Instagram Post — December 30, 2018
2018
201 posts December 12 posts
Pho at Pho Kinh Do in Vegas
Pho at Pho Kinh Do in Vegas . . .
Instagram Post — December 26, 2018
Christmas Eve Dessert at hooshik
Christmas Eve Dessert at hooshik. Seems like more and more cool Korean foods are coming to SGV . . .
Awesome brunch spot at the ROW DTLA
Awesome brunch spot at the ROW DTLA. Rappahannock Oyster Bar - with lobster Benedict, shrimp and grits, and brioche French toast and yummy kimchi biscuits! . . .
Pasadena
Fried chicken and accoutrements at The Crack Shack
Fried chicken and accoutrements at The Crack Shack. Fried chicken with sauces, biscuits, deviled eggs, and schmaltz fries. So glad opened one in Pasadena. Good food with good people. So glad the Laker
Wild Animals seen in Century City
Wild Animals seen in Century City! Frogcats from Dreamscape Immersive VR. Saw Alien Zoo. Want to The Blu and Magic Projector next! . . .
Best Taquitos in LA
Best Taquitos in LA! Cielito Lindo on Olvera Street. . . .
Taco Tuesday
Taco Tuesday! Best fish tacos in Sierra Madre! At Tacos Ensenada . . . . .
Instagram Post — December 03, 2018
Tender greens and a big add Christmas tree
Tender greens and a big add Christmas tree! . . . .
Pasadena
Saturday brunch at Magnolia House in Pasadena
Saturday brunch at Magnolia House in Pasadena. Chicken and waffles, pork belly with egg Sandro, and chiliquilles . . . .
November 13 posts
Ramen noodles
Ramen noodles! Had the black sesame broth with my tonkatsu ramen. . . . .
Yakitori at Shin Sen Gumi in Gardena
Yakitori at Shin Sen Gumi in Gardena. Haven’t been here in years! . . . .
Instagram Post — November 15, 2018
Instagram Post — November 10, 2018
Instagram Post — November 09, 2018
Milk Bat in LA
Milk Bat in LA. B’day milk quake, cereal milk, crack pie, thanksgiving croissant. Yum. Finally in LA. . . . .
Vietnamese cuisine for lunch today
Vietnamese cuisine for lunch today. Was looking for stew with French bread. but they didn’t have it. 😩. But the pho was pretty good. . . . .
Instagram Post — November 08, 2018
Biergarten in Ktown
Biergarten in Ktown. The fried chicken wings were amazing. The chicken sandwich was so-so. And the kalbi poutine was also very good. Also I can’t forget the kimchi Bloody Mary! Yum! Excellent choice t
Instagram Post — November 05, 2018
Instagram Post — November 03, 2018
Prime Ribeye birthday dinner with old friends
Prime Ribeye birthday dinner with old friends. Bone marrow, beef tartare, and crab fried rice. . . . .real.mike.gin
Friday Lunch at Bruxie in Irvine
Friday Lunch at Bruxie in Irvine. OMG. Didn’t know half a sandwich was so filling. Had the Irish nachos! . . . . .
October 9 posts
Pasadena
OMG
OMG! Can you taste it? . . . .
Indian Beer House
Indian Beer House! It’s actually Taiwanese cuisine with beer at a restaurant with a Native American theme. Been going to this place for years. Basically Taiwanese comfort food. Got the favorites - thr
Hainan Chicken Rice in the OC
Hainan Chicken Rice in the OC. But they ran out of the rice. 海南雞飯 usually comes with flavor rice - which is steamed with ginger, herbs, and sometimes chicken broth. But this time they said they ran ou
The cheeseburger potsticker at Ms Chi in Culver City
The cheeseburger potsticker at Ms Chi in Culver City. Crispy chicken, Maobo tofu, tator tots, Brussels sprouts, and Buddha beer. . . . .
Peruvian lunch
Peruvian lunch. Wish the portions were larger. But after an hour we realized we were quite full from lunch. Say hello to Rose the yorkie. . . . . .
Thai cuisine lunch at Spice Thai
Thai cuisine lunch at Spice Thai. Had a big bowl of spicy Tom Yum soup. Coworkers had fried rice and curry. Soup was memorable and flavorful. . . . .
Brunch at Toast
Brunch at Toast. The protein omelette and the avocado toast. Plus a cool looking French bulldog chillin’ next to me . . . .
