Tuesday, December 24, 2013

MJ Magic Mochi Waffle at MJ Cafe & Teahouse



Happy Holidays random mealers! We have a holiday themed treat with an order of the Queen M's Favorite MJ Magic Mochi Waffle. This was a fantastic random meal of the day treat!

Found at MJ Cafe & Teahouse in Rowland Heights, California.

Sony RX1, 35mm, f2.0, 1/100, iso 100, +1.0ev

Friday, December 13, 2013

Curry Udon with Shrimp and Mochi Tempura at Oumi Sasaya



We have an order of Curry Udon with Shrimp and Mochi Tempura for our random meal of the day. This was definitely a unique random meal. We start with a flavorful Japanese curry base for the broth that had the perfect consistency to be a broth. We then layer in some fantastic udon noodles into this wonderful broth. Then we add the tempura fried shrimp to the mix. The final surprise was the tempura batted fried mochi for the unique sweet and savory twist. Careful, it is pipping hot.

Found at Oumi Sasaya in Lomita, California.

Sony RX1, 35mm, f2.0, 1/80, iso 400, +0.7ev

Friday, December 6, 2013

The Office Burger at Father's Office



Our random meal of the day brings us a "leaf in my fries". OK we actually have The Office Burger. The funny thing is for all the notoriety that this restaurant has, I would think that they would take care of the final presentation of the random meal that they present to you. But alas it is after all a bar so 21 years old and over only and sorry for any younger random mealers, you will have to wait.

Found at Father's Office in Culver City, California.

Sony RX1, 35mm, f2.0, 1/80, iso 400, +0.7ev

Sunday, November 17, 2013

Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich at Original Pantry Cafe



We have a Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich for our random meal of the day. Simple yet so fantastic!

Found at Original Pantry Cafe in Los Angeles, California.

Sony RX1, 35mm, f2.0, 1/80, iso 100, +0.7ev

Thursday, November 14, 2013

Hawaiian Rainbow Shave Ice at Teri Hawaii



Our random meal of the day treat brings us a final treat before the cold hits. We have a wonderful order of the Hawaiian Rainbow Shave Ice. I love how the colors blend together.

Found at Teri Hawaii in Gardena, California.

Sony RX1, 35mm, f2.0, 1/250, iso 100, +2.0ev

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Happy National Nachos Day - Super Nachos at Alfredo's



Happy National Nachos Day! We have an order of the Super Nachos. We load our nachos with carne asada, guacamole, sour cream and cheese. Enjoy your food holiday with our random meal of the day!

Found at Alfredo's in Burbank, California.

Sony RX1, 35mm, f2.0, 1/500, iso 100, +0.7ev

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Pretzel Pub Chicken Sandwich at Wendy's



We have for our random meal of the day the Pretzel Pub Chicken Sandwich. This is from a fast food restaurant which is a bit amazing. I looks like they took great care in the presentation of the sandwich. I guess since I almost always carry my camera with me, it allows photographic magic to happen when the ambient light hits perfectly.

Found at Wendy's in Burbank, California.

Sony RX1, 35mm, f2.0, 1/80, iso 200, +1.3ev

Sunday, October 27, 2013

Wine Tasting 2011 Beautiful White Wine Blend at Magnavino Cellars



Our random meal of the day is actually wine tasting of the 2011 Beautiful White Wine Blend. While I did not actually taste the wine as I was the designated driver, it did not stop me from photographing the event.

Found at Magnavino Cellars in Oxnard, California.

Sony RX1, 35mm, f2.0, 1/80, iso 400, +0.3ev

Friday, October 11, 2013

Pho Tai Dap at Pho Ha Noi



We have an order of Pho Tai Dap for our random meal of the day. It is finally soup weather and I remember that I had a unique random meal about three months ago. The Pho is different as the soups are made Northern style. We have pounded rare steak instead of it normally being served sliced. The noodles are also thick and instead of the thin vermicelli type. It was really a random twist. It is sad to report that the restaurant is now actually closed. Running a restaurant is hard and it saddens me when the decision to no continue the business. It is the chefs that make random meal of the day and I say THANK YOU Chef to all the chefs out there!

