A Korean bistro but they sell other Asian cuisines too. Deep fried oysters (2/5): overfried, and I didn’t like the sauce. Sassy girl’s sister roll (3/5): nothing special…

Curry & spice chicken is not crispy. Otherwise would be good.

Had to say the food here is just mediocre…

Great local juicery. Avocado toast (3.5/5): expected spiciness due to red pepper flakes…still tasted good though. Lavender matcha latte and golden latte are also great!

Marinated tenderloin sandwich (3/5): The pork tenderloin wasn’t really impressive, but I kind enjoyed the sauce and onions

New Japanese bakery and eatery in the area! Had a line on Sunday morning (10am), waited for ~20min but worth the wait. Earl grey scone and bibingka are my favorite. Hojicha milk tea was quite nice too.

Modern Korean bistro in the area. They serve sushi rolls too, but I never wanted to try them. Haemul Pajon (4/5): seafood pancake. Not super rich in seafood, but I like the fluffiness of the pancake. Kalbi (3.5/5): I like Kalbi here - they are tender compared to some other restaurants. Yook Gae Jang (3.5/5): spicy shredded beef soup wirh scallions and vermicelli. I had no idea what it was when I ordered it, but it had just right spiciness and I liked it (though it looked much more spicy than it tasted).

Chinese restaurant with huge menu…Most food are mediocre but still a good choice for takeout. Salted fish and chicken eggplant hot pot (3.5/5) Spare rib with spiced salt (1/5)

Wagyu beef ball (3/5) Chef’s call - vegan (3/5)

New Sichuan place near UC. Red dry chili chicken (3.5/5) Feiteng fish (3/5): way too spicy for me, even though I asked for less spicy…

Coconut milk and thai iced tea...overall too sweet for me...

Babaganoush (3.5/5) Lamb shank (3.5/5): very tender, meat was falling off the bones

E+O is one of my favorite fusion restaurants in town. E+O Famous Brussels Sprouts and Kale Salad (5/5): added Ahi Tuna. I can never get enough of this salad! Crispy brussels sprouts and kale plus sweet and spicy sauce, perfect. Sticky Ribs (4.5/5): crispy on the outside, tender in the inside. The hoisin ginger glaze was sweet and savory. Miso glazed black cod (3.5/5): it tasted good, just didn’t bring me surprises as other dishes did

Fortune noodle house is one of my favorite Chinese restaurants in town. Egg fried rice (3/5): average fried rice. It’s kind of funny to see they just put a big chunk of egg on top of the rice... Boiled Chili Fish Fillet (3.5/5): asked for less spicy which is just right for me. Tasted good. Chicken with spicy chilli sauce (2.5/5): ok seasoning, wish the chicken was more tender.

Tried tacos takeout- I like the soft corn tortilla. It has the natural taste of corn, and not chalky like some other taco places. It does get messy if soaked in sauce for too long, so better enjoy the tacos asap! Carmarones tacos (4/5): Shrimp taco is my favorite. Refreshing, flavorful with a kick from lime. Barbacoa tacos (3/5): slow roasted beef has an overwhelming flavor, which is a good combination with jalapeño salsa. Carnitas tacos (2/5): braised pork shoulder tasted bland imo. Would be better if it was better marinated. Quesabirria taco (2/5): they provided a thick, tomato-y beef sauce as dipping. It tasted overwhelming for birria taco (which is already heavily seasoned). The taco itself tasted fine with cheese and birria in it.

Chicharrones de pollo (3.5/5): fried chicken tossed in dry rub, tender in the inside, quite good. Carribean braised pork arepa (3.5/5) Pabellon arepa (3/5) yuca fries with cilantro crema (3.5/5) Tostones with mojo sauce (2.5/5)

Uncle Yip’s is a popular dim sum place among locals. House shu mai (2.5/5): bland, mediocre shu mai. I like the pork being kind of chunky, but overall it’s tasteless. Steamed bean curd meat roll (3/5): bean curd was too thick... Stuffed eggplant wirh shrimp (3.5/5): the eggplant was cooked well; the sauce was good too. But there was not much stuffing. Stuffed chill pepper with shrimp (3/5): the stuffing was kind of dry. Spare ribs with black bean sauce (3/5): flavoring was good.

Mita’s is my favorite tapas place. Inspired by Latin American and Spanish cuisine, the food here is not only delicious, but also interesting. Colifor asada (5/5): cauliflower was roasted just right. The sauce is very impressive- perfect combination of gentle tanginess and a touch of sweetness (from romesco and sherry gastrique). Rhubarbs became marinated by the sauce and got very tasty too. Espanada de res con pique (4/5): Filled with tender short rib and onion, the espanada was not doughy and flavorful. The cilantro sauce was mild yet refreshing, not overwhelming but gave whole dish a lift. Chicharrón (4/5): Guilty pleasure food for me! Pork belly deep fried till super crispy, topped with sea salt and lime. It certainly tasted perfect on the fatty side - inevitably, a bit hard on the rind. Ceviche de camarones (4/5): Ceviche is a must try for me too. Typical ceviche with nice citrus flavor, and the plantains came with it was delicious - not too greasy, not too thick. Pulpo (3.5/5): To be honest I didn’t like the octopus, but the potato espuma that came with it was heavenly.

Best boba tea place in town.

Fausto at Contemporary Art Center. Avocado toast (4/5): with aioli and sesame. Tasted good. Schwarma octopus in sesame pita (1/5): with marinated brassica and Apello-shallot sauce. Way too salty, way too spicy...

Small Indian place at Newport. Lamb Biryani (4/5): served with raita (very sour). Moist rice, well seasoned. Chicken Makhani (3.5/5): buttery chicken curry with tomato. It was delicious. Paneer Bhatura (3.5/5): lightly fried naan filled with cheese.

Been there in person for ramen. It was decent ramen so I had good impression for this eatery. However the recent takeout seems to be a disappointment... Gyoza (3/5): The spicy dipping sauce is a plus. Cha Shu Bun (2/5): the pork wasn’t tender and tasted bland. Soft shell crab (3/5): fried well and the sauce went well with it too. Geso karaage (1/5): could be the worst geso I’ve had in my life. Hard as stone.

E+O = earth & ocean. E+O famous salad (4.5/5): impressive salad with crispy brussels sprouts, kale and shrimp. The southeast asian sweet and spicy sauce went perfectly with the salad. The chilis in it were too spicy for me and I had to pick them out - it didn’t hurt the taste of salad though. Dragon’s breath roll (3/5): mediocre sushi with shrimp tempura, snow crab, avocado. Nothing impressive but not bad either. It’s a pity that they don’t offer many options for takeout other than sushi. Would love to try other entrees in store someday.

Birria Street Tacos (3/5): they’ve got tender slow cooked beef and rich flavored dipping consommé. Yet I wish the tacos were more properly fried/grilled. Elote (4/5): freshly cut from the cob with cheese, aioli and lime. Lightly charred, mildly tangy, great appetizer. Crispy brussels sprouts (3/5): not really crispy, but dijon aioli and sliced almond added multiple layers of flavors to it.