Chantilly (Lomita; South Bay)
on Oct 9, 2009 in strawberry cake Chantilly2383 Lomita Blvd. #104Lomita, CA 90717...

In the News: Ajisen Ramen Comes to Century City Mall
on Sep 6, 2009 in mall ramen century city I just spotted this 'Under Construction' wall at Century City's Westfield mall this past week. Hit or fail? We shall see.

Japanese Candy
on Jul 25, 2009 in japanese candy (Double-click the photo for a description of all the snacks.)One of the best things about having family in Japan is that when I send them a gift, they'll send something in return.In this case, I sent them a pack of Trader Joe's lime and chili mixed n...

Marked 5 (Abbot Kinney)
on Jul 24, 2009 in truck MOS burger Abbot Kinney Food trucks are swarming along Abbot Kinney like paparazzi at The Ivy. (Okay, so there were only 3 of them, but that's 3 more than last year.) For me, this sudden explosion of portable eateries had me blushing tonight at the realization that vehicles...

A Load of Vegetables
on Jul 5, 2009Here's a way to support local farmers and get a box full of vegetables for only $15. Just go to this site to pay, then select a location close to you to pick up your box. Depending on what's coming out from the ground there's different items each wee...

Flying Hotteok! (Koreatown)
on Jun 1, 2009 in Mmm~ amazing pastries koreatown hotteok Congratulate me. I just stumbled upon the least talked about Korean roach-coach in Los Angeles. I've seen this yellow truck in Koreatown before and have heard whispers about "that stand that sells really good Korean pancakes" for years, but I only pu...

Asia's Sweet and Savory
on May 21, 2009 in Korea Japan I just got back from a quick trip to Japan and Korea. I had a lingering cold and I was coming from North America which meant I was stopped, questioned and had a thermometer stuck into me at every port of entry.But once that was over I got to see my f...

VIDEO: Fun with Eggs
on Apr 8, 2009 in Japanese gizmo egg Click here, if you use Internet Explorer.Yes, it's been awhile since I last posted. Truth is, I just started a new job. In the TV business. It's all new territory for me, so I've been busy, studying up on the industry and showing my colleagues what a...

Umami Burger (Miracle Mile)
on Mar 20, 2009 in umami Miracle Mile fries hamburger Triple Pork Burger with Hand-Cut Fries"Umami." The word is like a mythical creature -- a unicorn -- that came about after some guy with bad eyesight saw a horse being chucked from a two-story building. Was that for real? Does it truly exist?!The word...

Shin Okinawa Izakaya (Torrance)
on Feb 25, 2009 in Torrance ramen japanese Okinawa sausages Considering the number of Okinawans living among the Japanese American population, you'd think a platter of sauted bitter-melon (aka, goya) would be served alongside teriyaki bowls here in Southern California. Yet only recently has Shin-Okinawa Izaka...