Cuban Sandwich
The Cuban & Merengue of Old Town Monrovia
Merengue brings Cuban food to a hidden and underrated neighborhood in Monrovia. Old Town, on Mrytle Avenue, consists of quaint local shops & restaurants with lined trees and sidewalk benches with a sm
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Songshan Taipei
Pho 越苑, Taipei
Sriracha sauce Thai: ศรีราชา sǐrātɕʰā, a Thai spicy sauce, is not from Thailand or even Vietnam It is from Rosemeadhttp://www.huyfong.com/ in Southern California, with Thai roots. In the states, the R
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Shaburi 紗舞縭壽司屋, Breeze Center 微風廣場, Taipei
Shaburi, at Breeze Center, is a nice unassuming and non-pretentious Japanese restaurant. With high expectations on presentation and food, lunch was nice treat.
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The One and Only Porto’s Bakery of Glendale, CA
Porto’s is known for their great sandwiches as well as their pastries and desserts. I was first made aware of this Cuban institution years ago, but never made my way over. Countless of friends have bo
2 pigs American Seafood
Los Angeles’ Chaya Downtown
Chaya Downtown is the latest in the Chaya empire – including Chaya Brasserie Beverly Hills, Chaya Venice, and Chaya Brasserie SF. Capturing the downtown power lunch scene as well as the happy hour, Ch
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Din Tai Fung, Taipei
Din Tai Funghttp://www.dintaifung.tw/ Many Taiwan Locations
2 pigs Korean Los Angeles
Hwang Hae Do of LA’s Koreatown
Not your typical Korean BBQ restaurant, Hwang Hae Do HHD specializes in boiled beef cooked in a mixed broth. Sundays were a ritual for a few of us to try different Korean restaurants. Rather than havi
3 pigs Thai Los Angeles
Southern Thai Cuisine at Jitlada of Hollywood
Jitlada specializes in southern Thai style cuisine. Arguably the best Thai restaurant in Southern California, Jitlada can also be found at some of summer Food & Wine festivals. Several LA food writers
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Paul, Maison De Qualite, Taipei
Paul Bakery is a quaint little cafe featuring baked breads, dainty entrees, in a nice ambient local. Afternoon tea is nice for a place like this. But what is a guy, like me, doing there? I wasn’t quit
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Green Chicken Mole at Homegirl Cafe, Los Angeles
This week, I am trying to round up my past visit to all the LA area restaurants that I recently tried before I left for Asia. And Homegirl Cafe is strongly recommend by a good friend.
1 pig English San Gabriel Valley
Lucky Baldwin’s of Sierra Madre
Lucky Baldwin is an English Pub with fare found from the other side of the pond. You’ll find Bangers & Mash, Traditional Meat Pies, and Fish & Chips.
2 pigs American Los Angeles
Allston Yacht Club of Echo Park
But in sell honesty, Allston Yacht Club is for the yuppies of the westside, or downtown LA, or even a few miles east to silver lake.
2 pigs Downtown LA Italian
Risotto from Colori Kitchen, Downtown Los Angeles
What is lacks in spectacular opulence that Angeleno’s are used to, it makes up with solid Italian fare. You might pay more for the ambiance and food at Drago Centro, but at Colori Kitchen makes up wit
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Katsuta 勝田日式豬排專門店, Taipei
Katsuta is a small Japanese Curry House that only locals in the nearby neighborhood would know about. They specialize in pork cutlet with their special curry sauce.
2 pigs Sandwich Quite Possbility the Best Sandwich
Stacked Sandwiches, Quite Possbility the Best Sandwich
The Beef Barchetta – Shaved low and slow roasted beef dipped in a chipotle-chili broth, pepper jack, fries, grilled onions, horseradish sauce, garlic-mayo, on a roll, is a fantastic sandwich. It doesn
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2 pigs American
Sweet Potato Fries of The Golden State
I have heard about the Golden State and has always wanted to see if the hype was all it was meant to be. And thus it has lived up to its reputation. The burgers are quite good as well as the hot dog t
2 pigs Spanish Tapas
The Bazaar by Jose Andres at the SLS Hotel, Los Angeles
In one week, my last week in Los Angeles, I was able to try some restaurants that were on my short list. On the top of this list was Bazaar. I had heard so many mixed messages from friends, bloggers,
3 pigs American Pizza
Hank Moody’s Gjelina of Venice
Hank Moody, of Californication – a show on HBO, frequently hangs out at Gjelina. This super cool dark wood themed restaurant could be classified as a wine bar that also serves food. They feature wines
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Kiki’s 老媽餐廳, Taipei
Years ago, when i was studying Chinese at the NTNU Mandarin Training Center, I used live near a cafe where there were a bunch of cats. They even had a cat on their sign. It was in a quiet area in the
1 pig American Food Truck
Dogtown Dogs, Yet Another Food Truck in Los Angeles
Hot dogs are meant to be simple. They don’t need to be fancy and have all the crazy trimmings. That’s what sausage is for. Hot dog can have ketchup, mustard, and occasionally sauerkraut. But I guess o
1 pig Hot Dogs
Slaw Dogs of Pasadena
Fortunately for the San Gabriel Valley, Slaw Dogs fills the void. If you know how I feel about hot dogs, from my post about Dogtown Dogs, you’ll know that I don’t stray far from the norm.
