Tag Archive: el monte

SGV: Burmese Lunch at Centana Mon Myanmar

  I was bummed out to discover Little Malaysia had closed in El Monte. But excited when I saw it turned into a Burmese restaurant. Cetana Mon Myanmar (formerly known as Burma) is… Continue reading →

SGV: Fishballs at Little Malaysia

  I have talked for years about my favorite fishballs and those are at Little Malaysia, a small restaurant located in a strip mall in El Monte. I’ve been going there for a… Continue reading →

SGV: Burritos La Palma in El Monte

  I must have driven by Burritos La Palma a zillion times but it took a few friends checking out the place to motivate me to try it out. Located on Peck Road… Continue reading →

SGV: Getting A Bowl of Love at Pho Hai

  It seems everyone I know has been sick or is sick. I had what I was calling my Christmas cough for well over a month. I was fighting it naturally with lots… Continue reading →

SGV: Carbs Heaven at Ahgoo Kitchen

  I checked out Ahgoo’s Kitchen in El Monte recently. The restaurant is fairly small and it’s best to get there early. Three large parties squeezed in and they weren’t taking any more… Continue reading →

SGV: Mexican American Breakfast at Flo’s Coffee Shop

  I must be on a breakfast kick lately with my recent meals at Jist and Kings Road Cafe. My fine dining partner and I hit up a hole-in-the-wall spot in El Monte in… Continue reading →

SF to LA: Pho Huynh Hiep to Pho Kim

One last meal in SF- ah, what’ll it be? Since I had somewhat of a bender (aka Shaker Face Tour) the previous night, a big bowl of soupy noodles were in order. Carina… Continue reading →