Seoul Gom tang

3028 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95051

Occasion: After class grubbing in Santa Clara! 04.11.12

Chadolbagi Gomtang

Way too bland. Maybe on a Sunday afternoon when I'm hungover, but not something for dinner, especially when I'm starving. It was way too bland. I rarely ever complain that things are too bland, so when I do...that's kind of a problem. Sigh.

Kalbi 

Though the soup was disappointing the kalbi was pretty good. I'm not big on meat, but it was super flavorful!  It's hard to go wrong with this dish.  It's all about the seasoning.

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Benkyodo

1747 Buchanan St
San Francisco, CA 94115

Occasion:  Sweet delivery! Perfect Afternoon snack!

Peanut butter mochi

So freaking good.  I never thought I'd enjoy it, but I'm so glad I tried one because they're delicious.  Yes, it will get a little dry and sticky in your mouth.  Nothing that some milk or water can't wash down.  It might not sound that great, but it you should definitely give it a try.  I like peanut butter sandwiches, but not so much peanut butter flavored anything else...so I was surprised to fall in love with them.  The mochi is so fresh and chewy and the peanut butter is so tasty and creamy!

Food for comfort

Banh Canh 

Tapioca noodles with homemade fishcakes, homemade meatballs with chopped onions and cilantro

This is one of my favorite comfort foods. The broth is so homey and soothing, especially on a cold or gloomy day.  It's not too heavy for a first meal and it's not too bland or boring.  So freaking delicious.  I have to put this on my learn how to make list.

Schroeder's

240 Front St
San Francisco, CA 94111

Occasion: Friday night dinner. 04.06.12

Very social atmosphere.  Bar and restaurant together, but more like a bar than anything.

Large Party Sausage Platter

Variety of cocktail size Sausages with Kassler Ripchen (Smoked Pork Chops), Potato Pancakes, Herring, pickles, head cheese, Sauerkraut, Red Cabbage 

Just an appetizer, not a real meal. I was still hungry afterwards, so make sure you order an actual entree.

German Beer Dark: Spaten Dunkel

El Burrito Express 2

1812 Divisadero St
San Francisco, CA 94115

Occasion: Lunch 04.05.12

Carnitas plate 

Haven't been my favorite cuisine for many years, but every time I see my coworker, Hana, chowing down on this dish at lunch...she makes it look so good that I wanted to try it.  It was so good.  During lunch, I was only able to finish half of this plate.  It's huge.  The carnitas are super delicious and I would totally get this again.