We recently drove up to the San Gabriel Valley to have brunch with some friends. This isn’t your typical brunch, but rather, a modern Taiwanese style cafe which serves an array of elevated dishes. I love Cucumber Salad ($5.50) and make it often at home. Here, Yao Cheng Farms organic cucumbers are smashed and tossed […]
Dun Huang is a delightful addition to Irvine dining
I was hankering for some place new to try, and after a quick search on Yelp, we found Dun Huang, a northwestern Chinese restaurant that has taken over the old Chef Hung’s spot at Diamond Jamboree. When we arrived, I contemplated getting take out, but then, I saw how spaced-out the tables were, and there […]
comfort food after the holidays
The holidays always leads to overeating, and on days we need a break from it all, we like to eat congee. Many Chinese/Vietnamese eateries will serve congee, but there are only a handful of places where the congee is perfectly prepared, to the desired texture that I grew up with in Hong Kong. One of […]
Shanghailander Palace serves up legit childhood favorites
It’s been quite some time since I last had a stellar Shanghainese meal. We had some very pedestrian Shanghainese food this summer up in San Francisco, and there aren’t any good Shanghainese restaurants here in OC. Last weekend, my friend suggested we take a trip to the Rowland Heights area, and I was absolutely down […]
Qin West Noodle has become a family favorite
If you’ve been to NYC and eaten at Xi’an Famous Foods, you’ll know that not only can this style of cuisine be extremely delicious without burning your mouth, but also, it doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. My son recently found Qin West Noodle, a little eatery tucked away in a block […]
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