As soon as I found out we were going to California, I knew I had to make a list. A list of places to go see? No. A list of things to do? No. A list of things to pack? No. It was for a list of foods to eat. I even googled and read a ton of reviews to see where they had the best certain food from my list and wrote down the restaurant’s name and it’s address. It’s a little embarrassing to admit I did this. Can you tell I’m pregnant?
So here are all the foods I checked off from my list.
Paris Baguette. A popular bakery in Korea that has many chains around California. Such delicious pastries that are not too sweet, but soft, flaky, buttery, and perfect.
Wurstkuche. Jay was told by several local people from LA that this place sells awesome bratwursts. And they did. They had exotic flavors such as rattlesnake, rabbit, pheasant, & crocodile.
Ten Rens Tea Time. We just picked a random boba place and I was happy with my mango boba.
Food trucks galore! I’ve always heard of food trucks but never followed their tweets and track their location. The famous Kogi truck was there too & their famous kimchi quesadilla.
Dim Sum! It’s my kind of food since I love tasting a little bit of everything, which dim sum is exactly!
My sister and I went to Korea town in LA one night after all our bebes were asleep, and went to a place where you go to drink. We didn’t order any alcohol but they sell delicious sides you’re suppose to eat with alcohol haha. We got ddukbokki(spicy rice cakes), and soondae(glass noodles stuffed in intestines).
Yuchun Nangmyun. This place sells the best cold noodles & awesome giant dumplings!
Can’t forget about Korean B.B.Q! We went with all of Jay’s cousins after our day at the Knotsberry Farm and Jay was busy going around all the tables explaining how to eat like a real Korean… which was funny since he’s not Korean at all.
Now I need to make a list of foods to eat in N.Y… I mean a list of places to visit, eh hem.
Talitha Richardson says
Don't be silly, the main reason we travel is to eat food! And I guess see the sights also π
I always plan to put on weight whenever I go away, as I always eat heaps and try as much as possible!
So have fun picking yummy food places π
steph nelsen says
I would do the same thing and i'm not pregnant! your pictures are making me hungry! π
Mel says
Hmmm looks like a yummy trip – the quesedilla looks delish!
Jacintha Wong says
You have to try Genwa Korean bbq…it's hands down the best! There is a long wait so make sure you get reservations! I love Wurstkuche. I just went to the J town location a couple weekends ago. There's also a big hype here for Half and Half tea house. The line is always out the door for some reason. The one I go to is in Monterey Park. I think Ten Ren is across the street from there.
Jacintha Wong says
Oh, and do you like Dim Sum? There's a great place called Elite Restaurant. When are you coming? Me and my boyfriend would love to meet your family! We read your blog all the time π
Anna Dusek says
I just made note of every single place you put your list. I'm trying to plan a trip with the family to Cali this year and hopefully I can tackle a few of this goodies you suggested.
π
I'm in love with your blog by the way…
Kayela says
I'm glad someone else does this. Eating at new places is my VERY FAVORITE part of going on vacation. Sometimes I even plan our va-k location based restaurants I want to try.
Sarah says
Awesome! Just FYI, if you're planning on going to a boba place, go to half & half, not Ten Ren. I hear they're excellent but the lines were too long when we tried to go there. π Thank you for reading my blog. π
Sarah says
Yay, you are my own kind! π And I would totally do that, I told my husband let's rent an RV and go hit all the famous spots all over the nation haha.
Sarah says
I love dim sum! I'll be in NY from the 15-20th, and it's just me, without my husband or the kids. π Thanks so much for reading my blog, you are so sweet!
Sarah says
Oh, and I think you thought I was visiting LA, I was there a few weeks ago. π
Sarah says
Yeah, we heard half & half is good so we tried to go there instead of Ten Ren, but the lines were so long! And we went to the one in China Town, and Ten Ren was across the street, maybe it's the same one?
Sarah says
Haha, you sound just like me! I always gain weight when I travel. π
Jacintha Wong says
Oh darn…I thought you were planning to come to LA!! hahaha…I misunderstood. I live near Pasadena. Maybe next time!! π Oh, and there's actually Half-and-Half Express. I discovered it one day when I was craving Teriyaki and saw the store in Pasadena. There was no line!! And the menu is the same, plus, I'm pretty sure the prices were cheaper.
Emily says
I do that everywhere I go, even when I go back home to visit Utah!! And a very belated congratulations. You guys make such adorable kids and I adore your family from afar. You're a great mom and very inspirational Sarah! Keep up your good work.
Em