Sunday, August 31, 2025

Sushi Stop@Sawtelle South

Grubhub Pickup Order. Using $10 AmEx monthly Grubhub credit. Spider Roll was recent. Salmon was dark & color was off. It's not like the picture on their menu. Bay Scallop was too chewy. Kura Sushi has better pricing & quality. 30 mins free parking at One Westside parking lot for pickups/ togos (Each 30 min  for first 2 hrs $1.50, each 30 mins after first 2 hrs $5, daily max $26.25, pay via phone app). Multiple branches.

Related: Sushi Stop@Santa Monica July 3, 2013


Gunkan Trio Sushi $8.89

Dynamite Bay Scallop Roll $6.99

Spider Roll $10.97

SushiStop Sawtelle South
2218 Sawtelle Blvd,
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 479-1222
sushistop.com

Saturday, August 30, 2025

Izakaya Tonchinkan@Arcadia ★★★

Fun Special Okinawa Night. Good food. Tonchinkan does fun special themed nights occasionally. Ordered everything from their Okinawa Night special menu. Discounted Fukukomachi Sake was a steal. Izakaya Chef Tatsu-san is always fun. There was even a raffle in the end. They gave out free Nankai stickers. We won an Orion beer glass. Refillable Iced Green Tea $3. Free parking in lot. Reservations required for special nights.

Related: Uminchu Shubo Okinawan 海人酒房@Maihama, Tokyo November 1, 2024 ★★

Goya Chanpur (Okinawan Bitter Melon Stir Fry) $7
pane-fried goya (bitter melon), tofu, egg & pork



Nankai Shochu Tropical Shot Cocktail $9



Goya Chanpur (Okinawan Bitter Melon Stir Fry) $7
pane-fried goya (bitter melon), tofu, egg & pork

Seaweed Vinegar

Tebichi (Boiled Pork Leg) $6

Sashimi Moriawase (4 kinds of fish x 4) $63.20

Taco Rice $7
taco-seasoned beef served over rice with cheese, lettuce & salsa toppings

Mozku $7

Grilled Beef Tongue $28

Umibudo (Sea Grapes) $5

Grilled Sea Bass $30

Corn Tempura $12

Masayo-san from Dassai

Grilled Vegetables $14

Fukukomachi Junmai Ginjo Sake 720 mL $40 (special price for Okinawa Night)



Torotaku $10

Negitoro $10

Ran into my college friend from 20 years ago

Chef Tatsu-san




Won Orion Glass from Raffle

Won Orion Glass from Raffle

Izakaya Tonchinkan
713 W Duarte Rd Ste H
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 461-5078
izakaya.la

Thursday, August 28, 2025

Yelp Dinner Party@Telefèric Barcelona ★★★

Free Fun Party Event. Authentic Spanish cuisine.Free food & drinks with bottomless Sangria. Fun swags. I signed up on Yelp & got in. Came solo & mingle with new friendly Yelp friends. Amazing Tapas & Paellas. Served family style with serving utensils. Pesto Chicken Kebab was juicy with a hint of curry. Nice Broccolini. Mixta Paella had shrimp, seafood & meat. Flavorful & crispy. I always had a hard time choosing which Sangria to go with. With unlimited Sangria this time, I tried all 3 – Barcelona Sangria was easy to drink and great to start with. Telefèric Sangria was stronger with nice kick of cinnamon. Spicy Sangria is good with the flavorful paella with the spiciness. Live DJ Miles Dipaola in the house. Valet $13, 1 hour metered street parking, or impossible street parking around the block.

Cheers


Free Flowers

Wine Tag Swag

Barcelona Sangria


Tide Pen Swag



Tuna Tacos

Croquetas de Jamón

Patatas Bravas

Grilled Broccolini

Juicy Chicken Kebab

Telefèric Sangria

Spicy Sangria

Barcelona Sangria, Spicy Sangria, Telefèric Sangria

Mixta Paella

Mixta Paella

Veggie Paella

Supertoasts with Signature Torrija
exclusively created for this event

Mingle with new Yelp friends

More swags & matchbox too

Flaming Cake with Cinnamon

Flaming Cake with Cinnamon

Flaming Cake with Cinnamon

Barcelona Sangria

2 kinds of Churros


Gift Shop Area at Restaurant

Telefèric Barcelona Los Angeles
11930 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049
(657) 366-4103
telefericbarcelona.com