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Restaurant Reviews by RainaisCrazy
Indian Delhi Palace
Phoenix, United States — Indian
The reviewers visited Indian Delhi Palace to try their spicy food challenge across multiple heat levels. They enjoyed the lower spice level dishes and the quality of the food, though the extreme spice level proved too intense for some participants.
Duke's Bar and Grill
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States — American Bar and Grill
The influencer enjoyed a variety of dishes at Duke's Bar and Grill, including nachos, burgers, wings, steak dinners, and mozzarella logs. They were impressed by the portion sizes and the quality of the food, particularly praising the cheesy mozzarella logs as a must-try item. Overall, it's presented as a great spot with diverse menu options.
Top One Hot Pot and Asian Cuisine
Mesa, Arizona, United States — Chinese, Hot Pot
The reviewer had an excellent experience at Top One Hot Pot and Asian Cuisine, praising their hot pot dishes with various flavor options, fresh seafood, and handmade dumplings. They appreciated the combo plates that allow diners to sample different flavors and the quality of the noodles and soup dumplings.
Deli Nerds
Costa Mesa, United States — Sliders/Deli
The reviewer returned to Deli Nerds after completing their slider challenge to get a free sword and this time was able to enjoy the sliders properly. They tried several slider varieties and found them all to be really good, with favorites including the Caprese and chicken hummus options. They recommend checking out Deli Nerds for sliders if you're in Costa Mesa.
Katai
Harbor City, United States — Thai
The reviewer visits Katai in Harbor City to enjoy authentic Thai cuisine, particularly highlighting the roasted duck casoy dish with its beautiful presentation and tender meat served with curry noodle soup. The crispy wanton chips and flaky roti with curry sauce were also praised as delicious components of the meal.
Flavor Belly
Not specified, United States — Asian fusion
The reviewer tries out Flavor Belly and is impressed with their beef belly plate featuring chicken teriyaki and mac salad. The standout element is their impressive selection of sauces, particularly the chimichurri sauce which the reviewer highly recommends.
Smoke Queen BBQ
Garden Grove, United States — BBQ/Wings
Influencer participates in a wing eating contest at Smoke Queen BBQ in Garden Grove. The contestant ate 42 wings and placed second in the competition with a $500 prize, indicating positive engagement with the restaurant and food quality.
Dosier
Irvine, United States — Korean
Dosier in Irvine is a Korean bento box and homemade meal specialist with an impressive ramen bar and variety of side dishes. The reviewer loved the customizable ramen with beef bulgogi and cheese, the flavorful kimbap, and the bean kebab bowls with excellent sauce options. Everything tasted delicious and homemade, making it a great spot for convenient Korean comfort food.
Earlybird
Costa Mesa, United States — Breakfast/Mexican
The reviewer visits Earlybird's newly opened Costa Mesa location and samples several breakfast burritos including the carne burrito and K Town Sunrise burrito with kimchi, along with a breakfast sandwich. They are impressed by the generous portions, flavorful ingredients, quality orange juice, and overall quality of the food, recommending it for anyone looking for breakfast.
Michelin Guided Street Breakfast Stand - Bangkok
Bangkok, Thailand — Thai street food, breakfast
The reviewer explored Bangkok street food on their first morning and discovered a Michelin-guided breakfast stand serving an incredible small set for just $2.50 USD. The meal featured crispy bread sticks, sweet pandan jelly, fresh soy milk, and later a rich morning soup with tender sausage and delicious sauce.
Tofu King
Phoenix, Arizona, United States — Taiwanese
Tofu King offers authentic Taiwanese cuisine in Phoenix with a great selection of traditional dishes including stinky tofu, fish balls, and drunken chicken. The reviewer loved the variety of authentic options and highlighted the added bonus of karaoke, making it perfect for groups.
Not specified
Bangkok, Thailand — Thai
The reviewer took on a 1.5 kg Pad Kaprow challenge at a restaurant in Bangkok and absolutely loved it, calling it their favorite Thai dish. They also ordered soup on the side and praised the quality of the nuggets, which had great heat and flavor.
Del Taco
Not specified, United States — Mexican, Fast Food
The reviewer enjoyed a Del Taco breakfast featuring El Carbone tacos and a burrito with jalapenos, praising the food quality and especially the medium-heat sauce. They expressed strong enthusiasm for the brand and preference for Del Taco over Taco Bell.
414 Pizza
Mesa, United States — Pizza
The influencer participated in a 24-inch pizza eating contest at 414 Pizza in Mesa, Arizona. She successfully completed the challenge, demonstrating the pizza's appeal and quality.
JJ's Cafe
Dallas, United States — Mexican
Raina takes on JJ's Cafe's spicy chilaquiles challenge, attempting to finish within 4 minutes to win $500. She sets a new record by completing the challenge in just 2 minutes. The challenge proved exciting with enthusiastic spectators cheering her on throughout the early morning event.
YGF Malatang
Artesia, United States — Chinese
The reviewer celebrates Chinese New Year with malatang, a hot pot-style dish where the restaurant cooks ingredients for you. They loved the variety of toppings, the flavorful beef bone broth, and the quality ingredients, filling over 5 lbs worth of their bowl.
Craft 64
Chandler, Arizona, United States — Pizza, American
Craft 64 specializes in fresh, made-to-order customizable pizzas with an incredibly thin and tasty crust. The restaurant also offers excellent wings, a standout charcuterie board, and a delicious Nutella calzone filled with bananas and caramel, plus a full bar with drink flights.
Chinese Restaurant
Arizona, United States — Chinese
The reviewer takes American friends to a Chinese restaurant for their first experience with authentic Chinese cuisine. They enjoy various dishes including popcorn chicken, cream cheese rangoon, soup dumplings, and participate in cooking hot pot at the table.
Sage and Barrow
Queen Creek, Arizona, United States — American
The reviewer returns to Sage and Barrow and tries multiple dishes, praising the quality and flavor of nearly everything. Highlights include the impressively crispy fried items, tender proteins, and unique sauces, particularly the imported maple syrup on the chicken and waffle and the creamy forest mushroom sauce on the Chops Diane. Overall, the reviewer is very impressed with the restaurant and recommends it highly.
Boba Shack
Apache Junction, Arizona, United States — Boba Tea/Bubble Tea
The reviewer visited Boba Shack and praised the high-quality, authentic boba made by an owner who studied in Taiwan. They enjoyed multiple drinks including jasmine green tea, creme brulee drinks, and strawberry beverages, along with soft serve ice cream. Overall, they highly recommend the spot for anyone looking for delicious, quality boba.
Quick Burrito
Anthem, Arizona, United States — Mexican
The reviewer visited Quick Burrito's new location in Anthem, Arizona and highly praised their Mexican food offerings. Standout items included addictive cinnamon chips, loaded fries, a massive birria pizza served with savory consomé, and a 10 out of 10 surf and turf burrito. They concluded the meal with churros and recommended the restaurant enthusiastically.
Cafe Quan
New Orleans, United States — Vietnamese
Raina and Ben visited Cafe Quan to try their signature beignets and Vietnamese sticks. The beignets were crispy on the outside with a doughy interior, while the Vietnamese sticks featuring pork floss, crab, and dried shrimp were adorable and delicious. Both reviewers gave the food high praise and seemed to really enjoy their breakfast experience.
The Pit Master
Bangkok, Thailand — Barbecue
The reviewer visits The Pit Master, a barbecue restaurant in Bangkok, and is impressed by the quality and tenderness of the smoked meats. They highlight the juicy chicken, tender beef brisket, flavorful sausages, and unique cuts like oxtail tongue. The experience delivers some of the best protein they've had while visiting Bangkok.
Broadway Burger and Grill
New York, United States — American / Burgers / Mexican
The reviewer visits Broadway Burger and Grill in New York to experience their Taco Tuesday special featuring all-you-can-eat smashburger tacos and bottomless margaritas for $39. The tacos are loaded with smashed burger patties, fresh toppings, and delicious sauce, paired with refreshing margaritas, making it an excellent value promotion.
