About Me
Thank you for visiting my blog. I’m Hirono, a thirty-something from the suburb of Los Angeles, who’s always looking for a great dining experience in Los Angeles and the Valley. Please feel free to leave comments and restaurant recommendations 
I would love to hear from you!
Here’s a little about me …
I heart baking, russell crowe, tabasco, yoga, green tea, knitting, etsy, kevin, firenze, eponine, gyoza, running, dogs, blogs, oprah, ponzu, fro-yo, los angeles kings, le creuset, bun bun, paris, balsamic vinegar, penguins, sushi, friends, family, ruth reichl, azuki, nutella, sewing, sea lions, red velvet cupcake with cream cheese frosting, kate middleton, dorie greenspan.
I dislike fast food, steven seagal, coyotes, detroit red wings, bugs, myspace, pararell parking, food with too much basil and cilantro, american chinese food, processed food, anaheim ducks, high APR, rollercoasters, fake designer bags, hunger, turducken.
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saori | December 24, 2007 at 4:30 am
Hi Hirono!
I’d love to join you in your food adventure! Let’s explore together sometimes : )
P.S. Thanks for getting into Pink Berry… I can’t live without it now… Rosie & Lucia come over for a walk every Sunday and we MAKE SURE to stop to get a nice Pomeg. Frozen Yogurt… it’s became our healthy ritual!
XOXO,
Saori : )
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myun27@gmail.com | July 22, 2008 at 8:56 am
Hi Hirono,
My name is Monica and I’m an Asian American Studies major at UCLA. I actually live in Northridge and I LOVE your food blog. =) I’m doing a research presentation for school on Asian pastries/baked goods and I was wondering if I could reference your site. Of course, it will all be properly cited and I would definitely give credit to you.
Please email be back soon, as my presentation date is looming. Thanks!
ps. Please keep up your mouth-watering posts!
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Hirono | July 22, 2008 at 9:38 am
Hi Monica,
Thank you for the comment. Please feel free to use my site as a reference for your project. How exciting! What an interesting research topic — sounds so yummy. Good luck on your presentation and thanks for reading my blog
Hirono
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Kasumi | October 3, 2008 at 12:55 am
Hey, Hirono!! I live in PDX and seem to be your sister-city food doppleganger. The next time you’re up here and are in need of a couple of suggested eateries, give me a buzz. I promise not to lead you astray.
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Hirono | October 3, 2008 at 6:11 am
Hi Kasumi!
Thankyou so much for visiting my blog and leaving a comment! Aaah, I am absolutely in love with Portland … as matter of fact, I’m here in the city right now as I type this. I’m here for work and will be running the Portland Marathon on Sunday!
I had a wonderful dinner at Park Kitchen tonight! It’s amazing how many great restaurants there are … Paley’s being my absolute favorite! I also liked the placed called Hurley’s in Nob Hill but has sense closed (ah shucks).
I would LOVE any restaurant recommendations for Portland! Thank you for the offer! I visit Portland frequently so if I can’t try it this time, there’ll always be the next time!
Again, thank you, and it’s nice to meet you
Hirono
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Chiaki & Toshio | November 23, 2008 at 5:34 pm
Hi Hirono! How are you?
We enjoy your blog and many Japanese-food pictures.
The pictures reminds us of happy days with you in Kyoto.
Let’s go to eat Kuzukiri and other delicious sweet again!
We are looking forward!!
Please give our love to your parents.
See you!
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tania | February 5, 2009 at 3:09 am
Hi,
I would love to know how you like Brazil and if you are planing of coming back!
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Hirono | February 9, 2009 at 10:57 am
Hi Tania! Thank you for vising my blog!
I LOVED Brazil. The people there were so kind and food was absolutely delicious (I fell in love with Acai there)! I didn’t have too much time for sight-seeing, but I got to wonder around the city of Sao Paulo a little, which was great. I had a lot of fun shopping at Liberdade. There are so many familiar food and goodies from japan and I felt like I was in Tokyo instead of Sao Paulo! I definitely plan on coming back (this time as a vacation instead of a business trip, hopefully) .. hopefully, Sao Paulo will be selected to host the Olympics in 8 years, although I’m sure I’ll be back before that!