Lechon roast pork at El Cochinito
Lechon roast pork at El Cochinito. Nice fatty cut if pork, black beans and rice, and steamed yucca. Wife likes the yucca. And had a Yerba matte soda. . . . .
Los Angeles
Light show at downtown Los Angeles Walt Disney Concert Hall
Light show at downtown Los Angeles Walt Disney Concert Hall. Last night tonight. . . .
September 10 posts
Old school Korean BBQ
Old school Korean BBQ. Haven’t been here in ages - over 25 years. Had the premium rib and the Yu Ki Jang. . . . .
Haidilao 海底撈 hot pot
Haidilao 海底撈 hot pot! With the famous noodle dance performance. Happy moon festival 🌙 . . . . .
Instagram Post — September 23, 2018
Knife cut noodles from Noodle St
Knife cut noodles from Noodle St. in Monrovia. Knife cut noodles are my favorite 刀削麵 I had it spicy beef style. The broth was surprisingly good. The beef was tender. Pleasantly surprised and happy we
Taiwanese Rice Porridge Restaurant
Taiwanese Rice Porridge Restaurant. Been here for years. I first went here over 25 years ago. Lu’s Garden. Menu hasn’t changed at all. Open somewhat late. Fatty pork belly, spicy pork belly, fried egg
Lunch at A&J’s in Irvine
Lunch at A&J’s in Irvine. We had the spicy beef noodle soup 牛肉麵, pork chop rice 排骨飯, fried chicken rice 雞排飯. The soup noodles were good. And the chicken too. But the pork chop was not so good. Also ha
Lunch at The Habit Burger Grill
Lunch at The Habit Burger Grill. I had the super foods salad - like a good boy and Michael had the Burger with frings. . . . . .
Dim Sum lunch but without the iconic carts
Dim Sum lunch but without the iconic carts. . . . .
milk and matcha flavors
Soft serve ice cream - milk and matcha flavors
Soft serve ice cream - milk and matcha flavors. SomiSomi . . . .
Instagram Post — September 02, 2018
August 15 posts
Old favorite
Old favorite! Haven’t been here in over 20 years. Dinner with classmates at Killer Shrimp. I had the regular with French bread. We also ordered the coconut shrimp, paella, and the shrimp, crab, and lo
Saturday Brunch at Manuela DTLA
Saturday Brunch at Manuela DTLA. Airy little restaurant. We had the pork collar & eggs, lamb sausage, chorizo burger, biscuits, and green beans. Liked the place but a bit pricey. . . . .
street art
Beyond the Streets - street art
Beyond the Streets - street art. Great look and up close exhibition of art with some well known artists like and . . . .
Found the Secret Swing in Elysian Park
Found the Secret Swing in Elysian Park. Easy to find but a bit of a tough ascent. Well worth the views. . . . .
Instagram Post — August 26, 2018
Dinner with wife at Public School 213
Dinner with wife at Public School 213. She had the PS burger and I had the Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese Salad with a side of Brussels Sprouts. I always liked this gastropub . . . .
The Sparrow Mart
The Sparrow Mart .... last day - tomorrow! Interesting stuffed everyday products. Maruchan Ramen, Jameson, and Heinz Ketchup were the best sellers. Compelling and fascinating concept. . . . . .
Cantonese dinner with friends
Cantonese dinner with friends. Hot pot rice with sausage and Chinese broccoli, fried fish, spicy salt pork chops, egg drop soup, vegetables, and beef chow fun. They specialize in hot pot rice. Solid q
Celebrating my wife’s birthday at Duke’s in Huntington Beach
Celebrating my wife’s birthday at Duke’s in Huntington Beach. Good food and even better views with great company. Prime Rib, seafood hot pot, scallops, and Coconut shrimp. . . . .
Hunanese dinner
Hunanese dinner. S-p-I-c-y! Spicy! Spicy Fried fish, spicy tofu strips, fried egg with vegetables, and steamed pork with some sort of flour. I almost have no idea how to describe/name these dishes. Bu
Japanese fried chicken karage 🍗 🐓 🐔 very crunchy with lots of choices for dip...
Japanese fried chicken karage 🍗 🐓 🐔 very crunchy with lots of choices for dipping sauces. Yummy . . . . .