Urban Matcha
Las Vegas, United States — Matcha drinks and desserts
Urban Matcha in Las Vegas delivers exceptional matcha drinks and desserts with top-tier quality ingredients, all made in-house. The reviewer was particularly impressed by the signature banana pudding matcha drink, the new double cream matcha with sea salt, and the ube cream puff, calling the overall experience delicious and highly addictive.
Malatown
Las Vegas, United States — Mallet / Hot Pot
Malatown in Las Vegas offers an excellent customizable mallet bowl experience with premium ingredients and multiple broth options. The reviewer loved the quality meats, marinated eggs, and DIY sauce station, and highly recommends visiting on Tuesdays when prices are cut in half at just $7.99 per pound.
Cajun Kraken
Henderson, United States — Cajun Seafood
Cajun Kraken offers an exceptional all-you-can-eat seafood boil experience for just $39 in Henderson, Las Vegas. The reviewer loved the perfectly fried goodies, flavorful garlicky sauce, high-quality seafood including succulent crab and large shrimp, and the incredible value for the amount of food available. This is a must-visit spot for seafood lovers looking for an all-you-can-eat experience.
Juice Time
Garden Grove, United States — Desserts, Crepes, Soft Serve, Beverages
Juice Time in Garden Grove is a dessert lover's paradise specializing in unique creations like Dubai chocolate strawberries and creative sweet noodle desserts made from crepes. The reviewer raved about their fluffy pancakes, addictive Biscoff drink, and creamy soft serve, making it a must-visit spot for those who love sweets.
Cafe Kuan
Westminster, United States — Vietnamese coffee and pastries
Cafe Kuan in Westminster just had their grand opening and offers a great selection of Vietnamese coffee varieties and delicious snacks. The reviewer particularly loved the refreshing panakotta almond drink and the freshly fried benign pastry with powdered sugar. Overall, it's a fun spot with good food, snacks, and drinks that's worth checking out.
Los Pachonas
San Bernardino, United States — Mexican Seafood
The reviewer visits Los Pachonas in San Bernardino while recovering from illness and orders their civet mod seafood soup. The octopus is tender and flavorful, the broth is satisfying, and the fresh accompaniments of onions, cilantro, lime, and sauce elevate the dish. Overall, it's a comforting and delicious seafood soup experience.
Las Patronas
San Bernardino, United States — Mexican Seafood
Las Patronas in San Bernardino offers exceptional Mexican seafood dishes with incredibly fresh ingredients and bold flavors. The reviewer enjoyed a variety of seafood items including ceviche, fried fish, shrimp, tender grilled octopus, and a comforting seafood stew, all accompanied by delicious beans and rice that stood out as a favorite.
Toku
Not specified, Japan — Japanese - Unagi (Eel)
The reviewer visits Toku to try their specialty Hitsu Mapushi unagi rice set, a beautifully presented dish featuring tender unagi over sweet rice with an array of traditional toppings. The interactive dining experience allows diners to customize each bite with green onions, wasabi, radishes, plum, and pickles, with each topping adding unique layers of umami. The accompanying soup with dashi broth serves as both a palette cleanser and can be mixed with rice to create a rich unagi porridge-like dish.
Otay Sushi and Crab
Chula Vista, United States — Seafood, Sushi
Otay Sushi and Crab offers an exciting all-you-can-eat seafood boil option in Chula Vista for $45 per person. The reviewer enjoyed fresh sushi rolls, large mussels, and the flavorful sauce, though they discovered the hard way that the extra spicy option packs a serious punch.
Buncha 108
Stanton, United States — Northern Vietnamese
The reviewer visited Buncha 108 in Stanton, a northern Vietnamese restaurant, and was impressed by their authentic specialty dishes, particularly the bcha served with noodles, herbs, and lettuce wraps. The crispy fried plate and crab soup were highlights, with the reviewer praising the unique dining experience and flavorful sauces that weren't overpowering.
Rai
Tustin, United States — Thai
The reviewer visits Rai, a Thai restaurant in Tustin, and enjoys a variety of Thai dishes including papaya salad, sticky rice, and exceptionally juicy fried chicken with honey glaze. The meal impresses with standout items like the titan float and a rich curry soup with noodles, making for a very satisfying Thai dining experience.
Roasted Pork Stand Bangkok
Bangkok, Thailand — Thai street food
A street food stand in Bangkok serving roasted red pork and crispy pork with rice for just $2. The crispy pork was outstanding, the marinated egg was excellent, and the chilies added great flavor, though the red pork needed the table's spicy soy sauce to really shine.
Raw and Dash
Diamond Bar, United States — Japanese Sushi
Raw and Dash in Diamond Bar serves exceptional hand rolls with an innovative sealed seaweed wrapper that keeps the nori perfectly crispy until you're ready to eat. The sushi features generous portions of high-quality ingredients, complemented by flavorful sides like miso stew and matcha drinks, making it a must-visit for sushi lovers.
Fat Daddy at Haven City Market
West Covina, United States — Fried Chicken
Fat Daddy at Haven City Market in West Covina specializes in freshly prepared fried chicken with exceptionally large pieces. The reviewer loved the juicy, well-battered chicken, unique corn nuggets, and flavorful spicy chili sauce that adhered well to the meat.
Rotten Dash Sushi
Diamond Bar, United States — Japanese, Sushi
The reviewer visited Rotten Dash Sushi in Diamond Bar with their sister and was impressed by the surprisingly high quality sushi offerings. Highlights included a premium chadashi bowl starting at $45, hand rolls kept sealed for freshness starting at $21, and various maki sets. The sushi's quality exceeded expectations with pieces that melted like butter.
Hello Sushi
Redlands, United States — Japanese - Sushi
The reviewer visited Hello Sushi in Redlands and enjoyed a wide variety of sushi offerings including California rolls, baked salmon, eel rolls, and specialty items like fried gyozas and teriyaki chicken. The all-you-can-eat options at lunch ($32.99) and dinner ($36.99) provided excellent value and variety, with the reviewer praising the presentation and quality of the dishes.
Chiang Rai
Tustin, United States — Thai
Chiang Rai is a Michelin guided Thai restaurant in Tustin that impressed with a diverse menu and beautiful Thailand-inspired interior. The reviewer enjoyed multiple standout dishes including papaya salad, crispy pork belly, soft shell crab omelette, and Thai tea French toast dessert, with the papaya salad being the favorite for its texture and sauce.
Bunsik 88
Rowland Heights, United States — Korean
Bunsik 88 in Rowland Heights specializes in Korean street food including kimbap with various fillings, fried sausages, rice cakes, and coin pastries. The reviewer loved the freshness and texture of the kimbap, particularly the tuna variety, and praised the quality of all the sides and coin fillings. This is a must-visit spot for authentic Korean street food.
Bunstick 88
Rowland Heights, United States — Korean street food
Bunstick 88 in Rowland Heights is a must-visit Korean street food spot offering viral cheese coins, perfectly executed spicy rice cakes, and housemade fried items. The signature spicy sauce is addictive with a perfect balance of heat and sweetness, and everything from the rice bowls to the fried seaweed noodle rolls is expertly prepared with fresh, high-quality ingredients.
Haidilao
San Diego, United States — Chinese
Haidilao San Diego offers exceptional dumplings and orange chicken that impressed the reviewer enough to order multiple times. The restaurant features a Sakura-themed atmosphere and is running an April giveaway for a trip to Seattle with free meal vouchers at their Seattle location.
LT9 Cafe
Pasadena, United States — Asian, Boba/Bubble Tea
RainaIsCrazy visits LT9 Cafe in Pasadena and highlights their impressive boba and food menu. The reviewer praises multiple dishes including the flavorful mala chicken, standout Singaporean chicken with ginger scallion sauce, and umami-rich sesame chicken noodle. Desserts like tofu pudding and matcha shaved ice round out an excellent dining experience.
