Friday, March 28, 2025

Somni 2.0@West Hollywood ★★★

2-Michelin-Star-Restaurant Reopened in West Hollywood. Exquisite presentation. Fantastic Modern Spanish Tasting Course. Upscale experience. New menu. Lots of "finger food". Friendly & attentive service. We are guest number 1318 and 1319 (printed on the menu) since their opening. Tasting Menu with Classic Arrels Wine Pairing $720 pp (optional $190 surcharge for reserve wine pairing). Tasting Menu with non-alcoholic pairing $645 pp. Reservation is very challenging. Book immediately at release on OpenTable.

Sardine

Shiso Tartare Tempura

Chef Aitor Zabala


Embroidered Napkin

Hand Towel

Sugar Snap Pea Splash with Lemon & Lime


Monstera Deliciosa



Parmesan Feather

Mayan Chip

Beet Meringue

Fried Almond


MJ welcoming everyone at the counter space

Schramsberg Vineyards J. Schram Noirs 2015 Pinot Noir Blend
North Coast, US


Non-Alcoholic Pairing: Sopa de Flores
hibiscus, orange blossom, elderflower

Rice Tap & Iberico

Truffle Sandwich

Bodegas Albamar 69 Arrobos 2022 Albariño
Rías Baixas, Spain


Non-Alcoholic Pairing:Sangre de Tomate
tomato espuma, celery salt, tobasco

Dashi & Caviar

Arietta On the White Keys 2023 Sauvignon Blanc Blend
California, US

Gazpacho "Blanco"

Coco Crab

Puro Rofe Tinasoria 2023 Malvasía Volcánica


Non-Alcoholic Pairing:The Passion
passion fruit, Jack Daniel's Oak Chips


Mejillones Escabeche

Shiso Tartare Tempura


Espirit de Tablas Espirit Blanc 2015 Roussanne Blend
Adelaida District, US


Non-Alcoholic Pairing: Hot & Cold
raspberry, elderflower, non-alcoholic gin

Amaebi


Amaebi inside

Spanish Turbot with Sugar Snap Peas

Whitcraft WInery
La Rinconada Vineyard 2021 Pinot Noir
Sta. Rita Hills, US


Non-Alcoholic Pairing:WeHo
apple water, maple, toasted hazelnut

Engawa


Oxtail Bun


Anakota Helena Montana Vineyard 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon
Knights Valley, US

Non-Alcoholic Pairing:WeHo
apple water, maple, toasted hazelnut


EL Maestro Sierra Oloroso 1/14 de Anticuario Jerez-Xérès-Sherry
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain


Iberico Pork


"Cow & Her Milk"

Jorge Ordóñez No.2 Victoria 2023 Muscat de Alexandria
Málaga, Spain


Non-Alcoholic Pairing: Culín
Spanish Cider, Vanilla


Piña Colada

Tea











Maple Wood Take-Home Menu with Guest Number printed on the back

Wine Cellar at Private Room

Somni
9045 Nemo St
West Hollywood, CA 90069
somnirestaurant.com

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Sushi Gen@Little Tokyo ★★

Long-Standing Sushi Restaurant. Reasonable price. Fast service. No reservations. Walk-in waitlist only. Hot Green Tea $2. Large bottled Asahi Beer $8. Parking in Honda Plaza $6 for 3 hours. Would like to try their sushi counter for fresher sushi one day.

Uni, Ikura (Salmon Roe), Amaebi (Sweet Shrimp), Hotate (Scallop), Toro Taku

Deluxe Sashimi Plate $52

Fried Amaebi Head

Sushi Gen
422 E 2nd St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 617-0552
sushigen-dtla.com

Monday, March 24, 2025

sawa Sushi Élégance Pop-Up@Little Tokyo ★★★

Lovely French Japanese Gastronomic Pop-Up w/ Sake Pairing. Elevated menu, delicious food, & nice presentation. Sushi Chef Ryo-san from sawa joined forces with French Chef Shingo Kato. Kuheiji sake is always my favorite. $250 per person. Parking at lot is now $10 (credit card or cash).

Amaebi Crisp with Apple Ginger

Sushi Chef Ryo-san & French Chef Kato-san

Kuheiji Eau du Désir $90 (bottle)


Special Kuheiji Wine Glasses Exclusively for Kaneyoshi Group

Chutoro wrapped with Burdock Root
with burdock purée

Sesame Tofu Mousse with Asparagus
topped with Astrea Caviar

Aji Maki
with grilled snap peas


Unagi Kabayaki


Savory Chawanmushi
with fennel & unagi kabayaki

Hokkaido Bafun Uni


Uni & Brioche
handcrafted brioche with onion & anchovy cream cheese

Ginger Ale

Tai (Sea Bream)

Saba Bozushi

Akami

Apple Ginger & Regular Ginger

Buri (Japanese Wild Yellowtail)

Nodoguro with Liver

Chutoro & Otoro



Hotate Balsamic

Uni Ikura Mushi Sushi

Grilled Tilefish

Grilled Tilefish in Light Soba Tea
with buckwheat groats


Matcha & Azuki Basque Cheesecake


Yuzu Granita with Yogurt Ice Cream

Take Home Gift –  Matcha Basque Cheesecake

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

Sunday, March 23, 2025

Otafuku@Gardena ★★★

Favorite Casual Weekend Spot. Quality food. Dinner menu has more choices. Remember to ask for Sobayu when you are about to finish your soba. After finishing the soba/ udon, dilute the sauce with sobayu to drink. It's healthy. Buckwheat hot tea $2. Call in for reservations.

Seiro Soba $16 (cold), Tororo add $4

Nagaimo Okura (Umeboshi) $9 (partially eaten)

Aji Tataki $24 (partially eaten)

Tebasaki $6.50

Buckwheat Hot Tea $2

Tsukune $4.50

Seiro Soba $16 (hot), Shrimp Tempura add $14

Seiro Soba $16 (hot), Shrimp Tempura add $14

Seiro Soba $16 (cold)

Otafuku Restaurant
16525 S Western Ave
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 532-9348