In South Korea, Mr. Pizza is a popular and also the country’s #1 pizza brand in terms of franchisees and sales. Created back in 1990, with hundreds of outlets in Korea, over two dozen in China, under a handful in the U.S. and Vietnam. With Read More …
You probably have read about it. You probably have heard about it. Sushi Dai is the must-go place in Tokyo if you are a fan of sushi! Granted, Sushi Dai has received the love for those who love to eat sushi early in the morning Read More …
If there was one thing I enjoyed eating as a child, it was ube ice cream and ube cake. While I have been focused on healthy eating, recently for my grandmother’s 90th surprise birthday party, ube ice cream (Magnolia’s ube ice cream is delish!), cake Read More …
While in the neighborhood of Kudanshita, I decided to visit EXCELSIOR CAFFÉ which is owned by the Doutor Coffee Co., Ltd. (which deals with importing of coffee beans, roasting and processing, wholesale sales and restaurant management). The purpose was to create an Espresso Italian cafe Read More …
Are you planning to go to see the temples in Asakusa? More than likely you will pass by Asakusa Kaminarimon Clover Cafe. Established in 2006, Clover Cafe is a great place to hit up for breakfast to try the Clover chiffon cake, various sandwiches (which Read More …
I was in Yurakucho and needed to get some lunch and happened to be craving curry. While you can find curry at many restaurants, I wanted to try out C&C Curry Shop for the first time. The chain has around 25 stores throughout Japan and Read More …
As my healthy eating began at the end of August last year, I’m always trying to find ways to eat and enjoy meals. This time I decided to try to incorporate pork chops to my diet. I have not been a big fan of pork, Read More …
As I went to Tsukiji (Tsukiji Fish Market, the place for fresh fish and best sushi restaurants) early in the morning to get into the world renown Sushi Dai, by the time I got there, it was 5:55 and the lines were already pretty long Read More …
I’m often asked what I’m drinking in the morning. And it’s pretty the same drink that I’ve drunken since I went for a more healthier lifestyle since August 2015. What I’m drinking is my own smoothie which consists of the following: First, I use a Read More …
As I have traveled the world, one thing I always want to try once in awhile is pizza. And while the majority of what we see out there are popular chains, I absolutely love finding local pizzeria’s, especially one that gives back to the community. Read More …
The Tsukiji Market (Tsukiji-shijo) has been the destination for fresh fish for chefs but also the destination for food lovers who wanted to try the best, freshest seafood in Tokyo. It’s possibly the most important foodie destination for seafood lovers visiting Tokyo. This fall, Tsukiji Read More …
It’s nearly 2:00 a.m. and in Los Angeles on 537 S. Western Ave. is the cafe, Mr. Coffee. While I have been to several coffee shops in Koreatown, we figured that Mr. Coffee is one of the few cafe’s still open this late and ’till Read More …
Typically, I would prepare my back yard by getting my vegetable garden ready by tilling and getting the soil all set. Purchasing the seeds and begin planting them. But unfortunately, due to the severe drought in California, I have been focusing on doing my part Read More …
While I have eliminated ice cream from my weekly eating ritual months ago, I was told by a friend that there is a healthy alternative. But the truth is, I was skeptical because a lot of companies say they are healthy, when they really are Read More …
My continued search for low carb, low fat, or low to no sugar meals continues… This time….it’s Almond Flour Pizza! Well, somewhat…couldn’t find actual almond flour (have to special order it online), but I did find almond meal/flour via Bob’s Red Mill. I tried out Read More …
Cauliflower Pizza? Yes, you read that correctly. As my days of eating wheat/bread/pasta/grains are no more, friends have recommended me to try Cauliflower pizza. For the cauliflower mix, just a head of cauliflower (3 eggs – I used one egg per cup) and oregano, little Read More …
Recently, I purchased a little device to make low carb zucchini spaghetti. It’s a pretty simple dish as I put the zucchini in a pan, after using the device and cooked in a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper for around five Read More …
I made some roasted Brussels sprouts with extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, teaspoon of kosher salt and ground pepper. For those not familiar with Brussels sprouts, the leafy green vegetable is part of the Gemmifera Group of cabbages and its history is traced back Read More …
As a protein meal bar, the SlimFast Vanilla “Have Your Cake” protein meal bar is actually one of their tastier offerings. Size of each bar is about as much as you get from other similar protein bars but surprisingly, they are quite filling after eating Read More …
My attempts at omurice art. Failed. But it sure did taste good! For those not familiar with omurice, this is yoshoku (western-influenced style of Japanese cuisine) which is an omelet with fried rice inside. And on top of the omurice is typically ketchup, but many Read More …
I went with a few friends to experience a maid cafe in Akihabara. We went to @Home Cafe, which is well-known in Akiba. Unfortunately, I couldn’t take any photos inside, but that’s how a lot of maid cafe’s are in Japan. @Home Cafe is located Read More …
Once in awhile, I travel through Tulare and stop by V.I.P. Pizza. A great place to watch sports games and eat pizza, but most of all, coming by and taking advantage of the lunch buffet. It’s important to note that this is not like Round Read More …
Richard’s Lunchbox is one of the gems of Tulare, California. Delicious food that is packed… In other words, if you are counting calories, this place is not for you because their sandwiches are enormous. It’s an interesting location because there is an airplane that is Read More …