Sen Sushi
Rosemead, United States — Japanese/Sushi
Sen Sushi in Rosemead offers a fantastic variety of fresh sushi and Japanese dishes with excellent quality ingredients and presentation. The reviewer enjoyed the eel rolls, uni pasta, yuzu ramen, and numerous appetizers, visiting with family to experience the restaurant's diverse menu. Everything was prepared fresh daily and highly recommended for sushi lovers in the 626 area.
Pho 85
San Jose, United States — Vietnamese
The reviewer visited Pho 85 in San Jose for their grand opening and participated in a fun pho eating competition. The pho was tasty with great noodles, broth, and meat options, making for an enjoyable and entertaining dining experience.
Cheese Stella
Buena Park, United States — Desserts / Cheesecake
The reviewer visits Cheese Stella in Buena Park, a specialty cheesecake establishment, and tries their burnt Basque cheesecake with strawberry cream. The cheesecake impresses with its fluffy, light texture and fresh strawberries, standing out for being less dense than typical cheesecakes.
Cheesetella
Buena Park, United States — Dessert / Castella Cake
Raina participates in a Castella cake eating challenge at Cheesetella in Buena Park, California. The challenge involves eating the cake quickly, resulting in a competitive and entertaining moment with fellow participants.
Cheella
Not specified, Not specified — Dessert/Bakery
The reviewer and their parents visit Cheella to try their signature cheesecakes, which are praised for their fluffy texture and creamy quality. The strawberry cheesecake stands out with fresh fruit and sweet flavors, and the restaurant offers multiple flavor varieties including pistachio.
Cheese Tella
Buena Park, United States — Japanese Desserts/Cheesecake
Cheese Tella specializes in incredibly fluffy and creamy Japanese-style cheesecakes with unique flavors like yozu, pistachio, strawberry, and burnt basil strawberry. The reviewer highly praised the soft, cloudlike texture and fresh ingredients, finding the cheesecakes addictive and definitely worth a visit for dessert lovers.
Shin Sen Gumi
Fountain Valley, United States — Japanese
The reviewer absolutely loved Shin Sen Gumi's Japanese yakitori specialties in Fountain Valley, California. They praised the handmade gyoza, flavorful yaki udon, and perfectly grilled skewers, with the shiitake mushroom skewer being a standout favorite. The reviewer highly recommends the restaurant and notes they'll be at the OC Japan Fair from April 3-5.
Tape
Houston, United States — Japanese Sushi
The reviewer visits Tape sushi restaurant in Houston and enjoys a sushi boat with various fresh pieces including octopus, tempura roll with crab, soft shell crab, and salmon belly. They praise the freshness of the ingredients, quality of the dishes, and the traditional Japanese room setting that creates an immersive dining experience.
Sepe
Houston, United States — Japanese
Sepe is a Japanese restaurant in Houston with over 35 years of history, featuring beautifully fresh sushi and traditional Japanese dishes. The reviewer was impressed by the quality of the fish sourced directly from Japan, the well-crafted sushi rolls, and the authentic dining experience in a private tatami mat room. The standout dishes included the eel roll and agidashi tofu.
Dian Pho
Houston, United States — Vietnamese
Dian Pho is a late-night Vietnamese restaurant in Houston offering excellent pho and coffee. The reviewer particularly loved the tender chicken pho, refreshing chicken salad, and authentic Vietnamese coffee varieties, and appreciated being able to watch the chefs prepare meals in the open kitchen.
Dion Fur
Not specified, United States — Vietnamese
Raina visits newly opened Dion Fur to enjoy their chicken fur dish, which features chicken parts including organs like heart, liver, and gizzard. She appreciates the quality skin texture and the variety of offal cuts included in the dish.
The Pho Fix
Houston, United States — Vietnamese
The Pho Fix in Houston offers customizable pho bowls and impressive dip sandwiches in a casual, family-friendly setting. The reviewer loved the fresh noodles, flavorful homemade chili oil, and hearty brisket dip, praising the Chipotle-style build-your-own setup and the welcoming vibe with outdoor seating.
Captain K Seafood
Houston, United States — Seafood Boil
Captain K Seafood in Houston offers an excellent seafood boil experience with generous portions and bold flavors. The reviewer enjoyed the shrimp lovers combo, oversized wings with mango habanero sauce, and standout sauteed mushrooms. The restaurant features a cute interior with extensive menu options and creative sides like hot cheetos boudin balls.
Fur Figs
Houston, United States — Vietnamese
Fur Figs offers a unique Chipotle-style pho experience where customers can customize their bowls with various house-made proteins, broths, and toppings. The reviewer loved the Vietnamese coffee, handmade spring rolls, deluxe bowl with beef marrow, and the overall quality of house-made ingredients including sauces and fried egg rolls. The restaurant delivers an impressive dining experience with tender meat and flavorful broth.
Taisy Sushi
Houston, United States — Japanese Sushi
The reviewer visits Taisy Sushi in Houston and tries their cherry blossom roll, which features avocado, hot Cheeto rolls, and crab meat. They praise the beautiful presentation, great taste, and extensive menu variety, recommending it for anyone looking for all-you-can-eat sushi.
88 Dumplings
Houston, United States — Chinese
88 Dumplings in Houston offers exceptional handmade dumplings that are incredibly juicy with creative fillings like crawfish. The restaurant features a convenient ordering system via picture-based kiosk, fresh dumplings made right before your eyes, and quality boba drinks that can be paired with dumplings in a clever to-go cup design. The reviewer rated the dumplings 10 out of 10 and highly recommends this as a must-try spot.
Moonlight Miso
Houston, United States — Asian / Ramen / Thai fusion
Raina participated in a spicy eating challenge at Moonlight Miso in Houston featuring their two times spicy bulldog noodles with Moonlight Miso sauce and Thai red. The challenge tested her ability to consume extremely spicy food without drinking liquids, creating an intense and entertaining experience.
Trendy Dumpling
Houston, United States — Chinese
Trendy Dumpling in Houston offers excellent classic Chinese cuisine with beautifully presented dishes and an open kitchen concept. The reviewer highlighted standout items including perfectly executed peking duck, juicy soup dumplings, and exceptionally long handmade noodles, with the orange chicken being their favorite dish. The restaurant's stunning interior decor and quality preparations make it a must-visit for Chinese food enthusiasts.
Bies
Houston, United States — Sandwiches, American
The reviewer tried Bies sandwiches during a flight delay at Houston airport. The cheese steak burrito and brisket sandwich both had good flavor and quality meat, though the cheese steak was slightly salty. The candied pecans were particularly praised as excellent.
Auntie Nid Thai Tea
Bangkok, Thailand — Thai street food, dim sum, boba tea
The reviewer visits the viral Thai tea stall run by Auntie Nid and praises the quality and affordability of her offerings. The milky, flavorful tai tea is complemented by delicious homemade dim sum items like vegetable balls and spring rolls, all priced incredibly low. Auntie Nid's warm personality and meticulous preparation make this a must-visit spot.
Momo Paradise
Irvine, United States — Japanese Hot Pot
Momo Paradise in Irvine is an impressive all-you-can-eat hot pot restaurant with exceptional meat quality and creative beverage options including a boba and craft soda station. The reviewer enjoyed multiple plates of beef belly, mushrooms, and traditional dipping sauces, and recommends finishing with the classic Japanese broth-based noodle or rice dish. This is a must-try experience for hot pot lovers in Southern California.
Customizable Noodle Bowl Restaurant
Bangkok, Thailand — Thai Noodles
Two competitive eaters visited a customizable noodle bowl restaurant in Thailand where they consumed 70 bowls total in a friendly eating competition. The restaurant offers customizable noodle types and broths with various meat options, showcasing the difference between American speed-eating and Asian endurance-eating styles. The owner eventually discovered their identities and the competition turned into a fun, good-natured challenge.
