August 2018 - Vegas and Food

Aug 28, 2018

Erva Brew Co. Yerba Mate - Chinatown

It's located right in front of Howlin' Ray's, Erva serves yerba mate teas. A cold-brewed blend of organic, fair-trade yerba mate tea and farmers' market flavors. It's a healthy and sustainable way to improve energy, alertness & mood, without the downsides of energy drinks. ​Yerba maté is the second most consumed beverage in Argentina, after water.











Erva Brew Co. Yerba Mate 
727 N Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90012

(323) 487-9994

Mon:Closed
Tue-Sun:10am - 7pm

https://drinkerva.com/index.html

https://www.yelp.com/biz/erva-brew-co-yerba-mate-los-angeles


Aug 27, 2018

Gindaco takoyaki - Gardena

 
Gindaco, famous Japanese takoyaki chain store is now open in Los Angeles, inside Tokyo Central supermarket in Gardena as the first U.S. location. And starting today, they have new flavor, yuzu ponzu. It's 8pcs for $7.25 plus tax so it's not cheap but you can get delicious takoyaki here in L.A.



It was good but we didn't taste yuzu. 





Gindaco
1740 Artesia Blvd,
Gardena, CA 90248

(310) 768-8256
Open 7 days a week: 10am - 7:30pm

https://www.gindaco.com/

https://www.yelp.com/biz/gindaco-gardena


Aug 25, 2018

Wood and Vine - Hollywood

It's been a while since last time I was here. I remember I had the best chicken and waffles here. Recently I went back to try their new menu by Jennifer O'Neil. Although she recently quit and going back to her hometown so she's no longer there, but you can still try this new menu items, it's just not cooked by her and it may not taste the same.

My favorites are pasta & Prawns, and street korn.
menu

Egyptian Salad
lemonade and ginger beer
Brunch punch / green and white / magnolia cocktails 
the color peach / Marilyn's mojito
Cast Iron wings
Loaded popping shrimp
Ahi tuna tartare
Pasta & Prawns
Tequila glazed chicken
Street Korn
Mushroom flatbread
Table side bread

Lamb burger


Pork belly and fish tacos
Pan crusted salmon

18oz ribeye

French press 
It's strong and good quality!
Chocolate truffles
Butterscotch
Nutella bombshell
Cheesecake
Grilled pineapple sundae







Wood & Vine 
6280 Hollywood Blvd,
Los Angeles, CA 90028

(323) 334-3360

Mon:Closed
Tue-Thu: 5pm - 12am
Fri:5pm - 2am
Sat:11am - 2:30pm / 4pm - 2am
Sun:10am - 2:30 pm / 4pm - 10pm

https://www.woodandvine.com/

https://www.yelp.com/biz/wood-and-vine-los-angeles

Wood & Vine Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato

Aug 21, 2018

Karayama Japanese fried chicken - Little Tokyo

Karayama just opened last week in Little Tokyo. Famous for crispy exterior that remains crispy even when it's cold, Karayama started as a mom-and-pop shop in Asakusa Tokyo, then grew into 50+ locations in Japan and in Asia. This is the first U.S. location of Karayama.






Kara-tama don

Red hot fried chicken sandwich set
Goku-dare fried chicken sandwich set
Super juicy inside
Karaage stir-fry set
Karayama set

Karaage with black vinegar set
This was my favorite. Recommended.
Karaage curry set
Spicy shrimp curry set 
There are 3 pieces of shrimp. Wish more than that, still it was good
Goku-dare don
Karaage 1pc
Crunchy wing & karaage



Karayama 
136 S Central Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90012

(213) 265-7358
Open 7 days a week: 11am-10pm

http://karayama.com/
https://www.facebook.com/KarayamaUSA/
https://www.yelp.com/biz/karayama-los-angeles