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お好み焼き (Okonomiyaki) from "Gaja"- Super authentic Japanese cuisine



Okonomiyaki (お好み焼き) is a Japanese dish consisting of a pan-fried batter cake and various ingredients. Okonomi means "what you like" or "what you want", and yaki means "grilled" or "cooked" (cf. yakitori and yakisoba); thus, the name of this dish means "cook what you like". In Japan, okonomiyaki is mainly associated with Kansai or Hiroshima areas, but is widely available throughout the country. Toppings and batters tend to vary according to region.





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Added by Kara on July 21, 2008 at 9:30pm — 5 Comments

A Great Japanese BBQ Dining Experience: Gyu-Kaku

Let me just get it out there. I love food. Nothing makes me happier than eating a nice fat meal. Tony and I were talking last weekend about Gyu-Kaku and I had heard about this place from various people but I had no idea that this place would be THAT GOOD. On Yelp I'm a solid four star giver - the places I frequent are usually pretty good...just not knock my socks off, 5 star… Continue

Added by alice on July 13, 2008 at 9:30am — 2 Comments

An Amazing Izakaya - Honda-Ya: Los Angeles, Fountain Valley, Tustin

I'm a big fan of Japanese food and this restaurant is really high on my list.

An izakaya is a type of Japanese drinking establishment which also serves food to accompany the drinks.



With over 200 items on their menu, Honda-Ya guarantees variety. Think of it like a Japanese tapas bar. Lots of little dishes to choose from that are relatively inexpensive, but bursting with flavor and a pretty extensive sake and soju list, with Japanese… Continue

Added by Eugene on July 1, 2008 at 11:00am — No Comments

Can you say "pimp my truck"?

Chromed up, with individual artworks on their panels and lit up like Christmas trees, these Japanese trucks and their proud owners (with sharp eyes for detail), form part of a distinct sub-culture in Japanese society. The full color photographs, captured by Tatsuki Masaru in a project started in 1998, allow insights both into a personal and intimate world, and a unique aesthetic phenomenon.…

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Added by alice on June 12, 2008 at 1:30pm — 2 Comments

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