Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Oryori Shunji@Santa Monica ★★★

Amazing Pop-Up by Chef Yoshio Nakai at Shunji. All dishes were delicious. Shirako Tempura was very nice. Always enjoyed Shunji's own special Ichigo sake. Friendly & cozy environment. Very happy to see Yuki from Sukiyuki there. $190 per person. Refillable Hot Green Tea $8. Reservations on Tock.

Shunji's special Ichigo Sake $85

Sekogani Chawanmushi

Aji & Chutoro Sashimi


Kyoto Style New Year Soup

Millet Shirako Tempura with Rice

Seasonal Crab with Myoga Slices & Tomato

Anago Tempura

Ankimo Toast


Chicken Nabe with Vegetables

Chicken Nabe with Vegetables

Barracuda Rice Pot

Barracuda Rice Pot

Oyster Rice Pot with Sansho Pepper

Oyster Rice Pot with Sansho Pepper, Miso Soup, Japanese Pickles (Cucumber & Radish)

The last drop

Chestnut Fromage

Hojicha

Surprise Christmas Take Home Gift

Yuki from Sukiyuki at Shunji!

Shunji
3003 Ocean Park Blvd
Santa Monica, 90405
exploretock.com/shunji/

Saturday, December 21, 2024

Sumibiyakitori Kidori@Arcadia ★★★

Fantastic Yakitori Soft Opening. High quality yakitori with fresh chicken. Love the Sasami a bit raw in the center. Yakitori Chef Tomoyuki-san from Japan looks like Hong Kong actors Daniel Wu and Anthony Wong. Always handsome chefs at Yamato-san's restaurants. 10 skewers Yakitori Omakase $80 per person with add-ons available. 720mL corkage fee $50. Green Tea $5. Reservations available on Tock.

Negima

Yamato-san & Yakitori Chef Tomoyuki-san from Japan

Banshu Ikkon Junmai $70

Reserved Seats

Kanpai with Yamato-san


Green Snap Peas in Dashi, Fried Tofu, Duck Breast

Salad


Chicken Liver Pate

Sasami (Chicken Breast)

Kidney

Ginan

Ginan (Gingko Nuts)

Zucchini

Momo (Chicken Thigh)

Uzura (Quail Egg)

Chicken Oysters

Teba (Chicken Wing)

Tsukune with Ontama



Shiitake Mushroom (add-on) $4.2



Seseri (Neck, add-on) $6

Tail (add-on) $6

Tomato (add-on) $4.2

Choice of Tori Soba (Chicken Ramen, included in Omakase)

Choice of Oyakodon (Chicken & Egg Rice Bowl, included in Omakase)

Custard Pudding

Keroppi says hi to Binchotan

Yamato-san & Yakitori Chef Tomoyuki-san from Japan

Sushi Yamamoto

Sumibiyakitori Kidori
1108 S. Baldwin Ave. #B7
Arcadia, CA 91007