2 pigs Southern Larkin’s
An Eagle Rock Favorite – Larkin’s
The owner’s of Mac N Cheeza of downtown LA, also own Larkin’s in Eagle Rock. After chatting with one of the managers or owners, I learned that Larkin’s was part of their restaurant universe. Being a s
2 pigs American Barbeque
Robin’s Woodfire BBQ of Pasadena
The Bodacious “Que” Stacker is the barbecue sandwich to end all barbecue sandwiches. With pulled pork, tri tip, and a hot link, all smothered with sauce and pepperjack cheese, you can’t possibly go wr
3 pigs Breakfast Taipei
The Most Popular Taiwanese Breakfast in Taipei, Fu Hang Dou Jiang 阜杭豆漿
Fu Hang Dou Jiang serves up Taiwanese breakfast favorites in a food court in the Shandao Temple area.
2 pigs Dessert Taipei
The Ultimate Afternoon Tea at VVG Bon Bon 好樣棒棒, Taipei
VVG Bon Bon is a quaint little afternoon tea place. It is so cute and feminine that I had no business being there.
2 pigs Korean Tofu
Sundubu Jjigae done right at Ari Tofu House, Taipei
Sundubu jjigae 순두부찌개 is not easily copied well from Korea or LA’s Koreatown. But Ari Tofu House does it well. The piping hot soup with tofu, with the shrimp or pork or beef. As on the national dishes
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2 pigs Lamb
Lamb at Mo Zai Yang 莫宰羊
Lamb is more of a Northern Style delicacy, not typically enjoyed by Southerns, including Taiwanese. The gamy flavor is not appealing to all, which holds the same feeling as westerners do. But on this
2 pigs Breakfast Taipei
Dumplings and Breakfast in Taipei, 江家黃牛肉麵
Located just a 5 min walk from my old apartment in the eastside of Taipei, Jiang Jia Huang Niu Rou Mien & Yong He Dou Jiang, is the Denny’s of Taipei. Serving traditional Taiwanese comfort food 24 hou
2 pigs Dim Sum Taipei
Chao Ping Ji Dim Sum at San Want Hotel, Taipei
With the impeccable service, Chao Ping Ji makes you wonder if you truely belong there. With 1st class attentive service dish by dish. You won’t see dim sum carts pushed around. What you lose with trad
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ZhongShan Taipei
Fu Tai Shandong Steamed Dumpling King福大山東蒸餃大王, Taipei
Hot and Sour soup is about personal preference, as is food. We, each, like to believe that we maintain some sort of high respectable palette when it comes to food.Yet, society, friends, or other food
2 pigs Korean Gaam
LA Koreatown’s Stop Number One – Gaam
Gaam features a great happy hour that me and my friend were able to take advantage of.
2 pigs Cuban
Killer Roast Pork at Mambos of Glendale
Mambos was a choice out of necessity. We were on our way to the Glendale’s Americana Street Feast. Yet, as we drove past we saw the enormity of the lines and crowds, and I quickly made an executive ve
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Da Marco’s Italian Fare in Shanghai
We looking for a simple restaurant in the Xujiahui area after a morning get together with my classmates. I hate to say, Da Marco’s was a choice by default, since we couldn’t find anything else nearby.
2 pigs Hunan
Gu Yi Hunan Restaurant 古意湘味浓
Unlike Shanghai Uncle and Lost Heaven, Gu Yi doesn’t attempt to meld fusion elements in their traditional plates. At least, from my limited experience with Hunanese, I didn’t see it. The beef ribs wer
3 pigs Japanese Best in Downtown Los Angeles
Daikokuya’s Ramen, Best in Downtown Los Angeles
The soup base at Daikokuya is quite good. But you can take it to another notch with a more kotteri – heavier soup base that has more flavor. The pork, standard in all ramen, is good and has the right
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Zhongzhen Taipei
Fu Hang Dou Jiang 阜杭豆漿, Taipei
Fu Hang Dou Jiang serves up Taiwanese breakfast favorites in a food court in the Shandao Temple area.