Found at Pho Ha Noi in San Jose, California.

Sony RX1, 35mm, f2.8, 1/80, iso 320, +0.3ev

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Ham & Bacon Khachapoury at Burbank Pizzeria & Pasta



Our random meal of the day brings us a Ham & Bacon Khachapoury. It is funny how this item is spelled so many different ways. No matter how it is spelled, it is still fantastic every time. We start with pizza dough rolled out like a gondola. Another restaurant actually refers to this random meal as the Gondola. We then add cheese, ham, bacon and two eggs over easy. A slab of butter is melted over each of the perfectly prepared eggs. It is a rich and divine random meal.

Found at Burbank Pizzeria & Pasta in Burbank, California.

Sony RX1, 35mm, f2.0, 1/200, iso 100, +1.0ev

Monday, October 7, 2013

Tony's Special Sandwich at Tony's Italian Deli



Our random meal of the day brings us the Tony's Special Sandwich. The magic in the cold cut sandwich is how they cut the bread. By making the bread as three layers, it seems to add a unique texture to the meal. Every bite into the sandwich is actually enhanced as you are tasting each individual layer. I actually took the middle layer of the bread from the second half of the sandwich and it actually changed the complexion of the sandwich. This random meal is fantastic with the middle layer as presented.

Found at Tony's Italian Deli in Burbank, California.

Sony RX1, 35mm, f2.0, 1/320, iso 125, +1.0ev

Saturday, September 21, 2013

Tonkotsu Ramen with Ajitsuke Tamago at Silverlake Ramen



Our random meal of the day brings us a silky smooth order of the Tonkotsu Ramen with Ajitsuke Tamago. This wonderful broth in bowl of ramen was just so smooth. The slice of pork belly was seared to a crispy crunch which added a unique texture that contrasted from the normally served soft. This is a ninja ninja approved random meal.

Found at Silverlake Ramen in Los Angeles, California.

Sony RX1, 35mm, f2.0, 1/80, iso 125, +0.7ev

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Yaki Chicken Plate Small at Yaki's the Original Teriyaki Bowl



We have a wonderful Chicken Teriyaki Plate for our random meal of the day. It is simple but prepared perfectly.

Found at Yaki's the Original Teriyaki Bowl in Burbank, California.

Sony RX1, 35mm, f2.0, 1/1250, iso 100, +1.0ev

Monday, September 16, 2013

The Menage A Trois Sandwich at Ike's Place



Our random meal of the day brings us The Menage A Trois Sandwich. It is really funny that I did not actually have a Plan B for this random meal. Normally, I would choose two items to order just in case they did not have what I had in mind. But I was trying to eat the sandwich that was featured on Man V. Food in San Francisco and this Cupertino location did not have it. This turn out to truly be a random meal as it was suggested as one of the two most popular sandwiches sold at this location. Since I was a bit disappointed I grabbed the sandwich togo and headed back to the hotel. The disappointed melted away at first bite. This fantastic sandwich starts on a unbelievable DutchCrunch bread. We then load Halal chicken with a layer of real honey, bbq sauce and pepper jack cheese. I held the honey mustard that is normally on that sandwich. I had an Ike-o Cola and Peaches & Ream to complete my random meal.

Found at Ike's Place in Cupertino, California.

Sony RX1, 35mm, f2.8, 1/80, iso 800, +1.3ev

Thursday, September 12, 2013

Apple Turkey Sandwich at Grain Lab



This Apple Turkey Sandwich is our random meal of the day. This sandwich starts with a whole wheat harvest bread that is layered with sliced turkey, arugula, green apple slice. A homemade aioli spread along with some bleu cheese completes the sandwich. A side of mixed green salad finishes off our random meal.

Found at Grain Lab in Burbank, California.

