If you’re looking for a quick but delicious and healthy lunch, stop by one of the many Genji Sushi is located inside selected Whole Foods Market stores and pick up an array of ready packed sushi or fresh rolls,including vegetarian ones. Or, if you have a few minutes to spare, order one of the specialty […]
very satisfying omakase at Hamamori
My friend Brenda loves food just like me, and whenever we lunch, sushi is generally the food of choice. Although it’s been only about a week since Brenda’s last visit, it’s been a while since mine and I was happy to see Chef James Hamamori in good spirits and jokingly cheerful as I take photos […]
my week in NYC: Japanese at 15 East
One of the highlights of my trip was seeing my friend Julie, whom I’ve known for almost two decades now, and every single time we get together, whether in NYC or California, we’ve always eaten sushi. Therefore, it wasn’t unusual that our first meal together this trip was — SUSHI! Jules made reservations at 15 […]
outstanding sushi in a humble strip mall
It was just my luck to be invited to a lunch hosted by Julie Lim of OC Wine Mart fame. Julie formed a group named OC Joy Luck Foodies Club on Facebook and the numbers have grown exponentially since its inception. Although this wasn’t a Joy Luck event, several members of the club showed up […]
>Uoko — oh bento please!
> Like I’ve said before, I love Japanese food. I don’t always have to have sashimi or sushi, there are times when I just want a simple home-style Japanese meal which is comforting and satisfying. A bento box will all the right ingredients is often what totally hits the spot. Uoko is perfect when those […]
