Friday, March 29, 2013

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

Saturday, March 23, 2013

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

Friday, March 22, 2013

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

Sunday, March 17, 2013

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

Saturday, March 16, 2013

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

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Friday, March 15, 2013

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