three different dishes
Thirsty Pig cooking - three different dishes
Thirsty Pig cooking - three different dishes. Recently I bought a Le Creuset pot and I made Mac and cheese, mapo tofu, and curry chicken. All of them tasted great! . . . .
2019
167 posts December 13 posts
Got a second chance to have curry with katsu
Got a second chance to have curry with katsu. This time delicatessen by Osawa did not disappoint. Curry was flavorful and the katsu was ideal. The seared cod and sukiyaki was also very good as well. W
Double Cheese Smashed Burger from Burgers Never Say Die
Double Cheese Smashed Burger from Burgers Never Say Die. Pretty solid burger with an interesting crunchy texture from the thin burger patties. I like it. But the burgers seem small in portion. I shoul
Arcadia San Gabriel Valley
Looks may be deceiving
Looks may be deceiving. Had a really bad meal at May’s Chinese Restaurant in Arcadia. Food was a big NG - No Good. I should have known. The ownership has changed so many times, the menu feature Taiwan
Yet another Boba Tea Shop
Yet another Boba Tea Shop. We were actually looking for boba ice cream bars - but they were sold out and had a one week wait for new orders. Crazy!! . . . .
Instagram Post — December 14, 2019
Boba drinks at Class 302
Boba drinks at Class 302. Taiwanese restaurant that offers Taiwanese comfort food with drinks and desserts. Only had drinks this time. I had the milk with brown sugar boba and egg custard. Not bad. Bu
Seolleongtang on a chilly December day
Seolleongtang on a chilly December day. Not that chilly today in Southern Cal but regardless it’s still a good and hearty. Seolleongtang is a Korean beef and glass noodle soup. We had the beef brisket
Brown sugar deeriocra (fresh milk/fresh soy) and orange lulu earl grey with o...
Brown sugar deeriocra (fresh milk/fresh soy) and orange lulu earl grey with orange. The Alley is another chinese or Taiwanese imported boba tea shop. To me they are all the same. Very hard for me to t
Arcadia San Gabriel Valley
Taiwanese breakfast at Yi Mei
Taiwanese breakfast at Yi Mei. Rice Ball 飯糰 with an egg. Had the egg pancake 蛋皮 and fried dumplings. Yi Mei is one of the better Taiwanese breakfast restaurants. . . . . .
Ramen
Ramen. Had the black kotteri ramen, with fatty rich broth. It had a good taste/flavor. But the texture, yes inside the soup, had a grainy mouth feel - not too pleasant. Unfortunate the inari has warm
Sichuan lunch with old friends
Sichuan lunch with old friends. Finally got a chance to visit Szechuan Impression. Had the spicy boiled fish, sausage, veggies, pork belly with rice flour, mapo tofu. Crazy spicy with the Sichuan pepp
Tiger Sugar
Tiger Sugar. Taiwanese boba or pearl milk tea. . . . . .usa .usa
November 20 posts
Peanut Butter Mochi from J
Peanut Butter Mochi from J.J. Bakery. I was expecting peanut powder instead of peanut butter. If I am not mistaken the peanut powder is a more traditional filling and has better flavor. The peanut but
Beef Noodle Soup at 一條龍 PP Pop
Beef Noodle Soup at 一條龍 PP Pop. I had the Taiwanese spicy Beef Noodle Soup with pickle vegetables. Quite spicy and tasty. We also had the tan tan noodles, beef and tendon soup with vermicelli, and fri
Beijing Roast Duck 北京烤鴨 at the Duck House
Beijing Roast Duck 北京烤鴨 at the Duck House. Haven’t had duck in a long time. We had the half duck with the crispy skin. They provided the thin rice paper wrappers as opposed to the thick buns (which I
and Saba
Oyaku Don, Udon, and Saba
Oyaku Don, Udon, and Saba. Suehiro is Little Tokyo’s Japanese Denny’s. Love this place. Can always good Japanese comfort dishes. They good rice dishes, ramen, and other dishes. Open Late. But parking
Pasadena
Rotisserie chicken and Tri-tip shawarma plate from Zankou Chicken
