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

Friday, September 13, 2024

n/naka@Palms Los Angeles ★★★

Favorite Michelin Star Modern Kaiskei. Beautiful presentation & well-balanced dishes. Love Chef Niki Nakyama. Very humble and friendly. Abalone Pasta is her signature dish, perfect pairing with a rich & sophisticated sake. Small bite-sized sushi towards the end of the abundant course meal was perfect. Chef Niki always comes out to greet the guests at the end of the meal. Devin is an exceptional sommelier and offers excellent recommendations. We had exclusive Yamamoto sake from Akita, which was fruity, smooth, and refreshing, like Juyondai. Our new server Indra was nice. Tasting course $365 per person. Limited free street parking or valet. Reservations on Tock and are very hard to book.

Sakizuke
Oyster Leaf (edible "oyster shell"), Caviar, Shigoku Oyster, Fermented White Asparagus

Sakizuke
Oyster Leaf, Caviar, Shigoku Oyster, Fermented White Asparagus

Chef Niki

Sake Sommelier Devin

Yamamoto Sake

Shichida Celebratory Welcome Sake

Shichida Celebratory Welcome Sake

Welcome Plum Hibiscus Drink


Zensai
Wagyu Beef Tarlet, Tachiuo Nanbanzuke, Toro Tartare, Uni Chawanmushi, Watermelon + Sansho, Green Bean + Nasu Purée, Baby Corn

Modern Zukuri
Tachiuo, Avocado, Cucumber, Ponzu Gelee

Owan
Pacific Halbut, Junsai, Sudachi, Okra

Otsukuri
Traditional Sashimi


Beer

Yakimono
Ayu, Eggplant, Tomatillo

Mushimono
Dungeness Crab Shinjo, Winter Melon, Ginger

Shiizakana
Spaghetti, Abalone, Mentaiko, Truffle, Kaiware

Niku
A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Beef, Charred Shishito Miso, Blue Lake Bean, Turnip, Pickled Radish

Sunomono
Melon, Tomato, Apricot Dashi

Shokuji
Nigiri Sushi – Tai, Toro, Katsuo

Miso Soup

Shokuji
Nigiri Sushi – Mirugai, Uni & Ikura, Shima Aji

Blue Crab Hand Roll

Mizumono
Cotton Candy Grape, Akashiso Granita, Red Grape Sorbet

Yellow Peach, Sunflower Seed Brittle, Praline Caramel, Sweet Corn Ice Cream, Miso Butter Arare

Celebratory Lychee Cake

Chocolates

Matcha

Take Home Gift

Unboxed – Pastry & Tea

Blind Embossed Take Home Menu

n/naka
3455 S Overland Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 836-6252
n-naka.com

Saturday, September 7, 2024

Sushidokoro Miyama@Arcadia ★★★

Quality Omakase. By Hiro-san (originally from Sushi Kisen). Hiro-san nicely paced out the appetizer courses in between sushi courses. $180 for 24-course Omakase dinner, which is a good deal. Reservations not open to public and is by referral only. Sushi counter only. 8 people max. 2 seatings: 5:30 & 8:00pm. 18% service charge will be automatically added to the bill. Corkage $50 for 750mL. Refillable Iced or Hot Tea $5. Free parking in lot.

Oyster Mozuku

Sazae

Ohmine Summer's Arrival

Chef Hiro-san

Katsuo – Backside & Belly-side
w/ ginger & scallions

Kasugo (Baby Snapper)

Meichi Dai Kombujime (marinated in Kombu)

Aji (Japanese Horse Mackerel)

Shiroebi (White Shrimp) from Toyama

Aoebi (Blue Shrimp)

Maguro (Blue Fin Tuna) from Mexico

Ankimo w/ Miso Vinegar

Kuromutsu (Black Perch) aged for 6 days

Chawanmushi w/ Umeboshi Sauce

Chutoro (Medium Fatty Tuna)

Refillable Iced Green Tea $5

Kohada (Gizzard Shard)


Awabi (Abalone) w/ Liver & Uni Sauce

Ankimo (Monkfish Liver)

Simmered Oyster

Ikura (Salmon Roe)

Anago (Salt Water Eel)

Takuan Toro Roll

Kanpyo Roll


Aka Miso Soup w/ Tofu

Strawberry Mousse Dessert

Hojicha

Sushidokoro Miyama
Baldwin Ave, Arcadia
@sushidokoro_miyama