The Chirashi Bowl @ Musashi, Berkeley
Chirashi Bowl @ Musashi, Berkeley. Ahi, Hamachi, Salmon, Mackerel, Scallop, Octopus, Squid, Monkfish Liver, and Tomago. All served over sushi rice. My iPhone said the temperature in Berkeley was 63F...
View ArticleBún Riêu @ Bún Mam Sóc Trang, Oakland
Bún Riêu @ Bún Mam Sóc Trang, Oakland. Crab meatballs, pork blood, fish tofu and plenty of rice noodles. One step beyond pho. Hey there. I’ve been absent from these virtual pages quite for a long time,...
View ArticleThe Brisket @ Brick Pig’s House, Oakland
Brisket, creamy potato salad, and cornbread muffins @ Brick Pig’s House, North Oakland. I visited Everett & Jones for the very last time a few months ago. I promised myself that I’d never go back...
View Article“The Deal” Burger @ Marrow, Oakland
“The Deal” Burger @ Marrow, Oakland. “The Deal” Burger at Marrow is quaint, like its price tag of $9.17, which includes beef-fat fries and a drink. However, if you’re accustomed to half- or third-pound...
View ArticleThe Kubideh @ Kamdesh Afghan Kabab House, Oakland Chinatown
The Kubideh @ Kamdesh Afghan Kabab House, Oakland Chinatown. I might argue that the best restaurant in Oakland Chinatown isn’t actually Chinese, but is in fact, Afghan. I suppose that Afghan cuisine...
View ArticleSpätzle with Herbed Walnut Sauce @ Gaumankitzel, Berkeley
Spätzle with Herbed Walnut Sauce @ Gaumankitzel, Berkeley. Before… I was at a wedding on Sunday, and my lovely date was surprised to hear me mention that I wanted a cold beer. I realize that she’s only...
View ArticleAl’s Chop Suey, Oakland Fruitvale, 1950s
In Oakland, East Fourteenth Street became known as International Boulevard in 1996, so the former home of Al’s Chop Suey is currently occupied by Canchola’s Restaurant. I discovered an old menu for...
View ArticleThe Katsu Curry @ Muracci’s Japanese Curry, Berkeley
The Katsu Curry @ Muracci’s: Panko-crusted pork cutlet, steamed rice, plenty of curry sauce, and of course, a sunny side egg added on. When I used to live in West Los Angeles, I learned to take full...
View ArticleFive-Spice Pork Shoulder @ China Village, Albany
Steamy goodness: The Five-Spice Pork Shoulder @ China Village, Albany The photo for this entry may not do the size of the dish any justice: The five-spice pork shoulder at China Village is a massive...
View ArticleCrispy Ginger Shrimp @ Huong Tra Restaurant, San Pablo Avenue, Richmond
Crispy Shrimp with Ginger and Onions. There are lots of Vietnamese restaurants around the Bay Area, and quite frankly, finding a decent bowl of pho is far less daunting than trying to find a decent...
View ArticleThe Combo Plate @ De Afghanan Kabob House, Berkeley
Kabob Trifecta: Chicken Kabob, Teka Beef, and Chaplee (spiced ground sirloin). Served with Pallow (brown basmati) and Challow (white basmati). Although the busy corner of University and San Pablo is...
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