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June 8, 2006 4

Simpang Asia (Palms)

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When my friend told me about meeting at this Indonesian place for lunch, I was puzzled…isn’t this a grocery store? Right across the street is the much more famous Indo Cafe. I would never have spot it as it’s buried in in a mini mall. Turns out it’s half grocery half cafe. The food is […]

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June 6, 2006 2

Nook Neighborhood Bistro (West LA)

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We spotted a sign “Nook Neighborhood Bistro” at a mini-mall full of pizza and take out food, across from Sasaya. When we went there…hmmm where is it? Turns out it’s very well hidden at the corner…subversive eh? Inside it’s all slick and stylish. Menu is American comfort food. Nook Burger: Sterling Silver beef with gruyere […]

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May 29, 2006 4

Sasaya (West LA)

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Back here on Wednesday Ladies’ Night last week, drinks were half off~ 😀 Eggplant, Creamcheese Wonton Beef Tataki and a very delicious house dessert they gave our table after we stayed way too long ;D I just wrote an entry about this place and usually I don’t post too much repeated visit (because usually by […]

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May 22, 2006 4

Sasaya (West LA)

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Dried Stingray Fin, tasty and much better texture (crispier) than the usual dried squid. Assorted cutlet, including yam, shishito (Japanese sweet pepper), oyster, shrimp, etc. Takoyaki (pan fried octopus ball), very good! and Fried Mochi. Sweet Miso Oyster! Back to this Japanese tapas bar! (see old entry). It’s a wonderful place but still relatively unknown […]

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May 10, 2006 11

Empanada’s Place

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I was at the door of this Argentina Pastries place yesterday and found that they don’t open on Mondays. 🙁 That made me craved empanadas even more~ The walls are adorned with tango photos and Argentinian soccer spirit. So many stuffings to choose from! I chose Arabe, with lemon and beef. So flavored so juicy~ […]

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