Showing posts with label Japanese. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Japanese. Show all posts

Saturday, April 26, 2025

Waraku@Torrance ★★★

Chirashi Bento Box. Limited time only. $65 per box. Good price point. Good quality. Takeout only. Formerly Wadatsumi. I paired the bento boxes with a special bottle of Kuheiji sake I brought from Japan. Call to order at least one day in advance.

Rainbow Box $65

黑田庄に生まれて、 Born in Kurodasho 2023

Treasure Box $65




Waraku
1757 W Carson St Ste R&S
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 782-7356
warakula.com

Saturday, April 19, 2025

KinKan@Los Angeles ★★★

"Kyoto's Love Spring Kaiseki" Menu. This time, Chef Nan transported us to her favorite city, Kyoto, where she learned kaiseki from. Amazing Japanese cuisine with Thai flavor. Love Chef Nan's friendly & fun personality. Jon is nice and knowledgeable about wine. Love the vibe. We did counter seating and moved to table after dinner service. $195 per person. Pot of Hot Tea $12. 20% service fee will be automatically added to the bill. Free limited parking at small adjacent lot or street parking around the block. Reservations via Tock.

Hokkaido Scallop
Chef Nan's seafood sauce

Yuzu Sake

Crab Leg
Kyoto white miso-tom kha, daikon

Hokkaido Scallop
Chef Nan's seafood sauce



We brought Nichi Nichi from Kyoto to enjoy the Kyoto theme







Maguro
kazu-shoyu-larb, shiso leaves

Mount Fuji Grated Radish

Shrimp Tempura


Hokkaido Scallop Tempura

Kisu Fish Tempura

Maitake Mushroom Tempura



Mango Ika (Squid)
fish curry, daikon mochi


Koueigiku Tasogare Orange Sake

Awabi (Abalone), Ume Somen
clam dashi, a-choy stem

Wagyu
holy basil, Hokkaido rice

Chocolate Monaka with Gold Flakes

Ninki Ichi Sake Godzilla Junmai Daiginjo

Visitation from Uka Sake team: Masa-san, Ross-san & Chris-san (after party)


Uka Sparkling Sake paired with Hokkaido Bafun Uni tasting (after party)
also great paired with oysters



Hokkaido Bafun Uni tasting with Uka Sparkling Sake

KinKan
771 N Virgil Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 421-3771
kinkanla.com

Sunday, March 30, 2025

KinKan@Los Angeles ★★★

KinKan Sunday Night Special Crab Menu. Japanese with Thai influence. All crab dishes. Great for crab lovers. Love Chef Nan's friendly, easy-going, & fun personality. Amazing Japanese dishes with Thai influence. $250 per person. Hot Tea Pot $12. Free limited parking at small adjacent lot. Corkage fee $35.

Chawanmushi
corn tofu, Hokkaido snow crab meat, uni, warm dashi

Welcome Yuzu Sake

Hot Rose Tea $12 (pot)

Chawanmushi

Katsuyama Ken $131 (bottle) (Chef Nan's Favorite)

Kani Meshi
Hokkaido snow crab, tamagoyaki, sushi rice

Kani Meshi
Hokkaido snow crab, tamagoyaki, sushi rice

Crab Chopstick Stand

Kani Corquette
Dungeness crab claws, scallop & shrimp, ume boshi sauce

Kani Shumai with Curry

Fresh King Crab Legs
kami nabe, tom yum soup

Fresh King Crab Legs
kami nabe, tom yom soup


Sake-Steamed Live Dungeness Crab
Hokkaido rice, Nan's seafood sauce

Blue Crab Hand Roll
signature crab curry


Mango Sticky Rice with Purple Snap Pea Sauce

Love Chef Nan's Energetic Personality


Chef Nan



KinKan
771 N Virgil Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 421-3771
kinkanla.com