Instagram Post — August 07, 2018
Texas BBQ dinner with old friends at Bludso’s
Texas BBQ dinner with old friends at Bludso’s. Pork Ribs, Rib Tips, Pulled Pork, and beef brisket. With collard greens and cole slaw. So much food. Yum! . . . .
Korean dinner with the family
Korean dinner with the family. Soondubu - spicy tofu with beef and kimchi. Also had cold noodles with vinegar and mustard. Beef bulgogi and beef ribs galbi. I liked the rice that was also cooked in a
Spicy Galbi Jim with Cheese at Sun Nong Dan
Spicy Galbi Jim with Cheese at Sun Nong Dan. With a couple of soups. . . . .
July 17 posts
Shanghai
Cold Dish appetizers at Shanghai Restaurant in San Gabriel’s Focus Plaza
Cold Dish appetizers at Shanghai Restaurant in San Gabriel’s Focus Plaza. Diced vegetable and tofu, shrimp in shells, sweet soy fish, sliced preserved pork, and cucumber with jelly fish. The fish tast
Family dinner with mom picking Mexican Food
Family dinner with mom picking Mexican Food. We shared and couldn’t finish everything. We had pork carnitas, cheese enchiladas, beef taquitos, chicken quesadilla, beef tacos, chicken tacos, and Mexica
The meat of the meal
The meat of the meal. To many too mention - standouts include braised pork belly 紅燒肉 which was decadent, luscious, and rich all in one bite. The roast duck might have been too dry with the steamed bun
Instagram Post — July 22, 2018
Summer Nights at the OC Fair
Summer Nights at the OC Fair. The bacon corn dog, corn in a cup with cheese, spicy Cheetos corn in a cup, and the giant turkey leg. So much junk food. Yet the consensus was that the food has improved
The A
The A.P.L. at Majordomo. Korean marinated and smoked beef rib. So tender, tasty, and amazing. Must order if you go to Majordomo! . . . . . .cheng0130
Enjoying a dodger win on a nice summer night
Enjoying a dodger win on a nice summer night! Great tee shirt on Japan Night 🇯🇵 was eyeing the Los Doyers tee shirt, too. . . . . .
Instagram Post — July 14, 2018
Sichuan Lunch at Meizhou Dongpo Restaurant at Santa Anita Westfield Mall
Sichuan Lunch at Meizhou Dongpo Restaurant at Santa Anita Westfield Mall. Braised pork belly, chicken tofu soup, water boiled fish, roast duck, lion head fish ball. Much better this time around. Yum!
Union Station before my daily ride
Union Station before my daily ride. . . . .
Instagram Post — July 11, 2018
Shanghainese lunch at Yummy Rice
Shanghainese lunch at Yummy Rice. Funny name. One of the better shanghainese restaurants in LA. Braised pork was ok. Vegetable fried rice was good. The cold dish of cucumber and diced soy tofu was goo
Soft Serve dessert at Honey Mee
Soft Serve dessert at Honey Mee. Interesting. Not too sweet. Just right on a hot summer night. . . . .
Tokyo
Tonkatsu dinner at T
Tonkatsu dinner at T.O.T. Restaurant in a Little Tokyo. Teishokuya of Tokyo - T.O.T. I remember the first time I went a long long time ago. We had the pork loin tonkatsu and a potato croquette. Also h
Cookie that is a cup
Cookie that is a cup. Filling of soft serve or cream or milk or cold brew coffee. Cookie variants include cookies & cream, red velvet, chocolate chip, matcha, and others. Pretty good idea. I had the s
Happy Hour at RA Sushi Bar Restaurant
Happy Hour at RA Sushi Bar Restaurant. Uni Sea Urchin. . . . . .
Instagram Post — July 02, 2018
June 21 posts
SOul Spicy Noodles
SOul Spicy Noodles. 🌶 instant noodles from Taiwan 🇹🇼 tasty and good. . . . . .
Chuan Chuan in LA at JiouDing Hot Pot
Chuan Chuan in LA at JiouDing Hot Pot. Spicy as hell. One of the most uncomfortable meals, but I can’t wait to try it again. 🤪 imagine this - you go pick a bunch of skewers of meats and vegetables. Th
Arcadia San Gabriel Valley
Wife’s favorite type of noodles
Wife’s favorite type of noodles. Noodle Kang in Arcadia.
