Musha.

Musha, Japanese Izakaya, Torrance.

a place we frequent for birthdays, gatherings.. drinking + just all around good food. this visit was just b and me.. so we didn’t order any table BBQ.. but we got into a few of my other favorites.

my FAVORITE starter. cheese tofu. toasted baguette, creamy tofu cheese spread ( taste is very light) drizzle of honey. perfection. i can eat the entire thing myself..

asari clam soup. clear broth. ginger and green onion. light and flavorful.

pork belly stew. chunks of braised potatoes, fatty pork belly, and yellow wasabi for a kick.

musha chicken. juicy with crispy skin. always eaten paste of green yuzu pepper for a citrus spicy tang.

the “TKU.” tarako kimchi udon. my regular order pasta dish here, pan fried dry, tons of flavor from tarako + the kimchee. chewy udon noodles topped with shiso. the flavor combination in this dish is amazing.

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GOTT’s, Napa.

Gott’s Roadside Burgers in downtown Napa.

on a family trip to napa, we stopped in at gott’s for burgers.

lots of outdoor seating. i love the sunny weather.

and this was just part of our order.. :)

their fries. garlic fries (with a bit of green.. like a pesto) sOo good.. and their sweet potato thin cut fries with a creamy dipping sauce. also excellent!!!

fish tacos. i was pretty dissapointed. i asked if the fish was deep fried, and was told yes.. but it wasn’t. the flavor of the fish..was too fishy for my liking, it needed a ton of hot sauce..  i won’t be ordering this again.

b’s blue cheese burger. now THIS was good. this is what the crowds come for. the bun was light and not filling, so you really taste the juicy beef patty and the creamy blue cheese. the burger wasn’t too big or heavy, making it the perfect size for adding fries and a shake.

i also had a root beer float. :)

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bruxie.

bruxie, near Old Town Orange County.

all waffles! waffle sandwiches, sweet and savory. the waffles are crispy and fluffy, still moist on the inside but very light.

you order at the counter, and grab a seat at the picnic tables outside. perfect for a snack or lunch.

classic waffles.

pulled pork waffle sandwich.

fried chicken waffle sandwich w/ slaw. pretty amazing.

sweet sandwich. lemon curd with berries. my fave.

very impressed. i love coming back to the oc, there are always great new foodie spots.

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