Showing posts with label Gardena. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gardena. Show all posts

Sunday, January 28, 2024

Sushi Sonagi@Gardena ★★★

Omakase Made with Love. Features premium fresh fish from Japan with influence of Japan, Korea, and California. Thoughtful and well-balanced meal featuring dry-aged fish. The Dolsot Kegani (Crispy Stone Pot Rice w/ Hokkaido Hairy Crab) was fantastic. Chef Daniel Son (Katsu Sando) is very humble & down-to-earth. His friendly personality and small talks always make the meal extra enjoyable.  Lovely teamwork with his wife Janet. Brought a bottle of Juyondai to enjoy the amazing chef's wonderful meal. Ordered a bottle of Kuheiji Eau du Désir from my favorite Banjo Shuzo. $200 per person. Perfect portions. 8 seats per seating with 2 seating available. Only opens 3 times a week. Reservations via Tock and is always sold out. Green tea is complimentary. Corkage $45 for 720mL bottle. Right next to Torimatsu. Free parking in strip mall.

Akagai


Chawanmushi with Uni & Korean Seaweed

Foie Gras Tart with Caviar & Shiso Flower

Juyondai for Corkage





Shima Aji


Katsuo

Toro Sawara (Best Part)


Kuheiji Eau du Désir $97


Sea Trout w/ Toasted Sesame Seeds from Kyoto

Kohada (Gizzard Shad)


Carabinero Shrimp from Spain

Bafun Uni from Hokkaido

Anago

Dolsot Kegani (Crispy Stone Pot Rice w/ Hokkaido Hairy Crab)

Matsutake Suimono with Cabbage "Dumpling" & Shingiku

Dolsot Kegani (Crispy Stone Pot Rice w/ Hokkaido Hairy Crab)

Binchotan for Tamago

Kuheiji Eau du Désir

Miso Butter Atsuyaki Tamago (Egg)

Yuzu Ice


Dry Age Fish Fridge

Sachiko-san from Tippsy Sake, Devin (Sake Sommelier from n/naka), Chef Daniel Son

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

Thursday, December 14, 2023

Torimatsu@Gardena ★★★

Best Yakitori in Town. Sasami Ponzu (Raw Chicken Breast) is not to be missed. Loved the Stuffed Lotus Root. Highly recommend pairing Yakitori w/ Beer. Soboro (Grated Chicken) Rice is nice to end the meal with. Their fruit sorbet is stuffed inside the fruit. Super cute. Great pricing. Quick & nice service on weekday early evening. The bill came out to be $116.25 + tax. Counter has the best seating. Located right next to Sushi Sonagi. Free parking in lot. I go to Torimatsu, Torihei, Koshiji, and Shin-Sen-Gumi for Yakitori in the area.

Okura (Okra) $3.50, Tsukune (Grated Chicken Meatballs) $3.75



Asahi (large) $11

Shiso Maki $3.75
perilla w/ chicken

Sasami Ponzu $11
raw chicken breast w/ ponzu sauce

Motsu (Liver) $3.75, Stuffed Lotus Root $3.75, Negi-Niku $3.75

Nasu (Eggplant) $7

Vegetables w/ Miso

Soboro Rice $8.50
grated chicken on rice

Ginnan (Ginko Nuts) $3.50

Negi-Niku $3.75

Yaki-Onigiri $5.50 (takes 20-30 minutes)


Peach Fruit Sorbet $8.50

Torimatsu
1425 W Artesia Blvd
Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 538-5764

Friday, October 6, 2023

Sushi Sonagi@Gardena ★★★

Hands Down New Favorite. Omakase Sushi with Korean homage from Chef Daniel Son (Katsu Sando). He cooks with love. He wins our hearts and is becoming our favorite. Features premium fish from Japan with influence of Japan, Korea, and California. Thoughtful and well-balanced meal featuring dry-aged fish. Love the Ganjang Gejang (Soy-Cured Flower Crab). The Dolsot Sakura Ebi (Crispy Stone Pot Rice w/ Baby Pink Shrimp) blew my mind. I could eat just that for the whole meal. Daniel is very humble & down-to-earth. The most sincere person we have ever met. Love chatting with him with his transparent personality. Super friendly & enjoyable environment. Lovely teamwork with his wife Janet. Exceptional service. Decided to come back regularly. (Figured that other traditional restaurants that are too rigid, strict, uptight, and commercial are not for us anymore. We don't want to pay for mediocre service at other restaurants.) Had a bottle of Kuheiji Eau du Désir from the fantastic Shuzo. $200 per person. Perfect portions. 8 seats per seating with 2 seating available. Only opens 3 times a week. Reservations via Tock and is always sold out. Green tea is complimentary. 2 stores away from Torimatsu. Free parking in strip mall. [developing story]

Sanma (Pike Mackarel) from Hokkaido

Sushi Chef Daniel Son is incredible
Note: We were wearing the sold out Katsu Sando tees to support him. He was impressed.

Chawanmushi
snow crab, ikura, Santa Barbara uni, chive oil

Wagyu Yukhoe Toast
korean pear, kinome

Hirame (Olive Flounder) from Jeju

Kuheiji Eau du Désir $97

Shima Aji (Stripped Jack) from Nagasaki

Shiroebi (Baby Shrimp) from Iwate (15-20 shrimps in a piece)

Ogata Binchotan for Sawara (King Mackerel)

Sawara (King Mackerel) from Mie
binchotan seared

Kinmedai (Golden Eye Snapper) from Chiba with Awayuki Snowflake Salt

Maguro Zuke (Marinated Big Eye Tuna) from Hawaii (wild caught)

Umi Masu (Ocean Trout) from Tasmania

Aoebi (Blue Prawn) from Caledonia

Kohada (Gizzard Shad) from Aichi

Seki Saba (Mackerel) from Oita


Ganjang Gejang (Soy-Cured Flower Crab) with Astrea Caviar

Murasaki Uni (Sea Urchin) from Hokkaido

Dolsot Sakura Ebi (Crispy Rice w/ Baby Pink Shrimp)

Matsutake Suimono with Asari Clam & Shingiku from Oregon

Dolsot Sakura Ebi (Crispy Rice w/ Baby Pink Shrimp) to enjoy with the soup

Dolsot Sakura Ebi (Crispy Rice w/ Baby Pink Shrimp)

Kuheiji Eau du Désir

Anago (Sea Eel) from Nagasaki

Binchotan from Ogata

Miso Butter Atsuyaki Tamago (Egg)

Whte Sesame Ice Cream, Blueberry Yuzu Sauce from Torrance
(inspired by Peanut Butter & Jelly)

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