Eddie Tajima

Based on the reviews, it looks as though Thai Taste is hit or miss but it was a hit when my daughter and I visited. After a long day of walking around and a stop at Don Quixote, we needed a bite to eat. The row of restaurants that line the storefront had hours that stated a 10pm close but by 8pm, everything except for Thai Taste had shuttered up.

We ordered the Chicken Pad See Ew, Chicken Pad Thai, Thai Tea, and a Coke- less than $30 before tip - so the prices are reasonable. Freshness, texture, and seasoning were good and portion size was ok (see pic). I personally wouldn't have minded if there was about 30% more volume though. Great experience overall!

The AMEX might play third fiddle to the NYSE and NASDAQ but it's the only exchange that has a centuries-old graveyard in front of it.

If you're all about sea lions and seals, this is your spot. You can see them swimming in the ocean, you can see them flopping across the rocks, they're to your left, they're to your right, they're at your feet, you can see them, smell them, hear them. They're literally so close you can touch them. So if you have kids, friends, family, coworkers, neighbors who love these creatures, send them here - you can't go wrong. My daughter says this was her favorite thing about California - ever.

I've never purchased anything here but I appreciate the fact that Kinokuniya is still around in an age when book stores are having a difficult time staying in business. I've never bought anything but my wife buys books and magazines, my daughter buys their pens and stationary, and my parents are big book buyers.

I can't really say what they have on hand here because I can't read Japanese but there is a large area for books, a smaller area for magazines, another area for pens, stationary, odds/ends, and another section dedicated to anime and anime-related products.

The staff is always friendly and helpful, the store is always clean and well organized, and they're always seems to be something for everybody. Please don't go anywhere - we always stop by this location when we're in Oregon and same for the one in Downtown L.A. when we're in California!