San Gabriel San Gabriel Valley
Chinese hot pot at little sheep in San Gabriel
Chinese hot pot at little sheep in San Gabriel. Lamb, beef, and pork. All you can eat. Wifey had a craving for spicy hot pot after booze cruise. Loved the spongey tofu and napa cabbage. . . . .
Margaritas at Hussongs
Margaritas at Hussongs. Where the margarita was created. And the oldest and best known cantina. One of the best tasting margaritas, if not the best. And the best deal. For 70 pesos each or $3.50 each.
Amazing ceviche at La Guerrerense in Ensenada
Amazing ceviche at La Guerrerense in Ensenada. We had sea urchin, octopus, and fish ceviche. Then had crab salad and the shrimp special with avocado. Yummy. Unlike anything I ever had! . . . . . .
Instagram Post — June 25, 2018
at Mahi Mahi
The best meal on our booze cruise in Ensenada, at Mahi Mahi
The best meal on our booze cruise in Ensenada, at Mahi Mahi. Marlin empanada, fish tacos, fish soup, margaritas and more. Yummy. . . . . .
Peruvian lunch in Lake Forest
Peruvian lunch in Lake Forest. Chicken Saltado and Chicken Picante. Yum! 😋. . . . .
Custom Pies at Blaze Pizza
Custom Pies at Blaze Pizza. . . . .
Irvine Orange County
Lunch with Shanghai friends, who now live in Irvine
Lunch with Shanghai friends, who now live in Irvine. A good hearty bowl of ramen on a hot summer day! The standard Hakata Ramen. . . . .
Dinner at Boiling Crab
Dinner at Boiling Crab. Long ass wait for New Orleans inspired crustacean cuisine. We had crawfish, shrimp, corn, sausage, gumbo, chowder, catfish, and oysters. Personally I don’t eat a lot of shellfi
Instagram Post — June 11, 2018
Pho and chicken curry
Pho and chicken curry. The French bread accompaniment with the curry or stew is my go-to dish at golden deli or any Vietnamamese restaurant. Wife really like pho. . . . . .
Tokyo
Drinks with friends at the newly opened Sake Dojo in Little Tokyo in DTLA
Drinks with friends at the newly opened Sake Dojo in Little Tokyo in DTLA. .real.mike.gin
Instagram Post — June 09, 2018
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Late night grubbing at Sam Woo’s 三和 we had tomato beef on crispy noodles, bee...
Late night grubbing at Sam Woo’s 三和 we had tomato beef on crispy noodles, beef chow fun, string beans, and beef noodle soup.
101 Noodle Express
101 Noodle Express. Dinner with family in the OC
Instagram Post — June 05, 2018
and the spicy pickle fries
Jalapeño Pepper Burger, Swiss Mushroom Burger, and the spicy pickle fries
Jalapeño Pepper Burger, Swiss Mushroom Burger, and the spicy pickle fries. At the tilted kilt in Anaheim
Irvine Orange County
Grilled Cheese Sandwich lunch with co-workers at The Melt, Irvine Spectrum
Grilled Cheese Sandwich lunch with co-workers at The Melt, Irvine Spectrum. Egg hole grilled cheese.
May 30 posts
Instagram Post — May 29, 2018
Grant Wood’s American Gothic at the Whitney Museum of American Art
Grant Wood’s American Gothic at the Whitney Museum of American Art. Part 1 of 2 posts. Plus a bunch of other interesting art pieces.
Arcadia San Gabriel Valley
My favorite pizza joint
My favorite pizza joint. Zelo pizza in Arcadia. Cornmeal crust! Had half the eggplant & sausage pizza and the other half pepperoni. Yum!. . . . .
Part 2 of 2 if art pieces from the Whitney Museum of American Art
Part 2 of 2 if art pieces from the Whitney Museum of American Art. With Andy Warhol and others.
Pasadena
Hot Pot lunch at Little Sheep in old town Pasadena
Hot Pot lunch at Little Sheep in old town Pasadena. 小肥羊
the pastrami sandwich at Katz Deli
This was a life changing experience - the pastrami sandwich at Katz Deli
This was a life changing experience - the pastrami sandwich at Katz Deli. I’ve had pastrami sandwiches in LA at multiple places and nothing compares. I was shaking my head the whole time eating. I had
Chicken kebob pita sandwich at Turkiss in West Village Tribeca on Macdougal
Chicken kebob pita sandwich at Turkiss in West Village Tribeca on Macdougal
Instagram Post — May 24, 2018
in Carroll Gardens Brooklyn
Pizza with friends at Enoteca on Court, in Carroll Gardens Brooklyn
Pizza with friends at Enoteca on Court, in Carroll Gardens Brooklyn. Started with a Caesar salad and octopus salad. Then had a sausage and mushroom pizza and a prosciutto and arugula pizza. Solid thin
and som...