Rotisserie chicken and Tri-tip shawarma plate from Zankou Chicken. Haven’t had the beef, since we usually have the chicken. Their famed garlic sauce/paste is something that you must ask for. Make sure
Adobada Tacos at Tacos 1986 in DTLA
Adobada Tacos at Tacos 1986 in DTLA. Also had the carne asada Vampiros. The pork adobadas reminded us of the flavors of Taiwanese braised pork 滷肉. I think adobadas would go great on a bowl of rice. Yu
Seoul
Baked Chicken at Love Baked Wings on Melrose
Baked Chicken at Love Baked Wings on Melrose. Still with a nice crackle but without the greasy fried crust. I first had baked chicken in Seoul at Oppadak with a couple of local elementary school teach
Chorizo and Steak Tacos from Sonoratown in DTLA
Chorizo and Steak Tacos from Sonoratown in DTLA. Excellent tortillas and the chorizo was awesome. Wish they had a pork option. The beef chimichanga was also yummy - just enough spice. I would visit ag
Pork Terrine Taco and Baja Shrimp Taco from Guerrilla Tacos
Pork Terrine Taco and Baja Shrimp Taco from Guerrilla Tacos. Third and last stop of the Taco Crawl in DTLA. Yummy. Tasty and more messy. Good flavor and texture. Love my pork tacos. . . . .
Alhambra San Gabriel Valley
Tianjin Jian Bing at the Sunday Alhambra Farmers Market
Tianjin Jian Bing at the Sunday Alhambra Farmers Market. Woo’s Crepe makes a traditional Tianjin Jian Bing. It’s a bit different from the Jian Bing I’m used to from shanghai. They fry the egg on the o
Galbi Jim at SBD BBQ
Galbi Jim at SBD BBQ. Seong Buk Dong from Koreantown has come to the SGV. Known as SBD Korean Bbq - they offer their traditional dishes, that made them well known, but also offering DIY kbbq. Their Ga
Taipei
Taiwanese Breakfast Burrito
Taiwanese Breakfast Burrito. 飯糰 and egg pancake. This was my daily breakfast when I lived in Taipei. Must have the fried egg. Only with the curlers 油條 was more crispy. Other than that it was good. Als
Alhambra San Gabriel Valley
Yet another
Yet another . . . Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup, this time from Old Country Cafe 老鄉親. The broth was ok, not overly flavorful or slightly spicy as one would expect. It appeared to be cloudy, which isn’t a
hard shell beef tacos with cheese
Queso-Tacos, hard shell beef tacos with cheese
Queso-Tacos, hard shell beef tacos with cheese. And the Quesa-birria, the beef and cheese quesadilla. Also had the beef consume dipping sauce/soup. I was in the area and I thought I should try Birrier
Pizza at CPK
Pizza at CPK. Garlic Chicken Pizza on cauliflower crust and the “Works” Pizza. This place never disappoints. Consistency and interesting. You don’t find these topping combinations typically at other p
More Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup
More Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup. Tonight we ventured to Sinbala for a pipping hot bowl. The noodles were slightly over cooked and too soft. The soup was nice and spicy, but not too spicy. They already
Lunch at Golden Deli
Lunch at Golden Deli. Pho, spring rolls, and rolls. Yummy! . . .
Pizza
Pizza! Sapori Di in Altadena. They have a nice pizza oven hearth and they serve up some pretty good pizza. The crust had a nice texture and chew. I really liked it! . . . .
Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup
Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup! Might still be the best in Southern California. Wifey had the pig knuckle and rice. Unfortunate the sides were not so good - sausage, tofu skin, and cucumber. The hot heart
Arcadia San Gabriel Valley
Another Ramen Shop popped up in Arcadia
Another Ramen Shop popped up in Arcadia. DashiWa Ramen. The broth and noodles were good. I had the black garlic tonkotsu ramen and it was pretty good. Unfortunately the chasu tasted oily and didn’t ha
October 12 posts
Lunch with buds
Lunch with buds. Plan Check’s patty melt, burger, and asian salad. Yum! . . . .
