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American

Manuela, Downtown LA

Jul 31, 2021

Lunch at Manuela in the arts district in DTLA. Started off with the house Bloody Mary with heirloom tomatoes. Then we shared an order of their cast iron biscuits. And we had the venison burger, chilaquiles, and Mary’s grilled chicken sandwich. Their outdoor seating in this reclaimed flour factory is a really interesting setting. With the art galleries nearby it resembles the Beijing’s 798 art district. Manuela also has a garden area that is open evenings where you can eats and drink next to a chicken coop. Parking sucks in this area. But they do have valet parking available. . . . . . .

Chinese

Tea Master Matcha Cafe and Green Tea Shop, Los Angeles

Jul 30, 2021

Cold brew tea and lunch at Steep. Had the braised pork on rice, the chicken rice, and pork soup noodles. I think the pork soup noodles were the best. I loved the flavorful broth. The chicken rice, similar to a Hainan chicken rice, did have the expected garlic rice - but it wasn’t suppose to hence the name. The braised pork over rice with the soft boiled egg was not bad. I did like my pu-erh tea. I like the glass bottles. . . . . . . .

Korean

Might be the best Korean BBQ in LA, Los Angeles

Jul 28, 2021

Might be the best Korean BBQ in LA. Known for their highly selective cuts of beef, saying they only pick the top 3% for their Daedo cut. The daedo cut has ribeye roll, ribeye strips, and the next cut of them all - ribeye cap. Tender and juicy and flavorful. Their fried rice and porridge are also not to be missed as well. . . . . .

Japanese

Sushi Gen, Little Tokyo

Jul 25, 2021

Part 2 at Sushi Gen. Here’s the salmon, miso cod, beer, octopus cucumber salad, and ankimo. . . . . .

Japanese

Sushi Gen, Los Angeles

Jul 25, 2021

Sushi at Sushi Gen in Little Tokyo in DTLA. Part 1. This is my favorite place for sushi. Got here real early just to get a seat at the sushi counter. Had uni, Spanish mackerel, halibut, snapper, yellowtail, sardine, tuna belly, and giant clam. I might have missed one or two. . . . . .

American

Rotisserie Chicken Of California, Pasadena

Jul 15, 2021

Hot chicken sandwiches from Main Chick in old town Pasadena. Got the dark meat chicken sandwich with mild spiciness. I know I couldn’t handle anything spicier. Also got some spiced fries, coke slaw, and some Mac and cheese. The dark meat is juicy and had a nice mouth feel with the tender chicken and crunchy crust. . . . . . .

American

All Day Baby, Downtown LA

Jul 14, 2021

Weekend brunch at All Day Baby on Sunset. Of course I had the Bloody Mary. Had the ADB breakfast biscuit sandwich with sausage, which was an extravagant McDonald’s sausage biscuit sandwich. Sausage was thick, juicy, and flavorful. Then there was the hot crab sandwich with avocado. We had the weekend only black pepper fennel sausage roll, which was heavy on fennel and black pepper which I dig. And finished with the PBJ fluffer nutter and a mini banana cream pie. The bans cream pie was exceptional, which the solid banana chunks, the caramel sauces bottom, and the flaky crust. Good day to enjoy brunch on a sunny weekend morning. . . . . .

Chinese

Jia Jia Tangbao (佳家汤包), Shanghai

Jul 7, 2021

Rou Jia Mo and Liang Pi. This is Shaanxi or Xi’an Cuisine. You could say this street food. Rou Jia Mo is a Chinese Sandwich with braised pork. You can also have it with lamb or beef, too. I think Rou Jia Mo 肉夹馍 could be easily accepted in mainstream US. Liang Pi 涼皮is a spicy cold noodle. It is a simple and tasty vegetarian dish. I first had these noodles when I was living in Shanghai. The spiciness creeps up on your after a few bites. Yum! . . . . .

Chinese

Pearl River Deli, Hong Kong

Jul 5, 2021

This is the last of the Hainan Chicken Chronicles - Pearl River Deli. The Pearl River Delta is area of China in the Guangdong Province encompassing the major cities of Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong, among others. I used to live and work in Shenzhen and Hong Kong awhile ago, so I am quite familiar with the area. The province of Hainan is also nearby as well. Hainan Chicken rice is a popular dish that is offered in Cantonese restaurants. I remember first seeing it, before frequenting savoy, at Hong Kong style cafes - like ABC cafe in the early 90’s. Anyways, PRD’s offering offer large cuts of boneless chicken with flavored rice and sauces. I wish I remembered to ask for all dark meat. Heck I’m not sure they had a all dark meat offering. The rice was spiced and flavored right. The sauce were good, more spicy than others. I also had a chasu egg pineapple bun sandwich. Chasu is Cantonese bbq pork and the pineapple bun is a “pineapple” looking crusted sweet bread. This was a nice little sandwich combination with the sweet and salty. . . . . . . . 🐔

Thai

This is the Thai style chicken rice, San Gabriel

Jul 2, 2021

This is the Thai style chicken rice. Very similar, if not the same, this version also features a delicately boiled boneless chicken with flavorful garlic rice. The only difference is the sauces. The spicy sauce is more sweeter everything else is the same. . . . . . . 🐔

Chinese

Side Chick, Arcadia

Jul 1, 2021

Yet another Hainan Chicken dish, this time from Side Chick in Arcadia’s Santa Anita Westfield shopping center mall. Fourth stop in the chronicles of Hainan Chicken Rice. I think Side Chick stands out is with their offering of fried crispy chicken and roasted chicken along with their standard Hainan boiled style. Chef Johnny Lee opened Side Chick a few years ago to address the SGV market, now has Pearl River Deli in Chinatown. . . . . . . 🐔

Chinese

Maxwell Chicken Rice, Downtown LA

Jun 30, 2021

Our third stop for Hainan Chicken Rice is at Maxwell Chicken Rice in DTLA Chinatown. Maxwell is the name of Food Centre in Singapore with famous hawkers selling street food including Hainan Chicken rice. And in DTLA, this place does not disappoint. The tender and not dry dark meat chicken is succulent with slight flavors. Then again it isn’t about bold flavors. The sauces provide the added taste along with the fragrant garlic chicken rice. Unfortunately I didn’t take picture of the sauces. What makes Maxwell standout is there fried egg and their Vietnamese-influence garlic noodles. I would try again and recommend. . . . . . .