Today, the distinct aromas and flavors of lemongrass, kaffir lime, star anise, fresh basil and rich, simmering broths are as much a part of our local landscape as a dark roux. Here, we showcase a few standout Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean and Japanese restaurants that enhance our food scene.
Inside a red building with black trim at the south end of Johnston Street in Lafayette, you will find master Chinese kitchen skills on display. Behind a glass window, you will see a small group of men expertly mix ingredients…
Kayla Liu, 42, has many reasons to smile. First, she is just a happy person who calls herself an extrovert. Second, she loves the food industry. Third, she, along with her husband Shirayishi Katsu, 42, owns one of Lafayette’s best…
Even in his youth, the allure of food captured To Po’s soul. While Po was growing up in Vietnam, his family traveled throughout his hometown, Ho Chi Minh City, in search of and eating delicious food. Fast-forward to the first…
It’s 6:30 p.m. on a Wednesday inside Osaka, and Hyeran Le stands at a stainless-steel table with neat piles of flour, dough and a filling on it. She patiently preps the dough and places it in a press machine. Le…