syori the foodie: Los Angeles

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Friday, April 28, 2023

n/soto@Mid-City ★★★

Amazing Izakaya by the Creators of n/naka. Reminds me of Raku in Las Vegas (or West Hollywood, which is no longer there). We opened their last bottle of Juyondai Sake, which was truly exceptional. Fantastic Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) and Sushi. Tofu was smooth and silky. Love the Bone Marrow with Miso and Wine flavor, paired with Grilled Rice Ball. Accepts walk-in, but reservation highly recommended. Corkage fee is $30. Valet or street parking.

Hokkaido Uni Sushi $23 (2 pcs), Toro Osetra (Caviar) Sushi $21 (2 pcs), Kanpachi Sushi $12 (2 pcs)

Juyondai Bessen $450 with Sommelier Read

Juyondai Bessen $450

Juyondai Bessen

Warm House Made Tofu $8
ginger, tosa joyu

Crudités $13
mochi flatbread, créme fraiche, eggplant $13

Brussels Sprouts & Salmon Skin Salad $16
red onion, poached egg

Hokkaido Scallop Sashimi $26
toro, uni, caviar

Stone Crab Claws $32
uni, ginger ponzu

Oysters $10, add Uni +$10 (2 pieces)

Juyondai Bessen

Lamp Chop $9.50

Agedashi Mochi $12
shrimp, shiso, wood ear mushroom

Miso Baked Bone Marrow $20
umeboshi onigiri

Sake Master, Shota-san, came by!

Shota-san!

Melon Float $9

Black Sesame Brownie $9

Okinawa Yam Pudding $8
mochi, kinako piwder, kokuto syrup

n/soto
4566 W Washington Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 879-9455
http://n-soto.com

Saturday, June 11, 2022

n/soto@Mid-City ★★★

Quality Izakaya Spot by the Creators of n/naka. Reminds me a lot of Raku in Las Vegas (or West Hollywood, which is no longer there). Fantastic Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) and Sushi. Tofu was smooth and silky. Love the Bone Marrow with Miso and Wine flavor, paired with Grilled Rice Ball. Great cocktail. Good service. Accepts walk-in, but reservation highly recommended. Corkage fee is $30. Valet parking or street.

Sashimi Moriawase $43
chef's selection

Warm House Made Tofu $8
ginger, tosa joyu

Brussels Sprouts & Salmon Skin Salad $16
red onion, poached egg

Unagi Kushiyaki $9
japanese freshwater eel

Tebasaki $6

Geoduck Nigiri $15
jumbo clam

Sakamushi Clams $18
shiitake, dashi

Miso Baked Bone Marrow $16
umeboshi onigiri

Beachwood Lager Beer $7, Umeshu $16 (umeshu, pommeau, yuzu tonic)

4566 W Washington Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 879-9455
http://n-soto.com

Sunday, June 5, 2022

Kaijin Sushi@Los Angeles ★

Sushi Rolls with Lower Price Point. Great option for affordable sushi, especially during times of the great inflation. Great quality. Seems to be Thai-owned. Connected to the Thai restaurant next door.

Kaijin Special Roll $16
deep-fried soft shell crab, spicy tuna, cucumber inside, topped with seared tuna, seared albacore, green onion, and fried onion

Spicy Scallop Roll $7

Paradise Roll $14
baked roll of imitation crab & avocado inside, topped with salmon, green onions, and smelt egg

Kaijin Sushi
7825 Beverly Blvd, Ste 1
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 852-3092

Saturday, May 14, 2022

kodō@Arts District ★★★

Fantastic New Izakaya Restaurant. Hidden gem in the Arts District. Only opened for 4 weeks. Love all the food. Could get pricey. Premium Trio Handroll is expensive ($60), but it's worth a try. Shark's Heart was very special. It tasted like Chicken Sashimi, which was great with its texture. Monkfish Karaage was moist and soft with the perfect flavor. The Shiso Gelato tasted like Green Tea Ice Cream. Great cocktails. Probably can't go wrong with any cocktails there. Great service. Dinner only. Arrived 30 minutes before our 6:00pm reservation but still got seated. Have outdoor, indoor bar, and indoor booth seating. Arrive early. Street parking could be a bit challenging in the busy area. Reservations made via Resy.