Naoe@Miami ★★★

Exquisite Kaiseki x Omakase Cuisine. Beautiful craftsmanship. Historic soy sauce & Sake came from Chef Kevin's family breweries founded in 1800's. Exceptional service. Wendy was amazing. We chatted about Japan, Japanese restaurants in LA & Miami during the 3.5 hours dinner and left the restaurant at 12:30am. Limited to 5 seats during pandemic. $280 per person plus 20% service charge. 5 mins walking from Mandarin Oriental.

Chef's Choice Shokado Bento

Oyster Soup

Nichiei "Glory of the Sun" Daiginjyo $170
from Nakamura Shuzou, Chef Kevin's family brewery in Ishikawa, founded in 1800's
50% Polished (very smooth) Yamadanishiki Rice
SMV +5, Acidity 1.6 (clean & dry), ABV 15-16%

Grilled Karasumi (Mullet Roe)

Oyster & Ankimo (Monkfish Liver)

Naoe Soy Sauce from Chef Kevin's family's breweries

Had the restaurant to ourselves

The only sign of the restaurant storefront is a business card

Wendy and Chef Kevin

Naoe
661 Brickell Key Dr
Miami, FL 33131
(305) 947-6263
naoemiami.com

Gozen@West Hollywood ★★★

Exquisite Omakase Course. Previously Raku. Grand opening night with discount. Preceded by an impressive tour of the restaurant artwork, showcasing 200 year-old-artwork from Japan. Staffs with face masks and face shields on. Greeted with welcome sake drink after the tour. The kaiseki-style omakase course was amazing. Their menu is seasonal. The meal was very enjoyable with their recommended iced green tea plum wine, which tasted like green tea ice cream. Some plates were 200 years old with detailed artwork. Dessert included in the course. I recommend their House-Made Blancmange with Persimmon Purée. Light and fluffy. Dinner ended with a small surprise gift. Omakase course only, ranges from $100-$300.

Welcome Sake

Green Tea Plum Wine (tasting)

Green Tea Plum Wine

Green Tea Plum Wine (Iced)

5 Appetizers: Kabocha Pumpkin Twists, Mackerel Marinated in Spicy Sweet Vinegar, Simmered Duck Loin, Eggplant Tomato Festival Skewers, Chilled Mushrooms with Grated Daikon Radish

Seasonal Vegetable Roll
toro and avocado roll

Sashimi
sea bass and tuna

Sashimi

Tuna Topped with Grated Mountain Yam and Caviar

Seasonal Vegetable and Seafood Tempura

Seasonal Vegetable and Seafood Tempura

Mushimono

Mushimono
Steamed Egg Custard with Salmon and Salmon Roe

Chilean Sea Bass Marinated in Sweet Miso

Aged Miyazaki Beef Steak

Lamb Steak Marinated in Sweet Miso
with grilled vegetables

Claypot Matsutake Mushroom Rice

Miso Soup

Yuzu Japanese Citrus Cheesecake

House-Made Blancmange with Persimmon Purée

Gozen Japanese Sake Bistro
521 N La Cienega Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90048
(213) 308-9393