Arcadia San Gabriel Valley
Holy Roly ice cream
Holy Roly ice cream. Peanut butter Reese’s ice cream. Interesting dessert but it takes a bit of time for each order. I think half the experience is watching them make it. Slab, spread, scrap, enjoy. .
Late night meal in DTLA at the Original Pantry Cafe
Late night meal in DTLA at the Original Pantry Cafe. Breakfast all day and night. Country fried steak and eggs with potatoes, green beans, cole slaw, and chicken noodle soup. I love this place. I like
Little gifts from wife
Little gifts from wife. Wife went to Bordeaux and Madrid. Can’t wait to try it! . . . .
and Rou Jia Mo at Qin West
Liang Pi 凉皮, Beef Noodle Soup, and Rou Jia Mo at Qin West
Liang Pi 凉皮, Beef Noodle Soup, and Rou Jia Mo at Qin West. I asked for mild Liang Pi and my mouth was on fire. FIRE - I say! But it was good. I must and always have to have the Rou Jia Mo 肉夾饃. . . . .
Taiwanese dinner at Monja Taiker
Taiwanese dinner at Monja Taiker. The shaved ice with soft boiled peanuts and condensed milk is my favorite combination. We also had the fried red pork on rice, chicken roll on rice, Taiwanese sausage
Pasadena
Japanese Sandwiches at Pillow Talk in Pasadena
Japanese Sandwiches at Pillow Talk in Pasadena. Pretty good sandwiches. I like the hot tamago egg sandwich the best. The egg salad sandwich with the hard boiled egg was also very good. Heck anything w
Instagram Post — October 08, 2019
. Ramen! . . . . .
at Levi’s Stadium
Watching my Cleveland Browns play at SF 49ers, at Levi’s Stadium
Watching my Cleveland Browns play at SF 49ers, at Levi’s Stadium. Too bad the Browns lost. Had a great time. Great seats. Awesome 49er crowd. . . . .
Enjoying the Saints game at the Voodoo lounge
Enjoying the Saints game at the Voodoo lounge. Abita beer, cider, and a bunch of bloody Mary’s. . . . ⚜️
Thai dinner at Summer Summer Thai
Thai dinner at Summer Summer Thai. Summer roll, crab Rangoon, corn fritters, pork steak, beef, and curry noodles. Yummy. Summer rolls make you feel less guilty. Could eat almost everyday. . . . .
Simple Dinner at Sinbala
Simple Dinner at Sinbala. Fried pork chop on rice and pork belly on rice. Sinbala is a small popular Taiwanese Restaurant. They also have traditional Taiwanese shaved ice, where you can pick and choos
September 9 posts
Cheesecake at the Cheesecake Factory
Cheesecake at the Cheesecake Factory. Adams’s Peanut Butter Cup Fudge Ripple Cheesecake. Had the flat bread and salad lunch and thai salad wraps. Guilty pleasures. . . . .
This is how you enjoy a Moscow Mule at Dodger Stadium
This is how you enjoy a Moscow Mule at Dodger Stadium. With Souvenir Cup - twenty five bucks. A bit pricey, but it is pretty awesome! 😎 . . . .
Pasadena
Pasadena Greek Fest
Pasadena Greek Fest. Gyros, Souvlakia, Baklava, and chicken souvlaki. Yum. The Gyros are awesome!!! Going on all weekend 9/20-22 . . . .
Pink’s
Pink’s. If you haven’t heard of Pink’s you just gotta go. If you haven’t BEEN to Pink’s - what’s wrong with ya??? Spicy polish dog with chili and chili cheese fries with onion. What could be better at
Barbecue chicken pizza and jerk chicken pizza with cauliflower crust at Calif...
Barbecue chicken pizza and jerk chicken pizza with cauliflower crust at California Pizza Kitchen. I’ve always liked this place. I remember my first visit in the early 90s at the Beverly Center locatio
second dinner/snack
Carnitas Nachos and Carnitas Quesadillas, second dinner/snack
Carnitas Nachos and Carnitas Quesadillas, second dinner/snack. Yum. Good food and good time, telling lies. . . . .
Enjoying a Dodger game
Enjoying a Dodger game. Tampa Bay Rays at the Dodgers. Looking forward to see Tony Gonsolin pitch! . . . .
