California Hit-or-Miss Eats: The Hype vs. Reality 🌟⚡

From LA to SF, here's my honest take on some popular spots—some gems, some letdowns. 📍 Los Angeles 🍳 Republique – Potato pancake 👍, but the Shrimp & Anson Mills Grits was a miss 👎. Line moves fast, valet parking available. 🍖 Sun Nong Dan – Their bone soup is solid, but the beef intestine was burnt and bitter 😤. Also, mandatory 22%+ tip stung. Parking lot nearby. 🍝 Bottega Louie – Reliable Italian, great atmosphere, spacious, and excellent service. Street parking available. 📍 San Francisco 🦐 Cioppino's (Fisherman’s Wharf) – Seafood stew is amazing, but portions are small for two. Their fish taco is also a win. Parking is tough! 🥩 Han Il Kwan (Korean BBQ) – No regrets here! Delicious meats and comforting tofu soup. Easy parking. 📍 1802 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121 Not every hyped spot lives up to the buzz—but when they do, it’s pure gold. Share your hits and misses below! 🗣️👇 #CaliforniaEats #LAFood #SFfood #RestaurantReview #HitsAndMisses #SunNongDan #Republique #BottegaLouie #Cioppinos #HanIlKwan #FoodTruth #EatLocal #TravelEats #HonestReview