Gyu-Kaku- Westside, Los Angeles
first date with b here. a great atmosphere for that just because it gives you something to do and share in doing instead of looking really nervous. its dark and the night we went on, it was already late so there were only a few couples left behind. forgot what we ordered-- just one of the packages for 1 and it was more than enough for the both of us (given that we were really nervous). b ordered some beers along with the food. the nice part about it being a date spot is that once you get your food, they dont really need to check up on you so it helps to not disrupt conversation. the food was good-- the grilled veggies surprisingly my favorite, shrimps arent my thing but i remember the short ribs meat to be good. very simple, to the point, no frills. not our go to japanese bbq place (we adore manpuku in costa mesa). didnt touch the bill so i couldnt tell you how much was dropped but im sure thats not hard to find out. id guess 50 for the two of us lovebirds. they do have a happy hour menu with drink specials which would be awesome for some girls night out. ohhhh and i do have to warn, the down side is that while im sure i didnt smell as bad as i would if we went to kbbq, be forewarned if theres some type of cupcaking that might result later on in the night-- charcoal-- not so sexy but at that stage--we're all suckers lapping it up. lol. http://www.gyu-kaku.com/index.php
Japon Bistro- Pasadena
went here with a fairly big group. really nice ambience and the sushi-- although often heard when in regards to sushi-- i truly think that place knows what they're doing and its a special thing at that. b and i have never had sea bream before but damn, if anything was memorable from that night-- it would have been that. we had two bites and died. literally. it was served with a citrus ponzu sauce and a garnish that really brought the freshness and inherent saltiness of the fish out. amazzzzzzing. the seafood dynamite was very creamy and filled with scallops which is always a plus. their rolls can truly be said as unique and not to disappoint. worth a try if you're in the area looking for dinner spot. they brought out mochi and lychee ice cream at the end :) i love that sushi in pasadena is never pretentious as it would in la. http://www.japonbistro-pasadena.com/
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Homegirl Cafe-Chinatown, Los Angeles
Quattro's-Old Town, Pasadena
Kate Mantelini's- Westside, Los Angeles
Mode- Los Angeles
Noodle World-San Gabriel Valley
Bacalli's- San Gabriel Valley
China Bistro-San Gabriel Valley
Opus-Mid-Wilshire, Los Angeles
Gus's Drive Thru-Los Angeles
Grand Lux Cafe- Beverly
o-bar, Los Angeles
La Taquiza, Los Angeles
Shabu Shabu House- Japanese Village Plaza, Los Angeles
Curry House- Irvine & Little Tokyo, Los Angeles
Ketchup-Hollywood
Katana-Hollywood
Koji's Shabu Shabu-Hollywood
Daikonkuya-Little Tokyo, Los Angeles
Weiland's Brewery, Little Tokyo, Los Angeles
Bon Chon Chicken- Koreatown, Los Angeles
Indian-San Gabriel Valley
Tastee-San Gabriel Valley
New York Bakery- Koreatown, Los Angeles
Beard Papa's- Little Tokyo, Los Angeles
Savoy's- San Gabriel Valley
Tan Cang Seafood- San Gabriel Valley
Moxie's- Los Angeles
Kappo Honda- Fountain Valley
Honda-Ya- Little Tokyo, Los Angeles
Hodori's- Koreatown, Los Angeles
Gui Rim- Koreatown, Los Angeles
Seafood Harbour- Rosemead
Roscoe's-Los Angeles
Grand Central Market-Los Angeles
Ocean Seafood- Chinatown, Los Angeles
Stinkin Rose- Beverly
Little Next Door- Beverly
Papa Cristo's- Los Angeles
French Garden- Los Angeles
Adoro-7th and Fig, Los Angeles
Victory-Monterey Park
J&J Cafe-Monterey Park
Sunday Bistro- San Gabriel Valley
Jim's Diner-Rosemead
Petrillo's-Rosemead
Fu Sheng's-Pasadena
Bollini's Napolitan Pizzeria- Monterey Park
Genovese's -Alhambra
Battambang- San Gabriel Valley
ID Cha House -Alhambra
Haus of Pizza- Costa Mesa
Sagami-Tei- Westminster
Mi Vi Ga- Westminster
The Boiling Crab- Westminster
La Veranda- Westminster
Brodard/Brodard Chateau-Westminster
Turner's New Zealand-Costa Mesa
Agora-Irvine
China Garden- Irvine
Red Onion- Irvine
California Shabu Shabu- Fountain Valley
Kitayama- Newport Beach
Opah-Tustin
Quan He- Westminster
Gypsy Den- The Lab, Costa Mesa
Zipongu- The Lab, Costa Mesa
Havana- The Lab, Costa Mesa
Fish Market-Irvine
Sam Woo- Irvine
Thanh's-Irvine
Memphis-Costa Mesa
Caspian Restaurant-Irvine
Summit House- Fullerton
Taiko-Irvine
Tenko-Irvine
Mugen-Irvine
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