Food, Food, and More Food Thread

Sengo wrote:The food looks delicious!! So sorry to hear the service was so poor. Did someone even apologize?

Nope.

The restaurant did have a Facebook page and I did complain there.

They apologized, but is it worth going back again?

Did people around you come later but served before you?

It appeared to be the case... The servers avoided our table like the plague.

bmwracer wrote:
It appeared to be the case... The servers avoided our table like the plague.

That place gets the :boot:

On a lighter note.

The JIRO DREAMS OF SUSHI film is coming out next month for those interested.

http://www.magpictures.com/jirodreamsofsushi/

King's Hawaiian Goes All Chocolate-y

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2.7.2012

Torrance's King's Hawaiian Bakery and Restaurant is getting into the chocolate game, a timely move so near to Valentine's Day. The South Bay complex is churning out a new line of $11.95 boxed bon bons made from single origin Hawaiian chocolate in two varieties, a milk chocolate bark and a classic spread of dark chocolate-covered macadamia nut clusters, available through 2012, with additional flavors planned in the future. But that's not all.

Riffing on its new obsession with chocolate, King's is also offering chocolate French toast topped with Hawaiian chocolate and coconut on its breakfast menu from February 10th-14th, while stocking its bakery with heart-shaped sweets like chocolate-dipped brownies, strawberries, and long stem cookies. Both the boxed chocolates and baked goods can be found at King's Hawaiian Bakery and Torrance's The Local Place Bakery.

King's Hawaiian Restaurant & Bakery, 2808 W. Sepulveda Blvd. Torrance. 310-530-0050.
The Local Place, 18605 S. Western Ave. Torrance. 310-523-3233.

^ Like the restauranjt itself, it's probably overrated.

bmwracer wrote:^ Like the restaurant itself, it's probably overrated.

I believe you. I've never been compelled to go there, but then with dozens of Japanese restaurants in the South Bay why would I? ^_^

Pretty much been in good boy mode in terms of eating healthy and exercising recently but I did allow myself a "cheat" on Sunday while watching the game by eating the legendary Godmother sandwich from Bay Cities Italian Deli in Santa Monica

Genoa Salami, Mortadella, Coppacola, Ham, Prosciutto, Provolone w/ the Works (Mustard, Onions, Pickles, Tomatoes, Lettuce, Italian Dressing & Hot Peppers Salad.) On fresh baked Italian bread made daily in house.

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^ Man, you know how to indulge. :drooling:

bmwracer wrote:^ Man, you know how to indulge. :drooling:

That's at least three cheats in one. :beaten:

bmwracer wrote:^ Man, you know how to indulge. :drooling:

Haha. Yeah man it's a good sandwich. And it's also good Bay Cities is far away from me or else I would be tempted to go more often. :beaten:

Eve wrote:


That's at least three cheats in one. :beaten:

:hehe: No I left Moe, Curly, and Larry at home. :beaten:

Tu_triky wrote::hehe: No I left Moe, Curly, and Larry at home. :beaten:

And well you should. :mrgreen:

bmwracer wrote:
And well you should. :mrgreen:

:hehe: HAHA. :applaud:

Tu_triky wrote:

:hehe: No I left Moe, Curly, and Larry at home. :beaten:

Going it alone? ;)

Eve wrote:

Going it alone? ;)

Yes I did in fact a couple of days ago :P


Open face tri tip steak sandwich on rye with horseradish cream topped with Japanese mushrooms and wild greens alongside marinated cucumbers and roast potatoes w/ herbs.

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Looks delish! :thumbsup:

WE had our signature New York strips tonight.

A good day for beef! :victory:

Eve wrote:Looks delish! :thumbsup:

It was really good. A place called Farmshop.

Every four of five days I've been eating something yummy to break the monotony of lean protein and steamed veggies which has been the staple of my diet for the last several weeks.

WE had our signature New York strips tonight.

A good day for beef! :victory:

Can't go wrong with a nice piece o' beef.

Tu_triky wrote:

Can't go wrong with a nice piece o' beef.

It was quite lean. :victory: :beaten:

Eve wrote:

It was quite lean. :victory: :beaten:

That's a plus.

I was fasting all day yesterday so a medical vampire (phlebotomist) could draw my blood this morning. With that in mind I decided to eat something delicious today b/c I could spare the extra calories having not eaten in the last 40 hours.

My third visit to Nidaime Tsujita on Sawtelle. This visit just reinforced my personal belief that this is the best ramen shop in L.A. right now. A must try.

Their chashu and broth are insanely good and flavorful! I stuck with their chashu tsukemen which by now (despite the short time frame) is already legendary.

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Tu_triky wrote:I was fasting all day yesterday so a medical vampire (phlebotomist) could draw my blood this morning. With that in mind I decided to eat something delicious today b/c I could spare the extra calories having not eaten in the last 40 hours.

My third visit to Nidaime Tsujita on Sawtelle. This visit just reinforced my personal belief that this is the best ramen shop in L.A. right now. A must try.

Their chashu and broth are insanely good and flavorful! I stuck with their chashu tsukemen which by now (despite the short time frame) is already legendary.

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BTW, this place is now open for lunch SEVEN days a week which means you can go there to try the ramen on the weekend if you can't make it during the weekday due to professional or personal obligations.