Hello Torrance Yokocho!

It’s a Friday night and I find myself in what looks like a Japanese alleyway or Yokocho. I can smell the savory broth of ramen as well as hear the frying of crisp tempura. Am in Japan? Alas’ I am in Torrance at Torrance Yokocho! Torrance Yokocho recently opened up at the Rolling Hills Plaza…

Hello Kuya Lord!

“Tuloy po kayo.” “Tuloy po kayo” is a Talaglog phrase for “Please come in” and Kuya Lord is definitely a place one will want to go into. This Filipino restaurant located in Hollywood has been part of Los Angeles Times 101 Best Restaurants as well as has been included in Bon Appetit Mag’s Best Restaurants!…

Hello Shake Shack: 1st Ever Drive Thru!

Shake Shack’s first ever drive thru in the LA region is now here! Located in Torrance, California; this new location is opening up on August 15, 2024! I got to celebrate the opening of the newest Shake Shack in LA tonight at the Friends and Family Event. I can definitely say I am loving the…

Hello Kai Ramen Westchester!

Kai Ramen Westchester is currently having their soft opening and I am quite the fan already of this place. The Westchester location is the 8th location of the Kai Ramen shops founded by Chef Nishimura. Other Souther California locations are in Arcadia and Koreatown. I really love how Kai Westchester Ramen has a huge menu….

Hello PCH Noodles!

The South Bay has a new Thai spot and I cannot be more excited. Being a fan of Thai cuisine; I definitely was excited to check out PCH Noodles in Lomita, California. Hours earlier I had learned about getting to be part of the Yelp Elite Squad 2024 and so it seemed perfect timing to…

Hello and Happy Grand Opening Lotus Asian Grill!

Just this past August month; a new and delicious Asian fusion spot opened up in Redondo Beach, California. Lotus Asian Grill has their grand opening on August 23! This new modern Asian cuisine restaurant has quite an extensive menu that includes Japanese, Thai , Taiwanese and Chinese dishes. I was very blessed to be able…

Hello and Happy Grand Opening Bafang Dumpling Gardena!

Bafang Dumpling is now in the South Bay! Bafang Dumpling just had their grand opening this August 11, 2023 at the Gardena Marketplace. This is their fourth location in California. Their other locations are in Temple City, Chino Hills and City of Industry. This new location is at the Gardena Marketplace. Bafang Dumpling ing’s main…

Hello and Happy Grand Opening Bruxie El Segundo!

Hello and Happy Grand Opening Bruxie El Segundo! The famous chicken and waffle spot has landed at Apollo Landing in El Segundo! From savory to sweet; Bruxie Waffles offers some of the best chicken and waffle dishes. They have locations in Orange, Costa Mesa, Brea, North Hollywood, Santa Monica and even George. Now they are…

Hello 123 Pho Torrance!

April showers bring May flowers they say. Well April showers call for warm soup too :). Pho is the perfect soup for such chilly days! There is a new pho spot that just opened up at The Enclave. 123 Pho opened up just in time to give us some comfort food this chilly April! This…

Hello HiroNori Craft Ramen Torrance!

HiroNori Craft is now in Torrance! This ramen shop opened it’s first location back in 2017 and in just two years was recognized by the Michelin Guide. HiroNori Craft is now twelve locations strong; spanning both Southern and Northern California and this Torrance location being their latest. The Torrance location is currently located at The…