Shojo Izakaya has been on my list of places to try for a few months now! Ever since their grand opening, I’ve been eager to give this spot a try as I love izakayas, to begin with. I was able to stop by before this whole pandemic changed the norm for everyone and thought I’d […]
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Calle Mexico started off with a food truck and they’ve now expanded their business to three locations: the first location in downtown, a spot in the WEM foodcourt, and now a restaurant space in south Edmonton, just off Whyte Ave. This locally owned restaurant serves up authentic Mexican dishes and having tried their food before, […]
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Last summer, I visited Toronto for the first time ever and I left the city stuffed. Being such a large city, there are SO many places to check out and I really don’t think it’s possible to make it to every spot in one visit. Plus, there is always new places popping up! However, if […]
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There’s a lot of new up and coming food options in the downtown core. If you take a look along Jasper Ave and 104 St, you’ll be right in the heart of some really great food options…one restaurant that may peak your attention is Gyu Kaku!
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With so many new Korean restaurants opening up, I almost forgot about an old classic: Won Jung Gak. It wasn’t until one of my friends suggested we have lunch there that I remembered how great it still is! Won Jung Gak was the first Korean spot I ever visited a few years back and now […]
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There’s only one place in Edmonton that specializes in Tonkatsu – Japanese breaded, deep-fried pork cutlets: Nara Chicken & Tonkatsu. If you guessed by their name, they also serve Korean fried chicken although I came here specifically for the tonkatsu. I originally found this place through IG and it was recommended to me by several […]
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I’ve been going to Menjiro Ramen pretty often lately! Their menu and ramen bowls have significantly improved over time and their prices are super affordable (starting at $10.50). While there are some other great ramen spots in the city, I head to Menjiro Ramen because they are conveniently located and their bowls are filling and […]
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If you’re in the Sherwood Park area, I highly recommend stopping by Kobachi for some Japanese cuisine! The restaurant is a smaller space but definitely a place worth checking out. Here’s a post to recap my first experience.
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As a noodle soup lover, it’s exciting to know there is another option to satisfy my cravings. Just in time for the cold weather! I was recently invited to the soft opening of Dagu Rice Noodle and really enjoyed my experience – here’s a small preview of what you can expect. Disclaimer: Although I was […]
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In the mood for some dim sum? Chef Tony opened its doors not too long ago, replacing what used to be Tropika/Cafe De Tropika right off of Stony Plain Road and 149 St. Originally from Vancouver, Chef Tony is well known for their Chinese cuisine and dim sum.
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