Sunday, March 1, 2026

Ricky's Kitchen Pop-Up@Koreatown ★★★

Great Modern Korean Cuisine. Chef Pop up Series Vol.2 : Ricky's Kitchen. 2 nights pop-up 3/1 & 3/2 at Jilli Los Angeles. Love the Asian flavor & spices. The Short Rib could also be nice with a side of rice. Potatoes were flavorful & crispy. Shareable plates. 4 of us ordered all 6 dishes on the menu to share. Finally get to meet Chef Ricky Hwang from Kinn, Baroo, Shiku & made by hibi. Currently at Lulu Restaurant. Loud bar energy. Limited parking in Koreatown. $30 valet or lot parking or street parking around the blocks.

Chef Ricky Hwang

Makgeolli Flights $30
4 Different Curated Makgeolli: Sang Makgeolli, Angma Makgeolli, Red Monkey, Hana Yakju


Anori Popcorn $4

Seoul Highball $15

Chayote & Cabbage Wedge $14
long bean, sun-dried tomato, peanut, herbs

Amaebi & Scallop $28
ponzu, lime zest, pomelo, yuzu kosho, granita, fried shrimp head

Smashed Doenjang Potatoes $18
creme fraiche, chives

Tteok Carbonara $24
butter, parm, black pepper, egg yolk jam

Chef Ricky

Charcoal Short Rib $50
burnt scallion butter


After Dinner Dessert at Liu's Cafe next door
Pandan Kaya Jam Toast $5

Coconut Kaya Jam Toast $5

Pandan Kaya Jam Toast $5


Jilli - Los Angeles
3905 W 6th St
Los Angeles, CA 90020

Demon Slayer Infinity Castle x Bearology@Temple City ★★

Great Photo Ops. Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Theme. Food was so-so. Make reservation in advance on OpenTable required with $10 deposit per person. Will be seated with other parties for groups of 3 people of less. Limited time pop-up until July 31, 2026. Walk-in is not impossible, but it's 2-4 hours wait or completely sold out.

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Nichirin Tumber $20
Kaigaku's Heat Lightning

Chef Kang Beef Spam Ramen $9









Zenitsu Sunglasses $49









Bearology
5805 Rosemead Blvd, Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 427-1297
bearologyusa.com/

Saturday, February 28, 2026

Oh! Banzai@Gardena ★★

Hand Roll Specialty. Nice quality. Ordered togo. Takes reservations & opens late. Bar available for walk-in. Free parking in lot.

Salmon with Onion & Chili Hand Roll $5.80
Negitoro Hand Roll $7
Yellowtail with Daikon Ponzu Hand Roll $6

Oh! Banzai
18212 S Western Ave, Gardena, CA 90248
(310) 756-6764
oh-banzai.com

Otafuku@Gardena ★★★

Sashimi at Otafuku. Great with thick cut. Features homemade Seiro Soba. Remember to ask for Sobayu when you are about to finish your soba. After finishing the soba/ udon, dilute the sauce with sobayu to drink. It's healthy. Call in at least the day before for reservations. Free street parking.

Sashimi 4 Kinds $38

Maguro Don (Tuna Rice Bowl) $13

Tebasaki (Chicken Wings) $6

Karaage (Deep Fried Jidori Chicken) $15

Seiro Soba $18 (cold)


Anaga & Vegetables Tempura add-on for Soba $18

Soba-Yu to dilute soba sauce for drinking

Otafuku Restaurant
16525 S Western Ave
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 532-9348