Tuesday, January 30, 2024

sawa x Fifth Taste New Year Sake Night@Little Tokyo ★★★

Fun Sake Night Event. Sake by Shota-san from Fifth Taste. Modern omakase sushi by amazing & friendly sushi chefs Ryo-san & Anthony-san. Handcrafted cocktails by Natalia. Bartender Lynn is always so nice. Sushi omakase $200, sake paring $100. Parking at private lot $6.

Quickly Blanched Kumaebi (Bear Shrimp) w/ Astrea Caviar
shiso vinaigrette
Paired w/ Matsu no Tsukasa Junmai Daiginjo



Sake of the Night Display

Kokuryu Golden Dragon

Kokuryu Golden Dragon

Kokuryu Golden Dragon

Chawanmushi w/ Kegani & Scallop
Paired w/ Kokuryu Golden Dragon

Kokuryu Golden Dragon

Ohmine 3 Grain Winter's Arrival Nigori Sparkling imported by Sake Suki

Grouper w/ Panko Japanese Fried Bread Crumbs
Paired w/ Ohmine 3 Grain Winter's Arrival

Grouper w/ Panko Japanese Fried Bread Crumbs
Paired w/ Ohmine 3 Grain Winter's Arrival

Buri (aged 7 days) & Kanpachi Shabu Shabu
with apple, onion, garlic, ponzu sauce
Paired w/ Ohmine 3 Grain Winter's Arrival

Matsu no Tsukasa Junmai Daiginjo

Quickly Blanched Kumaebi (Bear Shrimp) w/ Astrea Caviar
shiso vinaigrette
Paired w/ Matsu no Tsukasa Junmai Daiginjo

Braised Monkfish Liver from Rhode Island
sweet sauce
Paired w/ Matsu no Tsukasa Junmai Daiginjo

Braised Monkfish Liver from Rhode Island
sweet sauce
Paired w/ Matsu no Tsukasa Junmai Daiginjo

Abe Junmai Daiginjo
sales contribute to Noto Earthquake Relief

Aji (Spanish Mackerel)
Paired w/ Abe Junmai Daiginjo

Aoebi (New Caledonian Blue Crystal Shrimp)
Paired w/ Abe Junmai Daiginjo

Ohmine 3 Grain (Yamadanishiki Rice)

Ohmine 3 Grain (Omachi Rice)

Ohmine 3 Grain (Yamadanishiki Rice)

Kurodai (Black Snapper) from Greece w/ its Liver
Paired w/ Ohmine 3 Grain

Ohmine 3 Grain (Yamadanishiki Rice) & Ohmine 3 Grain (Omachi Rice)
sake rice comparison

Shima Aji (Striped Jack Mackerel)
Paired w/ Ohmine 3 Grain

Sword Squid from Japan w/ Uni from Canada
Paired w/ Ohmine 3 Grain

Akami (Blue Fin Tuna Lean Part)
Paired w/ Ohmine 3 Grain

Tenbi Junmai Daiginjo


Kanpachi from Kyushu (cured for 8 days)
Paired w/ Tenbi Junmai Daiginjo

Jikon Nabari Junmai Daiginjo

Jikon Nabari Junmai Daiginjo

Uni from Hokkaido w/ Anthony-san

Jikon Nabari Junmai Daiginjo

Nodoguro Sashimi
Paired w/ Jikon Nabari Junmai Daiginjo


Jikon Nabari Junmai Ginjo & Junmai Daiginjo

Seared Akami
Paired w/ Jikon Nabari Junmai Daiginjo

Uni from Hokkaido
Paired w/ Jikon Nabari Junmai Daiginjo

Uni from Hokkaido
Paired w/ Jikon Nabari Junmai Daiginjo

Coffee Expresso

Unagi
Paired w/ Jikon Nabari Junmai Daiginjo

Coffee Expresso

Somen

Soy Sauce Cheesecake

sawa
111 San Pedro St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(323) 381-5858
barsawa.us

Sunday, January 28, 2024

Sushi Sonagi@Gardena ★★★

Omakase Made with Love. Features premium fresh fish from Japan with influence of Japan, Korea, and California. Thoughtful and well-balanced meal featuring dry-aged fish. The Dolsot Kegani (Crispy Stone Pot Rice w/ Hokkaido Hairy Crab) was fantastic. Chef Daniel Son (Katsu Sando) is very humble & down-to-earth. His friendly personality and small talks always make the meal extra enjoyable.  Lovely teamwork with his wife Janet. Brought a bottle of Juyondai to enjoy the amazing chef's wonderful meal. Ordered a bottle of Kuheiji Eau du Désir from my favorite Banjo Shuzo. $200 per person. Perfect portions. 8 seats per seating with 2 seating available. Only opens 3 times a week. Reservations via Tock and is always sold out. Green tea is complimentary. Corkage $45 for 720mL bottle. Right next to Torimatsu. Free parking in strip mall.

Akagai


Chawanmushi with Uni & Korean Seaweed

Foie Gras Tart with Caviar & Shiso Flower

Juyondai for Corkage





Shima Aji


Katsuo

Toro Sawara (Best Part)


Kuheiji Eau du Désir $97


Sea Trout w/ Toasted Sesame Seeds from Kyoto

Kohada (Gizzard Shad)


Carabinero Shrimp from Spain

Bafun Uni from Hokkaido

Anago

Dolsot Kegani (Crispy Stone Pot Rice w/ Hokkaido Hairy Crab)

Matsutake Suimono with Cabbage "Dumpling" & Shingiku

Dolsot Kegani (Crispy Stone Pot Rice w/ Hokkaido Hairy Crab)

Binchotan for Tamago

Kuheiji Eau du Désir

Miso Butter Atsuyaki Tamago (Egg)

Yuzu Ice


Dry Age Fish Fridge

Sachiko-san from Tippsy Sake, Devin (Sake Sommelier from n/naka), Chef Daniel Son

Sushi Sonagi
1425 Artesia Blvd
Gardena, CA 90248
https://www.exploretock.com/sushi-sonagi-gardena