Hirono
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Ted | February 9, 2009 at 4:45 pm
Hey girlfriend, you dont like the turducken? such fatty mouth-watering goodness is hard to resist, by the way, a beautiful Asian tart that is a culinary genius is just to my liking, what do you say we get together sometime for some culinary jousting! unguard!
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Hirono | February 9, 2009 at 5:43 pm
Ted,
I know your comment is completely a joke and a spam but it was so charming in a very, politically-incorrect sort of way that I had to approve it. Thanks for the chuckle!
Hirono
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Amy | July 24, 2009 at 12:27 pm
Hi Hirono
A friend just told me about your blog, and I think I’m going to have to add another internet addiction. The food looks sooooo gooood!
I was wondering whether or not you think you might take “Time For Dinner” anywhere beyond a personal blog (or if you already do!?)? You’re such a fun writer and the recipes all seem professional level. Do you or do you plan to have any cookbooks, columns, etc.?
Let me know if you could use some NY restaurant recommendations!
Keep up the great work,
Amy
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Hirono | July 28, 2009 at 11:05 am
Hi Amy!
Thank you so much for visiting my blog! And thank you so much for such kind comments. It would be a dream to have my own cookbook someday but I still have so much to learn
I will definitely be hitting you up for NY restaurant recommendations in the future!
Thank you! You’ve certainly made my day!
Hirono
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tonymalice | December 7, 2009 at 9:07 am
Great blog!!
Seems like you frequent some of the same Woodland Hills haunts as myself. I plan to come back frequently! – Tony
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Jennifer | August 16, 2010 at 8:10 am
Hi,
You should try Gogi House in Santa Clarita. It’s an all you can eat Korean BBQ Restaurant that serves great meats and more. Everything is included…dumplings, jap chae (sp?), bibimbap, fried rice, soup, tempura…the list goes on. It’s on Bouquet Cyn. next to Vons. Hope you get a chance to try it out!
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Hirono | September 4, 2010 at 1:22 am
Hi Tony! Thanks for visiting! It looks like we were neighbors! I am not living in Woodland Hills but I work near there so I still get to frequent some of my favorite WH eateries! I really enjoy your blog. It was through your blog that I learned that Pomodoro closed! I used to go there for dinner many times.
Hirono
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Hirono | September 4, 2010 at 1:24 am
Hi Jennifer! Thank you so much for the recommendation! I think I’ve been to Gigo House. I don’t remember if it was that place but I remember eating at this all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ in Santa Clarita so I’m thinking that was Gogi. I must agree, the menu there is amazing. I think I ate about a month worth of food when I was there! Mmmm.
Do you live in the Santa Clarita area?
Hirono
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Polish Mama on the Prairie | February 2, 2011 at 11:12 am
Your blog has great pics on it and a wide variety of food. Nice! WIsh there was a subscribe button somewhere or maybe I just didn’t see it? I mean, besides under the comment form.
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Hirono | February 12, 2011 at 2:55 pm
Thank you so much for visiting my blog, Polish Mama
I’m glad you found me. I’m glad you like the food photos! I think your blog is beautiful. I will try some of the recipes and experience the wonderful Polish flavors!
Hirono
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Polish Mama on the Prairie | February 14, 2011 at 2:15 pm
Oh wow, it wasn’t even really my intention to draw you to my own blog, I was just genuinely interested in yours! Thanks for the compliment!
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wendy haight | November 11, 2011 at 12:00 pm
Love the site!!! I’m a fan!
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Hirono | November 12, 2011 at 10:01 am
Thanks for visiting, Wendy! I really love your Website too! YAY, blog sisters!
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Shannon | January 28, 2012 at 1:48 pm
It’s official, I am now following your blog…and I love it!!!
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Hirono | January 29, 2012 at 10:11 pm
YAY, Shannon! Thanks for visiting! You’ll find out quickly that both you and Tiffany make appearances in the blog quite frequently!:)
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Roxanne Martinez | March 14, 2012 at 3:32 pm
Hi Hirono – I finally made it to your food blog!! Looking at all the wonderful food is making me hungry.
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Hirono | March 23, 2012 at 12:13 pm
Hi Roxanne! Thanks for stopping by!