Tag Archive: restaurant review

Watts: LocoL Opens Monday, January 18

  LocoL opens in Watts on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 18. I attended a soft opening for friends and family today. And as the bold sign says, “We are… Continue reading

DTLA: Tan Tan Men at Anzutei Ramen

  Anzutei opened a few months ago but I finally had a chance to check it out this week. With the deluge of rain, El Nino has me craving noodle soups. Well, I… Continue reading

Northridge: Indian Food at Village Tandoor

  I had been craving Indian food for weeks and came across Village Tandoor in Northridge for dinner. After looking over the menu, we found it was a better value to get a… Continue reading

Granada Hills: Bulgogi and Stew at O. Tofu House

  When I found myself in the Valley recently, I had a craving for soon dobu, the Korean tofu soup. I checked out O. Tofu House which I found out later is related… Continue reading

Melrose: Chirashi Bowls at Murakami Sushi

  Recently I was looking for a sushi spot near Hancock Park and came across Murakami Sushi. They’re best known for their build-your-own-chirashi bowls. Or they have a list of their favorite combinations. I opted… Continue reading

DTLA: Cento Pasta Bar Takes Up Residency at Mignon Wine

  Cento Pasta Bar has taken up lunch residency at Mignon Wine Bar. Don’t call it a pop-up because it’s an indefinite residency until they find their brick and mortar space. Chef Avner… Continue reading

DTLA: Argentine Food at Barcito

  Barcito opened in Downtown Los Angeles earlier this year. It took over the old Chocochicken in South Park. Touted as serving Argentine food, the first drink on the menu is Fernet (Branca)… Continue reading

Pasadena: Spicy Miso Tonkatsu at Tatsunoya Ramen

  Tatusnoya opened today in Old Town Pasadena. The ramen shop features tonkotsu style ramen, similar to what one gets at Daikokuya or Tsujita. There are three selections based on intensity of the… Continue reading

DTLA: First Look at Okipoki Poke Bar

  Okipoki opened in Downtown Los Angeles about a month ago. It goes against the current fast-casual style of poke bars by actually opening a comfortable restaurant. After you take a seat at… Continue reading

Hollywood: Dinner and Drinks at Birch

  I recently checked out Birch in Hollywood. I had gotten a Blackboard Eats deal and thought 6 courses for $60 was fantastic. The drinks at Birch aren’t named but you can order… Continue reading