I hear about this place from a Yelp friend and venture out to Santa Ana for lunch the following day. It isn’t difficult to find, but like most Vietnamese eateries, this one is located in a nondescript strip mall but easily noticed by the “grand opening” signs still adorning the exterior. The menu is simple […]
Pom & Olive — Costa Mesa
Restaurants at this location have not had much luck when it comes to staying in business. I doubt it has anything to do with the food since I really liked the Chinese vegetarian restaurant which was here before. However, it is indeed a lousy location, situated next door to a Travelodge, easily missed if you’re […]
5 solid Orange County pizza picks
Everyone has an opinion when it comes to pizza. For me the crust is the key to a perfect pizza, followed by the toppings. There is a huge debate when it comes to Italian-style pizzas versus American-style pizzas, and often, is a source of conflict when it comes to deciding where to go. When my son […]
Kihon — Long Beach
My first encounter with Kihon is at the Long Beach Restaurant Week event earlier this year. I remember going back many times to eat the delicious item featuring octopus. It is Kihon which stands out among the other participants, and I’m embarrased to say, I eat more than my fair share here. Then, a few […]
Kaminariya is a newfound gem
I can’t take credit for finding this place. A friend and I are out late one evening visiting Afters Ice Cream and the sweet taste in my mouth needed salvaging. He suggests Honda-Ya and I oblige. We drive over and see the crowd waiting and immediately decide against it. Lucky for us we find ourselves […]