Pasadena
Big Ben Combo at Pie n’Burger
Big Ben Combo at Pie n’Burger. I don’t remember having the burger here. I think I always came for breakfast or just pie. But this time, was Burger time. It was a truly good experience. Juicy, almost t
Pasadena
Garlicky Tonkotsu Ramen at Hironiro Craft Ramen
Garlicky Tonkotsu Ramen at Hironiro Craft Ramen. Nice char on the chasu pork. Rich flavorful and garlicky flavor. Spicy, too. The shoyu ramen looked good too. The fried chicken appetizer was juicy. At
August 19 posts
Steam Pork Soup Dumplings at Din Tai Fung
Steam Pork Soup Dumplings at Din Tai Fung. 鼎泰豐的小籠包. Beef noodle soup 牛肉麵, vegetable dumplings 蔡包. Not a long wait if you go early. But still a wait. Shanghainese/Taiwanese Dim Sun lunch. . . . .
Dinner at Malibu Farm Restaurant & Bar
Dinner at Malibu Farm Restaurant & Bar. Avocado Hurache, skirt steak, Salmon, Spaghetti Squash Lasagna, cauliflower pizza, and coconut carrot cake. Yummy and healthy. No guilt. . . . .
Malibu Sport Fishing Pier with the iconic sign
Malibu Sport Fishing Pier with the iconic sign. . . . .
Burger here and a burger there
Burger here and a burger there. . . . .
Beach Volleyball in SoCal
Beach Volleyball in SoCal! AVP Manhattan Beach Open tournament. . . . .
Blue fin tuna toro sushi
Blue fin tuna toro sushi. Spicy tuna hand roll. Avocado hand roll. gyu bowl and chicken katsu bowl. Asked for sashimi and they gave sushi. Asked for an oyaku don, they have a chicken katsu don. The to
Blues Traveler in DTLA
Blues Traveler in DTLA. Summer concerts at Pershing Park. . . . .
Black Sesame Korean shaved ice and Mango shaved ice
Black Sesame Korean shaved ice and Mango shaved ice. . . . .
near USC
Kanpachi ceviche, fish taco, and octopus taco at Holbox at the Mercado, near USC
Kanpachi ceviche, fish taco, and octopus taco at Holbox at the Mercado, near USC. Excellent seafood. Fresh and tasty. Yummy . . .
Sul Long Tang
Sul Long Tang. Korean beef stew. . . .
Who gets a burger at French restaurant? Yup
Who gets a burger at French restaurant? Yup. I do. The grilled octopus was pretty good, too . . . .
Xiao Long Bao 小籠包 XLB at Ding Tai Fung 鼎泰豐 Ate too fast
Xiao Long Bao 小籠包 XLB at Ding Tai Fung 鼎泰豐 Ate too fast. . . . .
Instagram Post — August 14, 2019
Fried chicken at Crack Shack
Fried chicken at Crack Shack. Yum . . .
Lobster Pizza and truffle Flat Bread
Lobster Pizza and truffle Flat Bread. Pretty good pizza . . .
The famous lobster at Newport Seafood
The famous lobster at Newport Seafood. . . .
Brunch at ERB
Brunch at ERB . . .
Brunch at Sqirl
Brunch at Sqirl. Long ass lines. Flimsy outdoor table and chairs. Smelly sidewalk. And crowded street parking. Thought this place was a foo-foo organic, gluten-free, vegan, bland cafe. Yet, I would re
The pig at Guerrilla Tacos
The pig at Guerrilla Tacos. Amazing cod fish tacos, sweet potato taco, and beef taco. We only stopped by to check it out and share some tacos. But we were amazed by the tacos! . . .
June 8 posts
Good times with old friends at Inko Nito
Good times with old friends at Inko Nito. Great venue and location. . . .
