Shirube@Santa Monica ★

Fusion Izayaka. Good pricing. Love the flavorful and crispy fried Corn Ribs – a must. Zubaton Steak was nice with double-fried yam fries. Salad dressing for Daikon Salad is on heavy side. Too much mayo and too little toro in the Negitoro. Enjoyed Hojicha Cold Crew. Will try the Saba next time. Looked like Musha style. Bar counter seating was nice to see the action. Reservation recommended. Metered parking on street for $2.50 per hour.

Hojicha Cold Brew Tea $12 (720mL)
green tea, hojichia (Shizuoka Suigomoto Tea)

Daikon Salad $10
beets, kale, ume sesame vinaigrette

Corn Ribs $8
corn on the cob, shoyu butter

Negitoro $14
tuna, avocado, nori wasabi, tobiko, garlic bread

Chawanmushi $8
steamed egg custard, ikura, snow crab

Mentaiko Udon $16
udon, cod roe butter, kimchi, nori

Zubaton Steak $32
prime angus, yakiniku, chimichurri, yam

Shirubē
424 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 393-2533

Shunji@Santa Monica ★★★

Exquisite Omakase. Perfection. One Michelin Star. Sat at Shunji's table. Chef Shunji is chill and friendly. New Santa Monica location. $250 per person. Book on Tock. Corkage fee is $50.

Otoro

Shunji's Exclusive Personal Sake Ichigo $80

Seasonal Bamboo Shoot with Peas

Fried Ice Fish

Eel with Yamakake

Fried Lotus Root with Peas

Seared King Mackerel with Green Tea

Bluefin Tuna, White Fish, Black Scallop from Japan

Marinated Black Cod with Soy Glaze with broccoli and bamboo shoot

Soup with Steamed Uni, Abalone, Seaweed, Daikon

Ginger

Sayori (Needle Fish)

Itoyori

Shima Aji

Ikura

Amaebi

Nodogoro (Black Throat Sea Bass)

Masu (Cherry Blossom Trout)

Hotaru Ika (Chopped Squid)

Aji

Ankimo

Toro Handroll

Anago

Tamago

Uni

Pear

Chef Shunji

 

Also see:
Shunji 2016
https://www.syorithefoodie.com/2016/01/shunjiwest-la.html
Shunji 2013
https://www.syorithefoodie.com/2013/02/shunjiwest-la.html

Shunji Japanese Cuisine
3003 Ocean Park Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 826-4737
www.shunji-ns.com