Crispy House Remains the Best Filipino Restaurant in SoCal, Even With a New Name

Edwin Goei • OC Weekly • May 14, 2015
In past issues of this infernal rag, we've called for the annexation of Artesia (and its prettier sister Cerritos) as part of OC to claim Magic Wok, arguably the best Filipino restaurant in California. Sometimes confused with the Chinese-takeout...
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