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Da-an Taipei
Guang Le Soup Cart廣樂焿湯, Taipei
street cart Stinky Tofu
Korean Los Angeles
Debbie Lee’s Seoultown Tapas at Breadbar, Los Angeles
On this night we were able to sample almost everything on the menu. Here are the highlights from the meal. Korean rice cylinders, maple smoked bacon and jalapeno ponzu Chicken meat balls with magnolia
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Da-an Taipei
VVG Bon Bon 好樣棒棒, Taipei (Closed)
VVG Bon Bon is a quaint little afternoon tea place. It is so cute and feminine that I had no business being there.
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I-Naba, in the South Bay Los Angeles Japanese with Soba Noodles & Tempura
Our little group of four was able to take advantage of their full menu, including sushi, tempura, and soba. I remember that they offered some dry rub salt-like dip for flavoring for the tempura. Inter
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Da-an Taipei
Jiang Jia Huang Niu Rou Mien 江家黃牛肉麵, Taipei
Traditional Taiwanese breakfast from the famous Yong He Dou Jiang and Dumpling & Noodles from Jiang Jia Hung both found at one location.
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Da-an Taipei
Mo Zai Yang 莫宰羊, Taipei
Off the beaten path, so to speak, Mo Zai Yang sits on the outskirts of Taipei proper serving up Lamb – any way you like it.
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The Hidden Gem at the bottom of the Peninsula Hotel, Shanghai – Salon De Ning
As you walk in you get a feeling of exclusivity beginning with the host who buzzes you into the lounge. This fabulous place shouldn’t just cater to Hotel guests. . . I believe this place would do well
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Romankan Yokohama 浪漫館横浜, Breeze Center, Taipei (closed)
Romankan makes a type of sandwich that features a specific type of filling that is quite popular. This Japanese style sandwich is packed with a fried pork cutlet, or chicken one. That’s all you need,
2 pigs Shanghainese Shanghai
My Favorite Uncle – Shanghai Uncle
With a contemporary decor and furnishings, Shanghai Uncle provides an excellent atmosphere for large groups. You’ll see large tour groups stroll in for Shanghainese feasts. The large colorful menus wi
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Xuhui Shanghai
Guyi 古意湘味浓, Shanghai
Guyi 古意湘味浓 89 Fumin Lu, near Julu Lu 富民路89号, 近巨鹿路 +86 21 6249 5628 Shanghai
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Lillian Cakes’ Egg Tarts, the Best in Shanghai 莉莲蛋挞
Quite possibly the best egg tart in Shanghai. Indeed
2 pigs Yunnan Shanghai
The Temple in the Sky at Lost Heaven on the Bund, Shanghai
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Bund Shanghai
Lost Heaven on the Bund, Shanghai
Lost Heaven, located near the Bund in Shanghai, is visual experience much as it is a culinary one. A fusion of Burmese, Thai, and Yunnan dishes, Lost Heaven is ideal for an intimate date as well as a
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Bund Shanghai
Salon de Ning at The Peninsula, Shanghai
At the legendary Shanghai Peninsula hotel hides one of the most interesting lounge I have ever been to.
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A New Chapter
I know I have been a bit slow in posting in the last few weeks. But I have a good excuse – I have been busily preparing for a new chapter in my life. My life in LA is ending soon. . . I will be starti
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The Bazaar – Beverly HIlls
The Bazaar, Beverly Hills
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Robin’s Wood Fire BBQ, Pasadena
Yelp Listinghttps://www.yelp.com/biz/robins-wood-fire-bbq-pasadena
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Lucky Baldwin’s Delirium Cafe, Sierra Madre
Lucky Baldwin is an English Pub with fare found from the other side of the pond. You’ll find Bangers & Mash, Traditional Meat Pies, and Fish & Chips.