Sony RX1, 35mm, f2.0, 1/80, iso 100, +1.7ev

Sunday, September 8, 2013

French Toast at Manhattan Beach Post



We have for our random meal of the day an order of French Toast. This wonderful French Toast is stuffed with some in house made ricotta, and then layered with white nectarines. A sprinkle of pistachio completes this random meal.

Found at Manhattan Beach Post in Manhattan Beach, California.

Sony RX1, 35mm, f2.0, 1/80, iso 320, +1.0ev

Monday, August 26, 2013

Our Friggin' Amazin' French Toast at Grub



We have for our random meal of the day an order of Our Friggin' Amazin' French Toast. I do believe that this version of french toast is actually amazing. We start with some fresh buttery Croissants that are butterflied in half and then coated in a cinnamon vanilla batter. We finish the french toast by serving it with maple syrup, pecans and the item that gives the whole plate the extra BAMM!, the homemade Raspberry Butter.

Found at Grub in Hollywood, California.

Sony RX1, 35mm, f2.0, 1/80, iso 200, +0.7ev

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Triple Chocolate Brownie Sundae at Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour Restaurant


We have a dessert treat of a Triple Chocolate Brownie Sundae for our random meal of the day. We start with base of hot fudge, then we load three scoops of fantastic vanilla ice cream. We then top is with a Ghiraredlli brownie that is so moist perfectly compliments the vanilla ice cream. This is a fantastic random meal.

Found at Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour Restaurant in Brea, California.

Sony RX1, 35mm, f2.0, 1/200, iso 100, +1.7ev

Friday, July 26, 2013

Original Hot Wings at Wingstop



We have an order of the Original Hot Wings for our random meal of the day. These wings and the side of fries were calling my name.

Found at Wingstop in Burbank, California.

Sony RX1, 35mm, f2.0, 1/80, iso 320, +2.0ev

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Super Hero Tri-Tip Sandwich at Los Gatos Meats & Smoke House



Our random meal of the day brings us one of the most fantastic sandwich that I've had in a long time. We have the Super Hero sandwich. The sandwich starts with the superstar, a heaping amount of perfectly prepared Tri-Tip that is drizzled with BBQ sauce. We then add bacon, avocado and cheddar cheese in between the Dutch Crunch bread. Fantastic!

Found at Los Gatos Meats & Smoke House in Los Gatos, California.

Sony RX1, 35mm, f2.8, 1/640, iso 100, +1.3ev

Monday, July 15, 2013

Twinkies Are Back!



Twinkies are back! Now the question is how many shall be eaten for today's random meal of the day treat?

Sony RX1, 35mm, f2.0, 1/80, iso 250, +1.7ev

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Clam Chowder Sourdough Bread Bowl at Boudin SF



Our random meal of the day brings us a fantastic order of Clam Chowder in a Sourdough Bread Bowl. I look forward to this random meal every time I visit the Bay Area. Yum!

Found at Boudin SF in Cupertino, California.

Sony RX1, 35mm, f2.0, 1/125, iso 100, +0.7ev

Friday, June 14, 2013

Grilled Maine Lobster at Fisherman's Catch



Our random meal of the day brings us an order of a Grilled Maine Lobster. We add a whole corn on the cob to round out this fantastic random meal.

Found at Fisherman's Catch in Oxnard, California.

Sony RX1, 35mm, f2.8, 1/500, iso 100, +0.7ev

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Halo Halo Grande at Max's of Manila



We have the Halo Halo Grande sized shaved ice for our random meal of the day treat. This is a Filipino dessert treat that was huge and is recommended to share with the entire table.

Found at Max's of Manila in City of Industry, California.

Sony RX1, 35mm, f2.0, 1/80, iso 400

Friday, June 7, 2013

Combination Bun Salad at 9021Pho



This is an interesting random meal that we found in a mall. We have an order of the Combination Bun Salad. This Vietnamese salad starts with two pieces of crunchy rolls. We then layer on some fantastic charbroiled marinated pork on a bed of vermicelli noodles. We then mix in the salad potion with mixed greens, carrots, cucumbers, mint and bean sprouts. We then sprinkle on peanuts and shallots to complete the random meal of the day.