Instagram Post — June 17, 2019
Stopping for some snacks at Olsen’s Danish Village Bakery is Solvang
Stopping for some snacks at Olsen’s Danish Village Bakery is Solvang. . . .
the T
Bouchon Bakery with the humongous macaroons, the T
Bouchon Bakery with the humongous macaroons, the T.K.O. the Thomas Keller Oreo, brownie, and croissant. Yum . . . 🥐
French lunch at Bistro Jeanty
French lunch at Bistro Jeanty. The French onion soup, cold asparagus soup, and the tomato puff pastry soup, and the boeuf bourguignon. Also saw an awesome Ford Shelby Cobra. . . . .jeanty 🍅
Our favorite bakery in Berkeley- Acme Bread Co
Our favorite bakery in Berkeley- Acme Bread Co. . . . 🥐
Pasadena
Brunch at Paul Martin’s American Grill
Brunch at Paul Martin’s American Grill. Crab cake Benedict’s, short rib hash tacos, salmon fish tacos, trio of ribs, chicken, and shrimp, brioche French toast, and some table biscuits. Pretty good. Gr
Oyaku-Don at Suehiro’s
Oyaku-Don at Suehiro’s. One of my favorite Japanese dishes - chicken, egg, and onion over rice. Simple and hearty. Ramen was also not bad. . . .
May 24 posts
Dry Aged Beef Burger at the rooftop restaurant at NoMad
Dry Aged Beef Burger at the rooftop restaurant at NoMad. . . .
Affogato at Eataly
Affogato at Eataly. A new favorite drink (or dessert). What is it? It sounds like avocado (which is how I will remember it). The Classico is espresso with a couple of scoops of Fior Di Latte Gelato (a
and spicy chicken sandwiches at Crack Shack
Deviled Eggs, fried chicken, and spicy chicken sandwiches at Crack Shack
Deviled Eggs, fried chicken, and spicy chicken sandwiches at Crack Shack! Also had a pretty good Bloody Mary. . . .
Bowl Cut at Lawry’s and all the accoutrements
Bowl Cut at Lawry’s and all the accoutrements. . . .
Instagram Post — May 26, 2019
Fried Chick’n at Fuku at Hudson Yards
Fried Chick’n at Fuku at Hudson Yards. We had fried chicken, chicken fingers, slaw, fries, and chickpea mac’n cheese. I liked the fried chicken and skin. But it isn’t for everyone. . . .
Dinner at Wild Ink
Dinner at Wild Ink. Started with edamame, bacon & shrimp Sau Mai, Mapo tofu dumplings, Beef Bulgogi Puffs, and grilled octopus. For our mains we shared 3 cup chicken, grilled cabbage, and the braised
Burger and Fries at Shake Shack
Burger and Fries at Shake Shack. Had the double, mushroom burger, and combo mushroom & beef burger with a couple of orders of fries. . . .
The Vessel
Stairway in a round at Hudson Yard - The Vessel
Stairway in a round at Hudson Yard - The Vessel. They wouldn’t let me on the elevator so I had to hike up. They wouldn’t let me DOWN the elevator 🤬😢. . . .
Cheese Burger and Fries at Five Guys
Cheese Burger and Fries at Five Guys. . . .
Just a couple of sandwiches for dinner at Katz
Just a couple of sandwiches for dinner at Katz. A Rueben and a Pastrami. . . .
Bowls and mini Bangs at David Chang’s Bāng Bar
Bowls and mini Bangs at David Chang’s Bāng Bar. Eggplant and Chicken bowls and chicken and spicy pork mini bangs. . . .
The famous clam pizza at Lombardi’s
The famous clam pizza at Lombardi’s. Also had the chicken parmesan, half white and sausage pizza, and an Italian salad. Solid pizza! . . .
Combo Platter of chicken and beef at the Halal Guys before the sauce
Combo Platter of chicken and beef at the Halal Guys before the sauce. White sauce is decadent and the red sauce is just a bit too spicy. Lunch on the streets of New York City. . . .
Pizza and pasta at Gelso & Grand
Pizza and pasta at Gelso & Grand. And hello to our new friends from LA! . . .
Doubleheader at Yankee stadium watching Baltimore at New York
Doubleheader at Yankee stadium watching Baltimore at New York. Check out that thick cut bacon. When is that coming to LA? . . .
Ramen
Ramen! Ichiran In New York City. . . .
