10 Must-Try Japanese Dishes in OC Besides Sushi and Ramen

Edwin Goei • OC Weekly • May 10, 2016
If you’re ever stuck in a rut of sushi, ramen, and teriyaki, wondering what else is out there, try these ten other great Japanese dishes that you can eat right now in OC. Bento (Lunch Box) at Mitsuwa You can go at lunch time to get a bento box...
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