n/soto@Mid-City ★★★

Amazing Izakaya by the Creators of 2 Michelin Stars n/naka. Decent food. Quality sushi. We asked if they have Kuheiji sake, which is not on the sake menu. They ended up having Kuheiji Eau du Désir (Junmai Daiginjo), which was amazing. Accepts walk-in, but reservation highly recommended. Corkage fee $30. Valet or street parking.

King Crab Monaka $26
rice cracker, toro, uni

Kuheiji Eau du Désir Junmai Daiginjo 2022 $90

Aori Ika Uni Sushi (big fin reef squid & uni) $16, Toro Osetra Sushi (Caviar) $21, Blue Crab Hand Roll $12

Toro Osetra (Caviar) Sushi $21 (2 pcs)

Brussels Sprouts & Salmon Skin Salad $16
red onion, poached egg

Sockeye Salmon Donabe $38
iwanori, mitsuba, ikura

Pickles for Donabe

Nori for Donabe

Agedashi Mochi $12
shrimp, shiso, wood ear mushroom

Miso Baked Bone Marrow $20
umeboshi onigiri

Okinawa Yam Pudding $8
mochi, kinako piwder, kokuto syrup

"The last drop is the best drop."

n/soto
4566 W Washington Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 879-9455
http://n-soto.com

Colette@Pasadena ★★

Decent Cantonese Fusion. Chef from Embassy. Free parking in lot.

Blueberry Crispy Yam $15

Dragon Beer

Golden Yolk Melon

Crispy Honey Shrimp $28

French Style Lamb Chop $28

Black Truffle Mushroom Noodles $25

Black Truffle Beef Fried Rice $25

Colette
975 N Michillinda Ave
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 510-6286
colettepasadena.com/contact-2

Napa Rose@Disneyland Resort ★★★

Fantastic Chef's Counter. Very difficult to book. Napa Rose may not be consistent with its quality, but this time was the best. Great service. The Chefs definitely brought up the quality of the food to another level in fine dining. 8-course Chef's Counter Tasting Menu is $200 per person. Took 3 hours. Have to call 2 months in advance to book (no more e-mails) Chef's Counter. For July reservations, you will have to leave a voice message on May 1st at 12:00am. Corkage fee is now $50. Regular reservations are made on the Disneyland App, but it gets filled very quickly as well. Complimentary validated 5 hours parking at the Grand Californian Hotel.

Astrea Caviar from Jordan

Zilliken Forstmeister Geltz Mosel Riesling 2018 $85

Sautéed Diver Scallop
sungold tomato, tangerine, basil

Angry Fish
cashew chili crunch, shrimp spring roll

Herb Potato Gnocchi
lamb ragout, grana padano parmigiano

Fazzoletti Pasta
filled w/ prosciutto, artichoke hears & leek broth

Portebella Mushroom "Cappuccino"
thyme froth

Prime Eye of the Ribeye
scalloped potatoes, cab jus

Black Angus Filet Mignon
hay roasted roots & cabernet jus

Tripe Brie Cheese w/ Honey Suckle & Lavender

Valrhona Dark Chocolate Hazulnut Indulgence
chocolate hazelnuts truffle

Housemade Sorbet Trio – Raspberry, Pineapple, & Blueberry
Berries from Harry's Berries
caramelized banana

Valrhona Chocolate Crunch Tart
coconut chocolate fluff, coconut float

Housemade Coconut Sorbet

Chocolates

Canvas Bag for Wine

Star Wars Display at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel

Napa Rose
1600 S Disneyland Dr
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 956-6755
https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/grand-californian-hotel/napa-rose/

Shin-Sen-Gumi Yakitori@Gardena ★★

My Go-To Restaurant for Yakitori. Authentic Food and Reasonable Price. Tried their Agedashi Eggplant and loved it. Yakitori quality could be a bit inconsistent, depending on the Yakitori Chef on duty. 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. Hot Tea $1. Free parking in lot.

Chicken Skin $3.50, Shiso Basil $4.50, Tongue $5.25m Pork Intestine $3.50

Sapporo Draft Beer $5.95

Cabbage $1 during lunch and free during dinner time

Hokkaido Scallop w/ Yuzu Oil $12

Quail Egg $3.50, Shiso Basil $4.50

Quail Egg $3.50, Liver $3.50

Kobe Finger Meat w/ Garlic Sauce $7

Agedashi Eggplant $7.50

Yakisoba $12.50
comes w/ rice or salad

Chicken Thigh w/ Green Onion (Sauce) $2.95, Meatball $4

Potato $3.50

Okra $2.95

Fried Tofu Skewer $3.25

Onion $2

Basil Ika $4

Tongue $5.25m Pork Intestine $3.50

Tail $4

Tail $4, Chicken Wing $3.50

Pork Feet $6

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/