Old School Italian tonight with old friends
Old School Italian tonight with old friends. Linguine and clams in red sauce and linguine with shrimp in pesto sauce. We started with the classic fried calamari and finished with a slice of tiramisu.
Oysters and Seafood Stew at the Grand Central Oyster Bar & Restaurant
Oysters and Seafood Stew at the Grand Central Oyster Bar & Restaurant. . . .
Steak at Peter Luger’s
Steak at Peter Luger’s. We had the rib steak and the steak for two. Yum! Glad we went! . . .
Hunanese lunch
Hunanese lunch. Spicy chicken feet and pig ear with tofu, spicy Pig stomach, and spicy sliced potatoes. Wife loves this stuff. Dong Ting Chun 洞庭春 . . . .
Instagram Post — May 06, 2019
Enjoying a Sunday afternoon at the park
Enjoying a Sunday afternoon at the park. Petco Park, watching the Dodgers attempt to sweep the Padres!!! . . .
Korean Bbq at Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong
Korean Bbq at Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong. We had the thin sliced Brisket, beef short rib, and pork belly. I think our favorite was the thinly sliced brisket. Also had the tofu soup and lunch box. . . .
April 21 posts
TP
Instagram Post — April 30, 2019
egg plant and green be...
Hunan Cuisine at Hunan Chili King - spicy fish fillet, egg plant and green be...
Hunan Cuisine at Hunan Chili King - spicy fish fillet, egg plant and green beans, salted pork, broccoli with pork skin, and fried egg with green chili. So F*&king Spicy 🌶 🥵 . . .
TP
Instagram Post — April 29, 2019
Food Truck Feasting at the Rose Bowl
Food Truck Feasting at the Rose Bowl. had cheese fries with bacon, pizza, pan fried dumplings, scallion pancakes - from Dina’s Dumpling truck, tostones (fried plantains), and mofongo with shredded por
Sausage and fries for lunch at Wurstküche in the Arts District in DTLA
Sausage and fries for lunch at Wurstküche in the Arts District in DTLA. Yum! Duck and bacon sausage and bratwurst sausage and large fries. Fries with curry ketchup and Thai peanut sauce. I really dig
Instagram Post — April 21, 2019
Hamburger Steak Set Meal and Soy Cod Bowl at the Delicatessen by Osawa
Hamburger Steak Set Meal and Soy Cod Bowl at the Delicatessen by Osawa. Pretty good. I will certainly return. Not sure if I would recommend since I don’t want it to be too crowded 😜. . .
pan fried pork and leek dumplings...
Pan fried bread pork and cabbage dumplings, pan fried pork and leek dumplings...
Pan fried bread pork and cabbage dumplings, pan fried pork and leek dumplings, cabbage and jelly fish, pork cheek, pork tongue, and noodles with bean and pork sauce. Qingdao Bread Food 青島麵館 in Montere
Pasadena
Lunch at The Crack Shack in Pasadena
Lunch at The Crack Shack in Pasadena. Had the Coop Deville sandwich, Hot Chicken Oysters, Slaw, and Schmaltz Fries. Fries were amazing. . .
Tokyo
Dinner with the wife at Daikokuya Ramen in Little Tokyo in DTLA
Dinner with the wife at Daikokuya Ramen in Little Tokyo in DTLA. Had the spicy miso ramen, chicken egg onion rice and California Rolls. . .
Instagram Post — April 16, 2019
Great Sunday with the family pigging our at LA’s Smorgasburg
Great Sunday with the family pigging our at LA’s Smorgasburg. We had Beef Rib BBQ at Moo’s, garlic fried yucca from Sus Arepas, began ice cream sandwich from Madame Shugah, vegan Mac and Cheese from A
fashion district
Eating at the bar at Dama in DTLA, fashion district
Eating at the bar at Dama in DTLA, fashion district. Had the bread, corn, clams, prawns, empanadas, and potatoes. Washed it down with the Sierra Norte and Pina Colada. Good ambience and crowd tonight.
Shaved ice at Salju Desserts
Shaved ice at Salju Desserts. Had the sesame and the green tee matcha. Check out the delicate ribbons of shaved ice. Wish they had the sweet soft boiled peanut topping as an option. .
