Eat Your Way through SoCal

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Some ridiculously good dining options in the Orange County / Los Angeles area

 1. 85C Bakery Cafe

2700 Alton Pkwy
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 553-8585
5.0 star rating
  10/2/2010

Simply put, the baked goods at 85C are to die for! Sigh, I can't stop thinking about their milk pudding roll...moist and buttery on the outside, filled with creamy, milk custard on the inside. Pure happiness in a roll...the *BEST* Asian pastry I've…More »

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 2. Urasawa

218 N Rodeo Dr
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 247-8939

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhood: Beverly Hills

4.0 star rating
  9/28/2010

The food was great overall, but what really made Urasawa stand out was the happy and friendly demeanor of Chef Hiro Urasawa . At most established sushi restaurants, the head chef is usually quite formal and stern. However, Hiro-san warmly introduced…More »

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 3. Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen

18315 Brookhurst St
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 962-8971

Category: Japanese

4.0 star rating
  10/2/2010

What's unique about this restaurant is you can choose the level of richness/oiliness you want for your broth, the firmness of your noodles, and the array of toppings for your ramen.

The tonkotsu (pork bone) broth was great. I ordered the 'light oil'…More »

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 4. 230 Forest Avenue

230 Forest Ave
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 494-2545

Category: American (New)

4.0 star rating
  9/28/2010

Located in Laguna's town area, the restaurant has an energetic yet easygoing atmosphere. The staff is friendly, and our waiter surprised us with a free chocolate croissant bread pudding when he saw that my friend's birthday had just passed (Yes, they…More »

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Review votes:
88 Useful, 28 Funny, and 33 Cool

Location

San Francisco, CA

Yelping Since

April 2010

Things I Love

uni, all Japanese food, Saga & Kobe beef, french fries, foie gras, red wine, stinky blue cheese, Grand Marnier souffles

My Blog Or Website

http://karineatsworld....

When I'm Not Yelping...

stuffing my face or on a plane...sometimes both

The Last Great Book I Read

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

My Last Meal On Earth

Alain Ducasse Plaza Athénée AND Sushi Mizutani chefs' tasting...it is my last!

Don't Tell Anyone Else But...

I can't resist eating packaged ramen when I get home late...what MSG?!

Current Crush

my loving hubby