Showing posts with label West LA. Show all posts
Showing posts with label West LA. Show all posts

Monday, May 27, 2013

Tsujita Annex@Sawtelle ★★

Ramen Alternative to the original Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle across the Street. Heard original restaurant is better. Noodles were too thick for me, but the soup base was good. You get thirsty after having the ramen. I prefer the rice bowls under $4. About an hour wait for 4 people for lunch in the weekend. Cash only.

Ramen w/ Soft Boiled Egg (Small) $9.95

Tsukemen w/ Soft Boiled Egg $10.95

Ramen w/ Soft Boiled Egg (Large) $10.95
w/ spicy seasoning added

Ikura Bowl $4.99

Spicy Tuna Bowl $3.99


Tsujita Annex
2050 Sawtelle Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 231-0222
www.tsujita-la.com

Saturday, February 23, 2013

Hinoki & the Bird@Century City ★★★

New Restaurant in Century City (1-month-old). From Top Chef season 10 chef Kuniko Yaki + celeb chef David Myers. Great Innovative American Food. Their Black Lobster Roll is very unique and tasty. Great service. Valet parking.

Lobster Roll $19
green curry, thai basil

1/2 Dozen Oysters $18
watch dog, miyako, eastern – pear mignonette

Scallops $16
grapefruit lime leaf

Beef Tartare $15
pickled jalapeno, parmigiano

Beef Tartare $15
pickled jalapeno, parmigiano

Beef Tartare $15
pickled jalapeno, parmigiano

Crusted Sea Bass w/ Herb Aioli & Honey Mustard Seeds $14
special of the day

Caramel Braised Kurobuta Pork Belly $28
radish, mustard greens

Miso Mochi Rice Cream $4
butterscotch, togarashi

Tangerine Caipirissima $14
white rum, lime, tangerine & brown sugar

Seasonal Fix $14
gin, rum, vodka or tequila, served w/ fresh lemon over muddled seasonal fruit

Embossed Menu

Open Kitchen

Bar
Bar

Interiors

Entrance

Entrance

Hinoki & The Bird
10 Century Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90067
(310) 552-1200
www.HinokiandTheBird.com

Damn, That's Good!@Century City ★★★

Super Great Salad. Blue Cheese comes in a separate container. Love their Quinoa Salads.

Orange and Quinoa Salad
fresh oranges, whole grain quinoa, & endives over a bed of mixed greens w/ sides of gorgonzola cheese, slivered almonds, & whole grain red wine vinaigrette

Orange and Quinoa Salad
fresh oranges, whole grain quinoa, & endives over a bed of mixed greens w/ sides of gorgonzola cheese, slivered almonds, & whole grain red wine vinaigrette


Damn, That's Good!@Century City Farmers Makret
(Thursdays 11am-2pm)
1800 Avenue Of The Stars
Century City, CA 90067
(323) 608-7390
www.damnthatsgood.biz

Friday, February 15, 2013

The Buttercup LA@Sawtelle ★★★

Crispy Outside, Moist & Flavorful Inside. Just perfect. Chocolate Macaron felt like Godiva.

Chocolate & Raspberry Macarons - Beautifully Packaged


Chocolate Macaron

Raspberry Macaron

The Buttercup LA
11301 Olympic Blvd
Ste 106
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 478-7999
www.thebuttercupla.com

Which Wich@Sawtelle ★★

Fun Way to Create Your Own Sandwich. Grab a bag and customize your sandwich. Tasted good. I like the Pesto Sauce and Blue Cheese. Seafood/ Meat/ Veggies are the same price. Cute name too.

Shrimp Po' Boy Sandwich w/ Pesto $5.75

Crab Salad Sandwich w/ Pesto & Blue Cheese $5.75

Create your own Which Wich Sandwich

Write your name on your cup

Which Wich Superior Sandwiches
2212 Sawtelle Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 268-9424
www.whichwich.com

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Wakasan@West LA (closed) ★★

8-Course Omakase for $45. Went there for Valentine's Day dinner. Quality is just ok (seems like they are pre-made), but $45 is quite a deal. You get to cook your own Sukiyaki in a pot, which is pretty fun. RSVP required for Omakase.

Omakase #2: Fried Tofu, Squid Sumono, Egg Omelet, Shrimp Ceviche, Asparagus, Potato Salad, King Crab, Fried Shrimp, Hijiki Seaweed

Omakase #1: Chawanmushi

Omakase #3: Snapper Sashimi with Lemon & Sesame Seeds, Tuna Sashimi, Albacore Sashimi with Ponzu Sauce
valentine's day special)

Omakase #3: Albacore Sashimi with Ponzu Sauce
valentine's day special: heart-shaped)

Omakase #3: Tuna Sashimi
valentine's day special: rose-shaped)

Omakase #4: Beef Ponzu

Omakase #5: Salmon Croquette with Cream of Corn
valentine's day special

Omakase #6: Sukiyaki

Omakase #6: Sukiyaki

Omakase #6: Sukiyaki

Omakase #7: Ikura Rice

Omakase #8: Dessert: Green Tea Cornflake Clusters
valentine's day special

Black Sesame Ice Cream $3

Asahi Super Dry Draft Beer $6


Wakasan (closed)
1929 Westwood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 446-5241

Saturday, February 2, 2013

Brian's Shave Ice@Sawtelle ★★★

Nice Shaved Ice Cafe in the Westside. Got Groupon. Tasted great. They have Dole Whip (Pineapple-flavored ice cream). Offers 45-minute free validation.

Green Tea Shaved Ice w/ Red Bean & Mochi $3.50

Shaved Ice w/ Condensed Milk $3.50

Brian's Shave Ice
11301 W Olympic Blvd
Ste 103
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 231-3450
www.shaveicela.com