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1. Koji Sake Lounge
I don't want to offend anyone but I thought this place would go out of business in a couple months after it first opened, but to this day it is still going strong, and I like it alot. Sake... check. Beer... check. Great environment... check. SPAM…More »
2. Sen Dai Sushi
My go to sushi place. Great service. Great food (the sashimi is quality and the rolls are awesome and filling). Great prices. Super friendly owners. Plus, they know my name (like Cheers status).
If you are there, make sure to order the…More »
3. Grand Lux Cafe
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 414-3888
Categories:
American (New),
Desserts,
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: The Strip
Duck Potstickers - tasty, meaty with a great soy dipping sauce
Mini Chili Cheese Dogs - one of the best hot dogs you will eat, covered with chili, cheese, and a delicious mustard cream sauce; my favorite item!
Sloppy Joe - classic, delicious sauce, and…More »
4. The Louisiana Territory
Awesome awesome awesome! I have recently been on a southern food binge, and Louisiana Territory definitely fills that void and hunger whenever the cravings hit (and no I am not talking about drugs). Louisiana Territory and a couple other trucks…More »
5. Bocadillos
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 982-2622
Categories:
Spanish,
Tapas Bars,
Basque
Neighbourhood: Financial District
Came back for dinner and was still blown away!
Grilled Shrimp, House-made chorizo, heirloom tomato salad, hangar steak and squid is only a small sampling of the deliciousness on hand. I can't wait for more bocadillos!
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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1/21/2011
I love my job when it allows me to drive around the Bay Area to visit locations. The awesome part… Read more »
6. Hay Market Willow Glen
A couple of weeks ago for a monthly guys night out (kinda cute huh?) that a couple friends and I do, we decided to eat at Hay Market. It is pretty and had been open only a couple of weeks when we went. However, the day we went was a couple of days…More »
7. Monta Noodle House
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 367-4600
Category:
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Chinatown
It took me a while to finally try Monta after reading about it in a couple local Vegas magazines, and damn was it worth the wait.
I have had a lot of ramen over the past couple of months, trying to find the holy grail of ramen, trying to find the bowl…More »
8. Santouka
Helooooooooo Ramen (if any of you watched the Animaniacs from the 90's, then that is the way I said hello ramen in my head).
Sadly, Santouka has been dethroned as my holy grail by another (sorry for cheating on you Santouka, but it had to happen, it…More »
9. California Sourdough
At the moment, California Sourdough is the epitome of sandwich awesomeness (except for the ones I make at home). I am sad that it took me so long to review this place but here it goes.
Any sandwich you get here will be good. The winning element is…More »
10. Blue Rock BBQ
Honestly, the first time I laid eyes on Blue Rock, I thought it was a chain restaurant. It just had the look of "mass produced" so it took me a while to try it. But damn... try it I did. And tried it again and again and again like an addict.
Blue…More »
11. Gelato Classico Italian Ice Cream
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 370-9020
Categories:
Desserts,
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt,
Coffee & Tea
I am an Ice Cream fanatic. I love anything frozen, especially gelato. I am literally addicted to ice cream (safer and cheaper than other things...). I am pretty sure there are better places in the world for gelato but I do not live in Italy. For…More »
12. Evvia Estiatorio
I would like to preface this review with a simple fact: I have eaten a countless number of meals at hundreds of restaurants ranging from hole in the walls (when you are drunk) to once in a life time experiences (French Laundry - try it before you…More »
13. The Regal Beagle
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 297-2337
Categories:
Pubs,
American (New)
Neighbourhood: Mission Hills
Everyone has stories of walking into random restaurants or bars that are either moments of nirvana or nightmares on elm street status. For me, Regal Beagle was a nirvana of nirvanas, and also an accident.
After gorging on neighboring Blue Water…More »
14. Blue Water Seafood Market & Grill
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 497-0914
Categories:
Seafood,
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Mission Hills
After itching to make a trip to San Diego to eat and party, I finally made it down here during the end of June on a foodie/wino food trip, not before driving all night to LA from San Jose, eating, napping, partying, napping and driving down to San…More »
15. Chloe's French Cafe
Work take's me throughout California, and I am grateful for it. Chloe's has made any stressful work related event worth it.
After some presentations in Santa Rosa, I looked for a sandwich place on yelp in the area and Chloe's popped up.
