I don’t think I’ve ever had Vietnamese pho noodle soup at a Korean-owned restaurant before. So I figured I’d give it a try to see if they can make it as good as Vietnamese pho restaurants. And my verdict? Not so much. Pho House is owned and run by Korean folks but their …
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May 18
Tampopo Restaurant, Buena Park, CA
Tampopo Restaurant is a small mom and pops Japanese ramen eatery run by non-Japanese owners. It’s often said that ramen isn’t good if it’s not made by Japanese chefs. To me, it doesn’t really matter. But apparently, this restaurant kind of fits the stereotype. 😛 I love ramen, and I’m pretty sure I’m able …
May 02
Coffee D’ate, Buena Park, CA
So after our huge meaty KBBQ dinner, there was still a little room left for coffee so we came to Coffee D’ate just about a mile down the street. My first impression was, “Hmm this place looks yellow.” I suppose the warm lights make the place feel a little cozy, but not exactly a …
Mar 22
Man Doo Rang Dumpling House, Buena Park, CA
Came here on a Thursday night and there was already a wait, but it was short. We were seated within 10 minutes. I know it’s a dumpling place, and I should’ve gotten dumplings. Haha. But because my friend already got some, I didn’t feel the need to get it anymore. Yes, I’m one of *those* …
Mar 15
DVD Plus, Buena Park, CA
This is one of those hidden gems in a neighborhood that you discover and then go “Why didn’t I come here before?” I know in this day and age, it’s all about Netflix and Red Box and pirating downloads. But if you’re a mom-and-pop supporter like I am and like to see small businesses prosper …
Sep 11
Mama Lu’s Dumpling House, Monterey Park, CA
It’s been a while since I’ve been to a dumplings-specific restaurant since Man Doo Rang. Yes, they have a restaurant that serves dumplings, among other Chinese dishes. If you’ve never had dumplings before, it’s basically dough rolled into pretty looking balls with fillings of meat and veggies inside, then steamed, broiled, deep fried, …
