Ricky's Kitchen Pop-Up@Koreatown ★★★

Great Modern Korean Cuisine. Chef Pop up Series Vol.2 : Ricky's Kitchen. 2 nights pop-up 3/1 & 3/2 at Jilli Los Angeles. Love the Asian flavor & spices. The Short Rib could also be nice with a side of rice. Potatoes were flavorful & crispy. Shareable plates. 4 of us ordered all 6 dishes on the menu to share. Finally get to meet Chef Ricky Hwang from Kinn, Baroo, Shiku & made by hibi. Currently at Lulu Restaurant. Loud bar energy. Limited parking in Koreatown. $30 valet or lot parking or street parking around the blocks.

Chef Ricky Hwang

Makgeolli Flights $30
4 Different Curated Makgeolli: Sang Makgeolli, Angma Makgeolli, Red Monkey, Hana Yakju

Anori Popcorn $4

Seoul Highball $15

Chayote & Cabbage Wedge $14
long bean, sun-dried tomato, peanut, herbs

Amaebi & Scallop $28
ponzu, lime zest, pomelo, yuzu kosho, granita, fried shrimp head

Smashed Doenjang Potatoes $18
creme fraiche, chives

Tteok Carbonara $24
butter, parm, black pepper, egg yolk jam

Chef Ricky

Charcoal Short Rib $50
burnt scallion butter

After Dinner Dessert at Liu's Cafe next door
Pandan Kaya Jam Toast $5

Coconut Kaya Jam Toast $5

Pandan Kaya Jam Toast $5

Jilli - Los Angeles
3905 W 6th St
Los Angeles, CA 90020

Oh! Banzai@Gardena ★★

Hand Roll Specialty. Nice quality. Ordered togo. Takes reservations & opens late. Bar available for walk-in. Free parking in lot.

Salmon with Onion & Chili Hand Roll $5.80
Negitoro Hand Roll $7
Yellowtail with Daikon Ponzu Hand Roll $6

Oh! Banzai
18212 S Western Ave, Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 756-6764
oh-banzai.com

Otafuku@Gardena ★★★

Sashimi at Otafuku. Great with thick cut. Features homemade Seiro Soba. Remember to ask for Sobayu when you are about to finish your soba. After finishing the soba/ udon, dilute the sauce with sobayu to drink. It's healthy. Call in at least the day before for reservations. Free street parking.

Sashimi 4 Kinds $38

Maguro Don (Tuna Rice Bowl) $13

Tebasaki (Chicken Wings) $6

Karaage (Deep Fried Jidori Chicken) $15

Seiro Soba $18 (cold)

Anaga & Vegetables Tempura add-on for Soba $18

Soba-Yu to dilute soba sauce for drinking

Otafuku Restaurant
16525 S Western Ave
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 532-9348

Monsieur Dior by Dominique Crenn@Beverly Hills ★★★

Amazing Meal. Beautiful presentation. Fragrant dishes. Love the Confit Salmon with some rawness. Abalone was amazing. Elegant with a wide selection of premium wines. Nice cocktails. Manageable portions. Table was a bit small. Valet, street, or nearby lot parking.

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Salad Drapé $29
lettuces, pickled radish, maple vinaigrette

Nice meal with Asami-san & Shota

Moreau Naudet, Chablis, Les Beauregards 1er Cru 2023 $230

Bread Service

Butter for Bread Service

Amuse Bouche

Blossom Garden $25
orange blossom flower, lemon, egg white, vodka

Tuna Violet Bouquet $32
tuna tartare, purple yam chips, sesame

Beef Tartare Couture $38
shaved beef tartare, egg yolk jam, bone marrow vinaigrette

Sunny Saint Jacques $39
seared scallops, blood orange, caper beurre blanc

Agnolotti Cousu Main $39
black truffle agnolotti, mushroom consommé

Beef Prelé $82
slow-cooked beef short rib, cauliflower purée, black truffle

Salmon Rouge $58
confit salmon, fermented red pepper & clams, grilled spinach

Grilled Spinach (for Salmon Rouge)

Guinea Hen Rodeo $62
guinea hen, maitake mushroom, pickled turnips, potato millefeuille

Abalone Granville $58
abalone au poivre, grilled lettuces

Cauliflower Purée (for Beef Prelé)

Potato Millefeuille (for Guinea Hen Rodeo)

Chocolates

Chocolate Cannage $26
chocolate sponge & mousse, cherry confiture

Citrus Passion $21
citrus panna cotta, passion fruitm apricot

Outdoor Heated Patio

Monsieur Dior by Dominique Crenn
House of Dior Beverly Hills
323 N Rodeo Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 594-7018
https://www.monsieurdiorbeverlyhills.com

Golden Leaf Restaurant 金葉台菜@San Gabriel ★★★

Nice Super Casual Taiwanese Restaurant. All dishes were good. Diced Pork Belly Rice & Oyster Pancake are must-try. Vermicelli Soup has a nice kick of minced garlic with the cilantro on top. Dishes are rich & juicy. It's a good idea to order a side or rice to go with the dishes. Portions are not big. Good for trying varieties. $8 for cucumber feels overpriced, but cucumber is $9 at Din Tai Fung. Food quality is better than Half & Half. Walk in & quick service. Small space. Free parking in strip mall lot.

Diced Pork Belly Rice $8.50

Oyster & Pork Intestine Vermicelli Soup $13.25

Oyster Pancake $13.50

Fried Pork Chop $13.50

White Rice $2.25

Golden Leaf Restaurant
717 W Las Tunas Dr,
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 289-8377
www.goldenleaftaiwaneserestaurant.com