Category Archive: restaurant reviews

Silver Lake: Gyoza and More at Ramen Bangaichi

  One night in Silver Lake, I found my way to Ramen Bangaichi. It was heading towards witching hour and given the choices, I opted for ramen over a diner. I didn’t read… Continue reading →

DTLA: First Look at Kasih Indonesian in Little Tokyo

  Kasih, the new Indonesian restaurant, is now open in Little Tokyo in Downtown Los Angeles. Kasih means love in Indonesian. I was invited to an opening party where the neighbors had been invited… Continue reading →

West Hollywood: A Slice Or Two at Prova Pizzeria

  The pizza in Boys Town has improved from the days I used to go clubbing on Santa Monica Boulevard. I recently stopped by Prova Pizzeria for a slice or two (okay, two… Continue reading →

DTLA: Dinner at Breva, the Restaurant at the Renovated Hotel Figueroa

  The Hotel Figueroa has reopened after a nearly 3 year renovation. There will be a couple more bars and another restaurant by the pool to open but for now, go get drinks… Continue reading →

DTLA: Seven Seas Soup at Senor Fish

  Senor Fish is a mini chain in Southern California. I used to go to the location in Little Tokyo but they closed a few years ago. They opened this one in Downtown… Continue reading →

SGV: Seafood Feast at New Century Lobster

  Sadly Shaaxi Gourmet closed but don’t be too heartbroken because New Century Lobster has taken over the space in Rosemead. New Century is another clone of Newport Seafood which I feel is… Continue reading →

Beverly Hills: Lunch at Georgie with Chapel Down Wines

  I was invited to check out Chapel Down sparkling wines recently at a lunch at Georgie, the restaurant at The Montage in Beverly Hills.   We had a couple of appetizers before… Continue reading →

Mar Vista: Cocktails at Accomplice Bar

  Oddly I’ve never sat at the bar at Accomplice until recently. I have eaten at Little Fatty plenty of times and enjoyed the drinks from their bar Accomplice with the food. This… Continue reading →

SGV: In Search of Vietnamese Seafood at Diep Thanh Thanh

  After a wonderful meal at OC & LAU recently, I began searching for something closer to Los Angeles. The Vietnamese way of cooking seafood was really delicious and I was craving razor… Continue reading →

West LA: Dim Sum at The Palace

I recently checked out The Palace in West Los Angeles. I have been to this restaurant location more than 10 years ago when it was a different Chinese restaurant. I wasn’t too thrilled… Continue reading →