8eight Sushi Pop-up@Brothers Sushi Santa Monica ★★★

Incredible. Absolutely love it. Excellent quality sushi and skills. Brings me back memories of Japan. Pop-up omakase at Brothers Sushi once a month by Ryo-san from Sushi Sho Japan. $280 per person. Add-ons available. Bento boxes order available. Available for private chef hire at your venue. Follow Ryo-san's Instagram for the next pop-up and bento pickup. [developing story]

Otoro Sushi

Ohmine 3 Grain from Fifth Taste $100

Akami, Chu-Toro, Otoro

Octopus w/ Sweet Sauce

Crab Miso w/ Jelly

Japanese Rock Fish

Signature Ankimo

Akami (Tuna Lean Part) Sushi

Chu-Toro Sushi

Sayori

White Shrimp

Kohada

Kawahagi (Filefish)

Saba

Nodoguro

Anago

Soup

Uni

Pickled Vegetables

Picked Ginger

Suntory Premium Malt's $10

Tamago

Sushi add-on

Noah/ Enzo Roll

Noah/ Enzo Roll

Noah/ Enzo Roll (add-on)

8eight LA
Pop-up at Brothers Sushi Santa Monica (monthly)
https://8eightla.com

Wadatsumi Torrance@Torrance ★★★

New Favorite. Ordered seasonal special Kagoshima Fair items. Fresh ingredients. Reasonably priced. Will come back regularly. Last order 8:30pm. Miyagi White Rice $2. Brown Rice $3. Complimentary hot tea. Free parking in lot.

Seasonal Special: Hokkaido Shirako Ponzu $12

Kagoshima Fair Special: Shabu Shabu Wagyu Beef Seiro Mushi 4oz $35
lightly steamed w/ vegetables

Kagoshima Fair Special: Buri (Yellowtail) Sashimi $18

Kagoshima Fair Special: Wild Shrimp Karaage $8

Wadatsumi Torrance
1757 W Carson St Ste R&S
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 782-7356
wadatsumi-tr.com

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 complimentary 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 (served on the side)

Hot Unagi Udon $19

Tempura $7

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

Gokumi x Heiwa Sake Event@Santa Ana ★★★

Amazing Heiwa Sake Event. Features most Heiwa sake from $5/glass. Heiwa Kid Winter Shiboritate Seasonal Sake was great. Fantastic with Yakitori. Reasonable price. Thrilled to see Heiwa Shuzo team from Japan there. Got the pleasure to meet Yamamoto-san, President of Heiwa, again. Yakitori Chef Ryo-san is amazing and very dedicated. Great place to dine around Disneyland area. Free Edamame (can choose truffle oil if available) upon Yelp check-in. Great to balance the meat with vegetables. Complimentary hot tea. Limited free parking in lot. [developing story]

Shibata-san (Producer from Heiwa), Yamamoto-san (President of Heiwa), Yumiko-san (Sake Suki)
Masa-san (Heiwa US Ambassador), Shota-san (Fifth Taste), Takagi-san (Brewer from Heiwa)

Muryozan Junmai Ginjo $15/glass (discounted event price)

Spicy Tuna Shiso Tempura $9

Heiwa Kid Winter Shiboritate Seasonal Sake $5 (originally $14)

Chicken Skin $3.50, Chicken Tail (Special) $4, American Wagyu Tongue $7.50, Pork w/ Sprout $3.75

Chicken Wing $4.50, Chicken Skin $3.50, Ginko Nuts $2.50, Shrimp $5.50, American Wagyu Tongue $7.50, Pork w/ Sprout $3.75

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

Oyster $4

Muryozan Junmai Ginjo $15/glass (discounted event price)

Zucchini $3, Thigh w/ Onions $3.50, Pork Belly w/ Plum Shiso $4

Oyster $4, Scallop $3.50

Chicken Wing $4.50, Shrimp $5.50, Shiitake Mushroom $3, Chicken Meatball $3.75

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