(potstickers, crunchy + tempura roll)
Traveling to Tokyo two years ago, I ate the best sushi of my life at the Tsukiji fish market so I consider the “all- you- can eat sushi buffet” an oxymoron in the Japanese culinary culture. However, I was pleasantly surprised after my visit to a recent buffet created by […]

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(pix: beef salad,fried chicken over rice,pork noodle soup)
Thai food has always been so dear to my heart. On a foggy day in San Francisco, yellow curry with potatoes is a great comfort food dish that warms the heart. Many Thai dishes are light in taste but infused with many flavors. After interviewing the […]

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Over Memorial day weekend, my virgin experience of Beijing BBQ was very memorable. After weeks of watching Anthony Bourdain’s adventure through China, I yearn to experience authentic food from this region in China. Arriving at my Sam’s house, I followed my keen sense of smell toward the grill. Expecting hamburger patties and […]

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(Jalapeno Chicken Burger video)

(Paris Hilton Carl’s Jr. Commercial)
Carl’s Jr., the fourth largest quick service food chain restaurant behind McDonald’s, Burger King, and Wendy’s is launching a new viral campaign for their Jalapeño Chicken Burger. After watching the video filled with sexy cheerleaders, the viral ad accomplished its goal, gaining my attention. Carl’s Jr. […]

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Last week, I got a chance to stroll along the seedy streets in the Mission district. Aside from having strong Hispanic representation, various cultures are high lighted especially by a wide range of cuisines. After a grub tip from Thanh, I had to try Arinell, a hole in the wall pizza joint famous […]

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(Matsui in Yoshinoya: Japanese fast food chain)

(Fresh cut soba in Japan)

Eating soba noodles is all about texture, temperature, and participation. Soba noodles are buckwheat noodles served either in a clear broth or cold in a special sauce. While backpacking in Tokyo a few years ago, my love for this noodle began to […]

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Refurbished Apple iPhones from AT&T!

This past Saturday, we celebrated my friend Mark’s graduation from UC Berkeley at Sam Won, a Korean BBQ restaurant in Oakland. My previous visit was around 8 years ago. My first dive into covering Korean BBQ featured Palace BBQ, an- all- you can eat meat feast in Sunnyvale. (Palace BBQ blog)
Ambiance.Located in […]

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My fond memories of childhood included Baskin Robins and their ice cream cakes. Every birthday, I would order an ice cream cake designed in a creative theme. Although I was known as the “kickball king,” I had to choose ice cream cakes shaped as soccer one year and football another. I even […]

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(fried fish skin, crab, geoduck, pork skin with jelly fish)
This is a piece I wrote for AsianWeek a few weeks back. Ever since then, I have dined at Hong Kong Flower Lounge which was a big disappointment.
Waiting in the lobby at Koi Palace for our table, it is obvious what to order. The […]

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(photos:seabass plated, seabass pan fried, seabass in olive oil)
Ever since I was in middle school, I enjoyed cooking at home. It was a chance for me to display my creative side. In my early years, I focused simply on taste. But now, I notice that a gourmet ensemble of different notes come […]

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