American Sandwich but a really good BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
Oinkster with a so-so Pastrami, but a really good BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
Slow Fast Food is Oinkster’s mantra for their pastrami, burgers, and fries. http://4.bp.blogspot.com/37fRXLoLUPo/S5dkF5xbR6I/AAAAAAAABz4/9BAphpLE3qo/s320/IMG0669.jpghttp://4.bp.blogspot.com/37fRXLoLUP
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Pasadena
The Slaw Dogs, Pasadena
Slaw Dogs opened with much excitement in the blogger and yelp community. In the Los Angeles area, there is Pink’s, Fab Hot Dogs, and now Slaw Dogs. Each of them have similar diverse menus, but serving
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Astoria Cafe
It was so many years back when I noticed this famous cafe ‘Astoria Cafe 明星咖啡館http://www.astoria.com.tw/‘ in 隱地http://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%9A%B1%E5%9C%B0‘s books. He was one of my favourite Chines
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Porto’s Bakery & Cafe, Glendale
Who has not heard of Porto’s? Who has not gone to Porto’s more importantly. This Cuban bakery probably the most popular place in Glendale, perhaps even more than the Americana. Probably, just at lunch
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Stacked Sandwich, Arcadia (Closed)
In my hometown of Arcadia, resides one of the best sandwiches I have ever had in my life. I couldn’t believe it, in my never-ending search for the greatest sandwiches. Make sure you get the Beef Barch
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Allston Yacht Club, Los Angeles (Closed)
Yelp Listinghttps://www.yelp.com/biz/allston-yacht-club-los-angeles
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Merengue Bakery & Cafe, Monrovia
Merengue brings Cuban food to a hidden and underrated neighborhood in Monrovia. Old Town, on Mrytle Avenue, consists of quaint local shops & restaurants with lined trees and sidewalk benches with a sm
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Hollywood Los Angeles
Jitlada, Los Angeles
Jitlada specializes in southern Thai style cuisine. Arguably the best Thai restaurant in Southern California, Jitlada can also be found at some of summer Food & Wine festivals. Several LA food writers
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Hwang Hae Do, Koreatown
Not your typical Korean BBQ restaurant, Hwang Hae Do HHD specializes in boiled beef cooked in a mixed broth. Sundays were a ritual for a few of us to try different Korean restaurants. Rather than havi
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Truck Feasting at its best, The Frysmith Food Truck
This is the last in a series of Truck Feasting Week. Check out my earlier posts of the Flying Pig, Lomo Arigato, World Fare, and Border Grill. http://4.bp.blogspot.com/UYnRoOEBBM/S7JvtSLChWI/AAAAAAAAA
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Southbay Torrance South Bay
Inaba, Torrance
I would lay claim that I-Naba could stand on its own against some of the better Izakaya restaurants such as Musha, Honda-Ya, Izakaya Haru Ulala, and Katsu-Ya. But they don’t specialize in Izakaya – th
Downtown LA Food Truck 2 pigs
More Truck Feasting . . . The Flying Pig Truck
If you are looking for food trucks, you can follow my twitter list of mobile foodhttp://twitter.com/ThirstyPig/mobilefood. http://1.bp.blogspot.com/37fRXLoLUPo/S1Cz046frxI/AAAAAAAABZk/p3dyf7ueTmE/s320
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Capital Seafood, Arcadia
Yelp Listinghttps://www.yelp.com/biz/capital-seafood-arcadia
1 pig Peruvian $
The Magic Sauce from Lomo Arigato
Vote for the best food trucks at MobileCraving.comhttp://www.mobilecravings.com/bestlosangelesfoodtrucks/. And if you are interested in starting your own food truck, try these two resources Road Stove
$ 2 pigs Food Truck
World Fare
This week, I will trying different Food Trucks. People ask me how do I find these great trucks and how can I track them? Here are a couple of places I look - the Find LA Food Truck twitter feedshttp:/
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Yuca’s, Los Feliz
Yelp Listinghttps://www.yelp.com/biz/yucas-los-angeles
Food Truck Downtown LA Mexican
Border Grill Truck with Chilaquiles & Tacos!
This week I will be reviewing food trucks in and around LA. I will be looking at the Border Grill Truck, World Fare, the Flying Pig, Frysmith, and Lomo Arigato. Previously, I have tried the Grilled Ch
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Xuhui Shanghai
Grumpy Pig, Shanghai
Grumpy Pighttp://www.thegrumpypig.com/ 65-4 Maoming Bei Lu, near Yan’an Lu 茂名北路65-4号, 近延安路
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SGV Mpk San Gabriel Valley
Bollini’s Pizzeria Napolitana, MPK (Closed)
After reviewing Zelo’s Pizza. . .I felt I should submit my review for Bollini’s.