Central Park with sights of the Bethesda Fountain, the Pond, Statues, and som...
Central Park with sights of the Bethesda Fountain, the Pond, Statues, and some random park shots. Beautiful park and lots to see. Great day to enjoy the outdoors. It was a little humid, but luckily we
TP
Instagram Post — May 23, 2018
Quick lunch at NYC KTown Food Gallery
Quick lunch at NYC KTown Food Gallery. Seafood mini hot pot and chicken kimchi fried rice.. . . .
Chinese food craving satisfied
Chinese food craving satisfied. Wife was tasked to find something she wanted to eat. Luckily it close by and pretty good. We had fish filet in a spicy sauce and three pepper chicken. With rice, in a h
Instagram Post — May 22, 2018
Spanish tapas dinner at Tertulia
Spanish tapas dinner at Tertulia. We had tortilla -Spanish omelette, radish salad, roasted potatoes, iberico ham, sardines, and a large chicken paella. Sorry for the washes out photos. . . . . .
Shanghai
Dinner with an old friend from Shanghai
Dinner with an old friend from Shanghai. Got a same day reservation at Babbo. Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich’s Italian restaurant. We started off by sharing a baby wild arugula salad. Then I had the
A return to Gammeeok
A return to Gammeeok. Had the Sogogi, fried chicken wings, and the galbi tang. The wings were better than expected. . . .
Back NYC for Having just landed we had French breakfast at Buvette
Back NYC for Having just landed we had French breakfast at Buvette. Cr’q Madame, smoked salmon and avocado on toast, and almond croissants. This little French diner filled up fast. . . . .
Arcadia San Gabriel Valley
Family Din Din at Lao Xi Noodle House 老西儿 in Arcadia
Family Din Din at Lao Xi Noodle House 老西儿 in Arcadia. Knife Cut noodle with chicken ，刀削麵, chinese pasta in soup, meat balls 貓耳朵, cold dishes with tofu, pig ear, and sliced beef. . . .
Dinner at Bonchon
Dinner at Bonchon. We had spicy and soy-garlic fried chicken, ttokboki, udon, bbimbop, japchae, fried, and chicken katsu. . . .
Instagram Post — May 18, 2018
Pasadena
Ramen for dinner at Tatsunoya in Old Town Pasadena
Ramen for dinner at Tatsunoya in Old Town Pasadena. Wife’s favorite ramen joint. I thought it was pretty good this time. I also added the cheese, which she thought was overkill, with the rich fatty br
Dim Sum brunch at Grand Harbour Restaurant in Temple City
Dim Sum brunch at Grand Harbour Restaurant in Temple City.
Instagram Post — May 11, 2018
Lunch at Pine & Crane
Lunch at Pine & Crane. Taiwanese fare in Silver Lake, minutes from DTLA. Couldn’t order in Taiwanese, was skeptical. But was slightly surprised. Shrimp dumplings had good sauce. Noodle texture was rig
sister restaurant of Bestia
Wonderful dinner at Bavel, sister restaurant of Bestia
Wonderful dinner at Bavel, sister restaurant of Bestia. Unexpectedly refreshing Middle Eastern cuisine that we usually don’t have. We had foie gras halva and olives to start. Then we had my favorite -
Instagram Post — May 05, 2018
Arcadia San Gabriel Valley
Family lunch at the Shanghailander Palace, in Arcadia 上海攤。Shanghainese food 2...
Family lunch at the Shanghailander Palace, in Arcadia 上海攤。Shanghainese food 2 days in row! Yay! 生煎包，紅燒肉，鹹肉百頁結，熏魚，蔥油拌麵，菜飯，苔條魚. Pan fried dumplings, braised pork belly, salted pork with tofu, vegetable
Shanghai
Shanghainese Lunch at Tasty Noodle House in Irvine
Shanghainese Lunch at Tasty Noodle House in Irvine. Haven’t had this cuisine for awhile. 蔥油拌麵，炒年糕，生煎包，大餛飩，紅燒肉和四季豆 we had scallion noodles, pan fried dumplings, black pepper rice cake noodles, soup dum
Picanha at lunch at Fogo de Chão
Picanha at lunch at Fogo de Chão. Picanha is one of the best cuts of beef. Yum! . .
