JoeAnn's Corner

First things - valet here is only $2.50 or you can street park - also there is no sign that says Honey Pig - there is simply a sign with a pig on it.

Starting, I want to openly acknowledge that I am not an expert. I can only guide you through the experiences that I have had as a foodie. I know there are raging debates on all you can eat versus not for Korean BBQ, different types of meat and the list could go on right!

However, my experiences with Honey Pig are epic in my mind for a number of reasons. First the pork belly - what else can I describe about this experience except tasting probably the best most epic bacon of your life. Second reason - kim chi fried rice on the grill.

Okay so some meat highlights of this place - obviously the pork belly - the regular is very tasty, no need to upgrade unless you want too.

This is my friend Korrin getting ready to go in for the kill!!



The marinated beef tongue is the bomb - this does cook very quickly though so be aware of that.

Sides include bean sprouts and kim chi that get thrown on the grill - below is a photo illustrating that including the steak.

While I normally don't like kim chi - I think I might slowly be picking it up. Hot kim chi is certainly different from regular colder kim chi so give it a shot - you never know!

Also for my K-town BBQ newbies - you can dip the meats into the different sauces, wrap it in the rice paper or lettuce and throw in some sprouts or kim chi and toss it down to the tummy :-).

I have heard many things about Parks BBQ and will let you know when that happens and how it goes!

Ramen on the westside = Santaouka broth heaven. Santouka is located in the Mitsuwa supermarket food court located at Venice & Centinela. While this is a Japenese chain, there is a reason why it is so popular. Heads up - Mitsuwa has wierd hours so I believe they close at 7pm and it is cash only.

My personal favorite is the spicy miso ramen. The salty ramen is also incredibly tasty. The broth here is simmered for hours on end. With the morsel of pork and seaweed, floating among the homemade ramen noodles, this is a perfect snack on a rainy or chilly day. I also highly recommend the egg for no other reason then it taste good!

Since today is a rainy Los Angeles day - high recommend for the rest of the week! This is usually what the bowl will look like when we are super hungry!

This post is dedicated to Starry Kitchen. Very good friends of ours turned a passion into a job. Last year they had an underground restaurant in their apartment and a year later they have this. A restaurant in the California Plaza in downtown LA - only open for lunch M-F serving spectacular home cooked Asian fusion foods.

So many foods - too little words. First the concepts, they have a rotating schedule of "proteins" that you can select, then you can pick your vessel, which can be a salad, banh mi (baguette style bread), a wrap, or a lunch plate with rice.

First the Hoisin Hamburger in a banh mi style - wow. The flavors of the meat being marinated with the hoisin combined with the slightly pickeled vegetables with the spicy mayo sauce equal food flavor explosion.
These are hands down my absolutely favorite from SK - Crab Cakes - made from imitation crab, lightly fried with amazing amazing flavors - these are a winner. I recently found out they have jalepenos in them which explains the spicy kick that they have. They can come as a side or as a protien, that is when you can get them!


I was a little nervous when Thi and Nguyen went from apartment style restaurant to the big leagues but wow what a transition! I have been going religiously every week minus one off week for over a month now. Keep in mind this is a drive from the UCLA campus to downtown LA in lunch traffic - yes that is the draw. Great home-cooked Asian fusion cannot be beat! Can't wait to head out Wednesday to see the options!