Korean 2 pigs West LA
Chego, the offspring of Kogi
Chef Roy Choi’s, of the Kogi Taco Trucks, newest spawn is Chego. Going against the norm, again. While traditional restaurants are considering mobile food trucks to expand their businesses, Choi opens
American Downtown LA Hamburgers
A Sweet Little Wine Bar, Bacaro
Bacaro’s been around for a couple of years as a quiet but cool winebar. Perhaps its because I don’t enjoy wine, is why I didn’t look for it. But lately, I have been more daring and wanting to try more
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Chinatown Dtla Downtown LA
Homegirl Cafe and Catering, DTLA
This week, I am trying to round up my past visit to all the LA area restaurants that I recently tried before I left for Asia. And Homegirl Cafe is strongly recommend by a good friend.
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Downtown LA Downtown La
Farmlab, an Oasis in downtown LA
I was given the chance to attend a Public Salon speak at Farmlab, near downtown Los Angeles.
American Cocktail Downtown LA
Edison The Radio Room with the best bartenders from Coast to Coast.
Radio Room with the best bartenders in the country. http://1.bp.blogspot.com/UYnRoOEBBM/S7J4jqnCqqI/AAAAAAAAA5c/AYdXexzmVs/s400/Edison+The+Radio+Room+0+Stairs.jpghttp://1.bp.blogspot.com/UYnRoOEBBM/S7
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Mambo’s Cafe, Glendale
Yelp Listinghttps://www.yelp.com/biz/mambos-cafe-glendale
Downtown LA American $$
Breakfast at Bottega Louie
Perhaps I should have made a few more visits to Bottega Louie, but with the suggestion of some friends, I knew I had to visit this place. The space occupies a prime 1st floor space on a corner in the
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Larkin’s, Eagle Rock (Closed)
Grubstreethttp://www.grubstreet.com/2012/11/larkins-closing-eagle-rock.html Yelphttps://www.yelp.com/biz/larkins-eagle-rock Eater 1http://la.eater.com/2012/11/5/6525917/larkins-soul-food-joint-finally
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Bacaro, Los Angeles
Bacaro’s been around for a couple of years as a quiet but cool winebar. Perhaps its because I don’t enjoy wine, is why I didn’t look for it. But lately, I have been more daring and wanting to try more
Hamburgers Mexican 2 pigs
Dino’s Chicken and Burgers
Holy crap . . . what a find. Did you know that Dino’s has the most yelp burger reviews in Los Angeles, except for Tommy’s? And Dino’s doesn’t even specialize in burgers.
San Gabriel Valley $$ 3 pigs
Best BBQ in Pasadena – Perdue’s
Maybe I shouldn’t have said “Best” in the title, but it sure tasted like it that day. With the stars aligned, with a full moon, and on my birthday the meat consumed like gods on this day. Everything w
1 pig $ Mexican
Best Fish Tacos in Ensenada
I believe the direction and concept that The Best Fish Tacos in Ensenada TBFTiE is great one. Talk about what you serve and specialize in it. You also create conversation as to who has the best Fish T
Downtown LA $$ 2 pigs
Mendocino Farms, DTLA
Ever since I had a taste of their sandwiches at the Project by Project Food & Wine eventhttp://blog.thethirstypig.com/2009/08/plate-by-plate-2009.html, I haven’t stopped thinking about their sandwiche
Downtown LA 2 pigs $
J J’s Sandwich Shop, DTLA
J J’s Sandwich Shop is the type of place where you could literally walk by or drive by without noticing it. Almost a cliche, the Korean owned sandwich shop, serves up sandwiches, chips, and sodas like
American $$ Sports Bar
Big Wangs, the sports bar for DTLA
Big Wangs, with a funny name for a Sports Bar, is located in the heart of Downtown LA. I visited there with a friend, Mr. J, for a short happy hour and to just check out the place.
$$ Koreatown Korean
Seongbukdong
This place is a find. This is probably one of the better Korean meals, I have had in awhile. Seongbukdong is known for having excellent Korean comfort food. Perhaps known for the simplicity of the dis
2 pigs $ Mexican
El Mercado, East LA
This past weekend, I finally found time to go to El Mercado in East LA. Translated as the Market, this place is 3 floors of swap meet, food court, market, and restaurant all rolled into one.
