Archive for September, 2009

Kogi Truck – Newport Beach, CA

Guest writer from DBNewsWorld rolls up to the Kogi Truck! It almost seemed like a myth to me. Who would have thought that fusing the simplicity and versatility of Mexican food with the savory flavors of Korean cuisine would be so marketable? Well, it’s extremely marketable. Almost stupidly marketable. All right, it’s not that crazy. [...]

Oriental Seafood Noodle House – Irvine

revisit – *photo update (non iphone pics this time haha)* 10/14/09: Fatty Duck – this was delicious! Steamed Clams Original post 9/11/09: Guest writer from DBNewsWorld visits Seafood Noodle House! When I think of Southern California I usually associate the area with Mexican neighborhoods sunny weather. With that, I was hoping to eat burritos while [...]

Fun Sushi Momo – Fullerton, CA

Fun Sushi Momo’s atmosphere is WEIRD. It’s not weird on purpose neither. It’s like a force-feeding of “Fun”. The space itself is cold, sterile–like an art gallery. Strange plastic sea creatures are scattered on the wall which sports fake brick behind “damaged” drywall. A fertility object and tasteful photo of fish to welcome you: I’ve [...]

Pho Thang Long – Westminster

Upon entering the massive stainless, open-late, double-doors of this credit card accepting place you’re greeted by a large, framed “we reserve the right to refuse service to anyone.” warming. Pho Thang Long has an unusually nice atmosphere. An almost unnoticeable water-wall and a fancy pants high ceiling like some hollowed out bank is nothing I’d [...]

Forget About Dennys! Thanh My Restaurant – Westminster

When night time rolls around and the thought of fries makes me sour, Little Saigon is my go-to place and Thanh My is one of my favorite destinations. You’ve got to love a place where six ladies work the kitchen while all the men buss tables and work the floor. The menu is THICK. Don’t [...]