okay, I used to go to a japanese italian restaurant that was first in melrose then moved to santa monica where my girlfriends and I would go to everytime we had our pms cravings because the rice balls were freakin' delicious! they were totally perfect and I cant seem to find the same kind anywhere else!! the meat sauce even complimented them and Im so sad they closed down! does anyone know where I can find the same kind of rice balls or the owners/chef of Itameshi-ya/cappacione (sp?)?!?!?!?! I dont know why they closed down, I thought their pasta and sauces were very good.

I would be so HAPPY if anyone could help me with this find!!! tee hee!

thank you all and happy eating!!!

love,

jannaizbananas
jn2me2@aol.com

Im asian and picky about my pho so even tho' this restaurant is not in an asian area it tastes authentic! yay! Its called Pho Cafe (there is no sign) and its located in Silverlake on Sunset and Silverlake Blvd in a tiny strip mall w/minimal parking. Its way better than Gingergrass sweet Pho broth. But I will say that I like Gingergrass other dishes.