Karina Lam

Milu is a pretty unique spot for fast and casual Chinese food. They have a good mix of classic dishes with a modern twist. It's a self service type of restaurant where you order up front and you get to sit anywhere you want. The place is so cute and the tables and seating actually look so comfortable. Milu is right by my office, so I decided to grab lunch to go. I ordered ahead on their website and the staff was actually very punctual with the pickup time, which is a huge plus during the lunch rush hour. I went with the Chili Crisp Chicken bowl for the day. The portion doesn't look huge for the price, but it was actually quite filling. The chicken was fried nice, crispy, and wasn't really that spicy. The chicken with the scallion mayo on the side is such a great pairing. There were tons of fresh veggies and the tofu seaweed salad was so refreshing to mix with everything. I don't know why it took me this long to try Milu, but it is now on my list of quick office lunches.

Saw on Instagram that they were opening a Mochinut in my area and was so excited that I stopped by within 30 minutes of their grand opening. There's a lot of space inside so you won't be cramped. It wasn't busy during the time I went either so I did not have to wait long at all. I loved that they had so many things to offer aside from donuts. They also offer Korean corn dogs and bubble tea. I only got their donuts this time around, but will definitely return to try other items. I ended up with 4 flavors that day: oreo, matcha, black sesame, and Vietnamese coffee. I loved all of the flavors, but I think my favorite has to be the Vietnamese Coffee. The flavors were strong and it smelled so good. The matcha was strong as well and you can definitely taste the flavor. Oreo and black sesame ended up tasting similar to me, but it's the aftertaste that you can tell which one is which. The donut itself is chewy and soft and it's the perfect texture. Had a wonderful first experience at Mochinut. Will be a returning customer!