Tuesday, May 14, 2024

sawa Sushi Élégance Event@Little Tokyo ★★★

Lovely French Japanese Gastronomic Pop-Up w/ Sake Pairing. Fun night w/ delicious food, nice presentation, and amazing sake. French Chef Shingo Kato from uka joined forces w/ Sushi Chef Ryota-san from sawa, along w/ Sake Sommelier Shota-san. Kuheiji sake is always my favorite. $400 per person (sake pairing included). Parking at lot $6 (credit card).

Vegetable Dashi Terrine, Hotaru Ika (Firefly Squid), Shiso Sauce, Ginger Apple

Ohmine 3 Grain Omachi

Ohmine 2 Grain


Shrimp Shinjo Potato Roll w/ Orange Teriyaki Sauce


Smoked Baby Sea Bream from Kyushu

Shrimp

Akabu Gokujo no Kire


Sardine Cured w/ Vinegar, Aged for 3 days with Sake, Bonito Flakes, Plum, & Dehydrated Egg Yolk

Scallop from Hokkaido w/ Butter Soy Sauce




Muryozan 30


Amaebi from Hokkaido, Ankimo from Boston, Astrea Caviar, Yuzu Peel

Nodoguro Bozushi, Steamed Edamame Mushu w/ Gion Dashi, Snow Grab from Japan

Akami Zuke w/ Red Wine Reduction

Chutoro w/ Red Wine Sauce & Garlic


Kuheiji Betsu Atsurae

Saba (Japanese Mackerel) w/ Chopped Takuan

Scallop

Tenko 35

Bonito (Skipper Jack) w/ Apple Ginger

Kuheiji Sauvage


Kuheiji Eau du Désir & Sauvage Comparison

Kuheiji Betsu Atsurae, Eau du Désir, Sauvage

Kuheiji HInoKISHI, Betsu Atsurae, Eau du Désir, Sauvage

Grilled Amedai (Tilefish) w/ Japanese Vin "White Wine" Sake Blanc Sauce



Sushi Rice Uni Risotto w/ Truffle

Heiwa KID Aka (Red)


Apple Tatin w/ Vanilla Cream & Berries





Sake Kasu Cheesecake w/ Astrea Caviar


Shingo-san from uka

Shota-san from Fifth Taste
Chefs Ryota-san & Shingo-san

sawa
111 San Pedro St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(323) 381-5858
barsawa.us

Saturday, May 11, 2024

Gozen@West Hollywood

Kaiseki Dinner. Won Hikari Course ($120 value) from #SupportSake campaign. Hana Course $160. Hot Tea $3. Metered or limited street parking (check signs).

Appetizers – Homemade Sesame Tofu, Japanese style Taco Rice Tortilla w/ Toro-Taku Filling, Sakura Mochi, Katsuo, Hamo, Kanpachi Sashimi (Hikari Course)

Plus Eggplant for Hana Course

Grilled Ayu (Sweetfish) (Hana Course)

Tempura $15 (a la carte)

Chawanmushi (Hana Course)

Nigiri Sushi (both courses)

Hikari Course

Hana Course

Blue Crab Handroll (Hikari Course)

Dashi Soup (both courses)

Sakura (Cherry Blossom) Ice Cream

Red Ginger Ice Cream

Support Sake Award Ceremony w/ Gozen Certificate

Gozen Japanese Sake Bistro
521 N La Cienega Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90048
(213) 308-9393

Kinrose Creamery@Old Town Pasadena ★★★

Unique Middle Eastern Ice Cream. Flavors of Iran, Egypt, & Persian. Sour Cherry tasted great with the cute Fairy Floss topping that tasted like cotton candy. Store recommendations were Walnut Baklava & Saffron Pistachio Rose. Sample available upon request. Closed on Mondays. Old Town Pasadena lot parking $1 for 1st hour.

Sour Cherry & Fairy Floss $7.50 (single scoop), Cone add $0.50
coveted sour cherries & sweet cream dressed in Iranian candy floss

Kinrose Creamery
140 Mills Pl
Pasadena, CA 91105

Sushi Kisen@Arcadia ★★★

Fantastic Sushi Spot. Masa the Singing Sushi Chef (@masa_singing_sushi_chef) is amazing. Omakase lunch in $110 range. Hot Tea $3. Free parking in lot.

Mizudako (Octopus) from Hokkaido & Its Tenacle $5

Aoyagi Mozuku Appetizer $5


Hirame $10 & Hotaruika (Firefly Squid) $6

Aji (Horse Mackerel) $5

Hirame Engawa (Halbut Fin) $7

Akami (Blue Fin Tuna)

Hotate (Scallop) $5

Shiroebi (White Shrimp) $9

Nodoguro (Blackthroat Seaperch) $13

Mirugai (Giant Clam) $10

Hagashi Chutoro

Dashi Marinated Ikura (Salmon Roe) from Alaska $6

Bafun Uni from Hokkaido $11

Negitoro Handroll $11

Masa the Singing Sushi Chef

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