Yeah, we eat at Taiko a lot. That habit is not going to stop unless we end up moving very, very, very far away. Since I don’t see that happening anytime soon. Here are some photos from a visit from a while back. I’m still trying to find time to catch up on a bunch Continue Reading

I forgot what the circumstances were, but my wife and I were together without the baby. We decided to take advantage of the situation and have dinner at the sushi bar at Taiko. Finally!

Akio, my favorite sushi chef at the restaurant wasn’t there. We were seated in Suzuki’s area. His sushi is just fine, Continue Reading

When the conversation about where to eat comes up, we often ask, “Do you want sushi?”

We never ask where. We just go to Taiko. Continue Reading

Sometimes when I’m craving Hong Kong cafe style food, I end up driving all the way to the Monterey Park/Alhambra area. It’s not convenient, but I’ve got some favorites there and the price is right. It helps make up the difference for the time I spend driving.

Anyhow, I go to the plaza where A&J Continue Reading

Ajisen Ramen is located in the Diamond Plaza of Jamboree in Irvine right next to H-Mart. It’s a decent, albeit relatively expensive, casual eatery. You can get all sorts of drinks, appetizers, and hot bowls of ramen.

Along with every other restaurant in this plaza, Ajisen is usually packed. Expect a short wait and small, Continue Reading

I was introduced to Taiko in Irvine by my wife a short period after we started dating. At the time, she didn’t eat anything raw, so it was nice to introduce her to raw fish at a quality sushi restaurant. Taiko grew to be our favorite sushi restaurant in short time. My favorite memories of Continue Reading