Category Archives: Japanese

Dining on a budget: Yoko Yoko in Diamond Bar

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Claudia Palma

By Maritza Velazquez I love a good Japanese restaurant. And in Diamond Bar, there are more than a couple great spots. One of my favorites has to be Yoko Yoko Sushi & Rolls. A Japanese fusion restaurant, this place offers a … Continue reading →

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Jack in the Box and their bowls

Posted on November 20, 2008 by Claudia Palma

Why Jack has obsession with bowls is beyond me. Though I haven’t tried the breakfast bowl meals offering basically a breakfast burrito without the tortilla and with a spoon, I was willing to try the new Teriyaki bowls. Actually, they’re not … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Tampopo Ramen

Posted on May 27, 2008 by esther

Last week, I visited Tampopo Ramen, a Japanese restaurant in the food court-like Plaza Walk building in Rowland Heights. Last night, I happened to wander by the area again and saw a sign in front of the restaurant that announced … Continue reading →

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Sakura Ichi

Posted on April 22, 2008 by esther

Power lunch, dinner date, happy hour. I tried out Sakura Ichi in Pomona a couple of weeks ago after a few recommendations. It’s a beautiful restaurant in downtown Pomona with good service and pretty good Japanese food. The inside of … Continue reading →

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Microwaved miso soup

Posted on March 20, 2008 by esther

A few weeks ago, I went to Sushiya, a Japanese restaurant in the Eastern portion of Pasadena. According to a few reviews I read on Yelp!, it sounded like a decent place to go. And it was. The sushi chefs … Continue reading →

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Anjo, anyone?

Posted on March 11, 2008 by Claudia Palma

Anytime someone in the news room mentions Anjo, we get all flurried. We love this place that’s situated on the border of West Covina and Baldwin Park. They have everything from sushi to udon and it’s always fresh. This little restaurant (when I … Continue reading →

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Shin Sen Gumi – Monterey Park

Posted on February 18, 2008 by esther

Shin Sen Gumi’s newest location opened in Monterey Park a few months ago, and it is fantastic. It’s a shabu shabu and yakitori restaurant, similar to one of the Gardena locations. Decor – Modern Japanese. Simple. Elegant. Most of the … Continue reading →

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