Can you believe people are too busy to eat? For me, the world stops just so I can eat. Some how though, I have a hard time getting people to gather for a good meal. Always some ridiculous business about work, feeling sick, feeling tired, journal club, I mean the laundry list of excuses is…
Category: Los Angeles
Osteria Mamma
There are just too many Osterias in town. From Mozza, La Buca, Angelini, and Mamma, it’s quite difficult to keep them all straight. The common theme for all these restaurants stems from the meaning of “osteria” which “in Italian literally means a place where the owner ‘hosts’ people, or an Italian-style eating establishment, similar to…
Seoul Garden
There are few times in my foodie life when other people show me the good places to eat in town. Usually, it’s the other way around since I make it my mission to know about and dine at all the best spots in LA. So it was really nice to discover something delicious in Seoul…
Lukshon
LA seems to be infected with “yellow fever” for Asian food, or some interpretation of it. With WP24, A-Frame, Red Medicine, Aburiya Torinako, Spice Table, and now Lukshon, the LA scene is blowing up with all that is deliciously eastern in flavors and foods. The restaurant is wonderfully sleek and modern. The menu is not meant for…
Fraiche
There’s been a lot of buzz about Fraiche and its new chef Ben Bailey. Despite the 3 star ratings on Yelp, I had it on my list of to-try places even before Ben Bailey arrived because I really enjoyed their offering at Taste of Beverly Hills. Plus, Wontuan gave it his seal of approval. So with their…
Daikokuya
Daikokuya makes up one of the Big 3 ramen joints in LA. I already posted about Shinsengumi, which probably ties for 2nd place with Daikokuya in my opinion. While I love their curly ramen noodles, I get more excited about the pork bowl than the ramen. Also, the wait time is simply atrocious. I thought I’d…
Waterloo & City
Dine LA used to be an event that inspired excitement. What delicious new foods would I discover? What great deals would I get? After many a Dine LA has come and gone, I have just become very tired of the prix fixe snooze fests. I’d rather just pay the extra money to have the more interesting dishes…
Red Medicine
Red Medicine is a Vietnamese fusion restaurant that recently opened a few months ago. It’s probably more known for the drama generated by some controversial actions by the management rather than its food unfortunately. It’s ratings on Yelp are pretty dismal, mostly because of the drama. I’m usually not a fan of fusion food, but…
Yu Chun Chic Naeng Myun
I never knew about Korean food until I got to college. My first experience was not a great one. I was really put off by all the strong, pungent, and spicy flavors. Since then I’ve really grown accustomed to the flavors, and have really learned to appreciate the bold taste of Korean cuisine. I would say…
Shamshiri Grill
The decision to eat at Shamshiri Grill was riddled with bickering and mudslinging. Between myself, WonTuan, Tofu, The Face Puncher, and The Communist, we spent a whole afternoon wavering between Indonesian (suggested by The Communist) vs. Persian food (craved by WonTuan and me) for the evening’s dinner. Soprano Man was lucky enough to be ignorant…
Totoraku (aka Secret Beef Restaurant)
Totoraku undoubtedly serves up the finest yakiniku this side of the Pacific Ocean. Dining here is on an invitation-only basis. If you know the chef/owner, you’re in. If you know someone who knows the chef/owner and brings you, you’re in. If you know someone who’s dined here before and was given a business card and…
The Golden State
Many argue over what is considered “The Best Burger in LA.” Is it Father’s Office, Umami, 25 Degrees, Golden State, or some other new bumping burger joint? While I do enjoy a good burger, I can’t quite understand the craze. As a result, I haven’t joined the burger bandwagon to truly see for myself whose…
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