The Steak Library@Lomita ★★★

High-End Japanese Steakhouse by Tamaen. Specializes in steak. Great variety of amazing steak with different kinds of sauces to choose from. Kansas Steak was the best. Since we already had Kansas Steak last time, we had the 22oz Bone-In Ribeye this time. The Steak itself was already cooked w/ butter, so we had the nice Garlic Sauce ($3). Bone Marrow was great. Would like to try their Cotton Candy A5 Wagyu next time. Great pricing on wine bottles. General Manager Makoto-san always gives us great recommendations. Very busy on Valentine's Day. Complimentary chocolate on Valentine's Day. Corkage $35. Reservations via OpenTable. Free parking in lot.

Bone Marrow $24
garlic oil, brûlée, bread

Complimentary Garlic Bread

Varichon & Cleac, France $37

Seafood Chowder $9

Varichon & Cleac, France $37

Seafood Stairway Celebrity $85
lobster/ king crab/ shrimp/ oysters/ sashimi of tuna, snapper, salmon

Bone-In Ribeye 22 oz $80

Coffee Crème Brûlée

General Manager Makoto-san

The Steak Library
1937 Pacific Coast Hwy,
Lomita, CA 90717
(424) 263-5373
www.steakslibrary.com

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

Chubby Curry@Beverly Hills ★★★

Best Japanese Curry with Fun Anime Theme. New restaurant, same owner as Niku X. Chef Liga's recommendation of the Smoked Roasted Duck Curry was mind-blowing with a taste of happiness. It's like Chinese Duck but 10 times better. Very crispy skin. Love the kick of spiciness in the mustard. Chef Liga is amazing and friendly. Great selection of Fifth Taste sake available. Quick service with casual & chill vibe. Board games available for playing. Order via iPad. 10% cashback Loyalty points available (cannot be used w/ Groupon). Yelp waitlist available. Paid lot parking across the street (2 hours free before 6pm) or paid metered street parking.

Smoked Roasted Duck Curry $55 (for 2) (special)

Udon Know Me $19
thinly sliced wagyu roast beef round, maitake mushroom, Japanese curry sauce

Smoked Roasted Duck Curry $55 (for 2) (special)

Smoked Roasted Duck Curry $55 (for 2) (special)

Chubby Curry
225 S Beverly Dr
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
https://chubbycurry.co