Found at 9021Pho in Sherman Oaks, California.

Sony RX1, 35mm, f2.8, 1/80, iso 200, +1.0ev

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Blueberry Buckwheat Pancakes at Uncle Bill's Pancake House



Our random meal of the day brings us an order of the Blueberry Buckwheat Pancakes. This place is fantastic every time.

Found at Uncle Bill's Pancake House in Manhattan Beach, California.

Sony RX1, 35mm, f2.0, 1/80, iso 100, +0.3ev

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Kotteri Shoyu Ramen at Asa Ramen



We have a bowl of Kotteri Shoyu Ramen for our random meal of the day. The funny thing is that I did not realize that this Ramen spot is actually open during lunch or I would have been here sooner. Good thing for the pictures on yelp as there are no English signage in front of the restaurant. I guess they want to make sure that you are a certified ninja.

Found at Asa Ramen in Gardena, California.

Sony RX1, 35mm, f2.0, 1/80, iso 1600

Monday, June 3, 2013

Tiramisu Pancakes at CiCi's Cafe



We have an order of Tiramisu Pancakes for our random meal of the day. Yes, this breakfast random meal could be dessert! No more words are necessary...

Found at CiCi's Cafe in Tarzana, California.

Sony RX1, 35mm, f2.0, 1/1000, iso 100, +1.7ev

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Beef Milanesa Sandwich at Gauchito Grill



Our random meal of the day brings us an order of the Beef Milanesa Sandwich. The grass fed beef for the sandwich is pounded thin and breaded. The breading is flavored with a garlic & parsley accent. Finally the beef is lightly fried and placed on this wonderful freshly baked ciabatta. A side of house potato chips rounds out this random meal.

Found at Gauchito Grill in San Marcos, California.

Sony RX1, 35mm, f2.8, 1/80, iso 250, +1.0ev

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Love Belgian Waffles at More Than Waffles



We have either a breakfast or dessert order of the Love Belgian Waffles depending on your take of today's random meal of the day. These waffles are dipped in dark Belgian chocolate and we top it with sliced strawberries, a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a layer of whipped cream. Since we were sitting next to a heat lamp as it was brisk 62 degrees outside, the whipped cream quickly melted away. Let just say that we were trying to beat the crowd but we embraced the cold weather for a bit more light to help give this random meal the extra pop!

Found at More Than Waffles in Encino, California.

Sony RX1, 35mm, f2.0, 1/100, iso 100, +1.0ev

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Bill Graham BBQ Chicken Pizza at Rock & Brews



We have the Bill Graham BBQ Chicken Pizza for our random meal of the day. The funny thing is the first time I ever had this many months ago, my coworker turned to me past two coworkers sitting between us and ask me "Are you eating a Cilantro pizza?" Let's just say that my coworker is not a fan of cilantro and spotted this from the other end of a large bench. Now to think about it, I haven't had a random meal with that coworker since the cilantro question. lol

Found at Rock & Brews in El Segundo, California.

Sony RX1, 35mm, f2.0, 1/320, iso 100, +0.7ev

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Paula's Special Danish Pancakes at Paula's Pancake House



For today's birthday random meal of the day we have an order of Paula's Special Danish Pancakes. Happy Birthday Binksy! Because it is a birthday random meal, we kicked it up a notch and ordered both strawberries and blueberries! Yum.

Found at Paula's Pancake House in Solvang, California.

Sony RX1, 35mm, f2.8, 1/320, iso 100, +1.3ev


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Monday, May 20, 2013

Butter & Sugar at Hamada-ya Bakery



A Butter & Sugar Croissant is the perfect random meal of the day treat. When I saw the name of this lovely treat, I knew it was meant for me. How can you go wrong with butter and sugar for a random meal dessert treat!

Found at Hamada-ya Bakery in Torrance, California.

Sony RX1, 35mm, f2.8, 1/80, iso 800, +1.0ev

Friday, May 17, 2013

Grass Fed Carne Asada Fajitas at La Sirena Grill



Our random meal of the day brings us an order of some Grass Fed Carne Asada Fajitas. Grass fed beef is much leaner than normal beef. I think it is actually fantastic thinly sliced.

