After setting my post on Champion’s Curry, my foodie friend suggested that I try Curry Plus, a new Japanese restaurant in Torrance. I had seen some of their social media posts and it didn’t make an impression on me. Since I respect my friend’s opinion, I placed this on my bucket list and finally visited…
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Champion’s Curry Serves Rich Japanese Curry Offerings
Many are unaware that curry has a diverse international history with many permutations. In the 19th Century, the British developed their own roux-based curry. This style was well received in Japan and spawned off different varieties in the many prefectures of Japan. One such curry entrepreneur is Yoshikazu Tanaka, the founder of Champion’s Curry. With…
Mia’s Kitchen Features Homestyle Caribbean Cuisine
If you have ever cruised the Caribbean, you’ve probably experienced Caribbean cuisine. It’s a blend of African, Cajun, Chinese, Creole, European, Latin American, Indian, and Middle Eastern. Immigrants from these countries influenced this cuisine. One brand new restaurant, Mia’s Kitchen, features dishes from the twin islands of Trinidad and Tobago. Mia’s Kitchen is located on…
Royal King Elephant, a Laotian Experience
Laotian is not a word that you come across often and unless you are familiar with world geography, you may not realize that the word is derived from the country of Laos. I recently learned of Royal King Elephant; a restaurant located in Orange County featuring food from Laos and Thailand. Royal King Elephant is…
Week 8 – Coronavirus Dining in LA
Two months after LA’s restaurant’s were ordered to close their dining rooms, a somber mood still covers LA. Some have figured out how much they need to pay the rent with no dine-in customers and others have simply given up. I continue reviewing restaurants that are currently in operation. Hurry Curry of Tokyo Hurry Curry…