April 9 posts
Sunday lunch at Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen & Udon in Irvine
Sunday lunch at Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen & Udon in Irvine. Had the standard Hakata Ramen, Cod Roe Udon, small side of the Beef & Rice Bowl, and the small Minced Chicken Rice Bowl. Ramen was good but
Arcadia San Gabriel Valley
New Sichuan Restaurant in Arcadia
New Sichuan Restaurant in Arcadia! Fensanity. First was the Signature Glass Noodle with Hot and Sour Soup, then was the cool glass jelly appetizer, and lastly the Wonton with Red Chili Sauce. Quite sp
Instagram Post — April 24, 2018
Taco Tuesday at Tacos Ensenada In Sierra Madre
Taco Tuesday at Tacos Ensenada In Sierra Madre. Fish tacos. I was thinking about reducing my diet of Tilapia. Heard and read a few reports about tilapia not being so good for you. . .
Instagram Post — April 17, 2018
Late meal at Canter’s
Late meal at Canter’s. 1/2 corned beef sandwich with chicken soup and chicken liver and onions with mashed potatoes and potato pancakes. And some pickles.
Tandoori Chicken Burrito from the Bombay Frankie Company at a Chevron Station
Tandoori Chicken Burrito from the Bombay Frankie Company at a Chevron Station. Not bad. Saucey
Instagram Post — April 09, 2018
Noodles and dumplings with the fam at Luscious Dumplings in Monrovia
Noodles and dumplings with the fam at Luscious Dumplings in Monrovia. A couple of my favs
March 9 posts
Had to check out Mr
Had to check out Mr. Holmes, since it was close by. Had the savory danish and the churro croissant.
Missed those breakfast tacos from Austin
Missed those breakfast tacos from Austin. Luckily we have we had the Pecos (shredded brisket and egg) and the Guadalupe (chorizo and egg). Also we had the traditional migas and queso & chips. Though t
Lunch with mom at Ahgoo’s
Lunch with mom at Ahgoo’s. Taiwanese beef noodle soup, vegetable soup, sliced pickled potatoes, and fried onion bread. Too bad their last day is Sunday. The space is changing to new owners and Norther
Ate too fast (don’t want to say ate too much)
Ate too fast (don’t want to say ate too much).
Arcadia San Gabriel Valley
Lunch at the Dumpling House in Arcadia
Lunch at the Dumpling House in Arcadia. I love dumplings. Water boiled ones and steamed (小籠包). The water boiled fish with Tilapia was so-so. Didn’t like the heavy thick soup. The onion pancakes and ri
Wu Ming Hot Pot in the
Wu Ming Hot Pot in the . Might be the most popular hour pot at this time. OMG ass fire spicy. Check out the
2nd time at Majordomo
2nd time at Majordomo. Started with the Bread Bing with Benton’s Reserve Ham to go with a couple of drinks. Next up was the Tapioca Lo Mein - which was the standout of the night. The humongous Spicy B
Sunday lunch with old friends at the old spaghetti factory
Sunday lunch with old friends at the old spaghetti factory
Haven’t been back to OB Bear in over 20 years
Haven’t been back to OB Bear in over 20 years.
February 23 posts
Dinner at Rossoblu
Dinner at Rossoblu. Northern Italian cuisine. Had the Salumi plate and braised pork meat balls to start. Then went for the MALTAGLIATI, RISOTTO and NONNA’S TAGLIATELLE AL RAGU’ BOLOGNESE. And finished
Pho at Pho Fillet 2 in
Pho at Pho Fillet 2 in . Good alternative to Golden Deli.
Homemade Sichuan water boiled fish 四川水煮魚
Homemade Sichuan water boiled fish 四川水煮魚. With the packet. Yummy
Dinner at David Chang’s Majordomo
Dinner at David Chang’s Majordomo. We had 2 Bings - a smoked pork neck & fried egg and a eggs & smoked roe. Both were better than expected. Then had fried butter ball potatoes which had salsa seca and
Galbi Tang
Galbi Tang
Taiwanese Breakfast at Yi Mei rice roll 飯糰 egg omelette pancake 蛋餅 radish cak...
