Tag Archive: restaurant review

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

West Hollywood: I Tried 9 of the Hundred+ New Drinks at The Abbey

  What if I told you I tried 9 new drinks at The Abbey? But it seems like a small number when you realize The Abbey has a brand new menu and features… Continue reading

DTLA: Drinks and Sushi at Katsuya

  After checking out a game at Staples Center, we stopped into Katsuya at LA Live for a snack and a couple of drinks. I hadn’t been to a Katsuya before knowing it’s… Continue reading

Koreatown: Burgers and Fried Chicken at Little Tart

  Little Tart opened a couple of months ago replacing Saint Martha in Koreatown. I was pretty bummed out when Saint Martha closed. I felt the neighborhood needed such a sit-down spot with… Continue reading

Koreatown: Kimchi Fried Rice at Toe Bang

  In Chapman Plaza, the same shopping center as Kang Hodong Baekjeong, Escala and Quarters BBQ is the amusingly named Toe Bang Cafe. I’ve seen it for years and always heard it was… Continue reading

Northridge: Noodles at Pho 22

  After a late show, we headed over to Pho 22 for a quick dinner. I was glad the restaurant has later hours. Sometimes it’s hard to find something that stays open past… Continue reading

DTLA: Mega Bodega Now Open

  Mega Bodega is now open. The coffee shop also serves craft beer and a short list of food including toasts, sandwiches and a cheese plate. It’s a bright and airy space with… Continue reading

City of Gold Documentary In Theaters March 11 + Recap of Lunch at Guelaguetza

  City of Gold, the documentary about Los Angeles restaurant critic Jonathan Gold will open in theaters on March 11. It has been making the film festival rounds the last year or so… Continue reading

West LA: Bun Bo Hue at Nong La

  It’s been a few years since I last visited Nong La. With all the new restaurants popping up on on Sawtelle Boulevard* in West Los Angeles, it’s hard to revisit favorites especially… Continue reading

Pasadena: Dinner at The Raymond

  Whenever anyone asks me about my favorite restaurants, I tend to divide them via geography. If I happen to be in Pasadena, I always think about the wonderful meals I’ve had at… Continue reading