Archive for the ‘01: San Gabriel’ Category

August 21, 2008 7

Kingburg Kitchen (San Gabriel)

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We randomly went inside this Taiwanese place when we saw the “all handmade” signs on their windows. They specialized in Taiwanese style Fried Buns that are made to order (with variety of flavors to choose, including Vegetarian). It’d take awhile so you have to order it once you sat down. There’re instructions on the wall […]

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July 31, 2008 6

Sinbala (Arcadia)

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Back to the popular authentic Taiwan snack joint Sinbala. Last time we stayed on the boring side and ordered sausage with leek, this time we tried the ones with fruits. Sausage with Lemon juice and Sausage with peach. Both are great! The sourness and sweetness of fruits went well with Taiwanese sausages which are sweeter […]

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July 21, 2008 2

Luscious Dumpling (San Gabriel)

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Sorry for the slow update, we’ve been busy at work for the past weeks. We went back to Luscious Dumpling, the small family-owned Northern Chinese dumpling restaurants, hoping to try the soup dumplings that was sold out last time. Again, we could not make it there early enough to beat the crowd, even though we […]

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July 10, 2008 5

La Vie (Rosemead)

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My friend told me about a Vietnamese family run French bistro hidden in a strip mall in a working class neighborhood with predominately Asian eateries. Have to admit now I’m ashamed that I didn’t come here sooner! Joan and I took our parents here. The menu is classic French, each entree costs around $15-19 (soup, […]

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June 11, 2008 4

Pho Le Loi (San Gabriel)

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The Northern Vietnamese dishes we had at Little Saigon was unforgettable. Thank goodness I read from Eat drink and be merry that there’s a closer alternative: Pho Le Loi. It’s in San Gabriel Valley right across from Saigon Flavor. A much shorter drive than Westminster. Very good Banh Tom (Crispy fried Yam with shrimp). Fresh […]

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