n/soto@Mid-City ★★★

Amazing Izakaya by the Creators of n/naka. Reminds me of Raku in Las Vegas (or West Hollywood, which is no longer there). We opened their last bottle of Juyondai Sake, which was truly exceptional. Fantastic Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) and Sushi. Tofu was smooth and silky. Love the Bone Marrow with Miso and Wine flavor, paired with Grilled Rice Ball. Accepts walk-in, but reservation highly recommended. Corkage fee is $30. Valet or street parking.

Hokkaido Uni Sushi $23 (2 pcs), Toro Osetra (Caviar) Sushi $21 (2 pcs), Kanpachi Sushi $12 (2 pcs)

Juyondai Bessen $450 with Sommelier Read

Juyondai Bessen $450

Juyondai Bessen $450

Juyondai Bessen

Juyondai Bessen

Warm House Made Tofu $8
ginger, tosa joyu

Crudités $13
mochi flatbread, créme fraiche, eggplant $13

Brussels Sprouts & Salmon Skin Salad $16
red onion, poached egg

Hokkaido Scallop Sashimi $26
toro, uni, caviar

Stone Crab Claws $32
uni, ginger ponzu

Oysters $10, add Uni +$10 (2 pieces)

Oysters $10, add Uni +$10 (2 pieces)

Juyondai Bessen

Lamp Chop $9.50

Agedashi Mochi $12
shrimp, shiso, wood ear mushroom

Miso Baked Bone Marrow $20
umeboshi onigiri

Sake Master, Shota-san, came by!

Shota-san!

Melon Float $9

Black Sesame Brownie $9

Okinawa Yam Pudding $8
mochi, kinako piwder, kokuto syrup

n/soto
4566 W Washington Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 879-9455
http://n-soto.com

Yama Sake Tasting@West LA ★★★

Amazing Sake Tasting Event at Yama Sushi Sake Attitude. Tasting 5 different sake for $15 with generous pours and refills. Great deal. A bit different from last time. They try to change every season. Very informational. My favorite from the tasting was Kitaya Kansansui Junmai Dai Ginjo. Kunizakari Wa no Kokoro Matcha Liqueur was kind of nice with matcha flavor, but it's not pure enough. 20% off all sake bottles in the store. I love Emishiki Ginjo World Peace from last tasting, which is the same manufacturer of my favorite Monsoon. I bought 2 additional bottles of it and cleared their inventory. No longer comes with Sashimi sample and chocolate for pairing. Super fun event. Friendly staff. Tasting reservations via Tock.

Hakkaisan Tokubetsu Junmai, Kunizakari Wa no Kokoro Matcha Liqueur, Kikusio Funaguchi Nama Genshu Sake, Dassai 39, Kitaya Kansansui Junmai Dai Ginjo

Hakkaisan Tokubetsu Junmai

Purchased Sashimi to pair with sake (can also purchase sushi)

Kunizakari Wa no Kokoro Matcha Liqueur

Rice Polishing Rate

Japanese Gift-Wrapping

Cleared out their Emishiki World Peace Inventory (Same brand as Monsoon)

Chatting with the awesome Alex

Master of Sake, Wendy Narumi Kohno, and her husband, Scott

Yama Sushi Sake Attitude
11709 National Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 903-6218
www.yamaseafoodla.com