Tag Archives: japanese

Sora Sushi & Roll in Covina

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Claudia Palma

After a couple of restaurant groups were didn’t have much staying power at the site of the former Sam Woo BBQ on San Bernardino Road and Azusa over the years, I hope the new inhabitants, Sora Sushi & Roll, will have better … 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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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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Vermin in Japanese restaurant

Posted on March 14, 2008 by esther

When a restaurant gets shut down by the Health Department, it’s not only embarrassing for the restaurant owners/managers, it’s also embarrassing for its customers. On Thursday, Bishamon, a Japanese restaurant in downtown Covina, had this sign on the front door. … Continue reading →

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