Saturday, March 22, 2025

Napa Rose@Disneyland Resort ★★★

Nice Chef's Counter at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel. Very difficult to book. 8-course Chef's Counter Tasting Menu is now $225 per person. Took about 3 hours. Napa Rose will be under renovation from April 6 till around September or October. Have to call 2 months in advance to book (no more e-mails) Chef's Counter. 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 parking at the Grand Californian Hotel.

Poached Shrimp with Caviar

Riesling $85 (bottle)

Warm Asparagus & Salsify
serrano iberico de bellota, pine nut

Charred Pacific Ahi Tuna Crudo
avocado, jalapeño, yuzu

Oak Roasted Heirloom Carrot Celebration
chipotle & lime

Hokkaido Scallop, Shrimp, & Clam Soup

Thyme Roasted Partridge
pistachio, local apple

Spring Mushrooms
panna cotta, sweet potato essence, ice plant

Housemade Spaghetti (with meat)

Housemade Spaghetti (without meat)

Creekstone Angus Beef Filet Mignon
tender braised wagyu beef cheek

Black-Striped Bass

Blood Orange, Pineapple, & Yuzu Sorbet

Espresso "Pick Me Up"
chocolate, coffee, & cream with sea salt foam

Chocolate

A Parting Nibble
Hot Chocolate with Bay Max Marshmallow

Chef's Counter

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

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Sushi Minowa 鮨 箕輪@Akasaka 赤坂 ★★★

Omakase Sushi with Unlimited Alcohol. Good deal. Miyabi Course 12,000 yen. Surcharges apply to premium drinks for the Miyabi menu.

Amaebi

Kuheiji Sake 700 yen surchage (carafe)




3 Kinds of Appetizer



Matcha Green Tea Chu-Hi


Chutoro

Mahada

Sayori

Chawanmushi

Tako

Hokkigai

Sapporo Beer



Ikura

Gindara




Akami

Kohada




Shima Aji

Anago

Miso Soup




Yuzu Ice Cream




Sushi Minowa 鮨 箕輪
〒107-0052 Tokyo, Minato City, Akasaka, 3 Chome−21−10 赤坂靑明会館 3階
050-1809-5265
https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1308/A130801/13276219/

Oyakodon Senmonten Marukatsu 親子丼専門店O勝@Tokyo Ginza ★★★

Authentic Oyakodon. Was going to try Godaime Hanayama Udon, but the line was 2 hours, then stumbled upon this place. Cash only.

Japanese Chicken Oyakodon (Chicken & Egg Bowl) 1490 yen

Salad 380 yen
Daikon, Kelp, Carrot, Mizuna, Cucumber, Tomato

Premium Nagoya Cochin Oyakodon (Chicken & Egg Bowl) 1800 yen

Chicken Soup (included)

Having fun with  my Japanese Disney friends

Oyakodon Senmonten Marukatsu 親子丼専門店O勝
〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 4 Chome−4−1 銀座Aビル 2F
03-3567-8080
https://www.instagram.com/oyakodon_marukatsu/?hl=en