Fun & Delicious Raw Beef Bento. The nice server actually recognized me from a few days ago. I had to request the bamboo stick to play with. As seen on Instagram. Low price. Bento for lunch only and limited to 30 sets per day. Reservations available. Walk-ins ok.
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| Raw Beef Steak Rice Bowl (small size) 1650 yen (additional egg 250 yen) |
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| Draft Beer 500 yen |
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| Toro Taku Set (add-on) 400 yen |
ヒロキヤ渋谷 Hirokiya Shibuya
150-0042 Tokyo, Shibuya City,
Udagawacho, 34−6, M&I Bldg, 1F
03-6416-1529
Delicious Raw Beef & Yakiniku. Raw Beef Rice Bowl was amazing with refreshing basil slices with the rice. As seen on Instagram. Reservations available. Walk-in ok.
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| Yukke Rice 1,780 yen |
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| Fresh Beef Liver (for grill) 1,5000 yen |
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| Yukke Rice 1,780 yen |
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| Pineapple Sour 770 |
ヒロキヤ渋谷 Hirokiya Shibuya
150-0042 Tokyo, Shibuya City,
Udagawacho, 34−6, M&I Bldg, 1F
03-6416-1529
Korean & Japanese Parallel Palates. Lovely feature & presentation. Abalone Sashimi is always my favorite. Special collaboration w/ Tomoko Imade Dyen featuring Tomoko-san's amazing & addicting tea. 5 courses (in 2 ways) + dessert $109. 5 glasses of alcohol pairing $59. Good deal. 8/15 & 8/16 only. Reservations via Resy. Valet $12 or very limited street parking (read signs).
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| Abalone Tempura, Matcha Salt & Abalone Sashimi, Seoul Style Chimichurri |
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| Sauvignon Blanc pairing |
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| Tomoko-san's Green Gold Harmony $11 uji matcha, yuja cha, splash of sparkling |
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| Octopus, Cucumber, Seaweed, Su-Miso & Stir-Fried Octopus, Gochujang Glaze, Summer Vegetables |
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| Beer pairing w/ Plum Rim |
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| Pork Kakuni, Asian Greens, Japanese Mustard & Pork Belly Bossam, Summer Stonefruit Ssamjang, Honey Garlic, Pickled Radish, Perilla |
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| Heiwa KID Red Rice Aka |
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| Keema Wagyu Curry, Sweet Onion, Rice & Wagyu Curry Puff, Takuan Yogurt Aioli |
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| Inaniwa Udon, Cold Dashi, Agebitashi Summer Vegetables & Jiajang Style, Ground Pork, Korean Squash, Summer Pickles |
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| Sweet Ending, United with Coffee Coffee Roll, Japanese Coffee Jelly, Chantilly Cream |
Joseon
3707 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 258-4650
www.joseonla.com
Tonkatsu Specialty. Love their Tonkatsu. Cheese Tonkatsu seems to be their signature. It's delicious and perfectly fried. You can add Curry (spicy or non-spicy) on the side, 4 pcs California, and Gyoza for additional $3 for each item. Tempura batter was a bit too thick for me. Free parking in lot.
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| Fish Tonkatsu $16.95 wild-caught Alaskan cod |
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| Cheese Tonkatsu $16.95 |
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| Mix Tempura $10.95, Sapporo Beer (L) $6.95 3 shrimp & yam |
Hako
4790 Irvine Blvd Ste 103
Irvine, CA 92620
(714) 389-4202
hakoirvine.com
Korean Food with Japanese Influence. Cute mini rice bowls presentation as seen on Instagram. It's a bit too much rice. Ultimate Ochoco Don Mini Rice Bowl Set 2,980 yen, with Wagyu Sukiyaki Hot Pot 4,980 yen, with Wagyu Sukiyaki plus Sake Pairing (3 glasses) 6,980 yen. A la carte menu also available. Oolong Tea 418 yen. Reservations via phone or web recommended. (My Japanese friend helped me make the reservation via phone.)