Found at La Sirena Grill in El Segundo, California.

Sony RX1, 35mm, f2.0, 1/80, iso 320, +1.3ev

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Grilled Super Dodger Dog at Dodger Stadium



We have for our random meal of the day a Grilled Super Dodger Dog. Grilled is definitely the way to go over the steamed version.

Found at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California.

Sony RX1, 35mm, f5.6, 1/80, iso 160, +1.0ev

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Grand Slam at Dog Haus Biergarten



When your hot dog has all the ingredients to be breakfast, is it considered breakfast or is it one of those perfect breakfast for lunch random meals. We have for our random meal of the day a Grand Slam hot dog. It looks like the restaurant has a hit as they have been expanding. The first time I had this was way back in January 2011 at the original location and some changes have been made for the better at the new location. The biggest change is that the Hawaiian Bread as a hot dog bun is now to grilled to give it a nice toasted golden edge. The rest of the ingredients remain true to form. We have a quarter pound hot dog that is topped with smoked bacon, tater tots and a sunny side up fried egg. It still taste fantastic!

Found at Dog Haus Biergarten in Pasadena, California.

Sony RX1, 35mm, f2.0, 1/160, iso 100, +0.7ev

Monday, May 13, 2013

Rockin' Rainbow Shaved Ice at Get Shaved



It is hot in the Valley and to cool off we have a UFO sized order of Rockin' Rainbow Shaved Ice. The random bonus is that there is a scoop of vanilla ice cream underneath the wonderful shaved iced. If you eat the two together, you get this magical pop!

Found at Get Shaved in Northridge, California.

Sony RX1, 35mm, f2.0, 1/800, iso 100, +0.7ev

Friday, April 26, 2013

Chirashi Lunch Set Dish 3 at Kanpai Japanese Sushi Bar & Grill



Our random meal of the day is a RMOTD Photographer edition. We have the third dish of the Chirashi Lunch Set. Since it was not my random meal, I choose this dish and quickly photographed it. This is an assortment of sashimi over sushi rice.

My "point & shoot" Sony is a bit magical. I used the macro mode on this shot. It is funny how it is placed on the Sony site with the rest of the Cyber-shot Compact Digital Cameras. I think it is great that nobody gives me a second look when I take photographs with this camera.

Found at Kanpai Japanese Sushi Bar & Grill in Venice, California.

Sony RX1, 35mm, f2.0, 1/250, iso 100, +1.3ev

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Barbeque Chicken Platter at Johnny Memphis Smokehouse Barbeque



We have for our random meal of the day a succulent order of the Barbeque Chicken Platter. I upgraded to the 1/4 white piece and it was so moist and tender. A side of Cajun fries and cornbread rounded out this random meal.

Found at Johnny Memphis Smokehouse Barbeque in Manhattan Beach, California.

Sony RX1, 35mm, f2.0, 1/160, iso 100, +1.0ev

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Chimichurri Beef Plate at OMGrill



We have a Chimichurri Beef Plate for our random meal of the day. The Chimichurri is a seasoning consisting of a parsley and garlic sauce. A side salad rounds out our random meal.

Found at OMGrill in Van Nuys, California.

Sony RX1, 35mm, f2.0, 1/80, iso 125, +0.7ev

Monday, April 22, 2013

Asian Shrimp Salad (2013) at California Fish Grill



Our random meal of the day brings us the not so random Asian Shrimp Salad. I love the generous amount of grilled shrimp that tops the salad. It almost feels like I am not eating a salad.

Found at California Fish Grill in El Segundo, California.

Sony RX1, 35mm, f2.0, 1/200, iso 100, +0.3ev

Friday, April 19, 2013

BBQ, Bacon & Cheddar Burger at Smashburger



We have a BBQ, Bacon & Cheddar Burger for our random meal of the day. A new chain burger joint opened close enough to my work and I decided to try it out. This is an order at the counter and they bring the burger to your seat restaurant. I am glad to see that they take care to present the food well. Yum.

