
King crab
$$$, Chinese,
"At this Chinese-Vietnamese restaurant in San Gabriel Valley, the live king crab is prepared right before you order it. There's nothing like it."
Walter Manzke is the chef/owner of Republique. His love of food began as a child growing up in San Diego surrounded by fruits and vegetables from his family’s backyard. This seasonable, sustainable approach has stuck with Manzke throughout his career.