Sunday, September 22, 2024

Wabi Sabi Sushi@Santa Ana ★★

Omakase Pop-Up sold out within 2 hours. Nice Omakase course. Nice & friendly people. Enjoyed the Anikimo Monaka. Monaka is trending in Japanese cuisines. Tai Carpaccio was served on a fun bendable plate, which we were encouraged to be creative with the shape. Enjoyed the creative Matcha Affogato. I met Sushi Chef Mako-san at Gokumi grand opening sake event. He specialized in "Homakase" (hired omakase at home) and now operates a togo pickup spot in Santa Ana. Glad to finally try his pop-up. 8 seats only. $150 per person. First 2 hours free parking at lot. Paid $0.75 for additional time. Alcohol and corkage cannot be served at this moment because of alcohol license restrictions.

Oshinogi
Ankimo & Tosazu Jelly Sandwiched in Japanese Monaka
shiso leaves

Sushi Chef Mako-san & Business Partner Ryoji-san

Sakizuke
Umami Extrated Dashi
without & with salt comparison from Hiroshima

Tai

My creation with the bendable plate

Otsukuri
Tai Carpaccio w/ Truffle Oil

Gari (Ginger)


Hon Maguro Zuke (Blue Fin Tuna marinated in soy sauce)

Otoro Hamo (Fatty Tuna Cheek)

Mini Chirashi
Japanese Snow Crab, Ikura, Uni from Hokkaido

Sockeye Salmon w/ Sweet Vinegar Kelp
colorful toasted sesame seeds

Complimentary Iced or Hot Green Tea

Aburi King Salmon w/ Basil Leaf

Chutoro (Medium Fatty Tuna) w/ Shiso Flower


Hotate (Scallop)

Kanpachi (Amberjack) w/ Japanese Jalapeño


Unagi Hand Roll

Negitoro Hand Roll

Matcha fro Affogato

Kanmi
Homemade Milk Pudding Matcha Affogato

Wabi Sabi Sushi
201 E 4th St,
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(808) 230-6056
wabisabi-oasobi.com

Saturday, September 21, 2024

Napa Rose Chef's Counter@Disneyland Resort ★★★

Fantastic Chef's Counter w/ Chef Andrew Sutton from Club 33. Epic with Chef Andrew Sutton himself explaining the dishes to us. 8-course Chef's Counter Tasting Menu. Very difficult to book. $200 per person. Took 3 hours. Have to call 2 months in advance to book (no more e-mails) Chef's Counter. For September reservations, you will have to leave a voice message on July 1st at 12:00am. Corkage fee is now $50. Regular reservations are made on the Disneyland App, but it gets filled very quickly as well. Complimentary validated 5 hours valet parking at the Grand Californian Hotel.

Related Post: Club 33@Disneyland


Celebrating Anniversaries with our Anniversary Buddies Chanthell & Dave

Celebrating Anniversaries at Same Chef's Counter in 2017

Fish w/ Golden Osetra Imperial Caviar w/ "Crazy Water"



Zucchini Blossom, Crisped in Olive Oil, Eggplant Caponata

Sautéed Diver Scallop
local apple, bacon, brown butter sage

Burrata Ravioli "Caprese"
harvest tomato sauce, fresh basil

Club 33 & Napa Rose Chef Andrew Sutton


Chef Andrew explaining the dishes to us

Oak Roasted Duck Confit Dutch Puff
fresh passionfruit vinaigrette


Portabella Mushroom "Cappuccino"
thyme froth

Pan Roasted New York
bone marrow butter, polenta crisp


Triple Brie Cheese w/ Honey Suckle & Lavender


Guava, Plum, & Raspberry Sorbet

Gala Apple Stuffed French Toast
pecan crunch, ginger ice cream


Wine Cellar

Napa Rose
1600 S Disneyland Dr
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 956-6755
https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/grand-californian-hotel/napa-rose/

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Mélisse x Morihiro Collaboration@Santa Monica ★★★

Fantastic One-Night-Only French & Japanese Michelin Collaboration. Michelin star-studded Josiah Citrin & Morihiro Onodera teamed up for the best collaboration. Both renowned chefs are very friendly. All dishes were tastefully curated. My favorite dish was the perfect & tender Lobster with Zucchini Blossom. Such a lovely evening with my super foodie friends. Reservati0n was hard to book for the 1-night collaboration event. Only 5 tables served in unison per seating, with 2 seating available. $595 per person plus 23% gratuity. Booked through OpenTable with full payment upfront and no cancellations. Free metered parking around the blocks on Sunday nights (check signs).

Osetra Caviar
Japanese Amaebi Tartare

Super Foodie Caviar Ramen Shawn, Chef Josiah Citrin, Chef Morihiro Onodera, Super Foodie Caviar Brian

Complimentary Welcome Cocktail
gin, lime, yuzu

Tomato Shiso & Gelée

Kinki on Crispy Rice

Summer Melon & Snow Crab Tart
Olive Wagyu, Kaluga Caviar, Smoked Nori Creme Cru, Sesame Croustade

Cobb Vonarburg 2016 California Riesling $125


Matsutake Dobin Mushi
ginko, mitsuba, sudachi

Sudachi for Matsutake Dobin Mushi

Nigiri of Kohada, Shima Aji, Maguro

Ajo Blanco
Chilled Foie Gras Flan, Queen Nina Grapes

UFO Oyster
citrus glaze

Uni Cromesquis
Santa Barbara & Hokkaido, fermented rooftop yuzu honey

Maine Lobster
zuccini blossom, saffron, mussel

Charcoal Grilled Nodoguro Risotto
garleek condiment

Aged Liberty Farms Duck
red beet, figs, tamarind, chanterelles

Snake River Farms Filet of Beef
wasabi, salt, kosho, kamo eggplant, miso

Chef Morihiro Onodera

Stracciatella, Hojicha, Popcorn Meringue, Almond, Kuromitsu, Truffle


Salted Caramel Chocolate

Musk Melon


Wasanbon, Ichigo Daifuku

Take Home Gifts: Autographed Menu, Shortcake (Mélisse), Kome Rice from Japan (Morihiro)

Mélisse Restaurant
1104 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 395-0881
citrinandmelisse.com