Saturday, August 26, 2023

Gokumi@Santa Ana ★★★

Amazing Izakaya Restaurant in Santa Ana. Specializes in Yakitori, Ramen, and Fifth Taste Sake. Fresh Oysters. Reasonable price. Finally get to try the new Akabu Hisui, which has a summer vibe. Sake flight with 3 glasses also available for $20. Ryo-san is a very dedicated Yakitori Chef. Great place to dine around Disneyland area. Free Edamame (can choose truffle oil if available) or cold tea upon Yelp check-in. Complimentary hot tea. Free limited parking in lot.

Akabu Hisui $80

Chicken Liver $3.75, American Wagyu Tongue $7, Zucchini $3

Pork Belly w/ Plum Shiso $3.75, Chicken Skin $3.50

Chicken Wing $4.50, Shrimp $5.50

Oyster $4, Scallop $3.50

Ginko Nuts $2.50, American Wagyu Skirt Steak $8.50

Fresh Oysters on Half Shell $12 (3pcs)


Pork Belly w/ Plum Shiso $3.75, Pork Belly Wrapped Asparagus $3.75, Special Chicken of the Day (Tail) $4

New Zealand Lamb Chop $6.50

Tuna Yukke Tartare $16

Edamame with Truffle Oil (Free w/ Yelp Check-In)

Sake

Yakitori Chef Ryo-san

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

Ichimi Ann Bamboo Garden@Torrance ★★★

Japanese Comfort Fast Food with Homemade Udon & Soba from Inaba. Affordable Japanese comfort fast food. I basically came up with a secret menu with their add-ons based on a limited edition soba I had in Ikebukuro in 2008. Cold Tororo Soba with Mentai and Onsen Tamago add-ons (served on the side). Fast food self-seating with self-served iced tea, hot tea, and water. Return tray by the cashier when done. Free street parking and parking in rear.

Cold Tororo Soba $14, add Mentai +$3, add Onsen Tamago +$3 (served on the side)

Cold Tororo Soba $14, add Mentai +$3, add Onsen Tamago +$3

Hot Unagi Udon $19

Hot Unagi Udon $19, Tempura $7

Tempura $7

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