syori the foodie: Omakase

Saturday, April 29, 2023

Sushi Inaba Manhattan Beach@Torrance ★★★

Amazing Michelin Star Sushi Restaurant. Yasu-san is nice and friendly from Chiba, Japan. He grew up in sushi resturant. His dad owns the fish market, so he gets special from his mom. Because of this, 1/3 of their fish is from Chiba. He is very creative and develops his own special techniques based on his experiences. Love the Shirako Tempura. The vinegar in his rice is a on the heavy side, but you get used to it as the dinner progresses. $280 per person. Green tea (pot) $5. Yasu-san remembered us from his collaboration at Kaneyoshi. 6-seat-restaurant. 1 seating per night. Door opens promptly at 7pm. Reservation available via Tock. Temporary location at Inaba Restaurant. Free parking in lot.

Yasu-san

Inaba Housemade Bucketwheat Noodles with Bafun and Murasaki Uni in Uni Broth

Tai (Seabream) Shirako Tempura

Hokkaido Sweet Shrimp with Egg Yolk and Caviar, topped with Gold Leaf Flakes

Taiagai (Pen Shell Clam) Shell

Taiagai (Pen Shell Clam)

Taiagai (Pen Shell Clam) (very hot!)

Awabi (Abalone) Chawanmushi (Steamed Egg Custard) with Aosako (Japanese Seaweed)

Sumono (vinegar sauce): Hokkaido Hairy Crab, Blue Prawn from Okinawa, Firefly Squid from Hokkaido, Shiso Leaf Flower

Slow-Braised Ankinmo from Hokkaido
one with wasabi and one with black pepper

palate

Ginger cut in 2 ways

Tuna from Kyushu Market aged for 13 days

Atsukihada (Grouper) from Shizuoka

Face Mask for the Sashimi

Ishidai (Japanese Knife Jaw)

Fresh Hokkaido Kaki (Oyster) with Kombu Broth & Pinch of Salt

Inside of Oyster

Kuromutsu (Black Seaperch) from Chiba

Donchichi Aji from Shima
cured with salt for 3 minutes, with scallions and ginger in middle

Mehkari (Japanese Green Eye Fish), Deep Water Fish

Shima Aji from Shizuoka aged for 2 weeks

Nodoguro (Black Throat Seaperch)

Bafun Uni from Hokkaido

Special Technique for Otoro

Moving Ootoro aged 18 days

Kohada (Gizzard Shad) cured in vinegar

Fish Bone Clear Soup with Aosako (Japanese Seaweed)

Anago (Saltwater Sea Eel) with a hint of Shiso Leaf Aroma

Tamago with Shrimp & Scallop

1 Michelin Star

Yasu-san

Sushi Inaba Manhattan Beach (Temporarily in Torrance)
20920 Hawthorne Blvd
Torrance, CA 90503
www.sushiinabamanhattanbeach.com
www.exploretock.com/sushi-inaba

Thursday, April 27, 2023

Sushi Yamamoto@Beverly Hills ★★★

Yusuke-san Did It Again. Best Meal Ever. Absolutely exceptional service. Friendly and chill. Much better than Urasawa. Chef Yusuke-san is very attentive and literally takes notes of his customers. He observed a left-handed customer and served sushi the other way. I had the time of my life while enjoying superb quality sushi. Their Toro and Uni are to die for. Enjoyed having Ohmine Winter's Arrival Sake. Sparkling nigori, perfect for celebration. 8 seats only. Omakase $390. (add-ons available at extra cost) Wine & Sake Pairing $235. Corkage fee $150. Green tea $9. Bottled water from Kaneyama, Japan $15 (tap water not available). Reservations open to public May 2nd via Tock. Valet parking, $10 flat rate self-parking after 6pm, or you can park at Beverly Canon Gardens Parking (240 N. Beverly Dr) for $5 flat rate after 6pm and walk 1.5 blocks over.