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Dtla Downtown LA
Bottega Louie, DTLA
Perhaps I should have made a few more visits to Bottega Louie, but with the suggestion of some friends, I knew I had to visit this place. The space occupies a prime 1st floor space on a corner in the
San Gabriel Valley Chinese 2 pigs
Dong Nguyen Restaurant, Alhambra
Dong Nguyen is a neighborhood favorite in San Gabriel. Their menu features languages in Vietnamese, Chinese, English, and Thai. You could say this is the All American restaurant of different nationali
American Food Truck Downtown LA
Cheese Nite w/ Mac & Cheeza and the Grill Cheese Truck
I’ve been dying to try Mac & Cheeza ever since they had their soft opening during Downtown LA’s Artwalk in February. Stalkingly, I have passed by their little shop about 3 times in the last 30 days or
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La Nueva Fuente Restaurant, Los Angeles
Yelp Listinghttps://www.yelp.com/biz/la-nueva-fuente-restaurant-los-angeles
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Seongbukdong, Los Angeles
This place is a find. This is probably one of the better Korean meals, I have had in awhile. Seongbukdong is known for having excellent Korean comfort food. Perhaps known for the simplicity of the dis
Japanese 1 pig San Gabriel Valley
Tokyo Wako, Arcadia
Tokyo Wako has been the go-to place for my family for birthdays. We have been coming here for years. Tokyo Wako, which also has a location in Pasadena, is a Japanese Teppanyaki鉄板焼き restaurant.
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DTLA Dtla Downtown LA
Mac & Cheeza, DTLA (Closed)
I’ve been dying to try Mac & Cheeza ever since they had their soft opening during Downtown LA’s Artwalk in February. Stalkingly, I have passed by their little shop about 3 times in the last 30 days or
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Pasadena
Perdue’s Barbeque, Pasadena (Closed)
Maybe I shouldn’t have said “Best” but it sure tasted like it that day. With the stars aligned, with a full moon, and on my birthday the meat consumed like gods on this day. Everything was clicking li
Downtown LA $ 3 pigs
Uncle John’s Ham & Eggs, DTLA
I was browsing around different sites and I found one that talked about how Uncle John’s is one of the best breakfast finds in Los Angeles. Since I’m a big fan of breakfast and joints in Downtown LA,
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Dino’s Chicken and Burgers, Los Angeles
Holy crap . . . what a find. Did you know that Dino’s has the most yelp burger reviews in Los Angeles, except for Tommy’s? And Dino’s doesn’t even specialize in burgers.
San Gabriel Valley 0 pigs Hawaiian
Ono Hawaiian Grill
I love Hawaiian food – the traditional lau lau, kalua pig, and spam musabi. This hearty cuisine is what makes those big Samoan Hawaiian guys so big for football. And Ono Hawaiian Grill serves up some
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Oinkster, Eagle Rock
Yelp Listinghttps://www.yelp.com/biz/the-oinkster-los-angeles
Koreatown Korean 3 pigs
Mountain Cafe Revisited
I recently went back to visit Mountain Cafe. Same as it ever was. My pictures this time were much better than before. No wall of text here. . .just a short post with pictures. Enjoy
Japanese San Gabriel Valley 0 pigs
Japon Bistro
Japon Bistro, yes – with an “O”, is located in the heart of Pasadena off of Colorado near Lake. Pasadena features a one of most diverse collection of Japanese restaurants around, and is up there with
Noodles Taiwanese San Gabriel Valley
The Noodle Nazi from Dai Ho Restaurant 大和滷味
This place has been around for almost 10 years. Dai Ho’s owner, in its early days, was notorious for being mean to the customers. Everyone in the community knew he wasn’t the most cordial, yet people
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Big Wangs, DTLA
Big Wangs, with a funny name for a Sports Bar, is located in the heart of Downtown LA. I visited there with a friend, Mr. J, for a short happy hour and to just check out the place.
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Truck Feasting – The Buttermilk Truck and Slice Truck
On this nice day, we found ourselves heading to the LA Mart to look for the Buttermilk Truck. Luckily, Ms. C “willed” parking for us and we found a spot. . . two blocks away.
