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 […]
Archive for the ‘Favorite Food Entries’ Category
July 31, 2008
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Sinbala (Arcadia)
By Joan in 01: San Gabriel, Favorite Food EntriesBack 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 […]
July 10, 2008
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La Vie (Rosemead)
By Freda in 01: San Gabriel, Favorite Food EntriesMy 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, […]
July 9, 2008
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Otafuku (Torrance)
By Freda in 17: South Bay, Favorite Food EntriesA certain Japanese chef told us about his favorite udon place in Los Angeles (‘better than Japan,’ he claimed) called Otafuku, a hole-in-the-wall Japanese noodle house with homely interior. Otafuku is famous for handmade Soba which comes in 2 types: Seiro (white) and zaru (brown), and handmade udon, served in either cold, hot, soup or […]
June 12, 2008
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LA Mill Coffee Boutique (Silver Lake)
By Joan in 05: Silver Lake + Echo Park, Favorite Food EntriesWe finally tried the not-so-new LA Mill Coffee now that the hype has died down. This entry covers two visits: taking an out-of-town friend for dessert, and with Freda for brunch. I love places that pay attention to interior designs and decor but here it felt disquieting. Perhaps it’s the mod baroque look with uber […]
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