Saturday, July 8, 2023

n/soto@Mid-City ★★★

Fantastic Izakaya. Tofu was smooth and silky. Love the Bone Marrow with Miso and Wine flavor, paired with Grilled Rice Ball. Quality sushi. With a group of 5 people, we got to try more variety of dishes. Hot tea $4 (small pot) per person. Accepts walk-in, but reservation highly recommended. Corkage fee $30. Valet or street parking.

Kanpachi (Amberjack) Sushi $10, Toro Osetra (Chopped Toro & Caviar) Sushi $21, Hokkaido Uni Sushi $23, Hotate (Scallop) Sushi $10

Warm House Made Tofu $9
ginger, tosa joyu

Gyuyan Kushiyaki (Beef Tongue) $8

Ankimo $17
sumiso, onion, yuzu kosho

Toro Takuan Handroll $14, Blue Crab Handroll $12

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

Hokkaido Uni Sushi $23

Keroppi in a Cup $15
tequila, tepache, cucumber, shiso, vermouth, midori, lime

Toro Takuan Handroll $14, Blue Crab Handroll $12

Shiro Sake (Ivory King Salmon) $15, Hachibiki (Pacific Bonnetmouth) Sushi $12, Hon Maguro (Bluefin Tuna) Sushi $10

Soft Shell Crab $26
shiitake, shishito, ponzu

Hokkaido Uni Sushi $23

Black Cod & Artichoke Donabe $39
ginger, green onion, pickles

Lamb Chop Kushiyaki $9.50

Miso Baked Bone Marrow $21
umeboshi onigiri

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

Santa Barbara Shellfish Company@Santa Barbara ★★

Fresh Seafood by Santa Barbara Pier. Good quality. Rock Crab Shell was quite hard to tackle, but the crab meat was fresh and sweet. Abalone and Lobster Pasta was so-so. Everything else was good.

Uni Shooter $8.95
local uni in shot glass w/ ponzu, dash of tobasco & chives, topped w/ quail egg

New England Style Clam Chowder $12.95 (bread bowl)

Crab Cakes $18.95
house recipe served w/ chipotle aiolim cole slaw, & a garnish of onion rings

Abalone $26.95
fresh local red abalone pan seared, served over sautéed tomato basil rice
with garlic & sherry reduction sauce

Steamed Clams $19.95
white wine garlic broth

Rock Crab Special $44.95

Lobster Tacos $29.95 (market price)
fresh lobster sautéed with tomatoes, shallots, garlic, & basil
served on warm corn tortillas w/ Spanish rice w/ creamy salsa & avocado on the side

Uni served over Scallop & Lime $36.95 (6 pieces)

Lobster Pasta $29.95 (market price)
sautéed in butter, garlic, shallots, white wine, & sun-dried tomatoes over linguini

Firestone Draft Beer $8.50

Santa Barbara Shellfish Company
230 Stearns Wharf
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 966-6676
shellfishco.com