Hello Mrs. A. Hanoi Pho!

Mrs. A. Hanoi Pho is a brand new restaurant in Torrance, CA specializing in Northern Vietnamese cuisine. In a city full of various restaurants, how does one differentiate itself from the others. Mrs. A. is one that clearly is out to show that they have what it takes to be impressive and different. Walking in,…

Hello Shin-Sen Gumi Yakitori!

The Shin-Sen Gumi family has it done it again! Once again, I am so impressed with another one of their restaurants! After trying out (and becoming such a fan) of Shin-sen-gumi Shabu Shabu and Hakata Ramen Shinsengumi, I tried out a third Shin-Sen Gumi restaurant via Shin-Sen Gumi Yakitori! Now I love bbq/skewered food and…

Hello Suki Time Thai Kitchen!

When I first spotted the newly opened Suki Time Thai Kitchen, my curiosity was quite peeked. I am a big fan of Thai food and am always on the look out for good Thai places. I was further intrigued upon hearing that not only did their menu have traditional Thai dishes like Satay and Panang…

Hello Pastor Chef Asian & American Grill!

Located in a small strip mall across from El Camino College in Torrance, California is a hidden gem named Pastor Chef Asian and American Grill. The menu for Pastor Chef Asian and American Grill is a smorgasbord of amazing eats of Italian, French, Continental, Mexican, Chinese, Japanese, Southern, Peruvian and Filipino food. That’s right, you…

Hello Pieology!

What’s your major? I major in Pieology…. Pieology: “The study of kustom pizza” The school like theme here is neat and perhaps what sets this place apart from the other pizza places. It gives this place some cute character. Every thing here has some sort of school like concept. The kitchen is called “Research and…

Hello Habana Vieja!

Cuban food with a mix of Spanish and Carribean influences has always intrigued me. I am a fan of the fusion of flavors. Cuban restaurants are hard to come by however and so when I heard of Habana Vieja in Torrance, California, I knew I had to check it out. The meal here starts with…

Hello UCLA FEAST @ Rieber!

My oh my how has dorm food changed! I have a lot of fond memories of Rieber Residential Hall at UCLA. I stayed in that dorm during one summer and their dining hall was my breakfast and dinner spot for a majority of my dorm life while I was at UCLA. I remember custom made…

Hello Oumi Sasaya!

Bonding with my Mama Kitty are the most special moments for this Hello Kitty Foodie. I love my mom and love spending time with here. With her, I’ve tried some of the best restaurants around town. In the recent years, we’ve grown fond of Japanese food and thus for this Mother’s Day, it was fitting…

Hello The Gardens of Taxco!

Located in West Hollywood is one of the most unique restaurants in Southern California. The Gardens of Taxco opened up in 1971 and since then has been gaining recognition such for its different and entertaining concept of Mexico-style cuisine. They’ve been featured in USA Today and have over 700 reviews on Yelp. Just recently my…

Hello Gaja Japanese Restaurant!

I have a fascination with Japan and it’s a travel destination that I hope to one day visit. I won’t deny it that the biggest factor is Hello Kitty, my favorite Japanese kitty of all time. 😉 It’s my dream to one day take that Hello Kitty plane to Japan, go to Sanrio Puroland, buy…