I love that people are constantly trying to innovate in the food world. People coming up with new twists on old ideas. People mashing up cuisines from different parts of the world. It’s fun to discover all these new things. I wouldn’t exactly say these innovators are always so successful. Sushirrito seems like it would…
Tag: japanese
Ikko
After a very long and exhausting morning/afternoon of smiling, posing, chit chatting, and sweltering in the heat, Dumpling Man, some friends, and I headed out for some fun and entertainment at the center of all that is hip, cool, and Asian in the OC…Diamond Jamboree! For those of you unfamiliar with Irvine, you should know…
Tori Soboro
This is definitely one of my go-to recipes for a quick easy dinner and it is easily one of Dumpling Man’s favorite foods. I like it, but he LOVES it. You can substitute the chicken for turkey and it tastes just the same or even better. I would avoid using ground chicken breast since it…
Masu Sushi
Ok here is more of the same (Japanese), but at least it’s not in the South Bay. It’s pretty much impossible to find good sushi in Portland. Every place is just “meh” and I think most people would agree. Masu just might make the cut for decent sushi by my standards. Tsukemono Complements of…
Niwattori
What is Niwatori? Smooth Obturator called it a “chicken place,” so that probably explains why I never jumped at the chance to eat here. Chicken is definitely not something I get excited for. I rarely order chicken when I dine at fancy restaurants, because I feel like chicken is just so ordinary. I woudln’t want…
Sen Nari Sushi
I had always been meaning to check out the foodie scene in South Bay (ie Torrance, Gardena, etc). Perhaps “foodie” is an overstatement, but there are a fare number of highly rated Japanese restaurants in the area that both Smooth Obturator and Nancy Rheeeee have recommended at one time or another. So I took it…
Hiko Sushi
So I actually came to Hiko for a birthday treat from Smooth Obturator and Triple T. Hiko had been on my radar for some time after some really rave reviews from Ghetto Booty Talks A Lot. This was many years ago, when he said Hiko was some of the BEST sushi he has ever eaten. …
Honda Ya Izakaya
Honda-Ya is located in the Little Tokyo Mall in Downtown Japan. It’s a sad mall, with only a few saving graces such as Beard Papa’s and restaurants like Honda-Ya. I like Japanese people. I like Japanese cars. I like Japanese food. I don’t like how Japanese sit on the floor to eat. I was reminded…
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…
Hakata Ramen Shinsengumi
I’m actually not a fan of Shinsengumi’s ramen. I prefer Santouka by far and Daikokuya is not bad either. I do like Shinsegumi for the other food options, that in combination with the ramen, make for a delicious meal. Hakata Ramen At Shinsegumi, they allow you the option of choosing your level of oil, salt,…
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