Back to the fairly new dim-sum place known for ‘creative dishes’ with group of friends.. Still disappointed that they don’t have pan-fried radish cake (my must-have). Top leftest pic is the very delicious Taro-bun, Jen was hooked on them and ordered another plateful (and ate them all!). The green ones are the Green Tea Riceballs […]
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September 8, 2005
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Tampopo (inside Mitsuwa)
By Freda in 11: West LASince I found the Mitsuwa market nearby my office (which is probably one of the smallest and cheapest looking one), I often ate quick cheap lunch there. Seafood Cold Ramen is quite good. Though last time I was there, there was a very loud Japanphile American guy sitting in the next table, preaching about Natto […]
September 7, 2005
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Cafe Milan (Playa del Rey)
By Freda in 14: Marina del ReyEgg Benedict from the local cafe right across the street from office. Very herb and spice and heavy tasting, compare to this, this, or this…etc. (the comparison is just there to list how often I had Egg Benedict ;p).
Tags: Breakfast, Egg Benedict
September 7, 2005
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Le Saigon (West LA)
By Freda in 11: West LAWent to lunch with the nice Bl:nd gang! There’s little choice for non-Japanese Asian food on the West side. This is the other alternative to Hanoi Cafe for those of us who crave Vietnamese food. Both are same quality and similar priced…just generic American-friendly Vietnamese noodles. Bun (vermicelli) and coconut drink (taste canned). I forgot […]
Tags: Bun, Noodle, Vietnamese
September 5, 2005
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Hokkaido Fair (Torrence)
By Freda in 17: South BayThere’s a Hokkaido Fair in Mitsuwa Markets, full of fresh Hokkaido’s seafood directly from Japan. We went to the one in Torrance and had the Ika-meshi (grilled squid with stuffed rice inside), Crab and Ikura Bento box and Three Color Bento. Yum! There was also this Hokkaido Ramen but the line was too long. The […]
