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First meal after landing in Japan: Fugu
Prior to leaving for Japan, I've told everyone that I would try fugu, the extremely poisonous puffer fish, as my first meal. Guess what? I did! Most fugu places are really expensive but I decided to go...
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Convenient Stores in Japan and their Amazing Food
From my previous posts, you all know that I've had amazing food, perhaps splurged, in Japan. However, as I could only save up to a certain amount, I've had my meals for half the time from the...
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ROC - Takaya Yakitori Izakaya
After an amazing trip in Japan, I went back to the home base of Orange County. I first came down here from up in the SF Bay Area in order to study at UCI. Good thing Yelp had existed, otherwise I would...
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ROC - Fukada
I've been coming to Fukada for years ever since I first came to Orange County. The udon, soba and somen are made by hand in house. Most people, especially first timers, get the noodle combo where you...
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ROC - Ikko, best sushi in OC
Now, everyone has their own opinions on what's the best. However, Ikko, a Japanese restaurant serving traditional Edo-mae style Sushi (pre seasoned sushi with wasabi already added without the separate...
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ROC - Taqueria 2 Guys
The best tacos in Southern California aren't found within the sterile, sugar-coated police state confines of a suburb. They are found in cities no where near as pearly as say Laguna Beach which their...
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Marché Moderne
Marché Moderne is one of the popular French restaurants in Orange County. It's located in the Penthouse (3F) of South Coast Mall with all the glitz and glam of the posh and luxurious shops such as...
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ROC - Nana San
There are many sushi restaurants in Orange County. Fortunately, there are a significant portion of them that serves authentic preparations of sushi. If I need to have sushi elsewhere other than my...
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ROC - Ikko (2nd review), The Notorious Act of Introducing Edo-Mae Sushi to...
Above; besides their giant, orange, neon sign is what you first notice about Ikko as they mean business in terms of authenticity of their Edo-Mae Sushi. Ikko doesn't serve any rolls such as a...
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ROC - Houston's, A Peaceful Sunday Lunch.
Houston's in Irvine is part of the Hillstone Restaurant Group. Technically, it's a chain as there are other locations in the States. With the food and restaurant culture growing, chain restaurants tend...
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ROC - Brunch at Memphis Cafe and Afternoon Drinks at Habana
After having too much fun on a Friday night, one's stomach is in need of some good food... and possibly could go for another round of drinks. My friends and I decide to go out to brunch at Memphis Cafe...
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Twist by Pierre Gagnaire - a la Carte Reinvented
As a person from California, I've went to Las Vegas with one of the main goals of satisfying my Foie Gras cravings since its ban in my state. After enjoying my time at Pierre Gagnaire in Tokyo, I was...
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L'atelier de Joel Robuchon - Fine Dining with the Casual Comfort...
 The day after my meal at Twist by Pierre Gagnaire, I headed over to L'atelier de Joel Robuchon at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Joel Robuchon was named "Chef of the Century" mainly for taking French...
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ROC: Ramen Zetton - Tokyo-Style Ramen Available Here in OC
If you've ever been to Japan, especially as a food trip, it's inevitable that one has to have Ramen, far different from the instant stuff. When he or she has it in a restaurant in Japan for the first...
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ROC: The Auld Dubliner - A Properly Poured Pint of Guinness and Irish Fayre...
To some, they might ask "what's the big deal about 'properly' pouring beer into a pint glass?" Chances are those people don't exactly have a huge appreciation for beer and might tell you in a...
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ROC: Habana - Caribbean/Latin Influenced Cuisine and Cocktails at The Lab
Habana is an amazing, unique dining institution in Orange County. It is a restaurant that serves Caribbean (primarily Cuban)/ Latin influenced dishes and cocktails within The Lab shopping mall in Costa...
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ROC: Mochi Cream - Traditional Japanese Confectionery Reinvented (Extensive...
For this ROC blogpost, I've made an extensive guide covering each flavor of mochi at Mochi Cream in the Japanese market, Mitsuwa in Costa Mesa, CA. Inside, it's right next to Kobe Fugetsudo, a dessert...
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ROC: Houston's (2nd Review) - Fine American Simplicity
After many times of wanting to eat foods that diverge from the stereotypical American palate consisting of "meat and potatoes"; as snooty at that sounds, it made me want to go back to my roots in order...
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ROC: East Borough - Refined Vietnamese Classics
Recently, my mother came over for a visit and I wanted to take her out to a nice brunch place in Costa Mesa as that's where the great brunch spots are in my opinion. Finally finding a parking spot in...
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ROC: Nana-San (2nd Post) - The Amazing Sushi Restaurant with a...
Nana-San is certainly one of my top favorite sushi restaurants in Orange County. They serve sushi using some of the freshest fish they can get their hands on. In addition to my amazement, they serve...
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