Instagram Post — April 12, 2019
Lunch at Midoh Japanese Kitchen in Diamond Plaza in Rowland Heights
Lunch at Midoh Japanese Kitchen in Diamond Plaza in Rowland Heights. Pork Cutlet and Pork Loin Cutlet with Curry Rice, with a side of soup and salad. Love this simple Japanese set. Didn’t know Loin is
Taco Tuesday
Taco Tuesday! At Sierra Madre’s Tacos Ensenada. Our regular Tuesday routine with AMC $5 Tuesday’s. .
Hangzhou Cuisine at Chang’s Garden 樓外樓
Hangzhou Cuisine at Chang’s Garden 樓外樓. The big fatty pork belly, bitter melon, a big bowl lamb stew, and rice balls. .
Beverly Hills Westside
Birthday Dinner at Genwa in Beverly Hills
Birthday Dinner at Genwa in Beverly Hills. So much food. .
Arcadia San Gabriel Valley
Yummy Taiwanese lunch in Arcadia
Yummy Taiwanese lunch in Arcadia. One of my old favorites. Beef noodle soup, chicken roll, pork belly on rice, and Japanese beef and onion. The beef and onion on rice is like the Yoshi Noya beef bowl.
and vegetables at Thai BBQ
Pad Thai, chicken curry, shrimp rolls, and vegetables at Thai BBQ
Pad Thai, chicken curry, shrimp rolls, and vegetables at Thai BBQ. Average Thai American restaurant. Noodles were too chewy and the chicken was tough. Not sure if there was suppose to be lemongrass, w
March 12 posts
at the Hudson during Happy Hour
My drink, the Boiler Maker, at the Hudson during Happy Hour
My drink, the Boiler Maker, at the Hudson during Happy Hour. Fried cauliflower and Mac’n cheese.
My in-laws favorite Hunan restaurant
My in-laws favorite Hunan restaurant. So spicy! Pork belly, fish, chicken were good but almost tasted the same with the spicy.
Satisfying breakfast at Jenny’s Kitchen
Satisfying breakfast at Jenny’s Kitchen. Chilaquiles with a couple of over easy eggs and pork chili verde. With potatoes. Buddy had the same thing. Cool little place that looks like time has stopped w
Philadelphia Hoagies at Big Jo’s
Philadelphia Hoagies at Big Jo’s. Ate too much!
Dinner with friends at Sixth+Mill pizzeria
Dinner with friends at Sixth+Mill pizzeria. . . .
Cold and hot desserts at Blackball Desserts
Cold and hot desserts at Blackball Desserts. But quite pricey. $7+ for that cup of ice with only two peanut rice balls. And $7+ for the hot desserts . . .
Hunan cuisine at Hunan Mao Restaurant
Hunan cuisine at Hunan Mao Restaurant. My favorite Hunan Restaurant in LA. Preserved pork, eggplant and green beans, pork belly, steamed spare rib with steamed cake . . .
Instagram Post — March 05, 2019
Pho done easy
Pho done easy. . . I choose to have chicken curry with a French roll. I really dig the bread dipping at Golden Deli . . . . . .
Instagram Post — March 02, 2019
Northern Chinese noodles from Lao Xi’er Noodle House
Northern Chinese noodles from Lao Xi’er Noodle House. One of my mom’s favorite restaurants. I wish we ordered the mini fried meatballs - totally forgot about that dish. Also saw Merrill Shindler had r
Instagram Post — March 01, 2019
February 18 posts
Crepes on a Tuesday at Universal Citywalk
Crepes on a Tuesday at Universal Citywalk. I was in the mood for something savory - so I got a pizza crepe. An Italian JianBing as I would call it. 意大利建兵. . . .
Instagram Post — February 25, 2019
Pink Coconut Water from Nutrivsta
Pink Coconut Water from Nutrivsta. Better that water when you’re dehydrated! . . .
Instagram Post — February 23, 2019
Might be the best corned beef sandwich I’ve ever had
Might be the best corned beef sandwich I’ve ever had. Certainly the best in a long time. And I’ve had a long of sandwiches. Right in my backyard at the Santa Anita racetrack - Cravery Has a cool day w
Why do I see Hello Kitty everywhere????
