Friday, February 14, 2025

n/naka@Palms Los Angeles ★★★

Michelin Star Modern Kaiskei on Valentine's Day. Beautiful presentation & well-balanced dishes. Love Chef Niki Nakyama. Very humble and friendly. Chef Niki always comes out to greet the guests at the end of the meal. Devin is an exceptional sommelier and offers excellent recommendations. Tasting course $425 per person. Limited free street parking or valet for $12. Reservations on Tock and are very hard to book.

Zensai
Shigoku Oyster + Caviar, Unagi + Avocado, Ika Shinjo + Scallop, Miso Braised Wagyu Tartlet, Mandarin Orange + Beet Sumiso, Kabu + Fennel, Duck Liver Pate + Dark Cherry Macaron


Photo taken by Chef Niki!

Fun make your own tea blend activity


Houou Biden Sake Mira Kimoto Junmai Daiginjo $120

Sakizuke
kabu panna cotta, kabu, zuwai + kobakogani, tosazu

Sakizuke
kabu panna cotta, kabu, zuwai + kobakogani, tosazu

Sakizuke
kabu panna cotta, kabu, zuwai + kobakogani, tosazu

Houou Biden Sake Mira Kimoto Junmai Daiginjo

Zensai
Shigoku Oyster + Caviar, Unagi + Avocado, Ika Shinjo + Scallop, Miso Braised Wagyu Tartlet, Mandarin Orange + Beet Sumiso, Kabu + Fennel, Duck Liver Pate + Dark Cherry Macaron

Modern Zukuri
Aori Ika, Yuca, Bafun Uni Joyu, Shiso

Bafun Uni Joyu, Shiso (Dipping for Aori Ika)

Owan
Lobster Shinjo, Fennel, Spinach, Carrot

Otsukuri
Otoro, Buri, Akamutsu, Hirame

Yakimono
Live Scallop, Asparagus, Shiitake, Brown Butter Ponzu


Fifth Taste Sake

Forgot to take a pic of this dish. Got iPhone pic from my husband.
Mushimono
California Black Cod, Maitake, Green Chard, Akadashi

Shiizakana
Spaghetti, Abalone, Mentaiko, Tuffle, Kaiware

Niku
A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Sukiyaki

Sunomono
Fuji Apple, Celery, Pomelo, Kombu


Shokuji
Tai, Ototo, Saba

Miso Soup

Shokuji
Kanpachi, Santa Barbara Uni & Ikura, Kinmedai

Blue Crab Hand Roll

Bijofu

Mizumono
Lime + Shiso Sorbet, Umeshu Jelly, Blood Orange, Hibiscus

Raspberry + White Chocolate, Doburoku Ice Cream, Miso Crumble, Raspberry Gel, Dacquoise

Wagashi





Take-home Gift for the next morning


Commemorative Photo

n/naka
3455 S Overland Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 836-6252
n-naka.com

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Ichimi Ann@Torrance ★★★

Homemade Udon & Soba from Inaba. Fresh & Amazing. Affordable Japanese comfort fast food. Cold Tororo Soba with Mentai and Onsen Tamago add-ons (served on the side). Fast food self-seating with self-served iced tea and water. Return tray by the cashier when done. Free street parking.

Cold Tororo Soba with Mentai & Onsen Tamago add on (served on the side) $21.50

Ichimi Ann Bamboo Garden
1618 Cravens Ave
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-1323
www.ichimiann.com

Sunday, February 9, 2025

KinKan@Los Angeles ★★★

"Lunch at Nishiki Market Walk" Menu. Chef Nan took us to a stroll at Nishiki Market in the comfort of LA. Amazing Japanese cuisine with Thai influence. Love Chef Nan's friendly, easy-going, & fun personality. $95 per person. 4 glasses of sake pairing $50. Hot or Iced Green Tea $8. 20% service fee will be automatically added to the bill. Free limited parking at small adjacent lot or street parking around the block. Corkage fee $35. Reservations via Tock.

Shumai with Thai Tom Yom Sauce




Baby Squid Skewer


Toro

Rose Tea $7




Shumai with Thai Tom Yom Sauce






Kaisendon

Shrimp Head can be Fried

Tamago

Izumibashi



Pink Soba

Shrimp Tempura


Black Cod Tempura

Lotus Tempura

Crab Tempura

Crab Tempura & Maitake Tempura

Maitake Tempura

Chef Nan with Milo

Milo Ice Cream Monaka


Chef Nan & Caviar Brian

KinKan
771 N Virgil Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 421-3771
kinkanla.com