Sushi Tomoki@Studio City ★★★

New Sushi Restaurant in Studio City. Handcrafted sushi with attention to detail. Small bites sushi. Great selection of sake from Fifth Taste. Ohmine 3 Grain Sake was refreshing and fruity. Paired well with everything. Itamae Sushi Chef Tomoki-san came from Enya Beverly Hills. He is originally from Gifu, Japan. Nice and friendly. Happy to see our favorite kappo chef, Makoto-san from Wadatsumi Beverly Hills, working there as assistant chef as well. Sushi bar not yet fully opened. We were fortunate to be the only 2 arranged to sit at sushi bar. Take Omakase we had was $150 per person. Comes with Appetizer, Sashimi, 8 pieces of Sushi, & Special Hand Roll. There will also be a $200 Matsu Omakase available soon, when they fully open. Hot tea $3. Reservations available via OpenTable (highly recommended). Free parking in side and rear lot or street parking (read signs).

Otoro w/ Chopped Toro, Ocean Caviar, & Gold Leaf

Hokkaido Scallop w/ Jellyfish, Kumamoto Oyster, Tomato

Sashimi – Blue Fin Tuna Lean Part, Otoro, Medium Toro

Kurodai (Black Snapper)
lemon zest, shiso leaf, truffle oil

Ohmine 3 Grain $90

Only ones at the Sushi Bar

Left: Sushi Chef Tomoki-san, Right: Assistant Chef Makoto-san

Truffle Halibut

Truffle Halibut

Shima Aji (Striped Jack) from Kyushu, Japan

Kanpachi (Amberjack)

Kinmedai (Golden Eye Snapper)

Gindara (Black Cod) w/ Miso and Oba Leaf

Engawa (Halibut Fin) w/ Ponzu

Akamutsu (Rosy Seabass)

Akami w/ Uni from Hokkaido

Medium Toro

Otoro w/ Chopped Toro, Ocean Caviar, & Gold Leaf

Hokkaido Scallop Hand Roll w/ Chopped Toro, Hokkaido Uni, & Truffle

For Hokkaido Scallop Hand Roll w/ Chopped Toro, Hokkaido Uni, & Truffle

Hokkaido Scallop Hand Roll w/ Chopped Toro, Hokkaido Uni, & Truffle

Chirashi

Chirashi (backside)

Tamago

Itamae Sushi Chef Tomoki-san

Happy to see Makoto-san as Assistant Chef

Sushi Tomoki
3791 Cahuenga Blvd,
Studio City, Los Angeles, CA 91604
818-693-5746
https://sushitomoki.com

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

Pizzeria Sei@West LA ★★

Popular Pizzeria with Japanese Influence. Fresh salads. I like Patate in white sauce, which tasted like Escargot seasoning. Free metered street parking around the block after 6pm.

Tricolore Salad $11

Special Margherita with Bufala $23

Patate $24

Tiramisu $11

Funghi – add Prosciutto Cotto (Ham) $28 (togo)

Pizzeria Sei
8781 W Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(424) 279-9800
pizzeriasei.com