Why do I see Hello Kitty everywhere???? . . .
Dtla Downtown LA
Bacon wrapped hotdogs outside of Staples Center, DTLA
Bacon wrapped hotdogs outside of Staples Center, DTLA. When you walk out of that arena, nothing smells better than a bacon wrapped hot dog. . . .
Lunch at Plate 38
Lunch at Plate 38. Pretty decent burger. Unexpectedly good experience . . .
Instagram Post — February 19, 2019
Awesome tasting Japanese Pork Katsu sandwiches from Konbi
Awesome tasting Japanese Pork Katsu sandwiches from Konbi. Also had the egg omelette sandwich too. Only problem was the crust - I think in Japan, they usually cut off the crust. But Konbi leaves the c
Instagram Post — February 14, 2019
Taiwanese Gastropub 印地安
Taiwanese Gastropub 印地安. Yummy Taiwanese food with friends and a pitcher of amber bock. . . .
Instagram Post — February 13, 2019
All You Can Eat Korean BBQ in Rowland Heights
All You Can Eat Korean BBQ in Rowland Heights. OMG Friday night traffic sucks. Quality was pretty good. Beef tongue, brisket, spicy pork, baby octopus, steamed egg, and tofu soup. . . . .kbbq
Pasadena
Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Ice Cream from Coolhaus Pasadena
Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Ice Cream from Coolhaus Pasadena. Unfortunately, I had to share. 😩😎 . . .
Santa Monica Westside
The Godmother at Bay Cities Italian Deli in Santa Monica
The Godmother at Bay Cities Italian Deli in Santa Monica. One of LA’s favorite sandwiches. But not mine. The bread is almost unbearably hard and rips the roof of my mouth. The meats and cheese were qu
The While Plate Short Rib and kakigori shaved ice dessert at Majordomo
The While Plate Short Rib and kakigori shaved ice dessert at Majordomo. Yum! They say the Short rib is for 4-6 people but it was just fine for 4. 🤪 . . .
Pasadena
Truffle Fries and burgers at Umani Burger in Old Town Pasadena
Truffle Fries and burgers at Umani Burger in Old Town Pasadena. We also tried the impossible vegan burger, which was pretty good. Yum! . . .
January 10 posts
Birthday dinner at Chuan’s
Birthday dinner at Chuan’s. Sichuan cuisine. Father in-laws birthday. Too bad there was no Sichuan Mask show. The fish and mapo tofu was great. The noodles were good too. . . .
Galbi and Soondubu at Young Dong Tofu
Galbi and Soondubu at Young Dong Tofu. The pancake appetizer, grilled chicken, and dumpling soondubu. Spicy . . .
Snapshots in passing
Snapshots in passing . . . . . .
Instagram Post — January 20, 2019
rice porridge with little tasty accoutrements
Taiwanese Breakfast - rice porridge with little tasty accoutrements
Taiwanese Breakfast - rice porridge with little tasty accoutrements. Makes boring porridge more yummy. Pork floss, Japanese spicy dried garlic, seaweed paste, and wheat gluten with peanuts. Don’t know
Andreas Canyons near Palm Springs
Andreas Canyons near Palm Springs. Amazing little walk/trail . . .
with condensed milk and soft boiled peanuts
Taiwanese shaved ice - with condensed milk and soft boiled peanuts
Taiwanese shaved ice - with condensed milk and soft boiled peanuts. Strange combination, but one of my secret favorite desserts. Too bad most shaved ice joints only offer preselected combinations. I l
Sgv San Gabriel Valley
Hunan Chili King - one of better Hunan Restaurants in the SGV
Hunan Chili King - one of better Hunan Restaurants in the SGV. Pork Belly and Taro, Spicy Chicken Feet, Preserved Pork and Tofu, Fish and Tofu Soup, and Stir Fried Spicy Intestine. The soup was very g
Instagram Post — January 07, 2019
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New Year’s eve at the Maroon 5 concert
New Year’s eve at the Maroon 5 concert! . . .