Frying Fish@Little Tokyo ★★

Revolving Sushi Bar@Little Tokyo. Higher price than Gatten Sushi@Monterey Park but with better quality. The Uni from both restaurants are both $5, and Frying Fish is much better. The Honeymoon Oyster with Uni, Masago, and Quail Egg is definitely a must-try.

Honeymoon Oyster $6.00
masago, quail egg, uni, green onions on fresh oyster

Salmon $4.00

Uni Sushi $5.00

Unagi $3.50

Aji (Spanish Mackerel) $3.25

Hamachi (Yellowtail) $3.50

Dynamite $5.00

Spider Cut Roll $9.00
softshell crab, avocado & cucumber

Palm Springs Cut Roll $6.00
scallop, eel, & vegetable

Palm Springs Cut Roll $6.00
scallop, eel, & vegetable

Tofu $2.50

The Making of Honeymoon Oyster

Frying Fish Restaurant
120 Japanese Village Plz Mall
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 680-0567

Boudin Bakery@Costa Mesa ★★★

Amazing Baguette, Soup, and Salad Here. It's SF without the travel. Love the Caramelized Onions, Blue Cheese, & Arugula combination in the Blue Note Baguette Burger. Boudin is famous for their Sourdough and Clam Chowder (with real Clams inside). Definitely a must-try.

Blue Note Baguette Burger w/ Chips $8.99
point recess blue cheese, caramelized onions, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette, toasted sourdough baguette

Blue Note Baguette Burger w/ Chips $8.99
point recess blue cheese, caramelized onions, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette, toasted sourdough baguette

World Famous New England Style Clam Chowder in a Bread Bowl

Soup & Salad Combo $8.59
World Famous New England Style Clam Chowder in a Bread Bowl + 1/2 Spring Salad
mixed greens, spiced walnuts, dried cranberries, granny smith apples, feta cheese, tossed w/ house balsamic vinaigrette dressing

Cute Bread Decor

Waiting Device

Boudin Bakery
3333 Bristol St
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 689-2253
www.boudinbakery.com

Yojisan@Beverly Hills ★★★

Italian Japanese Fusion Sushi. Great mix. Fantastic service and great food. Love the Toro. Omakase is $120-$150 per person. Ours ended up to be $125. Parking at Montage parking is $5 flat rate after 6pm.

Omakase #9: Toro Tartar Sushi w/ Caviar, Garlic, & Tamari Soy Sauce

Omakase #6: Toro Sashimi w/ Black Truffle

Omakase #1: Fresh Ikura, Never Frozen

Omakase #2: Kumamoto Oyster w/ Uni
on the half-shell, yuzu pepper, lime, black sea salt

Omakase #3: White Snapper Salad

Omakase #4: White King Salmon & Arctic Charr

Omakase #5: Flying Fish Sashimi w/ Seaweed

Omakase #7: Steamed Whole Branzino
stuffed w/ mixed mushrooms, farro & spicy black bean

Omakase #7: Steamed Whole Branzino
stuffed w/ mixed mushrooms, farro & spicy black bean

Omakase #8: Fresh Octopus Sushi
mayer lemon, black sea salt, yuzu pepper, lemon & extra virgin olive oil, fresh grated wasabi

Omakase #10: Uni & King Crab Handroll

Omakase #11: Amaebi Sushi

Omakase #11: Amaebi Head w/ Miso Soup

Omakase #11: Amaebi Sushi

Omakase #11: Deep-Fried Amaebi Head

Omakase #12: Lychee Sorbet w/ Sparkling Soda

Omakase #13: Warm Chocolate Cake

Omakase #13: Warm Chocolate Cake

Mango Martini $10.50
absolut mango, passion fruit juice, mango juice, pineapple juice

Yojisan Sushi
260 N Beverly Dr
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(424) 245-3799
www.yojisan.com

Ish Kitchen@Temple City ★★

Nice Fusion Restaurant.

Shrimp Pasta in Uni Sauce $13

Lemongrass Seafood Bouillabaisse $15

Pomegranate Glazed Baby Ribs $13.50

Ish Kitchen
5612 Rosemead Blvd
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 309-1338
www.ishkitchen.com

Torafuku@West Los Angeles ★★★

Great Rice from Japan. Great deal for lunch.

Sushi Combination Lunch $15

Sushi Combination Lunch $15

Grilled Fish Lunch Set $12

Sushi Combination Lunch $15

Torafuku Japanese Restaurant
10914 West Pico Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 470-0014
www.torafuku-usa.com

I'm a Yelp Elite now ★★★

I am so thrilled that I just got invited by the Yelp Headquarters to be a Yelp Elite! My dream came true!
http://syori.yelp.com/

Ice Cream Lab@Beverly Hills ★★★

Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream in 30 Seconds. Fascinating.

Olive Oil Popcorn Ice Cream $5
popcorn, sea salt

Ice Cream Lab
9461 S Santa Monica Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 795-6505
www.icecreamlab.com

California Roll Factory@Santa Monica ★★

100+ Rolls to Choose from. Finally determined to try other rolls. Graber Roll is my new favorite. It has raw scallops in it. So sad they changed the way they make the Unification Roll with the Uni.

Unification Roll - sea urchin, asparagus and smelt egg $13.50

Graber Roll - spicy tuna, scallions, scallops, crab, shiitake mushrooms & smelt egg $8.50

Greg's Roll - sea bass, crab, avocado, salmon and secret sauce $8.95

Soft Shell Crab Roll $7.00

Tempura Green Tea Ice Cream $4.50

California Roll Factory
11629 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 996-2366
www.calrollfactory.com