Taiwanese Breakfast at Yi Mei rice roll 飯糰 egg omelette pancake 蛋餅 radish cake 蘿蔔糕
Instagram Post — February 18, 2018
Keyhole arch at Pfieffer state beach
Keyhole arch at Pfieffer state beach
Korean desserts black sesame shaved ice with red beans
Korean desserts black sesame shaved ice with red beans. And hot pumpkin porridge
kimchi p...
Korean Dinner at Genwa Korean BBQ in Beverly Hills we had chapchae, kimchi p...
Korean Dinner at Genwa Korean BBQ in Beverly Hills we had chapchae, kimchi pancake, beef, pork belly bbq, seolleongtang, sundubue, and tolsopbimbibap. Too much.
Instagram Post — February 17, 2018
the spicy ...
A chilly windy day in Had some hot and hearty had the karaka - the spicy ...
A chilly windy day in Had some hot and hearty had the karaka - the spicy noodles, the shiromaru- the classic pork broth, and the akamaru tamago - rich fatty pork broth with egg. Yum. The thin noodles
Did the tourist thing
Did the tourist thing
Chillin
Chillin
Instagram Post — February 13, 2018
and parsley)
Moule (mussels) mariniere (white wine, onion, and parsley)
Moule (mussels) mariniere (white wine, onion, and parsley). Yum! And a French burger. And fries. Oh and the French onion soup - might be the best I ever had
Satisfied our craving for Sichuan Chinese food
Satisfied our craving for Sichuan Chinese food
and seafood soup
Oysters, clam chowder, and seafood soup
Oysters, clam chowder, and seafood soup
Pasadena
Happy hour grub
Happy hour grub
Pasadena
Modern Indian food at radhika south Pasadena
Modern Indian food at radhika south Pasadena
Background BBQ
Background BBQ
French cafe with great sandwiches
French cafe with great sandwiches
She said it is the best hunan restaurant in LA
She said it is the best hunan restaurant in LA. Quite authentic.
January 33 posts
Pasadena
The 50/50 burgers and the 50/50 pizza burger
The 50/50 burgers and the 50/50 pizza burger. Onion rings and Mac and cheese balls.
yet sunny during the day
Hot soup on a chilly January evening, yet sunny during the day
Hot soup on a chilly January evening, yet sunny during the day. Favorite soup on cold days. .kao
Arcadia San Gabriel Valley
Never get “hot” spicy level if you can’t take it
Never get “hot” spicy level if you can’t take it. Had the “Korean” hot pot at Was way too hot for me. Wifey had the “beef” hot pot but was fine with the “hot” level.
Lights and electricity at got to see the Tesla Coil in action at the observa...
Lights and electricity at got to see the Tesla Coil in action at the observatory
Pizza Night
Pizza Night . Had the Alla’nduja pizza, the magherita pizza, roasted heirloom cauliflower, Mussels & Clams, pork belly alla plancha and the Spaghetti Rustichella. The mussels & clams were memorable wi
in all its colors
Reflection of our trip to NYC, in all its colors
Reflection of our trip to NYC, in all its colors.
Too much ice cream
Too much ice cream. One of the most flavorful and tart strawberry ice cream!!
Instagram Post — January 14, 2018
Old school Shabu Shabu at the OG
Old school Shabu Shabu at the OG. Open for 27 years
TP
Instagram Post — January 10, 2018
The cronut from SOHO’s Yummy
The cronut from SOHO’s Yummy. We also got a canale, which was the best my wife ever had.
Last night in NYC
Last night in NYC. had the chicken & foie gras, lamb chop, and lobster
Saving the best for last
Saving the best for last. saw amazing art all the while getting lost. David Hockney’s exhibit was especially interesting with his different art phases, including his LA images. Saw ancient Egyptian ar
The Cuban sandwich Also consumed Mexican Corn and Chicken Noodle Soup
The Cuban sandwich Also consumed Mexican Corn and Chicken Noodle Soup. Voted best Cuban Sandwich in NYC. Might be the best one I’ve ever had. Yes, I heard there better ones in Miami.
