Simple Home Dishes: Spicy Miso Eggplant & Oden Somen. I made the Spicy Miso Eggplant with Miso, Garlic, Ginger, and Scallions. Tastes super. For the Oden Somen, I got the Oden on sale from Korean supermarket for $3.99, and I cooked it with colored Somen from Japanese supermarket. Simple and easy.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Cheng Can Cook: Eggplant & Oden Somen ★★★
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Santino's@Santa Monica ★★
Their Tapas and Sangria are Great. Sometimes they have live music performances.
Santino's
3021 Lincoln Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 452-7898
Gambas al Ajillo $8.50 shrimp, garlic, paprika, white wine |
Patagonia Lamb Ragu $8.50 red wine stewed lamb, red bliss potatoes |
Fried Calamari $9 fresh squid grilled w/ olive oil, lemon, spices |
Garlic Fries $3.50 |
Sangria (pitcher) $22 |
Santino's
3021 Lincoln Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 452-7898
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Haru Ulala@Little Tokyo ★★★
One of My Favorite Izakaya Places.
Izakaya Haru Ulala
368 E 2nd St
Los Angeles, CA 90189
(213) 620-0977
Tsukune $2.75 |
Fried Oysters $4.75 |
Lotus Tempura $5.50 |
Okra $2.75 |
Salmon Skin Salad $5.50 |
Spider Roll $10.50 |
Yellowtail Collar (small) $8.50 |
Eggplant $3.75 |
Chicken Wings $3 |
Beer $3 |
Izakaya Haru Ulala
368 E 2nd St
Los Angeles, CA 90189
(213) 620-0977
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Maison Akira@Pasadena ★★★
High-End French Japanese Restaurant. I love their Scallops.
Maison Akira
713 E Green St
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 796-9501
http://www.maisonakira.net
Grilled Duck Foie Gras in a Port Wine Truffle Sauce with Daikon Pot au Feu and Roasted Pear $16 |
Complimentary Appetizer |
Sautéed Canadian Scallops with King Oyster Mushroom Sympatic in a Lobster Jus $29 |
Miso Marinated Grilled Chilean Sea Bass with Grilled Ratatouille & Quinoa in a Honey Lemon Jus $35 |
Complimentary Chocolate Truffle Dessert |
Maison Akira
713 E Green St
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 796-9501
http://www.maisonakira.net
d'odici@Pasadena ★★★
d'odici is Having New Cheesecakes. Delicious.
d'odici desserts
766 E Colorado Blvd
Ste 103
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 584-6924
http://www.dodici-desserts.com
Raspberry Cheesecake |
d'odici desserts
766 E Colorado Blvd
Ste 103
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 584-6924
http://www.dodici-desserts.com
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Honey Badger Cafe@Alhambra
Nice Cafe@Alhambra. Free wi-fi. Crowded in the weekends.
Honey Badger Cafe
11 W Main St
Alhambra, CA 91801
(213) 394-6639
Green Tea Soy Latte w/ Whipped Cream, w/ Strawberries Toppings $3 made with japanese matcha green tea powder & silk soy milk |
Honey Badger Cafe
11 W Main St
Alhambra, CA 91801
(213) 394-6639
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Je Boo Do (제부도)@Koreatown ★★★
Korean Seafood BBQ for $89.99. It's good for 5 people. Arrive early to avoid the long line.
제부도
474 N Western Ave,
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 467-2900
BBQ Scallops |
BBQ Abalone |
BBQ Mussels |
BBQ Oyster |
Seafood Sashimi Salad |
Seafood Korean BBQ Combination C $89.99 |
DIY BBQ Oysters |
Noodles |
제부도
474 N Western Ave,
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 467-2900
Labels:
Je Boo Do,
Korean,
Korean BBQ,
Seafood,
제부도
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Chego@Palms ★★★
Quality Korean Fast Food. They let you bring your own beer.
Chego
3300 Overland Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 287-0337
http://www.eatchego.com
Tiny's Prime Rib Rice Plate $10 w/ fried egg, water spinach, chiense brocoli creamed horseradish, roasted garlic paste, shallots |
Sour Cream Hen House $9 grilled, w/ fried egg, chinese brocoli, sour cream sambal, thai basil, sesame, red jalapeño |
Ooey Gooey Fries $6 fries, sour cream sambal, melting monterey jack and cheddar cheese, cotija, chillies, cilantro, pickled garlic |
3PM Meatballs $4 korean-fried, shaved green onions, sesame, polenta patty |
Chubby Pork Belly $9 kochujang-lacquered kurobuta, w/fried egg, pickled radishes, water spinach, chinese broccoli, cotija, peanuts |
Chego
3300 Overland Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 287-0337
http://www.eatchego.com
Monday, October 17, 2011
Cheng Can Cook: Scallop Sushi ★★★
Spicy Scallop Roll is My Favorite. I make my own with Spicy Scallop, Avocado, Cucumber, and Scallions, Wrapped with Soy Paper.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Marché Moderne@Costa Mesa ★★★
3-Course French Lunch Special for $25. Fantastic food. Reservation required.
Marché Moderne
3333 Bristol St
Ste 3001
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 434-7900
http://www.marchemoderne.net
First Course haricot beurre, boston lettuce, toasted hazelnuts, mozzarella, shallots, onions, walnut vinaigrette |
Duck Tenderloin asparagus risotto, banyuls vinegar jus, julienne endive |
Brown Butter Roasted Whitefish béarnaise mousseline, heirloom tomatoes, herb salad |
Pumpkin Cake/ Cinnamon Chantilly orange coulis |
Marché Moderne
3333 Bristol St
Ste 3001
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 434-7900
http://www.marchemoderne.net
Saturday, October 15, 2011
The Misfit@Santa Monica ★★★
Love This Gastropub. I love the Yellow Tail Crudo, Burger, and White Sangria.
The Misfit Restaurant + Bar
225 Santa Monica Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90401
http://www.themisfitrestaurant.com
Crudo $13 hamachi, pink grapefruit, avocado, serrano peppers, ponzu sauce |
Crispy Lobster Club Sliders $16 "savannah style," pancetta, beirloom tomato, spicy russian dipping sauce |
Green Chili Burger $13 paso prime grass fed, oregon cheddar, spicy russian, onion |
Sangria Pitcher $21 |
The Misfit Restaurant + Bar
225 Santa Monica Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90401
http://www.themisfitrestaurant.com
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Blue Stove@Santa Monica ★★★
3-Course dineLA Dinner for $26. Good deal for tapas.
Blue Stove
222 Broadway St
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 752-4110
Lemon Scented Risotto with Seared Scallops & French Beans lemon scented risotto, parmesan cheese, seared french beans, seared scallops |
Chocolate Banana Crème Brulee |
Sangria |
Lump Crab Cakes with Remoulade jumbo lump crab cakes, frisee lettuce, quince vinaigrette, remoulade sauce, lemon wedge |
Butterscotch Pot de Creme butterscotch custard, fine sea salt |
Local Cheese Plate with Quince Jam & Natural Honeycomb chef's choice of two cheeses, quince jam, natural honeycomb, rosemary leaves, port wine reduction |
Blue Stove
222 Broadway St
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 752-4110
Labels:
American,
Blue Stove,
dineLA,
Santa Monica,
tapas
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