Tsukiji Restaurant borrowed its name from the famous fish market in Tokyo. While this small hole-in-the-wall sushi joint at Gardena was known for their cheap and big portion sushi lunch set, we came here for their dinner Uni set. The sushi chef is very talkative, eager to recommend and very friendly. Our neighbors at the […]
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March 2, 2009
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Khan Shabu Shabu (Koreatown)
By Freda in 07: Mid-WilshireShabu Shabu is perfect for cold weather when you wanted something healthy tasting as well. Like Seoul Garden Restaurant, Khan Shabu Shabu is another Korean’s Khan style place in Koreatown. The interior is more modern and slick than Seoul Garden, they served more Banchan (side dishes) as well. Three types of dipping sauce: sesame, daikon […]
Tags: Korean, Shabu Shabu
February 6, 2009
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Vietnam Restaurant (San Gabriel)
By Freda in 01: San GabrielI heard about Bò 7 món (7 courses of Beef) in Vietnamese cuisine and I’ve always wanted to try it. Instead of driving all the way to Little Saigon, I found that Vietnam Restaurants at SGV serves it. This place is owned by the son of the ever popular Golden Deli (my favorite) and its […]
Tags: Vietnamese
February 6, 2009
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Shaherzad Royal Persian Cuisine (Westwood)
By Freda in 11: West LAWe went to Little Persia on Westwood Blvd to try some Persian/Iranian food which I’m not familiar with. We wanted a not-so-heavy lunch and I was attracted by the rice menu at Shaherzad. House Rice Specials ($13), in which you can choose either Lamb Shank or Chicken. I chose: Rice Mixed with orange peels, pistachios, […]
Tags: Lamb, Middle Eastern, Persian
February 6, 2009
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Back Alley (Koreatown)
By Freda in 07: Mid-WilshireWe tried to go to Dan Sung Sa (aka the “Kim Jong Il mural painting Korean Pub”) but there’s a long wait. So we crossed the street and went to a similar Korean Pub that’s hidden in a back alley, called Back Alley (or DGM – DwitGolMok). The entrance is located at the back parking […]
