Saturday, April 4, 2026

Toshi Sushi@Gardena ★★★

Casual Sushi Spot with Great Price Point. Sushi Dinner set for $33.50. Pre-pandemic pricing. Thick cut neta/sashimi. Nice Daily Specials, $24.50 Special Appetizer Plate & $98 Omakase meal available. It was nice to have Chef Toshi came greet us at our table & see her daughter Sora again. Miki is another server there. Friendly people. Counter for Omakase only. Same owner as previous Toshi Sushi in Little Tokyo. Opens on Mondays & closed on Tuesdays. Good for kids & groups. Corkage fee $30-40. Limited parking in lot.

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Sushi Special Dinner $33.50, Uni add $8

Miso Soup for Sushi Special Dinner

Complimentary House Tofu & Seaweed Salad


Toro Taku Cut Roll $12

Spider Roll $19

Yellowtail Cut Roll $7.50

Toro Kama Yaki $18

Tako Wasa for Sushi Special Dinner




Negi Toro Cut Roll $12

Salmon Skin Cut Roll $9.50

Toshi Roll
Spicy Tuna California Roll Topped with Salmon, Tuna, Avocado, Scallions & Masago

Toshi Sushi
1725 W Redondo Beach Blvd, Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 217-9700

Thursday, April 2, 2026

Noma LA 2026@Silver Lake ★★★

Best Restaurant in the World. A Daring & Adventurous Journey. Experimental test kitchen with local & Danish flavors. Los Angeles stop. Beautiful presentations. While bear paws & reindeer are not being served in LA, ants, bugs, cactus & fish eyes are being served. It's not for everyone – only for the daring ones. A lot of ocean & earthy flavors. Love the flavorful Pink Peppercorn Dungeness Crab on the raw side. Quite a "hands-on" experience. Our server, Maria, was nice. Held at a beautiful scenic Airbnb in Silver Lake, which might be converted into a boutique hotel. It's worth it considering that you don't need to purchase air tickets to Copenhagen for the exclusive experience. $1,500 per person with wine pairing (or non-alcoholic pairing), tax & tips included. Wine pairing was moderate with small refills. Reservations was impossible in the beginning but may become available occasionally via Tock. Noma LA March 11 - June 26, 2026 only. Valet or street parking. 2 protestors at entrance.

Pink Peppercorn Dungeness Crab

Signed Receipe Book & Menu to take home



Welcome Drink: Passion Fruit Cider (alcoholic) or Tea (non-alcoholic)




Ingredients for the night

Tuna Fish Head for the night



Scenic Shared Table for 10 people

Alcoholic Pairing: MV  Solera Rose of Pinot Noir No.2 – Gina Louis Giugni
San Luis Obispo, Central Coast

Alcoholic Pairing: MV  Solera Rose of Pinot Noir No.2 – Gina Louis Giugni
San Luis Obispo, Central Coast
Non-Alcoholic Pairing: Pink Pepper & Rose

Dipping Sauce for Pink Peppercorn Dungeness Crab

Pink Peppercorn Dungeness Crab



Daylily Crab Dumpling



Alcoholic Pairing: 2022 Phelan Farm Chardonnay - Rajat Parr
Cambria, Central Coast

Alcoholic Pairing: 2022 Phelan Farm Chardonnay - Rajat Parr
Cambria, Central Coast
Non-Alcoholic Pairing: Passionfruit Leaf Tea

Chilled Lobster Broth (inside the shell)
seasoned with seaweed


Santa Barbara Spot Prawn Cooked with Matcha & Broccoli Purée

Alcoholic Pairing: 2022 Palomino Fino - Mikey Giugni
San Luis Obispo, Central Coast
Non-Alcoholic Pairing: Cherioya Lemonade

Alcoholic Pairing: 2022 Palomino Fino - Mikey Giugni
San Luis Obispo, Central Coast
Non-Alcoholic Pairing: Cherioya Lemonade

Sea Urchin Custard with Sea Urchin, Braised Acorns, Osetra Caviar & Hoja Santa Leaf

Alcoholic Pairing: 2024 Verso Sauvignon Blanc - Caleb Leisure
Sebastopol, Sonoma

Alcoholic Pairing: 2024 Verso Sauvignon Blanc - Caleb Leisure
Sebastopol, Sonoma
Non-Alcoholic Pairing: Hoja Santa & Ponderosa

Cactus with Mezcal, Ants & Flower Pedals



Cactus with Mezcal, Ants & Flower Pedals

Ragout of Californian Botanicals with Mussels & Aloe Vera

SoCal Seaweed & Butter Clams

Alcoholic Pairing: 2023 Creosote - Devin Alexander Myers
Elk Ridge, Mendocino

Alcoholic Pairing: 2023 Creosote - Devin Alexander Myers
Elk Ridge, Mendocino
Non-Alcoholic Pairing: Salted Sour Apricot

Tuna Neck

Tuna Neck
Taco with Tuna Forehead with very thin layer of Chicken Skin

Tuna Eye

Tuna Eye
with horseradish sauce



Co-Op Bathroom



Californian Grown Black Pearl Rice with Macadamia Nuts & Pistachio Sauce
steamed with avocado leaves

Alcoholic Pairing: 2023 Rituals on Repeat - Brent Mayeaux
Treasure Island, San Francisco

Alcoholic Pairing: 2023 Rituals on Repeat - Brent Mayeaux
Treasure Island, San Francisco
Non-Alcoholic Pairing: Habanada Kombucha

King Oyster Mushrooms with Habanero & Yuzu


Seasonal Greens (Young Agave & Squash) for Spiced Kelp Mole

Spiced Kelp Mole

Grilled Artichoke for Spiced Kelp Mole



Tortilla for Spiced Kelp Mole

Grilled Artichoke for Spiced Kelp Mole

Alcoholic Pairing: 2024 Heart of Sand Blanc - Abe Schoener & Kaeley Weinberger
Junkyard District, Los Angeles

Alcoholic Pairing: 2024 Heart of Sand Blanc - Abe Schoener & Kaeley Weinberger
Junkyard District, Los Angeles
Non-Alcoholic Pairing: Saffron & Yuzu

Dessert of Cherimoya & Lemongrass



Macadamia Milk Custard & Pistachio
served on a sunflower

Loquat

Silver Lake Fortune Cookie




Cut it open

Silver Lake Fortune Cookie
with candied bugs


Fortune







Greenhouse Kitchen