Crepes. The very thin pancake made from wheat flour or buckwheat flour originated in France. And they have become so popular around the world that you can find many restaurants selling these thin pancakes with a variety of savory fillings. And in Japan, in Harajuku, Read More …
Napoli’s Pizza and Cafe is among one of the Neapolitan-style pizzerias in Tokyo. As part of the big Napoli chain throughout Tokyo and has a few branches outside of the country, including Hong Kong, Bali and Vietnam, Napoli’s is great for those who want to Read More …
A friend told me about BlackBall, a Taiwanese Dessert place in San Gabriel which specializes in…Grass Jelly. I have to admit that I was hesitant of trying out when she first told me about it but I figured that we had similar interests in desserts, Read More …
If you ever go to San Gabriel Valley, you will find many delicious restaurants typically targeted towards a Chinese demographic. One of the restaurants that I recommend is 101 Noodle Express, known for its beef rolls, hand-stretched noodles and a variety of delicious dumplings which Read More …
Located in Monterey Park is HOOSHIK KOREAN DESSERT CAFE. As I have covered various snow ice locations throughout California and most of them being Taiwanese-owned, in Southern California, while I have raved about a few Korean Dessert Cafe’s in Korea Town, this time around, we Read More …
My chill out spot for brunch/lunch when I’m traveling to the West Hollywood area is Joey’s Cafe (http://www.joeyscafeweho.com/). Joey’s Cafe is one of those spots to kick back, indoor or outdoor, order a sandwich or a drink and just enjoy your breakfast, brunch or lunch. Read More …
In Japan, there are many restaurants that serve curry. But there are a few that have managed to create a brand that has done well for the company and had allowed companies such as Curry House and CoCo Ichibanya but another curry restaurant that has Read More …
When it comes to restaurants, one that I have eaten at countless times in Monterey and San Francisco is the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company Restaurant & Market. Inspired by the 1994 film “Forrest Gump”, the first Bubba Gump restaurant opened in Monterey back in 1996 Read More …
Last week, I wrote about Porto’s Bakery and Cafe. But I figured that people want a more thorough review considering that the Burbank location was rated at #1 for Yelp’s list of highest-rated restaurants in the U.S. As I was in Southern California for several Read More …
Snow ice. It’s a popular dessert that you can find in areas with a high Asian population in California. But I wanted to introduce family who had never tried snow ice for the very first time. As I posted about Salju Dessert earlier in the Read More …
When traveling in Shibuya, you will see an interesting restaurant with a cute yellow chick character featured on its sign. The location that I visited is located at: 25-3 Udagawacho, Shibuya, Tokyo Prefecture The chick is the mascot for Kin-no-Torikara, a spot that originated from Kyoto Read More …
While I no longer peruse the bakery as I did prior to August 2015 and went for a more healthier lifestyle, once maybe every 4-6 months, I will be open to having one or two delicacies. And my sister, who has a big craving for Read More …
While I don’t eat dessert that often, I do occasionally try dessert locations when I’m told “they are the best”, “you should try this place”, etc. And I have heard of Salju Dessert in Alhambra, California (located on 35 W. Valley Blvd.). I’ve tried shaved Read More …
Located in Korea Town, Los Angeles is the Palm Tree LA. A ritzy and posh location, the Palm Tree L.A. is open from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. As the location hosts fine Asian food dining at Arang, a stylish karaoke bar (in English, Korean Read More …
The concept of gourmet food trucks is big in the United States and in Japan, it’s starting to grow but there is one caveat… space. Not many spaces in metro cities in Japan for these vehicles to park. Where you can follow a gourmet food Read More …
As I had to pick up some ingredients which I can only find at H Mart in Koreatown’s Madang Plaza Shopping Mall in Los Angeles, I stopped by Paris Baguette Cafe. Despite it’s name, the bakery chain is actually based in South Korea and owned Read More …
While Korean desserts can be found at most Korean restaurants, for those who are passionate about red beans from Korea will enjoy the restaurant, Sul & Beans Korean Bingsoo Cafe. For those who never experienced patbingsu (red beans with ice), you can find Korean shaved Read More …
It was a rainy weekend in Los Angeles, but each time I’m visiting Koreatown, I always try to check out the various Korean coffee shops in the area. I always look for atmosphere but also it’s showcase of Korean pop culture and there is one Read More …
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 …
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 …