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| Ultimate Ochoco Don Mini Rice Bowls Set w/ Sukuyaki & 3 glasses of Sake Paring options $6,980 1st row: 1. Yuba w/ Uni, 2. Kyoto Pork w/ Gold Leaf, 3. Kyoto Duck, 4. Simmered Beef 2nd row: 5. Toro, 6. Unagi & Dashi Tamago, 7. Tai (Red Snapper), 8. Amaebi (Sweet Shrimp) w/ Tofu Soup, Sawara Dashi, Sansho Pepper, Wasabi, & Soy Sauce |
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| 3 Glasses of Sake Pairing for additional 2,000 yen |
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| Menu w/ Illustration |
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| Matsumoto |
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| Tsuki no Katsura |
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| Inemankai |
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| Wagyu Sukiyaki that comes w/ the Combo Meal |
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| Duck Kinpa w/ Cheese $1,298 yen |
Katsu Sandwich by Daniel Son. (Sushi Sonagi) Snow Crab Korokke Roll with 3 kinds of Tobiko was amazing. Pork Katsu was thick, tender, and juicy. Crispy on the outside. Great with curry. Corn Potage (Japanese Corn Soup) was great. They have shaved ice with Kuramoto Ice from Japan seasonally. Would love to try next time when available. Cute mini-mart corner. Bottled Green Tea $3.95. Free limited parking in lot.
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| Snow Crab Korokke Roll $19.95 |
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| Katsu Curry Plate $15.95 |
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| Curry for Katsu |
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| Corn Potage (Japanese Corn Soup) $4.95 |
Katsu Sando
710 W Las Tunas Dr Unit 6
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 545-2266
eatkatsusando.com
Best Korean Food w/ Modern Twist. Friends & Family pre-opening by TV personality Debbie Lee (Morimoto's Sushi Master). Beautiful
presentation w/ personal touch with tribute to her Northern Korean roots. Fine ingredients. Amazing taste with a
pop of crispy accent texture in some dishes. Love Debbie's rendition of Korean seafood. A night full of culinary surprise for the taste buds. Debbie keeps striving for perfection in her
culinary creativity. My new Korean comfort food. 5-course menu $79. 7-course menu $99. Good deal. Add-ons were delicious. Highly recommended. Opening to public 10/6. Reservations via Resy. Valet $12 or very limited street parking (read signs).
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| Crispy Kakiage Vegetable Tempura (compliments of the chef) |
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| 죽 Juk | Porridge Kabocha Squash Porridge, Jujubee Romesco, Crispy Korean Leek, Garlic Chive Oil |
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| 회 Hoe/Hwe | Tartare (option 1) Hall Farmstead Wagyu Beef Tartare, Asian Pear, Salted Egg Yolk, Perilla, Seaweed Cracker |
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| 회 Hoe/Hwe | Tartare (option 2) Rose Crudo of the day, Pluot, Gochugaru Buttermilk, Onion Sprout |
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| 전 Jeon | Egg Battered Egg White Battered Squash Blossom, Vegetable Tofu Ricotta, Soy Eggplant Tahini |
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| 만두 Wang Mandu | Royal Dumplings Ginger Pork Rillette, King Oyster Mushroom Fume, Shitake Chicharrones |
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| 구이 Gui | BBQ (option 2) Grilled Blue Prawns, Seoul Style Leche de Tigre, Ssam Style |
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| 구이 Gui | BBQ (option 1) Hall Farmstead Wagyu Beef Tongue, Asparagus, Shimeji, Classic Bulgogi Sauce |
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| 찜 Jjim | Braised Stew (option 1) Eundaegu Jjorim, Deconstructed Pimento Black Cod, Daikon Puree, Korean Leek |
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| 찜 Jjim | Braised Stew (option 2) Gori Jjim, aka Wagyu Oxtail, Purple Rice Cake, Weiser Farms Sunchoke Puree, Fall Braised Vegetables |
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| 떡/국수 Tteok | Rice (option 2) Tteok Guk, Celebratory Rice Cake Soup, Halmuni Bone Broth, Wagyu Brisket, Crispy Tteok, Tamagoyaki Style Omelet |
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| 떡/국수 Guksu | Noodles (option 1) Kongguksu, Chilled Soybean Milk Noodles, Tomato Muchim, Pickled Fresno, Bottarga |
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| Marinated Melon |
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| Dessert |
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| Platters to share: Abalone Two Ways: (add-on) Abalone Sashimi, Kimchee Mignonette Abalone Juk (Porridge), Crispy Shallots, Gochu Oil |
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| Bone Marrow (add-on) Shila Inspired Wagyu Roasted Bone Marrow, Oxtail, Seoul Style Chimichurri, Salt Cured Egg, Sesame Flatbread |
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| Platters to share: Bossam (add-on) Berkshire Pork Belly, Plum Glaze, Pluot Ssamjang, Soy Caramelized Roasted Kabocha, Weiser Farms Melon Minari Salad, Coleman Farms Little Gem, House Kimchee |
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| "500 Years" Jinmaek Soju Oak (Reserve) |
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| "500 Years" Jinmaek Soju Oak (Reserve) |
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| Picture w/ Debbie Lee at her last pop-up |
Joseon
3707 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 258-4650
www.joseonla.com
