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Steven Arnold

A Cozy secret Japanese-Style Yakitori Restaurant in San Francisco

Noren Izakaya is a hidden gem where you can gather with friends and enjoy an authentic Japanese atmosphere. The hand-drawn menu is charming, featuring illustrated chicken skewers and various dishes that pique my interest. Compared to other izakayas, the menu here is not extensive, but the quality is good. I highly recommend the Spicy Kimchi Stir-Fried Pork, as the tangy kimchi complements the skewers well. The Grilled Chicken Skin is incredibly crispy and the crispiest I've ever had. The Sashimi is optional and nothing to write home about. As for the Yakitori skewers: - Almost all of them are delicious, especially the ones with organ meats. - The grilled mushrooms are flavorful and tasty. - The grilled scallops are a must-try, they are huge! - I had high expectations for the Bacon-wrapped Mochi, but it turned out to be way too salty. - The Beef Tongue is fantastic! It has a tender and crispy texture. - Even the simplest Chicken Wings are incredibly delicious! Overall, this place is perfect for a casual gathering with friends, with its authentic Japanese style and attention to detail that captures the essence of Japanese culture. The bar area itself exudes the same charm. #BayAreaLife #WeekendInBayArea #GlobalFoodies #Yakitori #BayAreaCuisine #SiliconValleyFood #FoodieLife #ProductRecommendation #JapaneseGrilledBird #JapaneseIzakaya #MustVisitYakitoriRestaurant #HiddenGem

Christian Russo

Bay Area Food | Try a plate of 🇯🇵🇮🇹 Mentaiko Pasta

🍝La Casa Mia 📍3548 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95051 ▫️A combination of Japanese and Italian cuisine, it's a bit unusual! The atmosphere of the small restaurant is very vibrant and clean. When I saw recommendations, I decided to give it a try. The menu is not extensive, mainly focusing on pasta and pizza. ❤️Mentaiko Cream Tagaliatelle This combination is truly amazing! The fusion is done very well, it's not overwhelmed by the Italian cheese, overall refreshing. The Mentaiko adds a seafood flavor, and the pasta is cooked al dente. ❤️Garlic Shrimp Pizza Surprisingly delicious, it's a thin-crust pizza baked perfectly, not too crispy nor too soft, just right. The garlic flavor is strong, with a slight hint of spiciness, I really liked the thickness of it! Highly recommended. ❤️Seafood Pescatore - Bianco Lastly, we also ordered a seafood stew, it was a bit disappointing. Although the taste was average, the seafood was not very fresh, and it was a bit too salty, even when paired with bread, it was still a bit heavy. ▫️I recommend sitting outdoors when the weather is nice, it has a great atmosphere. It's a restaurant with a touch of elegance, definitely worth a visit if you live nearby, but not necessary to travel a long way just for this place. #BayAreaFood #GlobalFoodies #FoodDiary #MyFoodJournal #Foodie #FoodRecommendation #FoodSharing #Pasta #Pizza #ItalianPasta #JapaneseCuisine #HiddenGemRestaurant #HiddenGemSharing #UniqueRestaurantRecommendation #HiddenGemRestaurant #BayAreaHiddenGem

Christian Russo

Bay Area Food | Thai Breakfast with Tom Yum Soup Congee and Youtiao

🍲 Kan Kiin 📍 201 Southgate Ave, Daly City, CA 94015 ▫️ The newcomer to the Bay Area's Thai breakfast scene is definitely eye-catching, with its deep green color scheme and modern decor. The combination of Thai breakfast style and contemporary design is impressive, although the taste may not be as outstanding as expected. ▫️ The aesthetics are on point, from the utensils to the food itself. I love their simple yet stylish tableware collection. ▫️ We tried some of the recommended dishes, but feel free to explore other options. The dishes are decently prepared, nothing too extraordinary or disappointing. ✅ "JOK" Crispy Pork Belly The Tom Yum flavored congee is a must-try! Especially on a cold winter morning, it warms both the heart and stomach. The tangy and savory rice porridge paired with Youtiao is a delightful combination. It gives me inspiration to recreate this as my own breakfast! ✅ "HAT YAI" Fried Chicken & Vanilla Waffle Although it claims to be Thai-style fried chicken and waffle, there isn't a distinct Thai flavor. It's simply a regular fried chicken and waffle, decent but lacking any strong uniqueness. It feels a bit off considering it's supposed to be Thai breakfast. ▫️ One downside of this place is that it's quite cold inside... 🥶 Even after eating, it doesn't warm up. Lately, it seems like every restaurant I go to is freezing, not sure if it's just me... 🥶 #BayAreaLife #GlobalFoodies #WeekendInBayArea #Breakfast #ThisIsWhatIEat #MyBreakfast #WhatToEatForBreakfast #BayAreaCuisine #HiddenGemRestaurants #SanFranciscoFood