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Looking for great sushi near Diamond Bar.
Rokuan in Chino Hills. I live in DB and IMO is the best sushi in the IE. Extremely fresh fish, I've been to Zo, Sasabune, Kiriko, etc and Rokuan will not disappoint. The place is really small to expect a wait. It's full of asian customers. It beats any of the other sushi places nearby. And its owned and operated by a lovely japanese couple.
Anyone know a good Taco Bar/Catering Service Diamond Bar, North Orange CO
Gonzalez Catering (323)5691785 I used them for a taco bar party for 100 pp in Garden Grove. They cook everything on sight and bring all of the sides and condiments. I am not sure as to the smallest party they will cater to but I am sure they will go to DB or North OC.
Ciudad- Review
I went to dinner at Ciudad last night and I must say, this place was average at best. The prices that they charge for their tapas were ridiculous for the amount and quality of food.
Spicy Limas- The lima beans were ok..a little bit mushy. It was mixed with sliced serrano ham. The only good thing about this dish was the spicyness. Otherwise, I could have completely made this dish at home with a bag of frozen lima beans and some serrano ham.
Paella- Could this even be considered paella? It was more like a risotto with seafood. Again, food was mushy and the flavors indistinctive. The seafood was fresh though.
Lambchops- This came with some sort of green sauce and some polenta. This was probably the best dish of the bunch. The lambchops were tender and juicy. This dish was passable but not great. Again, I felt like I could have made this at home. The dish did come with some sort of small red chili pepper that was filled with cream cheese. This was delish. The pepper was sweet yet tangy and spicy. It went with the cream cheese very well. Sad that that was the best part about the dish.
Grilled eggplant- Ummm..this was bad...just mushy eggplant with something on the inside. I have no idea was it was. Dont order this dish.
Sauted Shrimp- This was OK. The shrimps were fresh and plump. It came in this butter garlic sauce that wasn.t too bad. I knew that there were massive amounts of butter beacuase the sauce solidified after awhile. Yuk. The dish also came with a cube of garlic bread, placed on top of the butter garlic sauce. The dish was then covered with red onions. This was a passable dish.
I don't think I would ever go back. The bill came out a little under $100. Definitely not worth the price I paid.
Who offers the best Fried Pork Chop in the LA & OC vicinity?
The pork chop rice at Sinbala
Green Tea
Your best bet is to go to a japanese supermarket such as Nijiya (west LA and Little Toyko), Mitsuwa (West LA, Little Tokyo, Torrance) or Marukai (Little Tokyo) to purchase your green tea since it is more of a Japanese tea. There are various types of green teas sold: Sencha- basic green tea; genmaicha- green tea with toasted barley; and other types as well. I think these are the two most common. Any brand of green tea at the japanese supermarkets are superb.
if you need to get it at the 99 Ranch Market, I would suggest Ten Ren Teas. Their quality is good and they have a good name.
刮包 Gua Bao (taiwanese burger): HELP!
They have it at Yi-Mei deli in San Gabriel. 608 E. Valley Blvd. # G
SCALLION PANCAKES?
Another vote for EARTHEN. I love their House Chicken and Spicy Noodle Soup as well
ISO "Kuai Kuai" (Taiwanese snack)
They definitely have it at any location of the 99 Ranch Market.
Not to be missed places in Diamond Bar area
I Love to go to:
1) Rokuan- Japanese in Chino Hills, Grand and Chino Hills Pkwy in the Stater Bros center. They have fresh, great quality sushi.
2) Tamarind- Indian in Chino Hills, Grand and Pipeline. They have a wonderful lunch buffet. It's higher quality Indian. They have the best chicken tandoori.
3) Combo house: A food stall inside the Korean market on Colima and Brea Canyon. Thet have a yummy Cham-pong (sp?) noodle soup (spicy seafood noodle soup)
Eat-In Tax?
I'll admit, I'll have the chicken nuggets @ McDonalds, which i love. When I take it to-go, they dont charge a tax. but If eat-in, they will chage a tax. It is actually say "Eat-In Tax" on the receipt.
Tsukuba in Torrance
I have been there twice, both with clients of mine who loves japanese food. It's good, no frills japanese food. donburis, saba, curry, katsu, simple sushi, etc. You cant go wrong with it. But it's nothing spectacular if that is what you are expecting. Just yummy japanese comfort food.
