Menuism - matikin9's Reviews

Pasadena, CA: Brits Fish & Chips - "Good food but empty room"

2008-08-18T14:06:08-07:00

Review of Brits Fish & Chips at 1770 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106

I took my parents here for dinner because I heard they had good fish and chips. The fish and chips (which my boyfriend ordered) were very good, light and flaky. Crispy, crunchy, but not heavy or soggy at all. The fries were delicious too. I had the shepherd’s pie, and it was solid. ...

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Pasadena, CA: Tani Japanese Restaurant - "Good, not gimmicky, Japanese fusion food"

2008-08-18T13:56:43-07:00

Review of Tani Japanese Restaurant at 58 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105

by matikin9:

They serve decent sushi and rolls here, but the rest of the menu is not what you typically see at a Japanese restaurant. The style is more fusion. I came here for the first time on Father’s Day for lunch, and the Spicy Moromi Miso Sea Bass was insanely delicious. It was so tender and ...

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Lomita, CA: Gaja Japanese Restaurant - "Okonomiyaki Heaven"

2008-08-18T13:48:21-07:00

Review of Gaja Japanese Restaurant at 2383 Lomita Blvd Ste 102, Lomita, CA 90717-1463

by matikin9:

I found this place mentioned on Chowhound while looking for Japanese restaurants in LA that serve okonomiyaki. Much to my surprise I found a place that, like many places in Japan, let you cook it yourself!You can order the okonomiyaki cooked in the kitchen, but it’s more fun to c...

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San Francisco, CA: Creations Dessert House - "Delicious Asian Desserts Straight from Hong Kong"

2007-06-19T16:58:36-07:00

Review of Creations Dessert House at 5217 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118

by matikin9:

Fresh fruits combine with traditional Chinese desserts at this popular chain from Hong Kong. If you’re not familiar with HK desserts, some of the terms on the menu will confuse you.Sago – Very similar to tapioca, but made from a different plant.Glutinous rice balls &...

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San Francisco, CA: Cafe Algiers - "Delicious Sandwiches"

2007-06-19T16:14:55-07:00

Review of Cafe Algiers at 50 Beale St Ste 102, San Francisco, CA 94105-1819

by matikin9:

Cafe Algiers serves delicious sandwiches for under $5-6. They use Boar’s Head meats and cheeses (apparently it’s high quality for those of us who don’t know much about deli meat brands). They offer ciabatta buns, and you can even get your sandwich grilled, heated, or toaste...

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San Francisco, CA: Roy's - "The one place I always crave"

2007-06-10T08:33:23-07:00

Review of Roy's at 101 2nd St Ste 100, San Francisco, CA 94105

by matikin9:

Every time I’ve been to Roy’s I have consistenly come away satisfied – and I’ve been to the San Francisco Roy’s at least 6 times within the last 4 years.My most recent visit was with a group of coworkers who were throwing a goodbye dinner for me and another...

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