Found at Smashburger in Redondo Beach, California.

Sony RX1, 35mm, f2.0, 1/200, iso 100, +1.0ev

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Chicken Barg Kabob at Raffi's Place Restaurant



Our random meal of the day brings us the Chicken Barg Kabob entree. This wonderful dish is served on a bed of basmati rice with a side of grilled Anaheim pepper and tomato.

Found at Raffi's Place Restaurant in Glendale, California.

Sony RX1, 35mm, f2.8, 1/80, iso 100, +0.3ev

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Cheese Steak at Big Mike's Philly Steaks & Subs



We have a Cheese Steak for our random meal of the day. This is simple yet so fantastic.

Found at Big Mike's Philly Steaks & Subs in El Segundo, California.

Sony RX1, 35mm, f2.8, 1/100, iso 100, +1.3ev

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

National Eggs Benedict Day



Happy National Eggs Benedict Day from Random Meal of the Day!

Sony RX1, 35mm, f2.0, 1/80, iso 200

Monday, April 15, 2013

World Famous Doughboys Red Velvet Cake at Doughboys Cafe



Happy Monday Random Mealers! Our random meal of the day treat brings us the World Famous Doughboys Red Velvet Cake. This is actually an individual serving size. OMG, this was just absolutely fantastic! The Red Velvet Cake was actually featured as one of Oprah's Favorite Things way back in 2006. This is actually not hype like I thought it was going to be. The cake was so perfectly moist and has an abundant amount of cream cheese frosting. I was actually not hungry at the time but felt like a dessert treat, so I made the tragic mistake of sharing. We ended up devouring the cake in what felt like seconds. It was like, what happened? Well, before leaving, the waiter must have saw it in my face and offered a take out order of the spectacular red velvet cake. YES, instantly came out of my mouth. I am not sharing this time...

Found at Doughboys Cafe in Los Angeles, California.

Sony RX1, 35mm, f2.0, 1/400, iso 100, +1.0ev

Friday, April 12, 2013

Miso Ramen at Santouka Ramen



Our random meal of the day brings us a small order of Miso Ramen. Every time I eat here, it is always excellent and I really appreciate how they stylize the bowl of ramen carefully every single time.

Found at Santouka Ramen in Torrance, California.

Sony RX1, 35mm, f2.0, 1/640, iso 100, +0.7ev

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Truffle Kobe Burger at Zinc



Our random meal of the day brings us a Truffle Kobe Burger. This interesting burger starts with a brioche bun. We start with a base layer of wild arugula. We top the leafy goodness with a Snake River Farms kobe beef patty and some caramelized onions. We continue the layers with this fantastic black truffle boschetto cheese. Finally we load a layer of portobello mushrooms with a spread of parmesan truffle aioli. A side of fries balances out this succulent random meal.

Found at Zinc in Manhattan Beach, California.

Sony RX1, 35mm, f2.0, 1/400, iso 100, +1.0ev

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Mini Dog Tart at Yamazaki Bakery



Our random meal of the day treat brings us a Mini Dog Tart. It is awesome when a Chef decides to be creative and makes a treat just pop! We have a wonderful tart that is shaped like a puppy!

Found at Yamazaki Bakery in Los Angeles, California.

Sony RX1, 35mm, f5.6, 1/280, iso 640, +0.3ev

Friday, April 5, 2013

Tonkotsu Miso Ramen at Kanpai Japanese Sushi Bar & Grill



This random meal of Tonkotsu Miso Ramen was surprisingly really good. I did a quick look up on yelp and the yelpers were mentioning that the ramen was only served after 10PM. This makes sense because this is a sushi bar after all. I just asked if they had the ramen during lunch and they said yes! So ramen it is. In my opinion, I rank this ramen on my personal list as #2! Ninja Ninja food...

Found at Kanpai Japanese Sushi Bar & Grill in Venice, California.

Sony RX1, 35mm, f2.0, 1/125, iso 100, +0.7ev