Showing posts with label Santa Ana. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Santa Ana. Show all posts

Sunday, December 8, 2024

Gokumi@Santa Ana ★★★

Amazing Yakitori Omakase w/ Sake Pairing Pop-Up Event. Quality courses with generous portion that included various appetizers, yakitori courses, A5 Takamori Wagyu Beef, ramen, and dessert. More vegetables were integrated this time to balance the meat. I always ask Yakitori Chef Ryo-san to add Okra to their menu, and he did include it this time. Intimate group of 10 people. Ryo-san is an amazing Yakitori Chef. Amazing Sake line up presented by Shota-san from Fifth Taste. $150 per person includes sake pairing. Great deal. Our go-to Yakitori place after visiting Disneyland. Free limited parking in lot.

Kuheiji Fukuji 2021, Hououbiden, Abe Junmai, Akabu Kohaku, Ohmine Winter's Arrival, Ohmine 2 Grain

Kuheiji Fukuji 2021

Chef Takahiro-san, Yakitori Chef Ryo-san, Shota-san from Fifth Taste Sake

Chicken Broth

Grilled Oyster

Kuheiji Fukuji 2021

Kuheiji Fukuji 2021

Kuheiji Fukuji 2021

Kumamoto Oyster, Grilled Oyster, Wagyu Tartare

Kumamoto Oyster

Chicken Tenderloin

Miso Cream Cheese, Chicken Tempura Yuzu Vinaigrette, Simmered Beef Tongue

Ohmine 2 Grain

Ohmine 2 Grain

Chicken Oyster

Ohmine Winter's Arrival

Chicken Achilles

Hououbiden

Seared Salmon Belly

Grilled Ribeye Steak

Tsukemono (assorted pickled vegetables)

Grilled Ribeye Steak

Grilled Ribeye Steak

Akabu Kohaku

Akabu Kohaku

Pork Belly wrapped Okra

Pork Belly wrapped Okra

Pork Belly w/ Plum Sauce

Abe Junmai

Abe Junmai

Atsuage & Vegetables

Pork Belly wrapped Okra

Chicken Neck

Chicken Hearts

Chicken Tail

A5 Takamori Wagyu Nigiri, Grilled Ribeye Steak

Chicken Meatballs


Tsukemen w/ Lime

Yuzu Sherbet

Heiwa KID

Ryo-san from Gokumi & Shota-san from Fifth Taste Sake

Gokumi
2 Hutton Centre Dr, #203
Santa Ana, CA 92707​
(714) 617-4540
https://gokumi.us

Sunday, September 22, 2024

Wabi Sabi Sushi@Santa Ana ★★

Omakase Pop-Up sold out within 2 hours. Nice Omakase course. Nice & friendly people. Enjoyed the Anikimo Monaka. Monaka is trending in Japanese cuisines. Tai Carpaccio was served on a fun bendable plate, which we were encouraged to be creative with the shape. Enjoyed the creative Matcha Affogato. I met Sushi Chef Mako-san at Gokumi grand opening sake event. He specialized in "Homakase" (hired omakase at home) and now operates a togo pickup spot in Santa Ana. Glad to finally try his pop-up. 8 seats only. $150 per person. First 2 hours free parking at lot. Paid $0.75 for additional time. Alcohol and corkage cannot be served at this moment because of alcohol license restrictions.

Oshinogi
Ankimo & Tosazu Jelly Sandwiched in Japanese Monaka
shiso leaves

Sushi Chef Mako-san & Business Partner Ryoji-san

Sakizuke
Umami Extrated Dashi
without & with salt comparison from Hiroshima

Tai

My creation with the bendable plate

Otsukuri
Tai Carpaccio w/ Truffle Oil

Gari (Ginger)


Hon Maguro Zuke (Blue Fin Tuna marinated in soy sauce)

Otoro Hamo (Fatty Tuna Cheek)

Mini Chirashi
Japanese Snow Crab, Ikura, Uni from Hokkaido

Sockeye Salmon w/ Sweet Vinegar Kelp
colorful toasted sesame seeds

Complimentary Iced or Hot Green Tea

Aburi King Salmon w/ Basil Leaf

Chutoro (Medium Fatty Tuna) w/ Shiso Flower


Hotate (Scallop)

Kanpachi (Amberjack) w/ Japanese JalapeƱo


Unagi Hand Roll

Negitoro Hand Roll

Matcha fro Affogato

Kanmi
Homemade Milk Pudding Matcha Affogato

Wabi Sabi Sushi
201 E 4th St,
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(808) 230-6056
wabisabi-oasobi.com