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The End of Overeating: Taking Control of the Insatiable American Appetite by David Kessler

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Hong

Dr. Kessler talks about a subject that I have been struggling with for my entire life. While some of the biological research results he talked about were interesting and enlightening, I am not sure if his proposed solutions are anything … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Kimchi-don and Tokushima Ramen

Posted on April 16, 2007 by Hong

Well, it was completely a surprise! There once was this ramen-ya in San Jose called Do-Henkotsu. What made this place unique among a dozen or so ramen-ya in the area was its regional color and the owner’s (whose name I … Continue reading →

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Omnivore’s Dilemma by Michael Pollan

Posted on February 2, 2007 by Hong

Despite thinking that the book had too much of political/activist sidetracks that dragged out a bit, I thought it was quite informative overall. Michael Pollan follows three different paths that link the source of our food to our dining tables: … Continue reading →

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Cam Hung Sandwiches in Sunnyvale, CA

Posted on April 4, 2006 by Hong

903 Reed Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 408.735.8989 M-F: 08:30 – 17:00 Sa: 09:00 – 16:30 Su: Closed Another favorite lunch place… Actually this is the first banh mi (Vietnamese sandwich) place I’ve ever been to (I think it was in 2000). … Continue reading →

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Sushi Expo in San Jose, CA

Posted on November 14, 2005 by Hong

1814 Hillsdale Avenue Suite C San Jose, CA 408.445.9696 M-Sa: 11:30 – 22:00 Su: 16:30 – 21:30 I love sushi: Not the rolls, not sashimi, just nigirizushi. But I am also cheap. :p For the past couple of years, the … Continue reading →

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Dackao Sandwiches II in Milpitas, CA

Posted on November 14, 2005 by Hong

72 South Abel Street Milpitas, CA 408.946.3558 M-Su: 07:00 – 21:00 Continuing the lunch place reviews… This is my favorite “Banh Mi” or Vietnamese sandwich place. If you are not familiar with Vietnamese sandwiches (I am sure a lot of … Continue reading →

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Kabab & Curry’s in Santa Clara, CA

Posted on August 11, 2005 by Hong

1498 Isabella Street Santa Clara, CA 408.247.0745 M: Closed T-F: 11:30 – 14:30 (buffet only) / 17:30 – 22:30 Sa/Su: 12:00 – 14:30 (no buffet) / 17:30 – 22:30 Another lunch place in the area. Since I have a lot … Continue reading →

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Athena Grill in Santa Clara, CA

Posted on August 9, 2005 by Hong

1505 Space Park Drive Santa Clara, CA 408.567.9144 M-F: 10:30 – 21:00 Sa/Su: Closed This is probably my favorite (and the best) Greek place in the area that I know. The surprising thing (at least to me) is that this … Continue reading →

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GEN Ramen Noodle in Fremont, CA

Posted on January 27, 2005 by Hong

47890 Warm Springs Blvd. Fremont, CA 510.353.1133 M: Closed T-F: 11:00 – 15:00 / 18:00 – 22:00 Sa/Su: 11:00 – 22:00 I’ve heard about this place at Chowhound, but did not have a chance to visit. It’s in Fremont, so … Continue reading →

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Maru Ichi in Mountain View, CA

Posted on February 23, 2004 by Hong

368 Castro Street Mountain View, CA 650.564.9931 M-Th: 11:30 – 14:30 / 17:00 – 22:00 F: 11:30 – 14:30 / 17:00 – 23:00 Sat: 11:30 – 22:30 Sun: 11:30 – 21:00 While doing a web search, I came across this … Continue reading →

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