Food/Wine Event
LA Weekly 2nd Annual Gold Standard Food & Wine Event
I attended the LA Weekly 2nd Annual Gold Standard Food & Wine Event at the Petersen Automotive Museum with my friend Miss J. I just wanted to show this car, since it is my favorite car of all time. ht
February 16 posts
Food/Wine Event Los Angeles
LA Weekly 2nd Annual Gold Standard Food & Wine Event
I attended the LA Weekly 2nd Annual Gold Standard Food & Wine Event at the Petersen Automotive Museum with my friend Miss J. I just wanted to show this car, since it is my favorite car of all time. ht
San Gabriel Valley Chinese $
Pork Sour Casserole at Happy Kitchen 柳棕園美食坊 in San Gabriel
I’ve been an amateur journalist that eats for some time now. And occasionally, my friends will insist upon me trying a place. They will drag me to some corner place and lay claim as if they were preac
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Cracked Dungeness Crab from Crustacean Beverly Hills
Our food adventure tonight brought us to Crustacean. Originally we had planned elsewhere, but we were too late in planning and couldn’t get a decent time for the ten of us. Fortunately, one of us reme
San Gabriel Valley Chinese $
Steam Buns at the Noodle House 麵香園, Monterey Park
With such a name, as the Noodle House, you wouldn’t know this is one of the best Tianjin 天津 cuisine restaurants. http://3.bp.blogspot.com/37fRXLoLUPo/S1X2FA69mI/AAAAAAAABb0/G9p4b0pvoPU/s320/IMG0227.JP
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Crustacean, Beverly Hills
Our food adventure tonight brought us to Crustacean. Originally we had planned elsewhere, but we were too late in planning and couldn’t get a decent time for the ten of us. Fortunately, one of us reme
$$ San Gabriel Valley Chinese
Hot Pot 火鍋 at Happy Sheep Shabu & Grill 小肥羊, San Gabriel
Happy Sheep Shabu Shabu is traditional Chinese hot pot restaurant featuring the goodness of Lamb http://4.bp.blogspot.com/37fRXLoLUPo/S1qnN2KUD-I/AAAAAAAABeg/AxIwZnNdPJI/s320/IMG0247.JPGhttp://4.bp.bl
$$ Barbeque Koreatown
Even Marbling of Fat Enjoyed at Man Soo Korean BBQ 만수
Miss C made the daring selection for us tonight. Since she is Korean, I trust her judgment in K-Town selections . . . thank goodness. She said she noticed Man Soo, which was opening, while driving aro
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K-Town Los Angeles Koreatown
Man Soo Korean Bar-B-Q, Los Angeles
The thing about new Korean BBQ restaurants – it is said that they offer morein their servings to entice new customers, smell nicersince they don’t have the stench in the walls, and less crowdedtill th
Tea Taiwanese San Gabriel Valley
Afternoon Tea at Half & Half 伴伴堂, San Gabriel
Lately, I’ve been frequenting this little tea house, in the afternoons, to do some work. Half & Half is a quaint Taiwanese tea house in San Gabriel valley. http://1.bp.blogspot.com/37fRXLoLUPo/SwDC3Pr
Korean $$ San Gabriel Valley
AYCE Korean BBQ in Rowland Heights – Korea House
I am not the biggest fan of AYCEall-you-can-eat places, including Korean BBQ, because of the impending repercussions. We all try to manage our intake, yet there are those that fail . . . like me. http
Korean $$ Koreatown
Bossam 보쌈 at The Kobawoo House, Los Angeles
Not your typical Korean restaurant . . . Kobawoo has pretty good pork – bossam dish. It seems that I am attracted to pork, not sure why.
0 pigs West LA $
Bay Cities Deli, Santa Monica
Based on the reviews on Yelp, Bay Cities is THE place for sandwiches in Santa Monica. http://1.bp.blogspot.com/UYnRoOEBBM/S05hoUXbfFI/AAAAAAAAAuQ/Iv-myvhRdM/s400/IMG0176.JPGhttp://1.bp.blogspot.com/UY
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Best Fish Tacos in Ensenada. Los Angeles
I believe the direction and concept that The Best Fish Tacos in Ensenada TBFTiE is great one. Talk about what you serve and specialize in it. You also create conversation as to who has the best Fish T
1 pig American $$$
Fried Chicken at Restaurant3, Los Angeles
On the suggestion from a friend, Miss J, I was told that Restaurant3, formerly known as Cynthia’s had some of the best fried chicken. http://3.bp.blogspot.com/UYnRoOEBBM/S0ysNFagx5I/AAAAAAAAAn4/LAyEmx
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Uncle John’s Cafe, DTLA
I was browsing around different sites and I found one that talked about how Uncle John’s is one of the best breakfast finds in Los Angeles. Since I’m a big fan of breakfast and joints in Downtown LA,
Downtown LA $$$ 2 pigs
Italian in Downtown LA, Drago Centro
Drago Centro is featured in dineLA’s Restaurant Week 2010. Check out their menuhttp://discoverlosangeles.com/play/dining/restaurantweek/aapartdetail.jsp?id=31445 during their promotion. Unfortunately,
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New House of Korea, Rowland Heights
