Thursday, June 27, 2013

Robata Jinya@West Hollywood ★★★

Less Expensive Robata w/ Great Quality. Portions are good. Really nice Ramen with thin noodles. Love the Lotus Root Robata. Eggplant Robata had a flavorful taste of soup in it. I like to dip the Robata with the Cilantro Sauce the most. Nice service. Free parking at meters after 8pm.

Jinya Tonkotsu Black Ramen $10.50
pork broth, pork chashu, kikurage, cabbage, green onion, fresh onion, dried seaweed, special flavored egg, garlic oil

Fun "Food Delivery" at the Bar Table

Lotus Root Robata-Yaki $2.80

Tebasaki (Chicken Wings) Robata-Yaki $2.50

Shrimp Toast $7.80
leaning tower of shrimp panini like an edible game of jenga

Yellow Collar Robata-Yaki $9.50

Chicken Liver Robata-Yaki $2.50

Eggplant Robata-Yaki $3.80

"Jinya" Branded Bowl

Robata Sauce - Spicy Miso, Cilantro, & Mayo


Robata Jinya
8050 W 3rd St
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 653-8877
www.jinya-la.com

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Grill 'Em All@Alhambra ★★★

Nice Burger but Not Cheap. Higher end I guess. My favorite is the Blue Cheese and Fried Egg. Gotta grill 'em all. For small appetites, 1 Burger Combo is good for 2 people to share. Nice service. Parking at Garfield theater parking lot.

Immortal $9.00
bleu cheese, sautéed mushroom, red onion confit, field greens

Paul Baloff $10
swiss pastrami, fried egg, dijon, pickle

Paul Baloff $10 + Fries & Drink Combo add $3.95
swiss pastrami, fried egg, dijon, pickle

Menu on the Blackboard

Grill 'Em All
19 E Main St
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 284-2874
www.grillemallburgs.com

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Susie Cakes Bakery@Manhattan Beach ★★★

Fantastic Cupcakes. Frostings are creamier and much softer than Sprinkle's. I really enjoyed the Blueberry Pancake Cupcake, but it's seasonal. They drill a hole in the middle of the cupcake to put more frostings in it. Great service too.

July 4th Special - Blueberry Pancake Breakfast Cupcake $3.00 (seasonal)
vanilla cupcake w/ fresh blueberries topped w/ real maple syrup buttercream

Coconut Cupcake $3.00

They drill a hole in the middle of the cupcake to put more frostings in it

Special instructions for cupcake storage - no refrigerating!

Free samples in the corner

Susie Cakes Bakery
3500 N Sepulveda Blvd
Ste 150
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 303-3780
www.susiecakes.com

Monday, June 24, 2013

Tin Roof Bistro@Manhattan Beach ★★★

Great Crispy Shrimp Cake. It has a hint of coconut flavor in it w/ sweet & sour sauce, giving it a Thai taste. Definitely worth a try. Fries were super with the Galic Aioli Sauce.

Crispy Crab Cake $18.50
napa cabbage slaw, shoestring fries, chili vinaigrette

Tin Roof Bistro
3500 N Sepulveda Blvd
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 939-0900
www.tinroofbistro.com

Saturday, June 22, 2013

Taste on Melrose@West Hollywood ★★

American Food on Melrose. Using Bloomspot coupon. The food is pretty good. The Sangria was nice. Carafe is a good deal. Mac & Cheese is a bit sour for some reason. Noise level was high.

Pomegranate Basil Sangria (Carafe) $25
veev acai spirit, st. germain liqueur, pomegranate purée, fresh basil, mixed  berries, sparkling wine


White Truffle Oil & Mushroom Mac & Cheese $8.50
with smoked mozzarella

"Kobe" Beef Meatballs $15.75
american wagyu beef, pine nuts, golden raisins, caramelized onions, white truffle cheese fondue, linguine, grana padano cheese

Roasted Vegetable & Quinoa Salad $12.50
organic maxed greens, red quinoa, fennel, carrots, red bell peppers, red onions, zucchini, tomatoes, grilled lemon, tempura onion rings, honey mustard dressing

Key Lime Pie $7.50

Bread Pudding $8.50

Taste on Melrose
8454 Melrose Ave
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(323) 852-6888
www.ilovetaste.com

Friday, June 21, 2013

Clementine@Culver City ★★★

Great Salad & Sandwich for Togo. I always like their salad. Green Juice tasted funny, but it definitely felt healthy.

Rare Roast Beef $10.50
house-roasted top round, w/ horseradish mustard dressing, marinated onions and arugula on rustic bread

3-Salad Combo: Choice of Any 3 Specialty Salad $11.95
Black-Eyed Peas & Wild King Salmon, Tuna Macaroni, Edamame Salmon Salad

Green Juice

Clementine
1751 Ensley Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 552-1080
www.clementineonline.com

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Noodle City@Monterey Park ★★★

Best Pho in Town. Better than Golden Deli. Clean, fast, and cheap. Soup base was tasty. Spring Roll is definitely signature. It's fresh with a taste of mushroom. Service was nice.

P1: Dac Biet Xe Lua $6.40
special combo w/ rare slices of steak, well-done brisket, flank, tendon & tripe

A15: Banh Hoi Noodle City $8.95
special noodle city tiny rice vermicelli & vegetable

 Graded A for Cleaniness

Noodle City
848 E Garvey Ave
Ste C
Monterey Park, CA 91755
(626) 573-3718
www.noodlecityrestaurant.com