Friday, May 3, 2024

Sushi Kisen@Arcadia ★★★

Incredible. A Magical Evening to Remember. Finally get to meet Masa the Singing Sushi Chef (@masa_singing_sushi_chef) & try his sushi at Kisen. Mind blown. He's a talented sushi chef, illustration artist, and musician. Masa-san made a very special & thoughtful dessert for my belated birthday celebration with my favorite anime character, Zenitsu. He played guitar and sang with all my song requests. Yamato-san (owner of Sushi Yamamoto, Sushi Kisen, Tonchinkan, etc.) always takes good care of us. For my belated birthday celebration, I brought my precious Kuheiji Nama Betsu Atsurae 2024.4.17 Sake, which was gifted to me by Kuheiji-san on visit on 4/17 at the brewery. It is not for sale, and the one we drank was the only bottle in the world. So fresh & fruity. Dinner was followed by drinks, shots, mid-night snacks, and music at Tonchinkan. Omakase $130 (varies each time, depending on ingredients). Corkage $25. Hot green tea $3. Free parking in lot. [developing story]

Aji (Horse Mackarel) $5

Special Kuheiji Bottle I brought back from Japan – Nama Betsu Atsurae bottled 4.17.2024 (Not for sale)

Hotaru Ika (Firefly Squid)
served in 3 ways – miso sauce, dashi, & tempura




Special Kuheiji Bottle I brought back from Japan – Nama Betsu Atsurae bottled 4.17.2024 (Not for sale)


Only one bottle of this Nama Kuheiji in this world in my hand

Our Special Guest, Brian, A Super Foodie

Yamato-san, owner of Sushi Yamamoto, Sushi Kisen, Tonchinkan, etc.

Hokkaido Bafun Uni (100g) $36

Hokkaido Bafun Uni (100g) $36


Mirugai Appetizer

Sayori (Japanese Needle Fish) $6

Aoyagi (Orange Clam) $5.50

Kisu (Japanese Smelt) cured w/ Kombu $5

Tai (Red Snapper) aged for 1 week $5

Zuke Akami (Marinated Blue Fin Tuna) $5

Nodoguro (Blackthroat Seaperch) $13

Dashi Ikura (Marinated Salmon Roe) $6

Shiroebi (White Shrimp) from Toyama $9

Chutoro (Medium Fatty Blue Fin Tuna) $8

Kegani (Hokkaido Hairy Crab) $12

Tachiuo (Japanese Beltfish) $6

Iwashi (Sardine) $5

Anago (Sea Water Eel) $6

Last Drop of Kuheiji

Special Birthday Dessert Trio from Masa-san
Blueberry Mousse, Hojicha Panna Cotta, & Lemon Sorbet


Sushi Chef Masa-san's amazing illustration on white chocolate

Chef Masa-san is so talented and thoughtful!!

Yamato-san, our special guest Brian, & Masa-san, the singing sushi chef

Yamato-san, our special guest Brian, & Masa-san, the singing sushi chef

Sushi Chef Masa-san with his amazing fish deboning skills at Tonchinkan

Sushi Chef Masa-san with his amazing fish deboning skills at Tonchinkan

Tatsu-san at Tonchinkan, the next Kichi Kichi

Tatsu-san at Tonchinkan, the next Kichi Kichi

Yamato-san, owner of Sushi Yamamoto, Sushi Kisen, Tonchinkan, etc.

Roasted Sochu for shots

Sushi Chef Masa-san performing my song requests

Of course, Demon Slayer songs!!

Sushi Kisen
1108 S Baldwin Ave Ste B6
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 623-6033
sushikisen.com

Hako@Irvine ★★

Tonkatsu Specialty. Love their Tonkatsu. Cheese Tonkatsu seems to be their signature. It's delicious and perfectly fried. You can add Curry (spicy or non-spicy) on the side, 4 pcs California, and Gyoza for additional $3 for each item. Tempura batter was a bit too thick for me. Free parking in lot.

Fish Tonkatsu $16.95
wild-caught Alaskan cod

Cheese Tonkatsu $16.95

Mix Tempura $10.95, Sapporo Beer (L) $6.95
3 shrimp & yam

Hako
4790 Irvine Blvd Ste 103
Irvine, CA 92620
(714) 389-4202
hakoirvine.com

Thursday, May 2, 2024

Uzumaki Sushi@Culver City ★★

Casual Omakase Sushi Lunch with Good Price Point. Same name as Naruto's last name. Uzumaki Plus Omakase $39. Akina the server from Manpuku was nice. Lunch last order at 2pm. Hot Tea $3. Complimentary shared parking lot entrance is on the other side of the street on Tilden Street (or street parking). Limited parking in lot.

Uni Sushi (monthly price)

Uzumaki Plus Omakase:Edamame

Tempura $16

Uzumaki Plus Omakase: Ceviche

Uzumaki Plus Omakase: Nigiri
albacore, salmon, yellowtail, amberjack, kurodai


Uzumaki Plus Omakase: Nirigi
halibut, scallop, bluefin tuna

Uzumaki Plus Omakase: Choice of Crunchy Shrimp Roll

Uzumaki Plus Omakase: Choice of Spicy Tuna Roll

Ice Cream

Uzumaki
11060 Washington Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 425-8904
uzumaki-sushi.com