Chef Jay Terauchi

Chef Jay Terauchi A Los Angeles food consultant by day,
food eater at night. Follow my food adventures.

On Taco Tuesday…with Hurricane Marie sitting off of Southern California,Today’s Forecast: 100% Chance of Tacos!OK, roll...
09/09/2026

On Taco Tuesday…
with Hurricane Marie sitting off of Southern California,
Today’s Forecast: 100% Chance of Tacos!

OK, rolled tacos…

Shredded Beef Taquitos
at Josie’s Place in Gardena.

Served with Sour Cream, Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, and Cheese.

I can never guac away from a good rolled taco…

On FryDay, let’s eat!I told my niece she’s going to have leftovers tomorrow…Combination Dinnerat Taihei Japanese Restaur...
09/05/2026

On FryDay, let’s eat!

I told my niece she’s going to have leftovers tomorrow…

Combination Dinner
at Taihei Japanese Restaurant in Monterey Park.

I opted for Chicken Teriyaki, Tempura, a California Roll, Edamame, Japanese-style Potato Salad, a Green Salad, Rice, Miso Soup, and an Orange slice.

It’s Old Skool Japanese food and really good and my niece now has her leftovers for tomorrow.

Waffle Waffle Chicken DinnerAfter work, I was tired and for some reason wanted breakfast, but not eggs, hash browns, etc...
09/01/2026

Waffle Waffle Chicken Dinner

After work, I was tired and for some reason wanted breakfast, but not eggs, hash browns, etc.

Then I passed Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles and my dinner plans were decided.

I was going to order the Country Girl, in honor of Dolly Parton, but I wanted wings and a waffle. So, it was the Country Boy with 3 wings and a waffle. But, I did order an extra thigh cause I was hungry.

I wanted to order more, but it was getting late and tomorrow is another day.

The chicken was crispy and not greasy, it was still steaming inside. I was happy…

“Everyone loves fried chicken. Don’t ever make it. Ever. Buy it from a place that makes good fried chicken.”
~ Nora Ephron

It’s Sandwich Saturday!It’s been maybe 5 years since I’ve had this sandwich and I look forward to it, but it’s way too h...
08/30/2026

It’s Sandwich Saturday!

It’s been maybe 5 years since I’ve had this sandwich
and I look forward to it, but it’s way too hot to think about Thanksgiving…

The Bobbie
from Capriotti's Sandwich Shop in Culver City.

With a slow-roasted hand-pulled turkey topped with cranberry sauce, handmade stuffing, and mayo on a roll.

“Be thankful for what you have;
you’ll end up having more.”
~ Oprah Winfrey

It’s too hot to cook lunch today.After running some errands, I found myself hungryand wanting something cooler to eat, b...
08/29/2026

It’s too hot to cook lunch today.

After running some errands, I found myself hungry
and wanting something cooler to eat, but not a salad.

I remembered that I wanted to try a sweetgreen wrap at USC Village, so when in Rome…

Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your wraps!
Mark Antony may or may not have said it exactly…

Classic Chicken Caesar Wrap
with roasted chicken, chopped romaine, garlic breadcrumbs, parmesan crisps, shaved parmesan, caesar dressing and I went with a lime squeeze, and all wrapped in the olive oil tortilla.

It was better than I thought, but not the best Chicken Caesar Salad wrap that I’ve had.

I’m glad I got the lime squeeze, but it needed a bit more for my taste. Only problem, I was still hungry afterwards

Wasn’t it Julius Caesar who said, I came, I saw, I ate
OR something like that?

I’m in a relationship with pasta. It’s al dente love!After work today, I stopped to see my friend at Fabiolus Cucina 🇮🇹...
08/26/2026

I’m in a relationship with pasta. It’s al dente love!

After work today, I stopped to see my friend at Fabiolus Cucina 🇮🇹, at Sunset and Vine in Hollywood.

Bolognese Fettuccine
with house-made meat sauce, basil, and Parmesan.

It went well with my roasted Brussels Sprouts.

I didn’t have room for dessert, but at Fabiolus,
it’s a must!

“I’m a sucker for pasta, and I’m not afraid to admit it”
~ Cameron Diaz

My Last Day Working in Culver City…It was supposed to be tomorrow, but duty calls and the new location doesn’t have a cl...
08/23/2026

My Last Day Working in Culver City…

It was supposed to be tomorrow, but duty calls and the new location doesn’t have a closing manager. So, I have to show up a day early and let’s see what happens…

On my last night working in this part of town, I wanted something I couldn’t have in the city of Los Angeles.

Yuzu Shoyu Ramen
from Ippudo Ramen in Culver City.

I wished that the broth had a bit more Yuzu in it,
but that’s just me, I’m Mr Yuzu.

AND I got to watch the Dodger game too, they won!

A Friday Meat Up…I took my brother-in-law and niece to my favorite Texas-Style BBQ in Los Angeles, Moo’s Craft Barbecue....
08/22/2026

A Friday Meat Up…

I took my brother-in-law and niece to my favorite
Texas-Style BBQ in Los Angeles, Moo’s Craft Barbecue.

Brisket, Pork Spare Ribs, Chile Relleno Sausage, and Red Potato Salad from Moo's Craft Barbecue & Taproom.

Everything was really good as usual. But today, I was looking forward to the Red Potato Salad, it did not disappoint…

May you always be surrounded by good people
and GREAT barbecue.

It’s Aloha Friday!Kicking off the day with some Shoyu Pokefrom Jus’ Poke in Redondo Beach.Served with Rice, Seaweed Sala...
08/14/2026

It’s Aloha Friday!

Kicking off the day with some Shoyu Poke
from Jus’ Poke in Redondo Beach.

Served with Rice, Seaweed Salad, and Pickled Cucumbers.

It was good, just like how I make it.

Funny story, 20 years ago, I was telling a sushi chef friend he should serve poke with his leftover tuna. He said, since he’s not in Hawaii, no one would order it. Seven years later after I consulted with 3 poke restaurant openings, he comes calling for help.

Happy Aloha Friday!

It’s Taco Tuesday!What’s better than spending a summer day near the ocean and then lunch from Tom’s Tacos in Torrance.2 ...
08/12/2026

It’s Taco Tuesday!

What’s better than spending a summer day near the ocean and then lunch from Tom’s Tacos in Torrance.

2 Beef Tacos with Lettuce and Cheese.

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