syori the foodie: Santa Monica

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Tuesday, December 24, 2024

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

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/

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

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

Monday, August 19, 2024

Onigiri Taro x Brothers Sushi x Sukiyuki LA Pop-Up@Santa Monica ★★★

Atsui! Atsui! Best Collab Ever. Finally got to meet Onigiri Taro, who makes the best onigiri rice ball is viral all around the world. His onigiri rice is from Yamagata, he seasons it with special salt, and serves it hot in front of you. It's hot, delicious, and perfectly seasoned. He's friendly and fun. His smile warms your heart. Mark Okuda from Brothers Sushi is always nice, and Yuki from Sukiyuki is so sweet. Yuki makes the best Wagyu Sukiyaki and topped it with Truffle. Such an incredible & enjoyable night. We were each given a whole can of 1oz Italian caviar to enjoy with our onigiri. Onigiri was unlimited refill, so you would surely leave full. $400 per person but worth it. Premium Sake paring $100. Organized by Rising Rice Japan. Metered street parking.