Friday, February 24, 2023

Wadatsumi@Beverly Hills ★★★ (closed)

The Last Supper: Last Kaiseki Omakase Course Meal at Wadatsumi. Wow, wow, wow amazing quality with such high level of passion and craftsmanship. Abundance of courses featuring Uni dishes. Cozy and personal environment. Chef Makoto-san has been a great and fun friend. $150 per person. Corkage fee $35. Parking at lot across the street is $5 after 6pm. Unfortunately, they will be closing for good tomorrow... Thank you so much for everything, Makoto-san!!

Modern "Kamameshi" with Uni, Salmon, Sea Bream, Tegani Crab, and Tamago

Alcohol for the Night: 1.8L Tamagawa, 720mL Kid Muryozan Junmai Ginjo Sake

Kid Muryozan Junmai Ginjo Sake

Kid Muryozan Junmai Ginjo Sake

Toro Kama (Blue Fin Tuna Collar)


Oden

Toro Kama (Blue Fin Tuna Collar)




Kegani (Hairy Crab)

Abalone

Lobster Claw Sunomono

Steamed Uni Shumai made to order!

Abalone with Squash

Toro Kama (Blue Fin Tuna Collar)

Toro Kama (Blue Fin Tuna Collar)

Uni Shumai & Wagyu Beef Shumai

Blue Fin Tuna Collar


Tai, Sayori, Toro, Aji, Hirame



Uni & Lobster Tempura

Duck

Duck

Kegani (Hairy Crab) for Shabu Shabu

Kegani (Hairy Crab) for Shabu Shabu

Modern Kamameshi

Modern "Kamameshi" with Uni, Salmon, Sea Bream, Tegani Crab, and Tamago


Shima Aji

Making Sushi

Buri (Japanese Yellowtail) with Sweet Soy


Nodoguro (Blackthroat Seaperch)

Blue Fin Tuna

Toro & Uni Handroll with lots of Uni

Toro & Uni Handroll with lots of Uni

Fish Miso Soup

Fish Miso Soup

He even baked us Madeleine to take home!!

Crème Brûlée

Panna Cotta & Crème Brûlée

Private Chef's Counter

Chef Makoto-san

Wadatsumi Beverly Hills
410 N. Canon Dr
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 888-0036
wadatsumibh.com

Saturday, February 18, 2023

Taberu@Little Tokyo ★★★

New Tokyo Comfort Food Restaurant in Little Tokyo. Only opened for 1.5 weeks. Great pricing and great quality. Love the Seafood Tartar, which reminds me of the Poached Egg w/ Sea Urchin & Salmon Roe at Raku Las Vegas. Nice cocktails. Cocktails also available in 60 oz pitcher. Signature Lemon Sour had nice Lemon Sorbet on top to mix with. We did have trouble with our bill. Had our bill corrected 3 times after checking it each time and finally got it corrected. Reservations available on OpenTable. Street parking at Little Tokyo is challenging at night, especially on weekend nights.

Expanding Hand Towel

Signature Lemon Sour 34 oz $16
fresh cut lemons

Yakitori Maki $3

Seafood Tartar $16
avocado, tuna, salmon, yellowtail, okra, ginger, onsen egg, crispy rice cakes in citrus dressing

Chicken Ramen $15
creamy chicken & veggie puree soup

Shiso 'n Gari Maki $4
marinated ginger

Okura (Okra) $4

Mentaiko Mountain Yam $4
pollock roe

Oyabun Maki $4
lecttuce

Signature Lemon Sour 34 oz $16
Taberu
806 East 3rd St Unit 140
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 278-0198
http://Taberu-la.com

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Wadatsumi@Beverly Hills ★★★ (closed)

Kaiseki Omakase Course Meal at Private Chef's Counter. (not open to public) Amazing quality with passion and craftsmanship. Abundance of courses featuring Wagyu Beef. Cozy and personal environment. Makoto-san is very nice and friendly and fun to chat with for the entire night. $150 per person. Corkage fee $35. Parking at lot across the street is $5 after 6pm. Unfortunately, they will be closing after February 25, 2023...

梵・夢は正夢 純米大吟醸 Born • Yume Wa Masayume Junmai Daiginjo
Corkage Fee $35

Engawa (Halibut Neck Muscle)

Steamed Dumpling

Steamed Dumpling

Wagyu Katsu

Steamed Egg

Hobo, Medium Fatty Tuna, Barracuda, Halibut (marinated with kelp for 2 days), Itoyori



Medium Fatty Tuna, Barracuda, Halibut (marinated with kelp for 2 days), Hobo, Itoyori

Had the chef's counter all to ourselves

Sea Bream with Uni

Tempura: Lobster, 2 kinds of White Fish, Salmon with Shiso Leaf, Anago (Sea Eel), Uni with Seaweed


Wagyu Beef for Sukiyaki

Vegetables for Sukiyaki

Personal Pot Sukiyaki

Personal Pot Sukiyaki


Shima Aji

Kasugodai (Baby Red Snapper)
used to be only available in spring season, but available all-year-round now

Soy Marinated Buri (Japanese Yellowtail)


Nodoguro (Black Throat Seaperch)

Lean Medium Fatty Tuna

Clam Miso Soup (with Koji)


Negitoro & Uni Handroll

Sapporo Beer (secret personal inventory)

Pear Panna Cotta

Picture with Chef Makoto

Wadatsumi Beverly Hills
410 N. Canon Dr
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 888-0036
wadatsumibh.com

Sunday, February 12, 2023

Nice China Cafe@Torrance ★★★

Great Cantonese Comfort Food in Torrance. Hidden gem. Just as its name, it's Nice. If you want specific dishes such as Signature Pork Rib Served in a Pumpkin, Roasted Duck, Lobster, Steamed Fish, or the amazing Almond Tang Yuan Dessert, you will need to call-in to order in advance. BYOB. Call to make reservation.

Roasted Duck $30.95 (special order)

Medium Chinese Broccoli $18

Lobster (Mini) $29 (special order)

Steamed Fish $38 (special order)

Stir-Fry Eggplant with Vegetables $14.85

Almond Tang Yuan Dessert $14.50 (special order)

Egg White in Almond Tang Yuan Dessert

Nice China Cafe
2543 Pacific Coast Hwy Ste B
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 539-0323