Hand's down,…More »
16. Firestone Grill
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 783-1001
Categories:
Barbeque,
American (Traditional)
Grilled, tender tri-tip? Check
Caramelized onions? Check
Soft bread? Check
Great BBQ sauce? CHECK CHECK CHECK
I seriously took a two hour detour on my way home (I-5 vs 101 from LA to the Bay Area) just to get some and damn it was worth it.
Get some,…More »
17. Father's Office
So I like to tell stories behind the food I eat and my Father's Office review get a story too.
8 pm. Me and coworker driving around LA after a long day of presentations. I'm on my blackberry and driving (illegal I know but it's dark and cops can't…More »
18. Momofuku Noodle Bar
So true story. . . 2 friends and I spent 4 days in New York basically eating everything in sight. It was 4-5 meals a day (and not the healthy 4-5 meals athletes eat, but the straight up clog-my-arteries 4-5 meals).
So at this point during our day…More »
19. Icing on the Cake
Had to share my first banana cake moment:
"Ohh my goddd."
My roommate's first banana cake experience about an hour after mine:
"Ohh my goddd."
It is that good. That is all
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12/31/2008
My weapons of choice for sugar fixes are ice cream and cookies, and ill be damned if this place… Read more »
20. Porto's Bakery
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 846-9100
I dont know where to begin. I want to cry whenever I think of Porto's. When I describe food as orgasmic, it is really that good and Porto's is orgasmic. I really want some right now but I am 300+ miles away. If I lived anywhere within an hour of…More »
21. Día de Pesca
I drive 15-20 mins (sometimes more during traffic hour if I am truly feignin for a fish taco) to get stuff here. The crispy halibut and red snapper tacos are un-believable. Just thinkin about it now at 3am is making me crave some. Eat it and you…More »
22. Firefly - CLOSED
On my never ending quest to eat food, I rarely return to a place to eat more than once. If I should return, it is because the food, atmosphere or people there are amazing. Firefly definitely falls on that list for me.
I came here on a special date…More »
23. Bachi Burger
I have been to bachi burger many many times, and I have never been disappointed. For all of you complainers about the wait, the food is worth it. I will admit, sometimes the wait can be a bit long, but I have never had a bad experience food wise at…More »
24. RM Seafood
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 632-9300
Categories:
Seafood,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: The Strip
Warning: This review is for lunch only.
I know that my reviews will far differ from my friends Alan W and Lan N who I enjoyed this restaurant with (I am calling you out!), but I enjoyed my food much more than they did. Also, I did return and had an…More »
25. Smashburger
Honestly, everyone has their preference for the perfect burgers, but for me, Smashburger is pretty close. The sad thing for me is that the closest ones to me are 1:30 flight or 2:30 drive.... On to the burgers!
I have had the Las Vegas special and…More »
26. Nielsen's Frozen Custard
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 451-4711
Category:
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighbourhood: Southeast
Nielsen's.... you are heaven in my mouth. THIS IS THE GOLDEN STANDARD FOR ALL FROZEN TREATS!
I am an ice cream fiend and crave it constantly as if I were addicted to it. I go through withdrawals, and sometimes get the shakes when I am deprived. So…More »
27. Shake Shack
New York, NY 10010
(212) 889-6600
Categories:
Burgers,
Food Stands
Neighbourhood: Flatiron
I hate that this place is on the right coast and I am on the left coast. But still, I get nice warm, sunny California weather, so it evens out... barely.
After waiting in line for about an hour, I experienced the awesomeness that is Shake Shack. One…More »
28. Botero
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 770-7000
Categories:
Steakhouses,
Bakeries
Neighbourhood: The Strip
Soo, hello again. As you may recognize from previous reviews, I like to Vegas... a lot. Vegas may be a borderline addiction for me ( I do go through Vegas withdrawals). So on many visits to Vegas, I do go to XS at Encore to club and what not, and…More »
29. Tom Colicchio's Craftsteak
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 891-7318
Categories:
Steakhouses,
American (New)
Neighbourhoods: The Strip, Eastside
So, as a preface, I may not remember this entire gourmet experience because I was so blown away. If you want to read up on this magical moment, refer to the reviews of Lan N., Alan W. and Steven H. because we all shared this magical moment together.…More »
30. Pizza Antica
So I have yet to have a bad dish at Pizza Antica. I have been here on several occasions, and Pizza Antica is my go to restaurant at Santana Row (until I start going to Yard House). I plan to review in length three of my favorite dishes that will…More »
31. Bubbies Homemade Ice Cream & Desserts
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 949-8984
Categories:
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt,
Desserts
If you do not go to Bubbies while in Honolulu, SHAME ON YOU!
