I’m coming realize that Orange Country has some pretty darn good sushi at an amazing price point. While I’ve never been to LA’s high end sushi places like Sushi Zo or the bang-for-your-buck joints like Hama Sushi, I have been to the ever popular Sushi Gen. I was quite impressed with the omakase at Sushi…
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Chuan’s
My experience with Szechuan cuisine is pretty limited. I’ve probably eaten it only a handful of times and I was never impressed or filled with a desire to go back for more. I think people always mistake Szechuan food for being particularly spicy, which it’s really not. Though, my spice-O-meter may not be representative for…
Raku
There are 2 off strip restaurants that people always talk about in the Sin City, Lotus of Siam and Raku. While the former fell just a bit short of expectations, the latter was well worth the cab fare. Some people say Raku is one of the best izakaya restaurants they’ve been to. Smooth Obturator and…
San Tung
People RAVE about San Tung. “Best wings ever!” “Crack wings” “Hour long wait for the best meal of my life” blah blah blah. You know this is just a set up for disappointment right? I’ve had some mighty tasty wings in my life, Crisp in Chicago and Pok Pok in Portland. The latter, being my…
Sushi Sushi
The birthday festivities continued with my birthday at Sushi Sushi. Originally, Smooth Obturator wanted to go to Maude or Trois Mec, but was unable to snag a rezzie. No worries because Smooth Obturator fell back on his trusty Sushi Sushi. Let’s be honest, LA is riddled with expensive sushi places. Smooth Obturator and Triple T…
Orsa & Winston
I was a bit puzzled walking into Orsa & Winston. I had heard its Japanese-Italian, which seems like 2 completely disparate cuisines. I couldn’t imagine how they could merry harmoniously on a plate, let alone in my mouth, but the food this night certainly went far beyond my expectations. There were definitely elements of Asian…
Top Chef Shirley Chung Pop Up @ The Playground 2.0
I love Top Chef. I love watching the food, the drama, the judges and contestants talking smack. Unlike many of the other reality shows that churn out winners that don’t amount to much after the ephemeral hoopla of the win passes through the minds of fans and viewers, many Top Chef winners have gone on…
Ramen Yamadaya
My quest to find a more awesome ramen joint than Santouka always disappoints. I swear Santouka must use MSG in their broth. It’s just way too tasty. Somehow that’s where every other places seems to fall short. The Rock Dweller accompanied me here. Usually when we dine together, it’s difficult to pay attention to the…
Oumi Sasaya
The South Bay has its fair share of excellent Japanese restaurants. Triple T being the stereotypical Taiwanese Japan-o-phile, feels right at home here. Why do Taiwanese people love everything Japanese? I have no idea, but it’s like they were brainwashed from the womb to worship anything and everything “made in Japan.” If you’re reading this,…
Nozomi
I don’t get too excited to write posts about sushi. Its discouraging to write a post when you have limited adjectives to describe something you know is so delicious and special. But sushi is just one of those baffling types of foods that words do not do justice. Audio Monkey sans wifey and The Anti-Exerciser …
Overworked. Underfed. 