I can’t believe how cold it is in NYC
I can’t believe how cold it is in NYC. This is the fourth ramen shop we’ve tried. I had the Triple Pork Triple Garlic Mazemen and wifey had the spicy red chili ramen. We started with the Japanese Frie
Iconic photo of the Manhattan Bridge from DUMBO Brooklyn
Iconic photo of the Manhattan Bridge from DUMBO Brooklyn. If you look closely, you can see the Empire State Building in the crotch.
Pizza near the Manhattan Bridge near DUMBO
Pizza near the Manhattan Bridge near DUMBO. We paid over $2 a slice. “Never pay more than a buck”.
Views from the Top of the Rock We got lucky and arrived when the crowds were...
Views from the Top of the Rock We got lucky and arrived when the crowds were small and stayed until a little after sunset. Check out my time lapse video.
Sculptures TIL a lot about the most well know Japanese American Sculpture
Sculptures TIL a lot about the most well know Japanese American Sculpture. He volunteered to be interned during WWII. Amazing museum about an amazing man.
Yet another hot bowl of ramen noodle soup at in Brooklyn
Yet another hot bowl of ramen noodle soup at in Brooklyn. Also had the boneless chicken, fried chicken wings, and a spinach salad. The boneless chicken was better than the chicken wings. The spinach s
Shanghai
Jian Bing 煎餅 at Shanghai Street Food
Jian Bing 煎餅 at Shanghai Street Food. Very close to what we had in Shanghai, except for the USD 13 price and the added smoked bacon. When. I saw bacon, I had to try it.
On this Snow day we braved the unexpected lines at the American Natural Histo...
On this Snow day we braved the unexpected lines at the American Natural History Museum. Had a great tour with Art. Saw big dinosaur fossils, model whales, and other animals and prehistoric items.
Koreatown
Seolleongtang at Gammeeok, in NYC Koreatown
Seolleongtang at Gammeeok, in NYC Koreatown. Korean Tang’s are the best for a cold winter night. We also had the spicy oxtail soup (Sogogi Gukbap) and kimchi pancake (Jeon). Unfortunately the seolleon
Afternoon tea at Balthazar
Afternoon tea at Balthazar. Pomme Frites, Profiteoles, and a bottle of Aval Cider.
Holidays at the Rockefeller Center
Holidays at the Rockefeller Center. We also saw a successful marriage proposal on the ice. Heard a nice show a Saks Fifth Avenue Department Store. And saw a replica at the LEGO store.
and a couple of pork buns
Lunch we had the momofuku ramen, spicy hozon ramen, and a couple of pork buns
Lunch we had the momofuku ramen, spicy hozon ramen, and a couple of pork buns. I liked the pork belly with the shredded pork shoulder in my ramen. My wife liked the fried chickpeas in the hozon. We bo
and Spicy Chicken Noodles
Rou Jia Mou, Spicy Lamb Noodles, and Spicy Chicken Noodles
Rou Jia Mou, Spicy Lamb Noodles, and Spicy Chicken Noodles. Too bad they were out of the cold noodles 涼皮. No soup, but quite saucy. The rou jia mou, the Chinese Burger was nice and moist (肥). Next tim
on our way home to Br...
Stumbled across Bryant Park, with loads of ice skaters, on our way home to Br...
Stumbled across Bryant Park, with loads of ice skaters, on our way home to Brooklyn. Thought about getting some skates to show off some old skills, but decided to rest my feet. Saw the Empire State Bu
Views of Lady Liberty on the Staten Island Ferry
Views of Lady Liberty on the Staten Island Ferry.
An afternoon Saw works from there is an excellent exhibit featuring work...
An afternoon Saw works from there is an excellent exhibit featuring works from China after 1989.
Finally
Finally. Got a couple of franks from I had the cheese & onions and a sauerkraut. Yummy. The dogs had a good snap. Also had a virgin pina colada
Harlem Fried Chicken at Sylvia’s Restaurant
Harlem Fried Chicken at Sylvia’s Restaurant. Also had some bbq ribs, but was unfortunately dry - seems liked it was sitting under a heat lamp for awhile. The fried chicken was awesome - tender and fla
The Cadillac Burger Legend has it Nat King Cole named the bacon burger the ...
The Cadillac Burger Legend has it Nat King Cole named the bacon burger the “Cadillac of Burgers” at PJ Clarkes. Opened in 1884, they are known for their raw seafood bar and burgers. Tonight we had the