Wakasaya - Little Tokyo

Awhile ago I went to China town to pierce my ears and sight see because I haven't been to China town for a few years now but nothing in Chinatown appealed to my tummy so we ventured out to Little Tokyo, like always.

We were debating on Curry House, Orochon, or Shabu Shabu when we passed by Wakasaya. I saw all the pictures of their bowls and I wanted to dart right in. I did in the end always get my way so we ended up eating here. :)

Wakasaya serves seafood donburis which you can either custom make or pick one that is listed on the menu. While I was in the restroom I saw that Wakasaya is actually a restaurant chain in Tokyo so I was super excited to try because I have yet to seen a donburi restaurant!!

I have never seen a menu with so much writing in it. If you flip to the next page they have tons and tons of options.

Like Orochon they have a contest to see if you can finish their SUPER big donburi. I believe if you finish the meal is on them.

I was taking a test photo and I posted this photo for a reason.

I'm a girl that looks at a guys hands. If men are reading this, please remember to trim your fingernails like this. Guys should NOT have long fingernails. hahaha

Toro salmon don - This was actually really good. I liked it.

I custom made mine with uni, negi toro, and amaebi. The negi toro was really REALLY bad. I took a bite of it and it wasn't very fresh. As for the amaebi, it was frozen and the uni was pretty good. No complaints about the uni! For the price it was "alright," but the negi toro could have been better!

Not expensive at all, but to be quiet honest I would rather pay more for better quality. I am still willing to go again though!!

Wakasaya

335 E 2nd St

Japanese Village Plaza mall

Los Angeles CA

213-621-2121

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Hi,
I've yet to update my blog for quiet some time. I want to design my own layout and make this blog a bit better with frequent updates.

A lot of people ask me where I learned nail art and I was self taught. I bought tons of Nail Max/nail up/nail venus magazines a few years ago and I slowly learned how by looking at pictures and doing research. Throughout my life, I've never been this serious about a hobby and when I finally mastered a full set without lifting... I felt so accomplished and happy because I could bring what I love most to other girls and make them happy. Nail art is a form of "art" to me and nails are my canvas.

In my perspective there is ALWAYS room for improvement, I was taught growing up by my family to be humble with what we have and what we know. I take everyones comments into consideration, even customers who have no idea what they are talking about because everyone's comments matter and if I'm so quickly to decide what I want to listen to I will never improve.

Yet, with my ideals... I still step into a world I don't exactly like. That's why I haven't been doing nails lately, I haven't updated my blog. I have in line... like 4 nail pictures I haven't ps. I guess I came into this business with my naive and simple ideas of just wanting to make people happy. I never wanted to compare myself with other nail techs, I never thought that I'm doing this to solely make money. I just feel disappointed in the people I trust, only to realize that they didn't trust me. To have a finger pointed towards me and being accused of things I didn't do hurts a lot because if people knew my passion and my naive personality they would know... I could never pull it off.

and for people to constantly want to watch me fall makes me back off from nails. It makes me feel like, it's a business... everyone is only watching for themselves. I don't blame them but I never wanted to be apart of it. I just enjoy my customers company and enjoy making nails pretty. How could my simple ideals be misinterpreted.

I treat everyone equally, I trust everyone I know because I believe in everyone. I believe that people are good, that somewhere down there... maybe they were betrayed so these people are constantly watching behind their backs but that doesn't make them a "bad" person. They just need to understand that there are people like me that have no intentions AT ALL. The only intention I really have is hopefully in the near future I can have my own salon. Even if it fails, I will be happy that I had the opportunity to have one.

Maybe I'm too naive, maybe I believe in all the wrong things... but, if people want to see me fall... I will work harder because I'm tired of being stepped on. I know who I am, I know I do my job pretty well so I'm done feeling like I "deserve" it because I'm so passive.

Everything in life is a learning experience.
live.love.learn.

I don't hate, it's too strong of a word... no matter how many times someone burns me, I will feel no hate towards them. I don't feel like I'm better but I do feel like I want to prove to them that I'm not out to burn them. I treat people with respect and I only wish I got it back at times.

Many view my ideals weak, but because I'm weak I need to work harder.

Anna Sui Inspiration nail set

I didn't have my d60 that day I did this set but as of right now, I am very proud of this set. I LOVE IT!!

Purple/silver glitter + lace inlays with gorgeous flowers and rhinestones.

The flowers took a long time. Pedal by pedal.

but, the outcome is gorgeous.

Mi Piace (Pasadena)

The one thing I love about hanging out with L is all the yummy foods we eat albeit lately, I've been broke and I slowly came to realize after eating at so many places... food is still food. I don't find the need to spend more then 20per person anymore unless it's for celebration. OR unless it's Japanese, BBQ.

Mi Piace is located in Old Town Pasadena on Colorado, I've always passed by this place and was captivated by the big windows and outdoor seating. One day L asked what I wanted to eat and I said somewhere I haven't been before so she took me here and I'm the pickiest person ever so I'm sure I got on her nerves without knowing what I wanted to eat.

Her Strawberry Mojito and my regular Mojito.

I don't like alcohol very much and I only order mojitos during dinner.

bread is not so good.

Caesar salad - it was actually really good albeit I still love Caesar salad's that come with anchovies.

carpaccio - I didn't really enjoy this dish. The beef was cut too thin and there was too much vinaigrette on it. It didn't even taste like meat really so I was a bit disappointed.

Gnocchi Di Spinaci E Ricotta Salata - This was L's and I remember trying it and thinking it was really good. I'm a carnivore, I need meat in everything and I was surprised at how great it was with spinach.

Spaghetti Con Polpette - My spaghetti with house made meatballs and tomato basil rosemary sauce was just average. I really should have gotten something else. L got all the hit items and I got all the missed items.

After my experience at Mi Piace, I feel like I'd have to read more reviews on what to order there. The service was above average and the food was somewhat average, I will definitely try again though.

Mi Piace

Old Pasadena

25 E. Colorado Blvd.

Pasadena, CA 91105

626-795-3131

www.mipiace.com

Hello Kitty Exhibit - Royal T (Culver City)

Back in November there was a Hello Kitty exhibit at Royal T in Culver City. I dragged two of my friends to go with me and it was somewhat of a disappointment. Growing up, I remember loving Hello Kitty and I was a bit saddened that the collection was so humble. Nonetheless, I enjoyed it and did see some cool paintings.

I used the tiltshift generator for this picture

They even have an app for the iPhone and I actually bought it!

Pretty nifty app if you're into photography

http://artandmobile.com/tiltshift/

Cute? :)

Miniature collectibles

Outfits Paris Hilton, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry wore

I have those mug noodles!!

We ended up eating at the royal T. brown sugar cubes!! :)

The kobe burger was actually very good. I regret not getting the Hello Kitty tea set though.

My favorite painting.

swarovski'd hello kitty!!!