Berkeley: Soba at Ippuku
On my last trip to SF, we went over to Berkeley for lunch. We stopped in at Ippuku, lured in by their housemade soba with flour imported from Japan. It had a very… Continue reading
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DTLA: Curry at Fat Spoon
When Fat Spoon first opened, I was like a kid in the candy store getting all the add-ons (see sides). Recently I went back and though it was just before the foie gras… Continue reading
New Beer Garden Items at Chaya Downtown
Summer at Chaya Downtown means the Beer Garden is back! Running until August 31, Chaya’s popular beer garden includes some new izakaya items this year. Now in its third year, it’s been interesting… Continue reading
SGV: Omakase at Z Sushi
For years I have wanted to try Z Sushi in Alhambra. I would see it as I would make my way slowly by streets from Alhambra to Pasadena. A couple of weeks ago,… Continue reading
Little Tokyo: Japanese Bento Box at Oomasa
There is no shortage of good Japanese restaurants in Little Tokyo but while I’ve been off trying the latest and greatest, I had forgotten about the charming restaurants that have been in… Continue reading
NYC: Ramen at Ronin Bar & Grill
While I was in New York, I had a ramen craving. Did I go to the ones I had mentally placed on my NYC eats list? No! I found the nearest Japanese restaurant… Continue reading
NYC: Sashimi at Mishima
On my first night in New York City, we had dinner at Mishima. I had been up practically all night and day and it had been a long travel day. While sushi… Continue reading
Beverly Hills: Italian Meets Japanese at Yojisan Sushi
Giacomino Drago recently opened Yojisan Sushi in Beverly Hills. Named for his business partner and chef, Yoji Tajima, the restaurant serves inventive Japanese with Italian touches. I asked Chef Giacomino about the concept… Continue reading
Little Tokyo: Lunch at Sushi Gen
Ever since I first went to Sushi-Gen back in 2010, I have counted it as one of my favorite sushi places. I’ve been meaning to check out their lunch specials as it’s the… Continue reading
Pasadena: Musha for Home-style Japanese Food
I’ve always wanted to try Musha though I’ve always heard the Torrance location was better and I never seem to make it out that way. I would have had a better chance of… Continue reading