syori the foodie

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Sushi Sonagi@Gardena ★★★

Amazing Omakase Sushi. Before Chef Daniel Son (Katsu Sando) goes to vacation. Seasonal dishes. Love the Gangjang Gejang (Soy Fermented Flower Crab) with Astrea Caviar. Lovely combination of Dungeness Crab & Sakura Ebi Dolsot Bap (Stone Pot Rice) with refills available. Tasty crispy rice (okoge) on the bottom of the stone pot. Michelin Guide restaurant. $250 per person. Perfect portions. 2 seating available. Reservations via Tock and is always sold out. Hot or cold green tea is complimentary. Corkage $45 for 720mL bottle. Right next to Torimatsu. Free parking in strip mall.

Kuroawabi (Black Abalone) with Its Liver Sauce from Jeju Island, Korea
shiso flowers

Ohmine Summer Arrival

Chawanmushi
matsutake, snow crab, kinome

Mehikari (Green Eyes) Tempura from Aichi with Awayuki Shio

Extra Rice for Leftover Abalone Sauce

Oita Saba Sando (Mackerel Sandwich)

Akai Amadai (Tilefish) from Oita

Ankimo (Monkfish Liver) from Hokkaido

Ganjang Gejang (Soy Fermented Flower Crab) from Miyagi
with Uni Sauce, Astrea Caviar & Colorful Sesame Seeds from Kyoto

Akami Zuke (Lean Tuna) from Nagasaki

Chutoro (Medium Fatty Tuna) from Nagasaki

Kawahagi (Filefish) from Oita with its Liver

Nodoguro (Black Throat Sea Perch) from Tsushima

Sawara (King Mackerel) from Sanriki with Menegi from Aichi

Akazaebi (Langostine) from Norway

Aburi Engawa (Seared Flounder Fin) from Korea

Akazaebi (Langostine) from Norway

Akauni (Red Sea Urchin) from Hokkaido

Anago (Sea Eel) from Nagaskai

Suimono – Gardena Meiji Tofu Dashi Soup

Dungeness Crab & Sakura Ebi Dolsot Bap (Stone Pot Rice) from Oregon/ Shizuoka (Refills available)

Dungeness Crab & Sakura Ebi Dolsot Bap (Stone Pot Rice) from Oregon/ Shizuoka

2nd Refill

Miso Butter Atsuyaki Tamago (Jidori Omelet)

Buttermilk Pudding, Yuzu Ice from Torrance

Sushi Sonagi
1425 Artesia Blvd
Gardena, CA 90248
https://www.exploretock.com/sushi-sonagi-gardena

Friday, October 9, 2026

Cheng Can Cook: Japanese Marinated Eggplant ★★★

Nice Healthy & Tasty Dish. A taste of Japan. Simple recipe. Oil-free (except sesame oil for the marinate). Trending on Instagram now.

Ingredients:
Eggplant x2

Marinate Sauce:
A few Tablespoons of soy sauce
1 Tablespoon of Sesame Oil
3 cm of Japanese Ginger or Garlic Tube Paste (or use the real thing)
1 Tablespoon of Honey
1 Tablespoon of Rice Vinegar (maybe optional)

Garnish:
Sesame Seeds
Chili Flakes

Directions:
1. Wash Eggplant, cut 1/2 lengthwise, slant score skin side lightly every 1/4" to help it cook.
2. Place eggplant on a deeper plate, add a splash of water & a pinch of salt. Steam until softens.
3. Mix marinated sauce together in container. Marinate Eggplant in sauce after cooking.
4. Garnish with Chili Flakes & Sesame Seeds. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Cheng Can Cook: Asian Omelet ★★★

Healthy Egg Dish Idea. Used a lot vegetables for crunchy texture. Can try adding sliced Shallots or Onion next time. Adding a splash of Shiro Dashi (white Japanese soup base) and/or Sansho Pepper could be a nice option too.

Ingredients:
5 Eggs
3 Okras – Sliced Cross-Section
4 Snap Peas
Nagaimo (Japanese Mountain Tam) – 2 Slices, Chopped
1 Mushroom – Chopped
Hokkaido Lily Bulb – 10 petals
A pinch of Salt
A splash of Soy Milk or Milk

Directions:
1. Wash Vegetables. Remove strings from snap peas, cut in 1/2.
2. Heat up oil & stir-fry vegetables. Meanwhile, beat eggs.
3. When vegetables are cooked, add in eggs, salt, and a splash of Soy Milk
4. Serve when egg is cooked. Enjoy!

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

La Ong@Beverly Hills ★★

Nice Thai Food. Spicy to my liking. Beverly Hills price. Sparking water $9. Thai Ice Tea $7. Corkage fee $30. 2 hours free parking before 6pm at lot across Bedford Drive.

Thai Wings $16
fried chicken wings with Thai chili sauce, garlic, shallots, scallions

Lunch with Bernice Liu

Chicharron $19
crispy pork belly with crispy garlic

Dirty Wagyu Beef $39
ground wagyu, chili, garlic, marinated organic yolk, jasmine rice, basil

Pad See Ew with Chicken $20
garlic, gailan, egg

La Ong
9632 S Santa Monica Blvd,
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(424) 343-0003
laongbh.com

Sunday, October 4, 2026

Shin-Sen-Gumi Yakitori 新撰組@Gardena ★★

Go-To Restaurant for Yakitori. Authentic Food and Reasonable Price. Don't forget to ask for their cabbage – $1 during lunch and free w/ unlimited refill during dinner. Best to pair the Yakitori with Draft Beer to balance out the heat and dryness. $3 reward for every $50 spent plus $5 birthday reward if you join their loyalty program. Walk in only. Arrive early to write down your name on the list. No wait around 3-5pm on a Saturday or 3pm on a Sunday. Best seating is at the bar, where the food comes out right fresh from the grill to your plate. Iced Tea $4. Free parking in lot.