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LessDespite the name & their delicious ramen, the highlight here is actually their omakase experience. Though the menu changes based on seasonal items, the gold standard for fresh ingredients & quality flavors remain the same. What to order: Soft Shell Crab Bao, Mentaiko Mazemen, Wagyu Uni Ikura Don, Shio Koji Ice Cream.
When it comes to Filipino food, nothing compares to how much heart & love Chef Barb puts into her food here. The dining experience is fast and casual, reminiscent of eating at your favorite auntie's house. Don't miss out on their weekend specials that rotate—you might see Dinuguan or Filipino fried chicken. What to order: Garlic Fried Rice, Sisig, Longanisa, Calamansi Juice
If you're craving the flavors of Indonesia & Malaysia, you have go here. You get to experience dishes from Southeast Asia that you might have a hard time finding elsewhere. They started off as a local market that expanded to a restaurant to meet the food demands of the neighborhood. What to order: Beef Rendang, Nasi Bungkus, Roti Paratha, Laksa
They specialize in a special dish called Japanese Mazesoba. It has Taiwanese influences with the savory flavors & comes brothless. The noodles here are custom made & the sauce has a special umami mix that I haven't found anywhere. Bonus points for having a vegan version that is loaded with veggies. What to order: Nagoya Mazesoba, Karaage Chicken, Matcha Tea
If you're craving South Indian Dosa, this place is a local favorite. Hands down I had some of the best chutneys here. The menu also has a diversity of items from Indo-Chinese dishes to all your beloved masala & butter chicken. What to order: Dosa, Idli, Samosa, Butter Chicken
Nothing as refreshing after a meal than getting one of these coconut puddings from Melo Melo. They use the highest ingredients like coconuts from Thailand. The best part is you get to keep the jars! I love this because it's not too sweet but gives you the dessert kick after a good meal. What to order: Mango Coconut Pudding, Yellow Dragonfruit Coconut Pudding, Coconut Water Jelly