syori the foodie

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.

Torikawa Gyoza $8

Free Unlimited Cabbage for Dinner

Soboro Bowl $9

Shiso Basil $4.95 each

Liver $4.25

Shishamo $5 (2pcs per order)

Iced Green Tea $4

Meatball $5.25

Onion $3.50

Skin $4.25

Wing $4.25, Tail $4.95

Pork Feet $8

Okra $3.95

Potato $4.50

新撰組 Shin-Sen-Gumi Yakitori (Original) – Gardena
18517 S Western Ave Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 715-1588
https://shinsengumigroup.com/restaurants/shin-sen-gumi-yakitori-original-gardena/

Friday, October 2, 2026

Cheng Can Cook: Tarako Pasta ★★★

Restaurant Quality. Simple, delicious & flavorful. Creamy Japanese Mentaiko Pasta is trending on Instagram right now, so here's my version with Tarako.

Ingredients:
Pasta for 2 people – Angel Hair or Spaghetti
1 pack of Tarako
A Small Slice of Butter
About 1/4 cup of Heavy Cream
1-2 Tablespoons of Japanese Mayo
1 Tablespoon of Mirin (optional)
1 teaspoon of White Dashi (optional, to add more flavor)
A bit of Parmesan Cheese (optional, can be powder)
Sliced Shiso Leaves for garnish (optional)

Recipe:
1. Cook pasta until al dente.
2. Heat up pan with Butter, add Heavy Cream, Mayo & Liquid Seasonings.
3. Cook & add in Pasta & Tarako. Cook until cream thickens, add cheese & serve. Garnish with Sliced Shiso Leaves (optional).

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Skywalker Grill@Lucas Museum Los Angeles ★★★

Skywalker Grill inside the New Lucas Museum. Officially opened on September 22. Amazing cocktails with great food. Server Andrew made good recommendations. Skywalker wines were low key available but not on menu. Museum members get 10% off. Booked out until 2-3 months after & impossible to make a reservation on Resy. "Good luck getting a table," as Eater LA said. Limited bar seating is available for walk-in earlier in the afternoon (not the dining room) but gets filled quickly. You do not need to have museum tickets to go to the restaurant if you have a reservation.

Soft Launch $21
don julio blanco, watermelon, lime, volcanic black salt

Slow Burn $22
volcan balnco, ginger, cointreau, grand marnier foam, buzz button

Lucas Chopped Salad $27
romaine lettuce, smoked bacon, red beets, free range eggs, cheddar cheese, cherry tomato, avocado, garbanzo beans, balsamic vinaigrette

Roasted Brussels Sprouts Side $13
maple mustard glaze

Chicken & Mushroom Crepe $25
wild mushrooms, parmesan cheese sauce

Lobster Corn Dogs $27
tarragon mustard, spicy ketchup

Main Character Energy $22
woodinville rye whiskey, averna, barenjager honey liqueur, ancho reyes verde

Lucky You $19
kettle one vodka, apricot liqueur, lemon, disco sugar

Daydream $19
cold brew, seedlip spice, honey

House Lights $19
kettle one botanical grapefruit & rose vodka, lemon juice, italicus bergamot liquor, simple syrup, hella aromatic bitters, chandon garden spritz