syori the foodie: Gardena

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Saturday, February 22, 2025

Sushi Sonagi@Gardena ★★★

Omakase Made with Passion. Features premium fresh fish from Japan with influence of Japan, Korea, and California. Thoughtful and well-balanced meal featuring dry-aged fish. The Dolsot Seikogani (Crispy Stone Pot Rice w/ Hokkaido Female Snow 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 family. $230 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.

Nodoguro (Black Throat Perch) from Korea

Sushi Chef Daniel-san

Kuheiji Eau du Desir 2023 $110 (bottle)

Chawanmushi
ikura shoyuzuke, snow crab, nama aonori

Black Abalone from Jeju Island, Korea
abalone liver sauce, hana ho, mazuma wasabi

Saba Sando (Chiba)
Japanese mackerel sandwich

Ankimo (Monkfish Liver) from Hokkaido

Hokkaido Hotate Age (Crispy Diver Scallop)

Shima Aji (Striped Jack) from Kagoshima

Sawara (King Mackerel)

Buri (Wild Yellowtail) from Hokkaido

Sumagatsuo (Skipjack Tuna) from Kagoshima with Menegi

Aori Ika (Big Reef Squid) from Kagoshima

Aburi Engawa (Seared Flounder Fin) from Korea

Carabineros (Scarlet Shrimp) from Spain

Bafun Uni from Hokkaido

Anago (Sea Eel) from Korea

Suimono
Meiji tofu from from Gardena, chrysanthemum, yuzu

Seikogani Dolsot Bap (Hokkaido Female Snow Crab Rice)

Seikogani Dolsot Bap (Hokkaido Female Snow Crab Rice) (refill)

Miso Butter Atsuyaki Tamago from California (Miso Butter Omelet)

Buttermilk Pudding
yuzu ice, yuzu from Torrance

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

Saturday, December 28, 2024

Okan@Costa Mesa ★

New Casual Japanese Dining Spot. Okan took over the previous Sakanaya OC location. Decent food. Monthly price for Uni Rice Dishes was $45. Kamameshi Rice Pot was nice but not hot enough to create crispy rice on the edges of the pot. Pricing was ok. Friendly staff. Would like to try Creamy Mentai Udon next time. Reservations available via phone or online. Corkage fee $25 for 720mL. Hot water $1. Hot Green Tea $2.50. Free parking in lot in strip mall.

Uni Scallop Carpaccio $17.50

Deep-Fried Soft Shell Crab $12.50

Hamachi Kama $10

Kamameshi Beef Tongue Rice Pot $21.50

Okan
688 Baker St Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 760-4828

Friday, December 27, 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 Seikogani (Crispy Stone Pot Rice w/ Hokkaido Female Snow 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 family. $230 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.