Chonlathorn Restaurant
Bangkok, Thailand — Thai
The reviewer attempted a 2.5kg caprow challenge at Chonlathorn Restaurant in Bangkok, completing it in under 15 minutes despite being overwhelmed by the intense spice level. The restaurant provided a pleasant experience with fresh coconut juice and decorated the challenger with flower necklaces, creating a fun atmosphere.
The Pitmaster
Bangkok, Thailand — American Barbecue
The Pitmaster brings authentic American barbecue to Bangkok with exceptional quality meats and traditional smoking techniques. The reviewer was impressed by the tenderness and flavor of various cuts including beef ribs, pork ribs, brisket, and smoked sausage, along with perfectly crispy sides. Everything was delicious and highly recommended for barbecue lovers in Bangkok.
Burma House
Chicago, United States — Burmese
The reviewer visits Burma House to try authentic Burmese food for the first time, guided by a local. They sample lato (a unique tea leaf salad with peanuts), various vegetable sides, fried beans, and a traditional palm sugar dessert drink. The experience introduces them to Myanmar's unique culinary traditions and cultural dishes.
Ike Sandwiches
Torrance, United States — Sandwiches
The reviewer enjoyed Ike Sandwiches' specialty tentacle sandwich featuring fried chicken, cheese, lettuce, and tomato. They were particularly impressed with the Dutch Crunch bread, which has an extra crispy exterior, and praised the juicy fried chicken and flavorful sauce. This is a grand opening location in Torrance that comes highly recommended for South Bay residents.
Roadside Pork BBQ Stand
Not specified, Unknown — Barbecue
A reviewer discovers an amazing roadside pork barbecue stand serving incredibly juicy, fatty meat with a thick, savory sauce for just $1.25. The meat is tender and flavorful on its own, and the sauce complements it perfectly with its savory profile and subtle spice.
Chubby Sushi and Ramen
Brea, United States — Japanese - Sushi and Ramen
Chubby Sushi and Ramen in Brea offers excellent high-quality sushi with a huge menu catering to both raw and cooked food preferences. The reviewer enjoyed standout dishes including perfectly crispy tempura, the caterpillar roll, tuna nachos, and spicy miso ramen, which was so good they finished two bowls.
Chubby Sushi & Ramen
Brea, United States — Japanese - Sushi and Ramen
The reviewer took their parents to Chubby Sushi & Ramen and both gave it a 9 out of 10 rating. The fresh matcha tea, thick tuna ramen broth, and uniquely prepared sushi dishes impressed the family, though some minor disappointments about missing sea rabbit and non-spicy options prevented a perfect score.
LA Hot Duck
Rowland Heights, United States — Chinese street food
LA Hot Duck in Rowland Heights offers authentic Chinese street food specializing in duck snacks, beef jerky, and marinated items. The reviewer tried various cold dishes including pork cheek, pork ear, tendon, seaweed salad, tofu skin, and duck gizzard, praising the authentic flavors and textures that remind them of street food in China.
Sam Woo BBQ
San Gabriel, United States — Chinese BBQ
Raina visits Sam Woo BBQ in San Gabriel to review their clay pot rice, which features crispy rice, tender chicken, and a rich black bean sauce. The dish receives approval from her father and impresses with its depth of flavor and excellent texture.
Sam Woo Barbecue
San Gabriel, United States — Chinese Barbecue/Cantonese
Raina visits her dad's favorite Chinese barbecue restaurant Sam Woo Barbecue in San Gabriel, a childhood favorite that still delivers. The family enjoys standout dishes including salt and pepper fried pork chops, housemade tofu, and lobster noodles with generous portions and authentic flavors that bring back memories.
Samuel Barbecue
San Gabriel, United States — Chinese Barbecue
Raina visits Samuel Barbecue, a beloved spot from her childhood in San Gabriel's 626 area. The restaurant offers excellent barbecue including duck and pork, available for both dine-in and takeout. Raina is running a promotion where the first customer to spend $50 and mention her name receives a free hoodie.
Buc-ee's
Texas, United States — Convenience Store / Food Court
The reviewer visits Buc-ee's before leaving Texas and is impressed by the massive variety of food options, merchandise, and snacks available. They purchase $159 worth of items including sandwiches, fudge, nuts, and beaver nuggets, highlighting the quality and abundance of offerings at this travel convenience store.
F85
Bay Area, United States — Vietnamese
Raina visits F85 during their grand opening in the Bay Area and is impressed by their menu offerings beyond just pho. She particularly loves their peanut sauce, charred meat, crispy fried tofu, and avocado smoothie with hidden vegetables.
Il Barone Ristorante
Newport Beach, United States — Italian
Il Barone Ristorante in Newport Beach is a mom and pop owned Italian restaurant with a beautiful interior that serves exceptional homemade dishes. The reviewer enjoyed everything from the soft garlic bread and perfectly layered lasagna to the meaty pepperoni pizza and an impressively large fried pork chop, finishing with fluffy custard-filled donuts.
Simmer
Rohnert Park, United States — Vietnamese
The reviewer visits Simmer in Rohnert Park and tries their tofu vermicelli rice bowl. The lemongrass-flavored tofu has a delicious tangy and peppery glaze that impresses the family. They highlight the quality Vietnamese food available in the area.
Fire Wings
Santa Rosa, United States — American Wings and Sandwiches
Fire Wings in Santa Rosa offers excellent value with deals like 95 cent wings on Wednesdays and 85 cent boneless wings on Mondays and Tuesdays. The reviewer loved the crispy wings, massive chicken sandwiches, and the spicy sweet sauce that pairs perfectly with all the sides including fries, tater tots, and jalapeno poppers.
Express Sushi and Teriyaki
Carmichael, United States — Japanese
The reviewer visits Express Sushi and Teriyaki in Carmichael to take on a sushi boat eating challenge. One member of the group completes the challenge in 1 minute 19 seconds, making for an entertaining and fun experience.
Hot Buns
Sacramento, United States — American / Smashburgers
Hot Buns in Sacramento is an excellent smashburger destination featuring perfectly crispy patties made fresh to order with housemade sauce and generous grilled onions. The thick-cut fries are exceptionally well-seasoned and addictive, complemented by soft buttery buns and quality shakes, making it a must-visit spot for smashburger lovers in the area.
Kani Tengoku Asok
Bangkok, Thailand — Japanese Seafood
This Bangkok king crab buffet offers three tier options with the premium tier A at $155 USD providing all-you-can-eat king crab plus access to an extensive side menu. The standout feature is the staff service that cracks all crab legs for you, combined with exceptionally fresh seafood and delicious accompaniments. The reviewer found this to be a must-try experience that completely justifies the price.
Sushi Express and Teriyaki
Carmichael, United States — Japanese - Sushi and Teriyaki
The reviewer enjoyed their experience at Sushi Express and Teriyaki in Carmichael, highlighting the impressive sushi boat presentation, delicious chili crisp roll, and crispy hand-battered tempura. They praised the restaurant's extensive menu and recommend it for catering orders and sushi lovers.
Black Bear Diner
Roseville, United States — American
RainaisCrazy hosted a burger eating contest at Black Bear Diner in Roseville, California with a $150 prize. Multiple contestants competed to eat the most meat from their burgers, creating an entertaining and energetic atmosphere. The restaurant was praised for hosting the event and supporting the community.
Street Food Stand
Bangkok, Thailand — Thai street food
The reviewer discovers a roadside street food stand in Thailand selling an exceptional chicken rice plate with soup for just $1.25. The dish features tender chicken, aromatic chicken broth-infused rice, a flavorful vegetable soup, and an outstanding garlicky, sweet, spicy, and tangy Thai chili sauce. The reviewer rates it 10 out of 10, calling it a perfect meal they could eat every day.
Hai Hong Restaurant
Bangkok, Thailand — Chinese
Hai Hong Restaurant is a Chinese restaurant in Bangkok offering an impressive variety of dishes. The reviewer enjoyed multiple standout items including caramelized beef stir fry, flavorful vegetable soup, and an exceptional deep fried taro root dish that became their favorite.
