The Brothers Sushi@Santa Monica ★★★

Quality Omakase Sushi. Sushi Chef Moriyuki-san is great & skillful. He also has his own Morikase Omakase pop-up and does Tamago Sando. Owner Mark-san is always very nice. Thank you Brothers Sushi team for the birthday celebration. Omakase Sushi Lunch $100. Multiple locations. Metered parking on street parking around the block (read signs for parking restrictions).

Meji Maguro (Baby Blue Fin Tuna) with Ponzu Jelly

Salad

Miso Soup

Sashimi Ceviche

Kasugodai (Baby Sea Bream)

Shima Aji (Striped Jack)

Ora King Salmon

Akami Zuke

Aoyagi (Orange Clam)

Kinmedai (Golden Eye Snapper)

Kamasu (Barracuda)

Chutoro

Binchotan

Nodoguro

Otoro

Tachiuo (Japanese Belt Fish) Tempura Hand Roll with Snow Flake Salt from Hiroshima

Hokkaido Bafun Uni

Tamago

Monaka with Yakult Ice Cream (gluten-free, from 626 Hospitality Group) $8, Yuzu Cheesecake

Brothers Sushi logo detail on Monaka

Dry Age Fish

Abe Sake Birthday Gift from Sukiyuki!

The Brothers Sushi Santa Monica
1008 Montana Ave #1
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(424) 330-0270
thebrotherssushism.com

Oryori Shunji@Santa Monica ★★★

Amazing Pop-Up by Chef Yoshio Nakai at Shunji. All dishes were delicious. Shirako Tempura was very nice. Always enjoyed Shunji's own special Ichigo sake. Friendly & cozy environment. Very happy to see Yuki from Sukiyuki there. $190 per person. Refillable Hot Green Tea $8. Reservations on Tock.

Shunji's special Ichigo Sake $85

Sekogani Chawanmushi

Aji & Chutoro Sashimi

Kyoto Style New Year Soup

Millet Shirako Tempura with Rice

Seasonal Crab with Myoga Slices & Tomato

Anago Tempura

Ankimo Toast

Chicken Nabe with Vegetables

Chicken Nabe with Vegetables

Barracuda Rice Pot

Barracuda Rice Pot

Oyster Rice Pot with Sansho Pepper

Oyster Rice Pot with Sansho Pepper, Miso Soup, Japanese Pickles (Cucumber & Radish)

The last drop

Chestnut Fromage

Hojicha

Surprise Christmas Take Home Gift

Yuki from Sukiyuki at Shunji!

Shunji
3003 Ocean Park Blvd
Santa Monica, 90405
exploretock.com/shunji/

Mélisse x Morihiro Collaboration@Santa Monica ★★★

Fantastic One-Night-Only French & Japanese Michelin Collaboration. Michelin star-studded Josiah Citrin & Morihiro Onodera teamed up for the best collaboration. Both renowned chefs are very friendly. All dishes were tastefully curated. My favorite dish was the perfect & tender Lobster with Zucchini Blossom. Such a lovely evening with my super foodie friends. Reservati0n was hard to book for the 1-night collaboration event. Only 5 tables served in unison per seating, with 2 seating available. $595 per person plus 23% gratuity. Booked through OpenTable with full payment upfront and no cancellations. Free metered parking around the blocks on Sunday nights (check signs).

Osetra Caviar
Japanese Amaebi Tartare

Super Foodie Caviar Ramen Shawn, Chef Josiah Citrin, Chef Morihiro Onodera, Super Foodie Caviar Brian

Complimentary Welcome Cocktail
gin, lime, yuzu

Tomato Shiso & Gelée

Kinki on Crispy Rice

Summer Melon & Snow Crab Tart
Olive Wagyu, Kaluga Caviar, Smoked Nori Creme Cru, Sesame Croustade

Cobb Vonarburg 2016 California Riesling $125

Matsutake Dobin Mushi
ginko, mitsuba, sudachi

Sudachi for Matsutake Dobin Mushi

Nigiri of Kohada, Shima Aji, Maguro

Ajo Blanco
Chilled Foie Gras Flan, Queen Nina Grapes

UFO Oyster
citrus glaze

Uni Cromesquis
Santa Barbara & Hokkaido, fermented rooftop yuzu honey

Maine Lobster
zuccini blossom, saffron, mussel

Charcoal Grilled Nodoguro Risotto
garleek condiment

Aged Liberty Farms Duck
red beet, figs, tamarind, chanterelles

Snake River Farms Filet of Beef
wasabi, salt, kosho, kamo eggplant, miso

Chef Morihiro Onodera

Stracciatella, Hojicha, Popcorn Meringue, Almond, Kuromitsu, Truffle

Salted Caramel Chocolate

Musk Melon

Wasanbon, Ichigo Daifuku

Take Home Gifts: Autographed Menu, Shortcake (Mélisse), Kome Rice from Japan (Morihiro)

Mélisse Restaurant
1104 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 395-0881
citrinandmelisse.com