When I was a child, my grandfather who was a well-known chef in the area back in the ’70s and ’80s, would take me to a place called Superior Dairy in the agricultural town of Hanford, California. Superior Dairy has become well-known in the United Read More …
It was back in 1978 when two men would create Chicago Deep Dish Pizza with a Southern California flair. The two would open their first BJ’s restaurant in Santa Ana and the popularity of the deep dish pizza would lead to several more restaurants in Read More …
San Francisco is a city with so much going on, day or night. Restaurants all over the city which serves up a great diverse styles of cuisine. Surprisingly, near the Fort Mason Center and Marina Blvd., there are very few restaurants within five minutes of Read More …
Do you love sushi and live in the South Bay or vacationing in the area? Definitely give Mizu Sushi Bar & Grill in San Jose (or for those in the Orange County, Southern California – Tustin, California location) a try! Using high quality ingredients to Read More …
In San Francisco and throughout the Bay Area, one can find a Pacific Catch Fresh Fish Grill restaurant. The Westcoast Fish House is best known for serving poke and for 13 years, they are best known for their poke bowls. We had our Uber driver Read More …
I have discussed my love for snow ice and have tried many locations around the state. But one that I have not yet tried was Sno-Crave Tea House and Hot Pot, located in the DeAnza shopping area in San Jose, California. As one can expect Read More …
Way back in 1913, Urakami Shoten was created and until 1926, they started selling Japanese-style curry. Now, known as House Shokuhin Kabushiki-gaisha (House Foods Corporation), the company has become one of Japan’s largest food manufacturers and brands making many types of curry, snacks and the Read More …
I know I have gushed about the awesomeness of Portos Bakery and Cafe in Southern California. But one of the popular bakery chains in California is 85°C Bakery Cafe, a Taiwanese chain of coffee shops and self-serve bakeries run by Gourmet Master Co., Ltd. Found Read More …
Yes, I have traveled the world to try various foods and yes, I know I said my hardcore foodie days are over. But I believe that once, twice or thrice in a three month period, I’m willing to give something a try but be mindful Read More …
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 …