The Pho Fox
Houston, United States — Vietnamese Pho
Raina attempts The Pho Fox's Death Fire Bowl challenge, a spicy pho eating contest with a 25-minute time limit. She successfully completes it in approximately 8 minutes and 30 seconds, praising the quality of the broth, tender meat, and particularly the intensely hot noodles. The challenge offers a $100 prize and has become a popular test of spice tolerance at the restaurant.
I Papa Kitchen
Rowland Heights, United States — Chinese
The reviewer visits I Papa Kitchen in Rowland Heights and praises their Chinese dishes, particularly the lamb soup with noodles and the thick, fresh-made potato noodle spicy dish. They highlight the restaurant's famous Chinese hamburgers and milk tea with fermented rice, emphasizing the quality and flavor of the food.
Gyu Plus
Las Vegas, United States — Japanese / Modern Fusion
A $100 Wagyu sandwich at Gyu Plus in Las Vegas featuring three Kakushima Wagyu steaks from Japan with onion jam and savory sauce on fluffy Japanese milk butter bread. The meat is cooked perfectly and pairs beautifully with the sweet onion jam, complemented by housemade truffle chocolate chips and a rich ube cake.
Smash IIE
Riverside, United States — American - Burgers
The reviewer visits Smash IIE, a food truck in Riverside, and tries their spicy smash burger which features a flavorful, saucy patty with a sweet spicy hot honey taste and crispy exterior. The burger comes with grilled onions on a soft bun, and the reviewer also enjoyed their honey jalapeno burger, praising the quality meat and overall delicious taste.
Xi Bei
Santa Ana, United States — Chinese
Xi Bei in Santa Ana is a spacious new restaurant specializing in handpulled noodles and Chinese comfort food. The reviewer loved their signature chili beef noodles with perfect chewy texture, hot and sour soup, and various fried sides, though they weren't a fan of the cherry tomatoes in the house salad. Overall, it's a must-visit spot for authentic Chinese noodle dishes.
Xibei
Santa Ana, United States — Chinese
The reviewer visits Xibei during their soft opening in Santa Ana and thoroughly enjoys their noodle dishes. The handmade long noodles are chewy and tender, paired with succulent short ribs and topped with fresh vegetables like bok choy and bean sprouts. The flavorful sauce is so good that the reviewer uses leftover sauce to finish rice, highlighting the exceptional quality of the meal.
Yamas Teriyaki
Huntington Beach, United States — Teriyaki/Japanese fusion
Raina participates in a $100 prize eating contest at Yamas Teriyaki featuring a massive 5lb burrito. The competition is intense and fun, with the winner taking home an Arena mug and other prizes. The burrito itself is described as delicious.
Yama Teriyaki House
Huntington Beach, United States — Japanese Teriyaki
Yama Teriyaki House delivers delicious Japanese-inspired cuisine with standout dishes like their oni musubi and signature tsunami fries. The reviewer praised their housemade volcano sauce, well-marinated meats, and generous portions, declaring it a must-visit for those seeking flavorful food.
909 Tacolandia
Pomona, United States — Food market with multiple vendors - Mexican, Peruvian-Chinese, International
909 Tacolandia is a vibrant night market in Pomona with multiple food vendors offering everything from tacos and fried fish to churros and homemade desserts. The reviewer loved the energetic atmosphere, friendly vendors, and consistent quality of food across all stations, particularly praising the fresh churros and perfectly balanced three leches cake.
Loline Takalandia
Not specified, United States — Mexican
The reviewer enjoyed leftover breakfast items from Loline Takalandia, praising the papooseas and notably moist pork tamales. They highlighted the quality of food and the sweet demeanor of the vendors at this establishment.
Marrakech
Las Vegas, United States — Moroccan
The reviewer visits Marrakech in Las Vegas and tries the magic carpet mocktail, a beautifully crafted drink featuring rose water and honey. The bartender demonstrates an impressive mixing technique while explaining the drink's magical combination of flavors, creating an engaging and visually appealing experience.
Marakeesh
Las Vegas, United States — Mediterranean
Marakeesh in Las Vegas offers an exceptional Mediterranean dining experience with a seven-course prefix menu at $70 per person, complemented by talented belly dancers performing throughout the evening. The reviewer loved every dish, from the fresh housemade bread and creamy hummus to the tender marinated lamb and decadent bastilla dessert. A unique and highly recommended dinner destination.
Sriratrattanapai
Bangkok, Thailand — Thai
A competitive eating challenge at Sriratrattanapai in Bangkok featuring a massive 14-pound bowl of Thai boat noodles served on boats along a river. The reviewer successfully completed the challenge in 29 minutes and 2 seconds, praising the beautiful setting and impressive noodles while reflecting on the differences between American speed eating and Asian eating competition styles.
Liu Yi Shou
San Diego, United States — Hot Pot
The reviewer and their partner successfully completed Liu Yi Shou's 9lb team hot pot challenge in San Diego. By working together and maintaining good pace, they finished within the time limit and earned free hot pot for an entire year. The experience was enjoyable and celebratory.
Jos Topoki
Las Vegas, United States — Korean
Raina visited Jos Topoki in Las Vegas and loved their Korean food, particularly their signature spicy rosé takoki rice cakes and tofu kimbop. She was especially impressed by their unique wasabi sauce and the overall quality of their fried appetizers and toppings.
Jaws Topokki
Las Vegas, United States — Korean
The reviewer enjoys a breakfast visit to Jaws Topokki in Las Vegas, trying their dual rose topokki with spicy creamy sauce and various fried sides. The rice cakes have a satisfying chewy texture, the sauce is flavorful and spicy, and the noodles are particularly delicious. Overall, it's a positive experience with standout dishes that deliver on flavor and texture.
Bag O Crab
Las Vegas, United States — Seafood Boil
Bag O Crab in Las Vegas offers an excellent seafood boil experience with massive king crab legs, fresh shrimp, and flavorful Cajun sauce options. The reviewer was impressed by the quality of the seafood, the creative mango wings, and the fun robot delivery service. Overall, it's a highly recommended spot for seafood boil enthusiasts.
Nana's Green Tea
Las Vegas, United States — Japanese dessert and tea
The reviewer enjoyed a matcha parfait with wabi mochi at Nana's Green Tea, praising the rich matcha flavor and high-quality tea. The dessert featured delicious mochi coated in peanut dust, red bean, and corn flake toppings that added great texture and taste.
Ton Shou
Las Vegas, United States — Japanese
The reviewer enjoyed a Ton Shou Katsu set in Las Vegas with perfectly fried tonkatsu, housemade party sauce, and an exceptional rice soup. They loved the quality of the sauce, sides, and overall combination of flavors, expressing enthusiasm about the dish being something they could eat daily.
Katsumura
Cerritos, United States — Japanese
Katsumura in Cerritos offers authentic high-quality Japanese cuisine with exceptional yakiniku and katsu dishes. The reviewer praised the meat quality, perfectly crispy coatings, creative dishes like the cheesy tonkatsu, and refreshing sides like the cabbage salad. This is a must-visit spot for Japanese food lovers.
Tongso
Las Vegas, United States — Japanese
Tongso in Las Vegas, ranked number 31 nationwide, delivers an exceptional dining experience with a beautiful interior and diverse menu. The reviewer sampled dishes from each section including skewers, takoyaki, sushi rolls, Wagyu cheeseburger, and their signature tonkatsu, finding everything delicious and finishing every last bite.
Shakey's
Not specified, Philippines — Filipino, Pizza
The reviewer visits Shakey's for the first time and tries their pepperoni and jalapeno pizza, which impresses with its generous cheese and crispy crust. They also praise the chicken and dessert pizza, expressing overall satisfaction with their experience.
