Japanese
定食8, Taipei
I hardly write things in English, other than work related stuff. Since my uncle\, Thirsty Pig, invited me to post some restaurants in Taiwan, I tried my best to write something here for the restaurant
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Cocktails
Cocktail of the Week – Gin and Tonic
Tanqueray Rangpur Gin, Hendrick’s, Bombay Sapphire are, in my opinion, the best Gins. I do not and cannot drink Gin straight. Nor do I like Gin Martini’s. I only like my Gin’s with Tonic. I guess I ne
Mexican
Tacos Baja, East Los Angeles
Ok, so a lot of place make fish tacos…some chains and even a place on Hillhurst called something like “World’s Best Tacos” but the best fish taco place is in East L.A called Tacos Baja. The crazy thin
Chinese
Magic Dumplings, Arcadia
Steamed Pork Dumplings known as Shaio Long Bao or Xiao Long Bao is perfected at this mini-mall restaurant in Arcadia. This gem, Din Tai Fung, has the world’s best steamed dumplings. . . bar none. I’ve
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New Thirsty Pig Logo
I want to thank sochon for designing the new Thirsty Pig Logo. I think its great. I know others have told me that they all like it
Japanese
Daichan, Studio City
Daichan has one of the few things in this world I would eat everyday. Their poke bowls are hearty, yet healthy. With the combination of the salad components with the fish and rice make this meal compl
Fusion
The Korean Taco Truck! – Kogi BBQ, Los Angeles
Right outside my friend’s birthday, Kogi had stationed itself right outside on the sidewalk. We were lucky to have them nearby. I only wish they didn’t have to leave so early and wished they would hav
Korean
The Drunken Cure, Los Angeles
I actually like this place. Understandably, Mr. Steve knows that there are better places in Seoul than in Los Angeles. But for what we have here, I’ll take Jinju, after a heavy round of drinking. Jinj
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Cocktail of the Week – White Russian
With a rocks glass. \ 5.0 cl 5 parts Vodka \ 2.0 cl 2 parts Coffee liqueur or Kahlúa \ 3.0 cl 3 parts Fresh cream or Half & Half or Milk
Korean
Efficient Korean BBQ, Los Angeles
DGM is a no nonsense Korean BBQ. With stools and small round tables with grills. They really pack this place with people and tables. Their meat is fresh and sliced thinly. The grills cook fast. Though
Seafood
The Hungry Cat, Beverly Hills
The burger here at the Hungry Cat, known as the Pug Burger, is not a big burger. It’s quite small, in fact. But it is one of the better tasting burgers around. I realize most of these Hollywood, Bever
Cocktails
Cocktail of the Week – The Extra Dirty 3 Olive Vodka Martini
The Extra Dirty 3 Olive Vodka Martini is one of my favorite drinks. . . .that I hardly order. Personally, a martini glass drink is for females. . .in my opinion. But I do like this drink. The olives g