Eat-In Tax?
Why do fast food places charge an Eat-in tax if you are eating there and not charge tax when you are taking it to-go? And does this only apply to fast food restaurants or all restaurants in general? I have always wondered about this.
TIA!
Really Great Senbei?
I live off of senbei! The Mitsuwa marketplace is Costa Mesa has a very wide selection. They also have an independent vendor in the market that sells authentic senbei in lovely little packages.....yummmm......
Solo in Tokyo... Is eating alone taboo?
I will be visiting Tokyo solo for 6 days in the middle of November. Since I am alone, I fear that my meal may be limited to quick Japanese eats (i.e. ramen, Mos Burger, 7-11...etc). Is it frowned upon the eat alone in a restaurant? I definitely dont want to miss out on a great sushi experience but I dont want people looking at me funny if I am lone. I love all types of Japanese food
Can anyone recommend any places? I will be staying at the Keio Plaza in Shinjuku but will be visiting all areas of Tokyo.
TIA!!
Top Chef 4 in Chicago
I just saw Hung today on Ontario and Michigan! Ha Ha...it was the highlight of my day!
Omakase in the OC?
Are there any good omakase in the OC area? If so, how much? I'm looking for something pretty comparable to Sushi Zo and Sasabune in LA.
Dinner in the Inland Empire to take parents?
It's my mom's bday tomorrow and we are planning to go out to dinner. She lives in Diamond Bar. We are chinese so instead of the normal chinese fare, i wanted to take her somewhere different. Since it will be a friday, I dont want to drive too far and be stuck in traffic. My father likes steak and good japanese. My mom likes anything. We've done the Pomona Valley Mining Co. but that was just ok. We go to Rokuan for japanese pretty frequently so we dont want to go there. No mexican or italian (not unless they have some spectacular steaks). I am willing to go as far east as Chino, as far south as Fullerton, west as Hacienda Heights and north as Covina. Any reccomendations?
85 C Tea House in SGV same as Taiwan branches?
Does anyone know if the 85 C Tea House is the same branch as the popular 85 C cafes in Taiwan?
LA Hound going to Chicago for the first time
I will ge going solo to Chicago for the first time for business. I hear that there are some spectacular eats. But since I am going alone this will limit my choices I assume. Can you guys make any recommendations for a solo eater? I'm pretty adventurous so all cuisines are welcome. I will be staying at Homewood Suites in Downtown. Thanks for your help!
Gas Stove Won't Stop Clicking
Thanks guys! i cleaned the stove and it stopped! I was so afraid that it was going to blow up or something!
Gas Stove Won't Stop Clicking
My gas stove will not stop ticking. It ticks after the burner is on and even after I turn off the burners. I have to unplug it to make it stop. Any suggestions on what I can do to fix it? Thanks!
Your choice for Trader Joe's BEST item
Dried Wild Bluberries! I'm eating them right now. You can put them on so many things, cereal, yogurt, salads...and a great healthy snack.
Driving out to Petrillo's...what should I order?
I like the regular crust. Their olives and mushrooms are the best! (canned mushroom)
Takoyaki in San Gabriel Valley
If you are willing to make the drive, every weekend at the Nijiya market in Industry, they make it fresh along with fresh croqutte. Yummy!
good eats in Shinjuku?
I love the basement of the Isetan Dept. Store. Obviously not a sit down restaurant but you can hop around the all of the food stalls and try different things. There are also countless places around Kabukicho and the JR Station.
Top 5 Restaurants Under $10 in Orange County (Huntington Beach/Costa Mesa/Fountain Valley/Westiminster... area)
Shinsengumi on Brookhurst in Fountain Valley for good, no frills hakata ramen.
Boar's Head Products in the OC?
Thanks guys! I think I'll try Plowboy's. It gives me another exuse to head to Little Saigon for some pho while I'm there.
Boar's Head Products in the OC?
I am in Brea. Preferably no farther south than Irvine. I tried our local Ralph's but they don't have it. Which Ralph's do you guys go to?
Boar's Head Products in the OC?
Does anyone know where I can buy Boar's Head products in OC area? I just return from NYC where I had some there and it was so yummy! Ii would like to make my own sandwiches.