7-Eleven Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand — Thai Convenience Store Food
The reviewer tried various toasties from 7-Eleven Thailand and found the experience quite interesting with multiple flavor options. The standout items were the egg and salad cream croissant sandwich and the hamburger toastie, while the sweet potato and cheese combination was a definite miss. Overall, it's a cool convenience store grab-and-go option with diverse flavors to explore.
Ko Kungri
Bangkok, Thailand — Thai
RainaisCrazy took on Ko Kungri's 3lb pad thai challenge in Bangkok, attempting to finish within 10 minutes. While the delicious pad thai didn't get fully consumed in time, the reviewer loved the food and was thrilled to finally eat after a hungry day.
Swirl Acai
Rancho Cucamonga, United States — Acai bowls, smoothies
Raina visits Swirl Acai in Rancho Cucamonga, California, where she tries their signature soft serve acai bowl with peanut butter, banana, and strawberry. She loves the creamy peanut butter texture and the unique soft serve acai concept, which is the first of its kind in California. The smoothies and overall quality of the bowls impress her.
Swirls Acai
Rancho Cucamonga, United States — Acai bowls, smoothies, toast, health food
Swirls Acai in Rancho Cucamonga offers unique soft serve acai bowls that are the only ones served in California, along with customizable toppings, fresh fruits, and granola. The reviewer loved the natural sweetness from fruit with no added sugar, tried multiple bowls quickly, and also enjoyed their toast options and dairy-free smoothies. Overall, it's highly recommended for acai and healthy bowl enthusiasts.
Xibei
Arcadia, United States — Chinese
The reviewer tries the spicy chicken at Xibei in Arcadia and is impressed with the crispy, well-seasoned nuggets topped with sesame seeds. Despite appearing very spicy from the chili coating, the dish delivers authentic flavor without overwhelming heat, making it an appealing option even for those with lower spice tolerance.
Misha
Hollywood, United States — Ice cream and beverages
Misha is an affordable ice cream and drink spot in Hollywood known for their creamy soft serve at just one dollar. The reviewer praised the exceptional creaminess of the ice cream, high-quality drinks with excellent boba, and great value, recommending it as a must-visit treat for those in the area.
Delucca
Dallas, United States — Italian - Pizza
Delucca in Dallas offers an all-you-can-eat pizza experience inspired by Brazilian barbecue, where servers bring carts of pizzas tableside. The restaurant features 16 savory pizzas (including seasonal rotations) and 4 dessert options, with the Nutella and cheese dessert pizza being a standout. The reviewer praised the concept, variety, and quality of the pizzas during their visit.
Bistro B
Dallas, United States — Vietnamese
The reviewer visited Bistro B in Dallas to attempt their massive 10 lb pho bowl challenge. The restaurant offers diverse Vietnamese comfort food at very affordable prices, with a fun competitive eating element where diners can win $200 for completing the challenge or pay just $29.99 if they don't finish.
Bro Bees
Dallas, United States — Vietnamese
Raina visited Bro Bees, one of Dallas's coolest Vietnamese restaurants featuring an impressive menu of over 500 items. She enjoyed a variety of dishes including fried tofu, clay pot fish, pork belly, and garlicky noodles, praising the quality of flavors and textures throughout. The extensive menu and good deals make it a must-visit destination for Vietnamese food lovers.
KEEKS
Fort Worth, United States — Asian
The reviewer visits KEEKS in Fort Worth, Texas, a restaurant specializing in egg rolls. They try cream cheese-filled egg rolls and spring rolls, both of which they find delicious with quality fillings. Overall, it's a positive experience with well-prepared appetizers.
Kik's Egg Rolls
Fort Worth, United States — Vietnamese
Kik's Egg Rolls in Fort Worth is a fantastic quick-grab spot that exceeded expectations with their crispy egg rolls and an impressive variety of flavored chicken wings. The soups, particularly the crab soup with Vietnamese flavors and wedding soup, were surprisingly rich and flavorful, while their specialty fries and saucy noodles rounded out an excellent dining experience.
King's Buffet
Arlington, United States — Asian (Chinese, Japanese, Mongolian, Dim Sum)
King's Buffet in Arlington is one of the best Asian buffets with over 200 menu items including sushi, Mongolian grill, and a dim sum station. The pricing is exceptional at just $14.99 for lunch and $17.99 for dinner, with weekend crab specials at $18.99. The buffet maintains excellent food quality with constantly replenished offerings and a strong dessert selection.
Chinatown Street Food Markets
Bangkok, Thailand — Thai Street Food
The reviewer explores Bangkok's Chinatown street food scene, sampling multiple vendors and dishes throughout the night. They praised the quality and variety of seafood, particularly the impressively large shrimp and the flavorful street food preparations. The vibrant energy and endless food options made for an exciting and delicious street food experience.
Bangkok Dinner Cruise
Bangkok, Thailand — Thai and International Buffet
This Bangkok dinner cruise offers an exceptional experience with stunning river views and a two-hour dinner buffet for just $50 per person. While the food quality is inconsistent with most dishes being mediocre, the steak and mango sticky rice stood out, and the overall experience of dining on the water while passing landmarks like Iasia Mall makes it highly worthwhile.
Mubra
Bangkok, Thailand — Thai
Raina attempts a 1.7 kg rice challenge at Mubra, a restaurant located in the basement of a Bangkok shopping mall, featuring an omelette, crispy pork, and rice. She completes the challenge in 6 minutes, praising the high quality of the crispy pork for its tender, juicy interior and crispy exterior, and wins a 500 baht prize.
Cham Gastro Plug
Los Angeles, United States — Korean
Cham Gastro Plug is an excellent late-night dining destination in Los Angeles that combines great food with entertainment and a welcoming atmosphere. The reviewer enjoyed a variety of Korean-inspired dishes including comforting tofu stew, chewy spicy rice cakes, and flavorful meat skewers, while also appreciating the venue's amenities like gaming options and a beautiful patio.
Cham Gastropub
Los Angeles, United States — Korean gastropub
The reviewer visits Cham Gastropub in Los Angeles and enjoys a skewer platter featuring pork belly, fish cake, rice cakes, chicken, and bacon-wrapped rice cakes. While most items are delicious with flavorful sauces, they express frustration about having to peel shrimp despite its good taste.
Not specified
Not specified, United States — Dim Sum / Chinese
The reviewer visits a new dim sum restaurant with their dad and enjoys a variety of creative dishes including Australian Wagyu and specialty har gows with unique flavors. The dumplings are praised for being juicy, tender, and well-prepared, with particular highlights on the innovative colored har gows featuring different ingredients.
Palate Dim Sum House
Not specified, United States — Dim Sum, Seafood
The reviewer visits Palate Dim Sum House to tackle an impressive 6-lb lobster. The meat quality is exceptional, particularly the tender tail portion, which the reviewer and their father thoroughly enjoy.
Pallet Dim Sum
Tustin, United States — Dim Sum / Chinese
Pallet Dim Sum is an elevated dim sum restaurant in Tustin featuring innovative dishes served on artistic palettes with creative sauce options. The reviewer loved the signature rainbow dumplings, melt-in-your-mouth Wagyu beef, and luxurious touches like truffle on Peking duck. This is a must-try spot for dumpling enthusiasts looking for creative, elevated dim sum.
Chengdu Taste
Not specified, United States — Sichuan Chinese
The reviewer and their dad visited Chengdu Taste to enjoy authentic spicy Chinese cuisine from Sichuan province. The dishes were flavorful and not overly spicy, with highlights including lamb, mushroom beef soup, and a generous frog plate that the dad thoroughly enjoyed.
Cheng Du Taste
Rowland Heights, United States — Chinese
The reviewer enjoyed a massive pork leg dish at Cheng Du Taste that was incredibly tender and flavorful. The standout feature was the deep-fried skin that was both crispy and soft, paired with a spicy sauce that complemented the meat perfectly.
