Recently, Justin sought my few cents on Sushi Bistro located on Balboa in San Francisco. On a leafy street in the Richmond district, Sushi Bistro serves Neo Sushi. A form of Japanese cuisine mixed with a modern twist. The hamachi (yellowtail) nigiri is buttery in text and melts in your mouth. […]

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{Photos: Daiwa sushi-Japan, Kabuto, Koo-assorted sushi, Koo-Spoonful of Happiness}
“I was once blind, but now I can see.” This quote truly reflects my taste in sushi. Three years ago, I backpacked in Tokyo. I truly tasted the best sushi ever located next to the famous fish market. Good sushi is all about […]

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Ramen background.
Backpacking in Tokyo a few years ago, changed my life. No, I was not attacked by Ninjas or lured by Japanese girls in Nurse outfits. I learned how to adopt food as a passionate art form. Otaku, a Japanese term meaning “being obsessed with a certain interest”, applies to ramen. […]

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Skipping down 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica, curiosity ran through me. One step into Fahima, transported me back to Asia. It’s a convenient store but with a personality: metro sexual. The sleek black walls, designer icons, and handsomely wrapped packages contrast greatly from your 7-11. If you like global soft drinks […]

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