Yelp Listinghttps://www.yelp.com/biz/new-house-of-korea-rowland-heights-3
$$$ American 2 pigs
Craft, Century City
Restaurant Week Los Angeles began with me and my friends at Craft. I had been wanting to try Craft, for awhile now, but venturing to Westside is few and far between for me. And finally, Miss B was abl
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Craft, Los Angeles
We were all giddy with excitement while waiting for our food to come, or was that our stomachs growling and body’s trembling from low blood sugar. Perhaps both. I know we ripped through the bread and
Downtown LA 1 pig American
ESPN Zone, Downtown Los Angeles
The first time I went to an ESPN Zone was in Baltimore, when the first one opened over 12 years ago. I can’t believe it took that long for ESPN to open its first one in Los Angeles. I know there’s on
Downtown LA American $$
Blu La Cafe, Downtown Los Angeles
I found this place on a recommendation from a friend. We were looking for a non-Asian place to go. Then my buddy starts talking about a cafe, how cool it is, with artwork, and great burgers. All I hea
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Dong Nguyen, SGV
Dong Nguyen is a neighborhood favorite in San Gabriel. Their menu features languages in Vietnamese, Chinese, English, and Thai. You could say this is the All American restaurant of different nationali
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SGV Sgv San Gabriel Valley
Little Sheep Mongolian Hot Pot, SGV
Yelp Listinghttps://www.yelp.com/biz/little-sheep-mongolian-hot-pot-san-gabriel
American Downtown LA Downtown La
Wurstküche, Downtown LA – update
I was recently back at Wurstküche again. Not much has changed since I first went there. But it did get more crowded and popular. This time, I will just post up some pictures.
Downtown LA $$ American
The Gorbals, Downtown Los Angeles
The Gorbals is new restaurant that opened in Downtown LA, late last year, in 2009. They are in an interesting space on the first floor of a converted loft apartment building.
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Happy Kitchen, SGV
I’ve been an amateur journalist that eats for some time now. And occasionally, my friends will insist upon me trying a place. They will drag me to some corner place and lay claim as if they were preac
$$ Little Tokyo American
Lazy Ox Canteen, Downtown Los Angeles
On the edge of J-Town, yet still part of Downtown exist a new must-and-check-out space, Lazy Ox Canteen.
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Noodle House, MPK
Tianjin is in Northern China, where noodles are the main staple starch in the area, hence the name – Noodle House. But we didn’t have noodles, but ordered the famous Tianjin buns Baozhi among other th
San Gabriel Valley Japanese 1 pig
Strawberry Cones Japanese Pizza & Pasta, San Gabriel
One last Japanese entry. Ninjya pizza from Strawberry Cones Japanese Pizza & Pasta in San Gabriel.
Japanese $$ San Gabriel Valley
Curry House, Rowland Heights
This is the last in a series of Japanese restaurants. I started earlier this week with Yoshida Sushi, Shin Sen Gumi, Cafe Hiro, and now The Curry House.
Japanese Orange County $$
Cafe Hiro, Cypress
I’ve never been a big fan of risotto, let alone a take Japanese on risotto. But I must say, Cafe Hiro does it pretty good. Make sure you save room for their Pot de Crème au Chocolat.
Japanese South Bay 2 pigs
Asa Ramen, Gardena
Asa Ramen is a late night local favorite. The idea of having ramen, alcohol, and being open late is a great combination. There aren’t too many places like Asa Ramen.
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Bay Cities Italian Deli, SaMo
Unfortunately, I am giving Bay Cities Deli a big zero Pig rating for their sandwiches. A big 0 I won’t feel bad either. Maybe the people of Santa Monica never had a good sandwich. If you want a solid
San Gabriel Valley $ 3 pigs
Country Bistro, Rowland Heights
Country Bistro is a hidden gem that specializes in Taiwanese food and herbal soups.
Japanese South Bay $$
Shin Sen Gumi, Gardena
Since I have been thinking of Japanese food lately, I thought I would continue on this path. Shin Sen Gumi has a small chain of specialty Japanese restaurants all throughout the LA area. They have ram
Sushi $$$ Japanese
Yoshida Sushi, San Marino
I’ve heard about Yoshida for awhile now. I have been meaning to go, but never had a chance. Thought I rarely try new sushi restaurants due to my personal sushi policy.
San Diego American Breakfast
Whisknladle, La Jolla
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Vietnamese Bay Area San Francisco
Pho Garden, San Francisco
Pho Garden is known for the “pho challenge.” If you can eat the ginormous bowl of pho, you can have a free meal and your photo on the wall of champs. Here are three of my favorite rules that you have