Showing posts with label Yakitori. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Yakitori. Show all posts

Sunday, July 14, 2024

Gokumi@Santa Ana ★★★

Fantastic First Yakitori Omakase w/ Sake Pairing Pop-Up Event. Over 20 courses with super generous portion that included various appetizers, yakitori course, A5 Miyazaki beef, fried dishes, ramen, and even dessert. Vegetables would be nice to balance the meat. Guest count was limited to 14 people and was very well under control. Ryo-san is an amazing Yakitori Chef. Sake presented by Fifth Taste. $150 per person includes sake pairing. Great deal. Our go-to Yakitori place after visiting Disneyland. Cold UCC Green tea $3.50. Free limited parking in lot.


Yakitori Chef Ryo-san at Gokumi & Shota-san from Fifth Taste Sake

Sake Pairing of the Night

Appetizers
White Fish Ceviche w/ Chicken Skin Chip
Age Nasu Nibitashi
Okra Ohitashi
Corn & Okra Tempura

Heiwa KID Summer ($65)



Heiwa KID Summer ($65)

Appetizers
White Fish Ceviche w/ Chicken Skin Chip
Age Nasu Nibitashi
Okra Ohitashi
Corn & Okra Tempura

Chicken Broth

Grilled Chicken Oyster

Age Nasu Nibitashi

Akabu 2024 Summer Limited Edition Hisui ($80)

Akabu 2024 Summer Limited Edition Hisui ($80)

Corn & Okra Tempura

Grilled Chicken Achilles


Sashimi Spring Roll

Ohmine Summer Arrival ($100)

Grilled Chicken Negima

Ohmine Summer Arrival ($100)

Seared Salmon Belly (love the semi-rare center)

Chicken Neck

Sashimi Spring Roll (Salmon, Blue Fin Tuna)
Toro Truffle Sashimi

Ohmine Summer Kasumi ($85)

Chicken Hearts

Chicken Tempura Yuzu Naban Vinaigrette

A5 Miyazaki Ribeye, A5 Takamori Tri Tip, American Wagyu Top Sirloin Tataki

Chicken Cartilage

A5 Miyazaki Ribeye, A5 Takamori Tri Tip, American Wagyu Top Sirloin Tataki


Koueigiku Orange (new batch) ($75)

Cold Corn Soup

Grilled Oyster

Koueigiku Orange (new batch) ($75)

Grilled Oyster

Koueigiku Hello Omachi ($85)

Chicken Tail

A5 Miyazaki Ribeye, A5 Takamori Tri Tip, American Wagyu Top Sirloin Tataki

Koueigiku Hello Omachi ($85)

Chicken Skin

Ebi Shinjo (Tempura Shrimp Ball)

Chicken Wing

Kuheiji Sauvage ($85)

Shiso Pork Belly w/ Plum Sauce

Pork Belly Wrap Avocado

Torigara Ramen

Yuzu Sorbet

Kanpai w/ Amazing Yakitori Chef Ryo-san

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

Saturday, April 27, 2024

Shin-Sen-Gumi Yakitori@Gardena ★★

My Go-To Restaurant for Yakitori. Authentic Food and Reasonable Price. Tried their Agedashi Eggplant and loved it. Yakitori quality could be a bit inconsistent, depending on the Yakitori Chef on duty. Don't forget to ask for their cabbage – $1 during lunch and free w/ unlimited refill during dinner. Best to pair the Yakitori with Draft Beer to balance out the heat and dryness. $3 reward for every $50 spent plus $5 birthday reward if you join their loyalty program. Walk in only. Arrive early to write down your name on the list. No wait around 3-5pm on a Saturday or 3pm on a Sunday. Best seating is at the bar, where the food comes out right fresh from the grill to your plate. Hot Tea $1. Free parking in lot.

Chicken Skin $3.50, Shiso Basil $4.50, Tongue $5.25m Pork Intestine $3.50

Sapporo Draft Beer $5.95

Cabbage $1 during lunch and free during dinner time


Hokkaido Scallop w/ Yuzu Oil $12

Quail Egg $3.50, Shiso Basil $4.50

Quail Egg $3.50, Liver $3.50

Kobe Finger Meat w/ Garlic Sauce $7

Agedashi Eggplant $7.50

Yakisoba $12.50
comes w/ rice or salad

Chicken Thigh w/ Green Onion (Sauce) $2.95, Meatball $4

Potato $3.50

Okra $2.95

Fried Tofu Skewer $3.25

Onion $2

Basil Ika $4

Tongue $5.25m Pork Intestine $3.50

Tail $4

Tail $4, Chicken Wing $3.50

Pork Feet $6

Shin-Sen-Gumi Yakitori (Original) – Gardena
18517 S Western Ave Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 715-1588
https://shinsengumigroup.com/restaurants/shin-sen-gumi-yakitori-original-gardena/