Showing posts with label Japanese. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Japanese. Show all posts

Monday, March 11, 2024

Kaiseki Motoishi@Beverly Hills ★★★

Wow. Fantastic Traditional Kaiseki Experience at counter. Exquisite presentation. Absolutely delicious. Super friendly & welcoming environment. Kazu-san's culinary skills were absolutely amazing. Last Rice Dish Nanatsuboshi was like a much elevated version of TKG (Tamago Kake Gohan) and was refillable. Yamato-san (owner of Sushi Yamamoto, Sushi Kisen, & Tonchinkan) was cooking as well. Love our server Mino-san from Sushi Kisen. My top 3 Kaiseki are now n/naka, Hayato, & Kaiseki Motoishi. Everyone (all super foodies) became friends by the end of the dinner. Realized that we were all connected, especially through Shunji-san. $350 per person. Corkage $50 per 750mL. Complimentary filtered water available. Self-parking $10 at lot. Pop-ups on Sunday & Monday nights at Sushi Yamamoto. Soba lunch pop-ups on Sundays. DM @kaiseki.motoishi to book.

Hassun
Seasonal Appetizers

Yamato-san (owner) & Kaiseki Chef Kazu-san

Juyondai Bessen


Palate Cleanser
Nigori Cloudy Sake


Ohmine 3 Grain

Hassun
Seasonal Appetizers

Little Neck Clam Soup w/ Egg Custard Sasho Pepper Leaves


Akashi Red Snapper Matsukawa Style

Akashi Red Snapper Matsukawa Style

Seared Golden Eye Snapper w/ Kegani Miso


Hokkaido Uni Grilled in Kombu Boat


Handmade Soba w/ Duck Meat



Grilled Miso Marinated King Mackerel



Steamed Soy Milk Skin (Yuba) w/ Japanese Tile Fish

Kegani (Hokkaido Hairy Crab) & Takenoko Rice

Kegani (Hokkaido Hairy Crab) & Takenoko Rice
Japanese Pickles

Miso Soup

Hokkaido White Rice Nanatsuboshi
w/ choice of Mentaiko, Marinated Egg Yolk, Sukiyaki Beef, or Dried Baby Sardine w/ Sansho

Amazing Cured Raw Egg Yolk




Japanese Orange Jelly

Sakura Mochi

Sakura Mochi
(eat w/ hand)

Matcha

@kaiseki.motoishi
Monday pop-ups at Sushi Yamamoto
Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills

Friday, February 23, 2024

n/naka@Palms Los Angeles ★★★

2 Michelin Stars Modern Kaiskei. Absolute Favorite. A progressive philosophic journey. Well-balanced meal from start to finish. They value holistic customer experience rather anything else. They told us that some menu items would be the same as our last visit was just last month, but Chef Niki gave us sneak previews of next season's menu to let us try and comment on them. What a treat. They are still being developed. Niki Nakyama is very humble and friendly. Abalone Pasta is her signature dish. Devin is an exceptional sommelier and always provides us with beyond outstanding service. We had Bashu Ikkon Junmai Daiginjo Sake recommended by Devin. Interesting notes of fruits started appearing as it opened up. Great team service. 3 hours dinner. Course $310 per person. Corkage fee $85. Limited free street parking or valet. Reservations on Tock and are very hard to book.

Zensai
Celery & Truffle Vinaigrette, Tamagoyaki & Californian Spiny Lobster, Wagyu Nikomi, Fennel & Purple Mizuna & Pecan, Grilled Shiitake, Buri Spring Roll, Orange Gelee

Chef Niki Nakayama

Devin, our favorite Sake Sommelier




Celebratory Champagne

Bashu Ikkon, Junmai Daiginjo, Sanyohai SHuzo, Hyogo $220


Sakizuke
Kabu Panna Cotta, Alaskan King Crab

Zensai
Celery & Truffle Vinaigrette, Tamagoyaki & Californian Spiny Lobster, Wagyu Nikomi, Fennel & Purple Mizuna & Pecan, Grilled Shiitake, Buri Spring Roll, Orange Gelee

Modern Zukuri
Sayori, Chive, Finger Lime

Owan
Lobster, Hakusai, Shimeji, Carrot

Owan
Lobster, Hakusai, Shimeji, Carrot


Otsukuri
Tai, Otoro, Scallop

Yakimono
Kinmedai, Bamboo, Smoked Daikon Tartare

Mushimono
Uni, Kani, Dashi

Mushimono
Uni, Kani, Dashi


Shiizakana
Spaghetti, Abalone, Pickled Cod Roe, Truffle

Shiizakana
Spaghetti, Abalone, Pickled Cod Roe, Truffle

Niku
A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Beef, Baby Carrot, Goma, Gobo


Sunomono
Oyster, Citrus Ponzu, Namasu Oroshi


Shokuji
Buri, Sweet Shrimp, Otoro Nigiri Sushi


Shokuji
Katsuo, Kamasu, Uni & Ikura Nigiri Sushi

Blue Crab Handroll

Soup

Mizumono
Bergamont Sorbet, Sweet Ginger Gelee, Lime Meringue

Rum Baba, Cheesecake Ice Cream, Miso Crunch, Blood Orange & Mango

Artisan Chocolates

Matcha

Mochi for Special Celebration

Jikon Junmai Ginjo

Take Home Gifts – Bakery & Special Crafted Tea

Commemorative Photo at n/naka

Commemorative Photos at n/naka

n/naka
3455 S Overland Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 836-6252
n-naka.com