Hello Soft Opening of Aloha Pizza and Shave Ice Company!

Today I said “Hello” errr…”Aloha” to a brand new place specializing in pizza and shave ice! Aloha Pizza and Shave Ice Company is currently having their soft opening and I got to attend today! I’ve heard many good things about this place as well as seen many delicious looking photographs. My curiosity was peeked. Aloha…

Hello Filipino/Asian Fusion PYE @ La Fang!

Masarap! In Tagalog that means delicious. Eating masarap or delicious food is just one of the reasons why I like La Fang Asian Fusion Kitchen. The other reason though is it seems every time I dine here, I always have a great experience here with friends! I first tried La Fang when they first opened…

Hello UCLA Ackerman Union Happy Eats!

My last blog post focused on a place that UCLA engineering students frequent for quick snacks and drinks :). Aside from SEAS cafe though, there’s also plenty of other good places for food and drink right at the heart of UCLA’s Ackerman union. There are plenty of eateries located on both A and 1st level…

Hello homemade capellini with meatballs and mushrooms

Today’s culinary creation is homemade capellini with meatballs and mushrooms. Ingredients: angel hair pasta, pork meatballs, mushrooms, Alfredo sauce Capellini or angel hair pasta is one of my favorite types of pasta. I love the long, thin noodles. I’ve had it many times at restaurants but it was my first time to try making this…

Hello Smashburger!

If you were to define your city in a food, how would you describe it? For Smashburger, they define the city of LA as crispy wonton, fried egg, cilantro, cucumber, lettuce, tomato & Japanese steakhouse dressing on a black and white sesame bun! The city of LA is hybrid of cultures and unique personalities which…

Hello Little Sheep Mongolian Hot Pot!

Ahh rain, cold early mornings and chilly evenings. It’s all an indication that winter is soon coming our way! Whenever the “ber” months come along, I am always on a lookout for places offering heartwarming soups. Today I found myself at a place perfect for winter! It is the new South Bay spot for hot…

Hello Thai Food to Go!

Sometimes it’s the smallest places that offer the best deals! Who would’ve thought this little hole in the wall would become my new favorite go to place for fresh Thai Food. Thai Food to Go is a small restaurant located in Torrance. It is run by a sweet Thai and Filipino couple who are always…

Hello Benihana dinner boats!

Benihana has always been one of my favorite spots to eat at. It’s a lot of fun to eat at the teppanyaki side of the restaurant and watch the chefs do their food exhibition. In the recent years, however, I have come to also appreciate eating at the sushi bar side of the restaurant. At…

Hello Five Guys!

“Though she be but little she is fierce!”- Shakespeare That Shakespeare quote was definitely on my mind as I tried Five Guys for the first time. Their little burgers and litte fries maybe little in name but definitely not all in size or taste! I started off my meal here with trying out some of…