hi junalow friends! my name is jennifer chong and i am a designer and photographer living in los angeles. i am excited to be here today while justina is spending some quality time with her newest little boomba. i heard you guys were fans of global foods so i thought i would share just a few* of my favorite spots for asian grub with you.
01. SHIN SEN GUMI EAT: chicken meat balls, chicken thigh, quail eggs, kobe beef, and anything bacon wrapped WHERE: 18517 s western avenue gardena ca 90247 02. BRODARDS EAT: nem nuon cuon aka pork spring roll – you MUST eat it with the sauce WHERE: 9892 westminster ave garden grove, ca 92844 03. 85º BAKERY EAT: i love everything in this bakery but i always get a hot milk tea and the blueberry cream cheese bun WHERE: 2700 alton pkwy ste 123 irvine, ca 92606 04. GOLDEN DELI EAT: fried spring rolls – it comes with lettuce that you use to wrap the egg roll in WHERE: 815 w las tunas dr san gabriel, ca 91776 05. DIN TAI FUNG EAT: juicy pork dumpings, green beans, cucumbers and red bead dumpling for dessert WHERE: 1108 s baldwin ave arcadia, ca 91007 *and because it was so hard to decide on just a few restaurants to include, here are some picture-less recommendations – DAIKOKUA for ramen, A&J for beef noodle soup, and SUNNY BLUE for omasubi (japanesse rice balls filled and sometimes wrapped in nori. do you love asian food? what are your favorite places to go for asian eats? i’d love to hear about them!
PHOTOS BY J.CHONG
rachel says
Jennifer, I’m loving your blog. I just hopped over to take a look! As for the food, gah, I’m pregnant and starving here :(
jon says
yummy
Jennifer Young says
This is so great–thanks for sharing, Jennifer! I’m always looking for new ethnic eats. Adding these places to my list…
J.
PS J, your new header is rad!!! xo
Justina Blakeney says
ooo…thanks Jen– You’re the first to comment on the new header– thanks for noticing!! xx
Will @ Bright.Bazaar says
I’m hungrrrrry now!! :)
OLD BRAND NEW says
Mmm. Yum Yum Yum. This list is legit!
Jennifer Chong says
thanks for having me justina! it was so much fun.
Justina Blakeney says
no thank YOU! come back soon!! :P :D