It is always difficult to choose where to dine when I’m up in LA, but it’s great when you have friends in the know. Recently, I visit Akatora, a lovely Japanese eatery in Manhattan Beach serving beautifully crafted food. I’m always wary when I have to come to tourist-friendly destinations due to parking, but there […]
Sushi Noguchi: so much more than just sushi
It’s no secret I am a huge fan of Sushi Noguchi. However, through the many years of my eating there, it has always been for sushi. Since the restaurant is up for a Golden Foodie Award under the Best Asian category next week, I decide to come and check out the a la carte menu. 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 […]
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 […]
Shimbashi offers upscale izakaya dining with a killer view
I don’t get down south too often, but I’m glad I did when I visited Shimbashi Izakaya in Del Mar. We were lucky that it was a gorgeous day because the restaurant is located in an ideal spot overlooking a glorious view of the ocean. The view alone is enough, but this izakaya offers some really […]
