LA & Irvine π₯ A Roundup of Nice Meals with Friends π
Havenβt posted much about food lately, but caught up with lots of friends over the holidays. Sharing a few recent spots we visited π 1οΈβ£ Izakaya Osen Irvine β Fusion Japanese Generally reliable! Hereβs what we ordered: π£ Miso Crab Salmon β friend highly recommended π£ Tuna Crispy Rice π² Creamy Nagasaki Udon Nabe β tasty π Unagi Rice Hot Pot β yum π Premium Sashimi Hachi Mori Platter β visually satisfying π Service that night was a bit off though β udon spilled when served, hot water knocked over (wet our pants), and it scared little Milo into tears π Had a few hiccups that evening, so service left an impressionβ¦ 2οΈβ£ Oc & Lau Restaurant β Vietnamese Seafood Always packed! Remember to join the Yelp waitlist ahead of time. Must-orders: π Scallops π¦ͺ Clams/Oysters π² Clam noodle soup π Pineapple fried rice Some go for the hot pot, but it was just okay for me. π¦ Lobster depends on your mood & budget π 3οΈβ£ Elephante π β Santa Monica Beach Vibes ποΈ Also does brunch! You can see the ocean right from the dining area π What we tried: π Whipped Eggplant π¦ Gulf Shrimp π Vodka Sauce Pasta π Artichoke Pizza π Veal Milanese π Grilled Octopus Salad 4οΈβ£ Artelice Patisserie β Famous LA Bakery π§π― Their croissants are sooo good! #LosAngeles #LARestaurants #Irvine #IrvineArea #IrvineEats
