Menuism - john's Reviews

Los Angeles, CA: Tofu Ya - "Just so-so soon tofu"

2009-09-13T01:59:20-07:00

Review of Tofu Ya at 2021 Sawtelle, Los Angeles, CA

Apparently there aren’t many korean tofu places in the Sawtelle area, because this place was pretty busy on the evening I went. We had to wait about 20 minutes for a table for 3.Tofu Ya occupies a small space on Sawtelle next to a ramen restaurant and some quirky japanese shops. ...

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San Jose, CA: Layang Layang - "Good food in an unassuming spot"

2009-08-10T21:37:30-07:00

Review of Layang Layang at 1480 S De Anza Blvd, San Jose, CA 95129-4605

by john:

As a previous reviewer mentioned, Layang Layang is located in a spot that is a bit different from the norm – a standalone former house on a very large road, with no other restaurant in sight. No wonder there’d been so many restaurants that had come and gone here in years past. Bu...

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San Jose, CA: Consuelo Mexican Bistro - "Good atmosphere, good drinks, ok food"

2009-07-21T00:27:14-07:00

Review of Consuelo Mexican Bistro at 377 Santana Row, San Jose, CA 95128

by john:

Since the dining area at Consuelo was totally packed when we got here, we ended up sitting at the long bar. The bartenders were all very friendly and helpful, and promptly answered all the questions we had about the menu.I was impressed with Consuelo’s substantial drink list, and...

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Santa Barbara, CA: Zaytoon - "Fantastic fun time for groups"

2009-07-14T22:53:50-07:00

Review of Zaytoon at 209 W Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-3706

by john:

If you ever find yourself in Santa Barbara for a relaxing weekend with a medium to large group, Zaytoon is a great spot to start off a fun evening downtown.We came here on a summer Saturday evening and had reservations for our party of 8. We were promptly seated in the outside patio (c...

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Los Angeles, CA: Father's Office II - "Quite possibly, the best burger I've ever had"

2009-07-09T10:52:47-07:00

Review of Father's Office II at 3229 Helms Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90034-3209

by john:

Having heard a lot of chatter about this unpretentious (but not inexpensive) beer and burger lounge, I had a high expectations when I finally tried it out for the first time. I was not disappointed.This F.O., as the shirts worn by the waitstaff say, was far smaller than I expected, and...

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San Jose, CA: Kahoo Ramen - "A solid local spot for good ramen"

2009-05-23T15:07:04-07:00

Review of Kahoo Ramen at 4330 Moorpark Ave, San Jose, CA 95129-2030

by john:

A friend recommended Kahoo as a good spot for a quick ramen fix, and I wholeheartedly agree. The restaurant is focused on providing quick service and quick food at reasonable prices, and does a good job of doing so in its small space.Given the semi-hidden spot behind the Mitsuwa superm...

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Santa Clara, CA: SGD Tofu House - "Authentic, no-frills Korean tofu house"

2009-05-23T14:59:44-07:00

Review of SGD Tofu House at 3450 El Camino Real Ste 105, Santa Clara, CA 95051-2825

by john:

So Gong Dong Tofu House fits a nice niche in the dining habits of any suburban-dwelling tofu lover. It’s a quick, bright and clean spot to get your fix of fairly-priced Korean staples such as SoonDoBu and BiBimBap.The restaurant is far cleaner than a hole in the wall, and offers ...

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Seattle, WA: Pho Cyclo Cafe - "Neat decor, decent food, not so decent service"

2008-12-23T14:34:27-08:00

Review of Pho Cyclo Cafe at 406 Broadway E, Seattle, WA 98102

by john:

The owners of Pho Cyclo Cafe certainly have an eye for the artistic – or at least the interesting. First-time diners will probably marvel at the full-wall mural of a quaint Vietnamese alley, and the rest of the decor (including the rickshaw) by the doorway matches the theme. Far nicer ...

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Seattle, WA: Crush - "Phenomenally tasty 30 for 30 menu"

2008-11-24T00:37:38-08:00

Review of Crush at 2319 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112

by john:

I’d heard all kinds of great things about Crush before finally coming to try out their 30 for 30 menu. Now I understand why so many diners love this place.The restaurant was packed for a Sunday evening, so we had a late evening seating. Service was prompt and polite, and we neve...

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Seattle, WA: Starbucks - "Nice central location, but lots of choices"

2008-11-09T22:03:51-08:00

Review of Starbucks at 1600 E Olive Way, Seattle, WA 98102-5613

by john:

As it goes with most Starbucks, it’s all about location, location, location, and this one is pretty good. The drinks are as homogeneous as any other Starbucks, so no surprise there.I really like the spaciousness of the place, especially compared to some other coffee shops in the ...

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