Ziggle Korean Barbecue
Artesia, United States — Korean Barbecue
Ziggle Korean Barbecue in Artesia offers an excellent Korean BBQ experience with a user-friendly phone ordering system and three pricing tiers. The reviewer enjoyed the platinum tier, which features premium meats like beef rib and ribeye, alongside traditional favorites like pork belly and various intestine cuts. The meal was highlighted by quality side dishes, quick service, and standout fried chicken, making it a must-visit spot for Korean BBQ enthusiasts.
Chowine
Moreno Valley, United States — Chinese
The reviewer visits Chowine, a newly opened Chinese fast food spot in Moreno Valley that offers exceptional value. A $10.99 lunch combo includes char siu pork, fried rice, and orange chicken - portions so generous the reviewer can barely close the box. The food quality is impressive for the price point.
House of Blues
Anaheim, United States — American BBQ and Seafood
House of Blues in Anaheim offers an exciting dining experience combining great BBQ and seafood dishes with live band karaoke entertainment. The reviewer loved the smoked pulled pork, brisket sandwich, voodoo shrimp, and especially the outstanding bread pudding dessert. The lively atmosphere with karaoke made for an unforgettable evening.
Crab and Spice
Las Vegas, United States — Seafood
The reviewer visits Crab and Spice in Las Vegas and is impressed by their all you can eat seafood boil featuring lobster, various crab options, and fresh scallops. The quality of the meat is excellent and the coconut sauce is delicious, making for a satisfying dining experience.
Hong Kong Express and Hawaiian Barbecue
Moreno Valley, United States — Chinese, Hawaiian Barbecue
Hong Kong Express and Hawaiian Barbecue in Moreno Valley offers incredible value with massive combo meals for just $10.99 that come packed to the brim. The reviewer loved the charsu, fried rice, and especially the crispy orange chicken, noting the generous meat portions and refreshing boba drinks. This is a must-visit spot for anyone seeking amazing Chinese and Hawaiian food at unbeatable prices.
The Rocking Potato
Las Vegas, United States — American comfort food
The reviewer visited The Rocking Potato in Las Vegas for a $500 prize eating contest featuring a massive loaded potato challenge. The event was entertaining with enthusiastic energy, and the reviewer appreciated the restaurant's willingness to host competitive food challenges with substantial prizes.
La Super Taqueria
Las Vegas, United States — Mexican
La Super Taqueria is a food truck in Las Vegas serving excellent Mexican food with fresh, bold flavors. The burritos and tacos are generously loaded with quality ingredients like fresh guac, pico de gallo, and well-seasoned meat, with a signature crispy-soft shell taco technique that adds great texture.
La Super Takaria
Las Vegas, United States — Mexican
La Super Takaria is a new food truck in Las Vegas specializing in Mexican street food with standout bacon wrapped hot dogs and innovative deep-fried tacos. The reviewer enjoyed the creative preparation methods and variety of meat options, highlighting excellent texture contrasts and flavorful accompaniments. The truck also offers burritos, quesadillas, and refreshing traditional drinks.
Mama B Smokehouse
Las Vegas, United States — Barbecue, Southern
The reviewer visits Mama B Smokehouse in Las Vegas and orders gumbo, which they love. The dish is rich and flavorful, loaded with sausages and served with rice. Overall, the reviewer enjoyed the experience and the quality of the food.
Mama Beast Smokehouse
Las Vegas, United States — Barbecue
Mama Beast Smokehouse in Las Vegas offers exceptional barbecue with impressive variety and quality meat options. The reviewer enjoyed standout dishes including perfectly smoked ribs, tender brisket, unique fried lobster tail, and an excellent mac and cheese with a crispy top. The full bar and complementary sides like coleslaw and cornbread make it a must-visit spot for barbecue lovers.
Yellow Cow Korean Barbecue
Gardena, United States — Korean Barbecue
Yellow Cow Korean Barbecue in Gardena offers exceptional high-quality meats and sides that make for a memorable Korean barbecue experience. The reviewer praised the incredibly fluffy eggs, crispy Korean pancakes, tender pork belly, and abundant fresh vegetable sides. This spot is worth the drive for anyone seeking excellent Korean barbecue.
Mean Chicks
Lynwood, United States — American (Smash Burgers, Wings, Hot Chicken)
Mean Chicks is a three-in-one concept restaurant in Lynwood offering smash burgers, wings, and hot chicken with generous portions and delicious sauces. The reviewer loved the creamy mac and cheese, habanero mango wings, massive fried chicken sandwich, and the flavorful mean bowl loaded with fries and salad sauce. Located in the historic Plaza Mexico area, it's highly recommended for anyone in the Downey area.
Kbako
Not specified, United States — Japanese/Sushi
Raina and her sister enjoyed a sushi delivery from Kbako featuring fresh sashimi, strawberry sandwiches, and various sides. The sushi was praised for its thin fish slices and quality ingredients, with the strawberry sandwiches being a particular highlight for the sister.
Mike Henry's Barbecue
Rancho Cucamonga, United States — Barbecue
The reviewer visits Mike Henry's Barbecue at Haven City Market and tries their signature brisket fries loaded with meat, barbecue sauce, and cheese, along with banana pudding. Both items are well-received, with particular praise for the crinkle cut fries and the generous meat portions, though the reviewer notes there's so much meat you barely get to the fries.
Mount Barbecue
Los Angeles, United States — Korean barbecue and sushi
The reviewer visits Mount Barbecue in K Town for an extensive Korean barbecue and sushi experience, highlighting unique dishes like abalone kanji and handmade dumplings. Multiple courses of appetizers, sushi rolls, and soups are enjoyed throughout the meal, with consistently positive reactions to the food quality and flavors.
Bula Barbecue
Westminster, United States — Barbecue
The reviewer ordered a variety of barbecue from Bula Barbecue including duck, roast pork, chicken, and pork intestine. The meats were fresh and flavorful, with the roast pork and duck being standout items that impressed both the reviewer and their companion Serena.
Sushi Kyo
Monrovia, United States — Japanese Sushi
The reviewer takes their dad and sister to Sushi Kyo in Monrovia for a fun sushi meal. They enjoy a wide variety of creative rolls and nigiri, praising the quality, freshness, and generous portions. Everyone in the group has a great time trying different items and appreciates the diverse menu options.
Good 2 Go Donuts
Rancho Cucamonga, United States — Donuts
Raina visited Good 2 Go Donuts in Rancho Cucamonga for a meet and greet with fans. The video features an engaging interactive segment where Raina and fans guess how fast someone can eat a dozen donuts, creating a fun and entertaining experience at the donut shop.
Good2go donuts
Rancho Cucamonga, United States — Donuts, Pastries
The reviewer visits Good2go donuts and tries several specialty donuts including the popular strawberry cheesecake, new banana pudding with wafers, and the trending strawberry Dubai topped with pistachio and Belgian chocolate. The total for multiple donuts comes to $14.25, offering good value for variety.
Crazy Bow
West Covina, United States — Asian Fusion
The reviewer visits Crazy Bow in West Covina and enjoys their signature yen coins with crispy exterior and sweet cheese. The kimchi fried rice served on a sizzling plate is highlighted for its spicy flavor and charred crispy rice texture that adds extra dimension to the dish.
Sushi Kill
Monrovia, United States — Japanese
Sushi Kill in Monrovia offers an impressive Japanese restaurant experience with much more than just sushi. The reviewer loved the perfectly charred skewers with sweet glaze, fresh sushi options, and diverse cooked dishes including fried calamari and spider rolls. The restaurant stands out for its variety and beautiful aesthetic, making it a great choice for both sushi lovers and those seeking cooked Japanese cuisine.
OneV Pho and Boban
Garden Grove, United States — Vietnamese
OneV Pho and Boban is a two-concept Vietnamese restaurant in Garden Grove that combines pho and banh mi offerings with robot food delivery. The reviewer loved the dry pho topped with fried garlic and peanuts, tender brisket, flavorful broth, and massive banh mi sandwiches. The restaurant specializes in authentic Vietnamese dishes and refreshing drinks that the reviewer found addictive.