During my last visit, I had to come back for the crack-like-addiction-inducing mochi and Bubbie Navel (the cookies for the Navel are OH MY GOD good).
Do yourself a favor, go to bubbies. Do…More »
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4/21/2011
Sooooo, Bubbies, you are the ULTIMATE spot for me. I have tried the ice cream, the ice cream cakes… Read more »
32. Back A Yard Caribbean American Grill
I thought that tonight's review binge should start of with a bang!
After hearing about Back-a-Yard from some friends, I did some research on the place. I read the yelp reviews and drooled over the menu for several weeks, always planning to go. After…More »
33. Estrellita's Snacks
I have searched long and hard for the pupusa to compare to all others. If you do not know what a pupusa is, wikipedia it.
I have traveled many a mile, spent many a dollar, and eaten many a pupusas in search of my ultimate spot.
I had the blessing and…More »
34. The Chairman Truck
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 813-8800
Categories:
Food Stands,
Chinese
Neighbourhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin
Honestly, I love steamed buns. I was one of those kids who stole all the steamed buns off the platter when the family ordered Peking Duck. I was the kid who would ask to buy just steamed buns from Asian bakeries and markets, and gorge on about 5…More »
35. Jon's Street Eats
I had the amazing pleasure of experiencing Jon's Street Eats at the 2009 Eat Real Festival. Not really know what to expect when I cam to the festival, I looked around, hungrily, and spotted Jon's Street Eats as one of the first stands near me. The…More »
36. Raku
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 367-3511
Category:
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Chinatown
It took so many attempts to finally try Raku. One failed reservation and one failed late night arrival (kitchen closed like 10 mins before I got there), later, I finally got a reservation... for 10pm at night.
I was hoping for an early dinner time to…More »
37. Rincon De Buenos Aires
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 257-3331
Categories:
Steakhouses,
Argentine
Neighbourhood: Chinatown
Rincon de Buenos Aires is a very nondescript shop that can easily get lost in the noise of china town. The first thing you see when looking a the shop is a bunch of different signs that say deli, bakery and finally the name of the business. But, on…More »
38. Secret Pizza
Authentic east coast style pizza joint? In Vegas? At the Cosmo? Open 24/7? Only 4 bucks? HOLY CRAP
This is an amazing place on the strip. The pizza (I have been here about 4 times) is always good with a perfect blend of cheese, delicious sauce, fresh…More »
39. Old Port Lobster Shack
I think a follow up review is in order for this joint. In all honesty, I feel that my last review did not do Old Port Lobster Shack any justice. I gave it a lower rating than I should have due to my bias against lobster.
So, the fries are still damn…More »
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1/21/2011
I really do wish that Yelp had 1/2 star rating because this place definitely needs a 4 1/2 stars… Read more »
40. Com Tam Thanh
Upgradeeeee!
I probably did not do enough justice to this place in my last review, but what the hell... second time is a charm?
Like I and many have mentioned before, you get a crap load of good food for a ridiculously low price. Rice, salad, and like…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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12/31/2008
Man you cant beat the rice plates or the prices here. Great rice plates all around but when you are… Read more »
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San Jose, CA
Yelping SinceJune 2008
Things I LoveFood (obviously), beer, wine, cookies, ice cream, sushi, hockey, snow, snowboarding, and more to come
Find Me InFace down in a bowl of ramen.
My HometownSan Jose, CA
When I'm Not Yelping...I am eating or drinking or something unimportant.
Why You Should Read My Reviewsbecause...
The Last Great Book I ReadThe entire "Game of Thrones" Series to date (5 books)
My Favourite MovieCan't go wrong with "Old School"
My Last Meal On EarthCan I just eat myself to death? That would be THE way to go.
Most Recent DiscoveryI have a serious Sandwich addiction. I need to go to SA.
Current CrushAnything with oxtail. Drool......