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Ramen Dojo

Ramen Dojo
805 South B Street
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 401-6568

Brother had another win this weekend! So the story goes that the famous Santa ramen moved from this location and Dojo ramen moves in. Santa Ramen’s chef stayed and therefore, the quality of delicious ramen stayed.

This was perfect! According to my brother who ONLY [...]

Who Reigns Supreme?

Monta Ramen
5030 Spring Mountain Rd, Ste 6
Las Vegas, NV 89146

Who reins supreme in ramen in Vegas? Monta Ramen! I’ve been dreaming about a fantastic ramen-ya in Vegas for years ever since trying greats like Daikokuya in LA. Finally, the time has come and we can have a legit ramen-ya in Las Vegas.

The [...]

Eye rolling fresh fish

Echigo
12217 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 201
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 820-9787

Chef Toshi never disappoints with Omakase. Albeit, we’ve eaten pretty much the same variety of fish for the last few years here like the usual butter fish, Kanpachi and toro, but I can still appreciate it each and every single time because the quality fish and [...]

Sansei

Sansei Seafood Restaurant and Sushi Bar
1881 S. Kihei Road
Suite Kt
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 879-0004

The high ratings on yelp brought us into this sushi/seafood joint. Looking at the crowd, the place seems very popular among some locals and a lot of tourists.

So here’s what we had:
1. Sansei’s dynamite shrimp – The server said that this [...]

Got Robbed

Bar Masa
Aria Hotel & Casino
3730 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV
(866) 359-7111

Yes, it’s supposed to be another outpost of Chef Masayoshi and his famous Masa in New York, but somehow I can’t help but feel that we got seriously robbed. As evidence of an uncrowded Saturday night, I think other people realized this, too.

What [...]

Mild Sushi Fever

Sushi Fever
(702) 838-2927
7985 W Sahara Ave Ste 105
Las Vegas, NV 89117

Turned off by the thought that it is indeed the trendy sushi place to be, but also attracted to it because EVERYONE says it’s sooooo good, I finally gave in and went to sushi fever.

Being in Las Vegas, I have incredibly low expectations for the [...]

Whole-some Foods

Whole Foods Market
www.wholefoodsmarket.com
8855 West Charleston Boulevard
Las Vegas – (702) 254-8655

Not only does Whole Foods offer a variety of wholesome healthy foods to purchase, but it also offers healthy alternatives to fast food when you don’t feel like cooking.

Behold, I ordered the salmon teriyaki bowl with brown rice option. It certainly isn’t the tastiest and [...]

Ramen California

24231 Crenshaw Blvd, Ste C
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 530-2749
www.ramencalifornia.net

Hello, LA Times Food Section featured restaurant!!! Thanks, Patty, for the suggestion!
1. Man Tou, toasted with sea salt, rosemary and butter – simple and elegant. Who would of thought to pair a rice bun with rosemary? Brilliant, though I wouldn’t pay for it…. [...]

Ajisen Ramen

Ajisen Ramen
ajisen-la.com
227 W Valley Blvd
San Gabriel, CA 91776-3768
(626) 281-8388

Soup tasty enough. Noodles not fresh and chewy enough.

Conclusion: Mediocre to average. Good for a fix if no other options.

Bubbies has yummies

Bubbies Homemade Ice Cream & Desserts
1010 University Ave
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 949-8984
www.bubbiesicecream.com

I tried the green tea mochi icecream and the strawberry mochi icecream. The mochi itself comes out pretty firm from the freezer, but starts to soften up as you eat it. The icecream inside is creamy and mild in flavor.

Conclusion: [...]