Thursday, May 18, 2023

Unagi Pop-Up@Sushi Tsujita Sawtelle ★★★

Amazing Unagi Pop-Up at Sushi Tsujita. Grilled Farm-Raised & Organically Sourced Yamada Unagi from Japan. May 17-23 only. Tasted just like the authentic ones in Nagoya, Japan. Fatty, served nice & hot & covered. Unagi set comes in $48 (Ume), $65 (Take), and $85 (Matsu) tier. We ordered the $85 Matsu set, which included everything. Walk-in only, but it's not busy. Valet parking in rear lot for $10 or street parking.

2 pcs Unagi

Dassai 45 (300 mL) $25

Clear Soup

Dassai

Chef-Selected Sashimi

Matsu Set

Unagi Omelette

Amuse-Bouche

Special Sake Ice Cream from Japan

Special Dassai Hayata – about $280


Masayo-san for Dassai

Miura-san, also high school friends with Yusuke Yamamoto

Tada-san & Miura-san
Sushi Tsujita (limited time pop-up till 5/23/23)
2006 Sawtelle Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 231-1177
https://tsujita-sushi.com

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Dear John's@Culver City ★★

Nice Cocktails and Steakhouse from Michelin Chef. Server made great recommendations. Everything was delicious. I am not a meat person, but their steak was moist and tender. Closing for good as of 5/31, 2023 due to lease up. They are still trying to negotiate. They also have their sister restaurant, Dear Jane's, but it's not as good.

I Get a Kick out of You $17
mijenta blanco, los vecinos mezcal, jalapaño, hibiscus, passion fruit, chartreuse

Steak Tartare, Egg Yolk Fritter, Everything Crackers $26

French Onion Soup $16

Special – Smoked Salmon Sashimi Style with Bread

Oysters Rockefeller $18

Interesting Egg Yolk Fritter & Everything Crackers from Steak Tartare

16 oz Ribeye $68 (cooked medium)

Broccolini, Chili, Lemon, Breadcrumbs $13

Truffle Mac 'n Cheese $13

Dear John's
11208 Culver Blvd Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 881-9288
https://www.dearjohnsbar.com