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[1 Oct 2008 | No Comment | ]
Tokyo 7-7 Coffee Shop - Cheap Breakfast and Lunch in Culver City

In this really small cafe located behind a parking lot, food is on the cheap. Breakfast and lunch are served promptly by small Asian women, and you can walk out full without spending very much out of your wallet. Not the greatest food in the world, but take a look at the menu, the prices more than make up for it.

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[26 Sep 2008 | No Comment | ]
Tianjin Bistro - Authentic Tianjin Chinese Food

Located in a corner of a strip mall in San Gabriel, Tianjin Bistro is about as authentic as can be - for food from Tianjin, a large coastal city in Northern China. Specializing in a lot of pork dishes and their regions special Baozi, Tianjin Bistro delivered in all fronts. While their waitstaff didn’t speak much english, you could just order from the english menu or pictures of the specials on the wall. If you’re ever in the area, it’s definitely worth a try if you’re feeling a little adventurous…

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[26 Sep 2008 | No Comment | ]
The Boiling Crab - Shellfish Lover’s Paradise

The sign is simple enough - a simple image of a crab, surrounded by the restaurants name, The Boiling Crab - a name that is full of promise. But can a seafood restaurant located more than 20 miles from the beach live up to lofty expectations? The answer is a definite yes, and here are the main reasons why.