Thus far, best soul food I’ve had in L.A.  This homestyle chicken originated in Compton, then replicated itself in Culver City. Two piece chicken combo – one thigh and one breast (to stroke my conscience).  Not to worry, the breast is super juicy (any joke here would be too easy).  And I’m a biscuit home [...]

Amazing AMAZING sukiyaki AND shabu shabu.  The sad part? I’m awaiting my friend’s e-mail to let me know the name of the restaurant, because I forgot to write it down like the codependent dolt I am.  This place is absolutely worth every cent. Order: wagyu beef set for sukiyaki and/or shabu-shabu (depending on your mood. [...]

Don’t you laugh or hesitate for one second.  Yoshinoya in the U.S. is not Yoshinoya in Japan.  They should really rebrand the one in the U.S. as something lesser because it does not do the original restaurant justice..not one iota.  If you want juicy beef, perfectly cooked juicy rice, and clean ginger & red seasoning, [...]

Are you in Roppongi and in need of an afternoon shaved ice made with real green tea?  This is the sickest shaved ice I’ve ever had.  Real ingredients, extreme delicacy, awesome. Order:  green tea shaved ice Note: I’m pretty sure this is the correct restaurant at the Grand Hyatt Roppongi hills mall. Basically, enter the [...]

I know what you’re thinking, “why go all the way to Tokyo to have Korean barebecue?!”  Well, because the Japanese always do everything better.  Amazing wagyu beef bbq. They’re also famous for the salad dressing on the salad.  I think you can buy the dressing, if so, bring me some too. Order: wagyu marinated beef [...]

  I went to two sukiyaki joints in Tokyo and i love them both.  I’m not sure if Imahan has shabu-shabu as well, but the other one I went to had both.  Though, I can’t figure out the other name of the restaurant for the life of me.   Anyway, you’ll never have sukiyaki like this [...]

I was hesitant to put this on the website for one reason–I’m not sure whether I crave this ramen for a sadistic purpose or because I really think it’s so delicious.  I think its both.  However, the second time I went here, I vowed I’d never return after feeling like I burned a hole through [...]

  You’ve never had udon until you come here. This is certainly the best place in Tokyo I promise you. Order: I think there are only three udon options – curry (they’re most popular for this one but i’m not big on curry), mushroom dipping soup udon (i tried all of them and this was [...]

If you had only one meal to eat in Tokyo, you would eat at Tonchin.  Pork heavenly orgasm in your mouth broth and complimentary noodles.  A Japanese local who shares the same taste buds as me, took me to the best places in Tokyo, so trust me..this ain’t no ignorant foreigner’s opinion. You must eat [...]

Just get the bone marrow.  Food is good here, but I crave the bone marrow. Order: Bone marrow Company:  Blue Ribbon the brasserie Address:  97 Sullivan Street, New York, NY 10012 Phone:  212.274.0404 Hours:  Open 7 days a week, 4pm – 4am