Chego debuted onto the L.A. restaurant scene in the Spring of 2010. Part of the Kogi BBQ family (yes, THE Kogi BBQ that started the whole gourmet food truck craze), Chego promises to continue to challenge the taste buds of Angelenos who have yet to be introduced to K-cuisine, comfort style–and not from a truck, … Continue reading »
Category Archives: Exploring My Inner Asian
PHO HIEP & GRILL – Chula Vista, CA
One of my oldest and dearest friends since my high school days introduced me to Pho Hiep & Grill Chateau, a Vietnamese restaurant in the San Diego suburb of Chula Vista. Semo is a counselor at nearby Bonita Vista Jr. High School and upon my arrival from L.A. (an almost 2.5 hour trip … Continue reading »
TOKYO WAKO – Ontario, CA
I joined the Parent Association of University of California Riverside and the first meeting of the school year was held last weekend (Saturday, November 7). I wasn’t too thrilled about having to get up early on a Saturday morning to make the hour plus drive to Riverside for a three hour meeting. That being said, … Continue reading »
GYENARI KOREAN BBQ: Culver City, CA
I’m a big fan of “The Next Food Network Star” on the Food Network. I’ve even considered auditioning for the show but couldn’t decide on a culinary point of view (my POV is all over the map). Last season boasted an eclectic group of talented chefs, one of them being Debbie Lee, a Korean American … Continue reading »
GENWA – KOREAN BBQ & CUISINE: Los Angeles, CA
Annyeong hasayeo! I didn’t become a fan of Korean cuisine until very recently. I think I was perhaps intimidated by the menu items which were in romanized Korean that were unfamiliar. I know that the staple food item in Korea is Kimchee, however, I have not yet had the courage to bring myself to try … Continue reading »
KABUKI: Woodland Hills, CA
KABUKI is one of my favorite Japanese restaurants in Los Angeles. Part of a chain that is based mainly in the greater Los Angeles area, Kabuki offers an inventive menu as well as great sake offerings. I frequent the location in Woodland Hills, which is conveniently down the street from my office and will have … Continue reading »
OOKA SUSHI & HIBACHI STEAK HOUSE: Riverside, CA
My husband Carlo and I had to drive our son back to UC Riverside on a Sunday and decided to eat lunch in Riverside before stopping at Target to pick up a few items he needed (miscellaneous school supplies, dorm stuff, etc.). We didn’t want fast food so we headed over to Riverside Plaza, an … Continue reading »