Raki Raki Ramen
San Diego, United States — Japanese Ramen
Rain participates in a 5-minute wing eating contest at Raki Raki Ramen in San Diego, winning with 35 wings consumed. The event features multiple contestants and creates an exciting, engaging atmosphere with audience participation.
Sayulitas
San Diego, United States — Mexican
RainaisCrazy took on a 10 pound California burrito challenge at Sayulitas for Cinco de Mayo, featuring carne asada, French fries, sour cream, Mexican salsa, and cheese. The burrito was impressively large and flavorful, though the intense spiciness presented a significant challenge during the eating experience.
Dragon Express
Riverside, United States — Chinese
Rainai visits the grand opening of Dragon Express Chinese fast food in Riverside and orders the $12.99 lunch special with two items including barbecue pork and orange chicken. She praises the orange chicken sauce and the overall quality of the meal, calling it really good and highlighting it as her favorite combo.
Chahalo
Rowland Heights, United States — Tea shop, Beverages
Chahalo is a newly opened tea shop in Rowland Heights with beautiful design and high-quality tea drinks. The reviewer tried several signature beverages including oolong milk tea, jasmine coconut with pistachio, and pineapple tea, all of which were delicious and not overly sweet. The shop also offers cute merchandise like zodiac magnets and plushies that add to the overall charming experience.
Yas Chicken Express
Las Vegas, United States — Fried Chicken
The reviewer took on a five-sandwich spicy chicken challenge at Yas Chicken Express in Las Vegas and successfully completed it within the 30-minute time limit with about one minute to spare. The sandwiches featured a sauce containing pure capsaicin at ghost pepper level intensity, which built up progressively and required strategic breaks to manage the heat.
Sizzling House
San Jose, United States — Asian
The reviewer visited Sizzling House in San Jose and loved their signature sizzling plate served on a hot plate. The dish featured crispy beef belly, crispy rice, and a slightly sweet soy sauce that came together beautifully when mixed tableside.
Regent's Pizzeria
San Diego, United States — Italian, Pizza
Regent's Pizzeria in San Diego impressed the reviewer with exceptional Chicago-style deep dish pizza featuring soft, savory bread and generous cheese layers. The menu offers diverse options including standout salads, fresh pastas with housemade sauce, and a full craft beer bar, making it a must-visit for pizza lovers in the area.
Shabuya
Alhambra, United States — Japanese Hot Pot
Shabuya is a newly opened all-you-can-eat hot pot restaurant featuring an impressive self-serve buffet bar with quality meats, fresh vegetables, and diverse broth options. The reviewer loved the flavorful broths, exceptional wasabi mayo dipping sauce, and crispy appetizers, praising both the food quality and attentive service.
Bun Ho Hue Song Huong
San Jose, United States — Vietnamese
The reviewer visits Bun Ho Hue Song Huong in San Jose and tries their tapioca strip balls, praising the chewy texture and soft mochi-like consistency made with tapioca flour. They love the unique combination of textures and consider it one of their favorite Vietnamese dishes that's hard to find elsewhere.
Myat Migga
Westminster, United States — Asian
The reviewer visited the newly opened Myat Migga in Westminster, California and enjoyed their My Pot chicken, which has a soy-forward flavor similar to pine chicken. The fried rice offered a unique taste, and the overall dining experience reminded them of authentic Asian street food with its combination of rice, soup, and protein on one plate.
Hong Kong Express
Westminster, United States — Chinese
Hong Kong Express in Westminster delivers impressive portions and quality Chinese food at affordable prices. The reviewer was particularly impressed by the generous toppings, well-executed chow mein that sells out quickly, and substantial pieces of barbecue pork and orange chicken.
Baja Sharkeez
Newport Beach, United States — Mexican
The reviewer enjoyed Baja Sharkeez's new birria menu items in Newport Beach, highlighting the tender meat, flavorful consomé dipping sauce, and unique cheese-crusted burrito. The unlimited chips and salsa, convenient beachside location, and variety of Mexican dishes made for a fun dining experience.
Mi Fat Miga 2
Westminster, United States — Vietnamese
Mi Fat Miga 2 is a newly opened Vietnamese restaurant in Westminster offering delicious, flavorful dishes with beautiful presentation and excellent quality ingredients. The reviewer praised the juicy marinated chicken, homemade noodles, rich broths, and variety of paired sauces available for each dish. This is a must-visit spot for Vietnamese food lovers.
Kazan Barbecue
Southgate, United States — Korean barbecue
Kazan Barbecue offers an excellent all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue experience for just $28 in Southgate, California. The reviewer praised the quality of the meat, particularly the beef belly, along with the generous self-serve sides including a well-stocked tea station with quality milk tea, fresh spring rolls, and access to desserts and ice cream. A great value for unlimited meat and premium beverage options.
SJ Egg Rolls
San Jose, United States — Vietnamese
The reviewer enjoyed a meal at SJ Egg Rolls at the airport during a flight delay, praising the Neun grilled pork wraps, spring rolls with peanut butter sauce, and crispy fried bun pot. The flavors were described as light and well-balanced, with particularly delicious sauces that surprisingly made it through TSA.
Pho Duoi Bo
San Jose, United States — Vietnamese Pho
Rainai visits Pho Duoi Bo in San Jose, a late-night pho spot open until 12:30 AM perfect for midnight cravings. She praises their fluffy and crispy bread sticks, rich broth, and variety of meat options including bone marrow, beef rib, oxtail, and chicken pho. The reviewer highly recommends this spot for anyone in the Bay Area.
El Cabron
San Jose, United States — Mexican
El Cabron is a fantastic late night Mexican restaurant in San Jose with an impressive menu and full bar. The standout mocahete features incredibly tender beef rib and pulled pork in a savory sauce, and the addictive chips and salsa keep coming throughout the meal. This is a must-try spot for Mexican food enthusiasts.
Shakey's
Philippines, Philippines — Pizza
The reviewer visits Shakey's for a commercial shoot and takes a lunch break to try their Supreme Pizza. They were impressed by how crispy and delicious the pizza was, marking their second visit to the establishment.
BaoZ
Rowland Heights, United States — Chinese
The reviewer takes their parents to BaoZ, a new Chinese restaurant in Rowland Heights, where they enjoy delicious shumai dumplings that are incredibly juicy, a perfectly grilled beef rib sandwich, and an inventive black pan dessert with egg custard filling. The food is executed well and the family clearly has a great dining experience together.
Tom's Number One World Famous Chili Burgers
Ontario, United States — American - Fast Food/Burgers
Raina took on Tom's Number One World Famous Chili Burgers' 7-lb chili cheese fries challenge in Ontario, California, completing it in just 22 minutes and 22 seconds. She enjoyed the fries and the chili flavor, beating the previous record time and winning the $100 prize.
Bumbo Quay Sunong
San Jose, United States — Vietnamese
Bumbo Quay Sunong in San Jose is an authentic Vietnamese restaurant that impressed with its exceptional attention to texture and quality ingredients. The reviewer particularly loved the deep fried mochi balls with shrimp and pork filling, the udon seafood stew with rich broth, and the sugarcane drink starter. Overall, it's a highly recommended spot for Vietnamese food lovers.
Chingshu Malatang
San Jose, United States — Malatang (Chinese)
Rainai visits Chingshu Malatang in San Jose, a customizable malatang spot where diners select their own ingredients and broth flavors. She praises the freshness of the vegetables, variety of toppings including multiple mushroom types, and the delicious broth and milk tea, finishing her entire bowl quickly.
Ahuevo
Stockton, United States — Mexican Breakfast/Brunch
Ahuevo in Stockton is a breakfast paradise featuring enormous portions and creative dishes that impress. Standouts include the queso birria quesadilla with incredible cheese pull, flavorful chilaquiles molcajete with grilled meats, and refreshing agua chiles. The massive drink sizes and variety of menu options make it a must-visit for breakfast lovers.