Bar 109@Melrose Hill ★★★

Bar 109 Soft Opening. Next to Chef Brian Baik's soon-to-open Corridor 109. Very nice of Brian to still remember us from 2022. Casual bar with quality light bites with a taste of Corridor 109. Interesting cocktails and nice selection of sake from Fifth Taste available by the glass and by the bottle. Very limited parking in side lot. Whereas Corridor 109 is impossible to book, no reservation is needed for Bar 109. It's walk-in.

Corridor 109 February 28, 2022: https://www.syorithefoodie.com/2022/02/corridor-109koreatown.html

Shrimp Cocktail $24

Chef Brian Baik from Corridor 109

Kuheiji Eau du Desir 2024 Junmai Daiginjo $110 (bottle)

Shrimp Cocktail $24

Fried Fish Sandwich $20
potato bun, tartar sauce, pickle

Smoked Fish Dip $18
dill, crackers

Wagyu Beef Dog $12
pepper relish, dijon

Bar 109
641 N Western Ave, Los Angeles, California 90004
https://www.corridor109.com/

1901 Lounge@Disneyland Resort ★★★

Private Lounge for Club 33 Members only. Secretly hidden at the 3rd door of Carthay Circle inside Disney California Adventure. Great cocktails. High-end Carthay Circle vibe. Fascinating decór with Walt's & Lillian's iconic chairs. Hidden surprises include Ub Iwerk's animated framed photo and Walt's walking shadow on the wall next to the entrance. Exclusive 1901 merch available inside (no discounts applicable). Pin trading also available. Time limit of 3 hours applies during busy times. Magic Key discount applies to food only.

Exclusive 1901 Merch

Golden Age $19.75
London dry gin, lemon, orgeat, bittered meringue

Pin Trading Box at the Bar

Pear Martini, Earthquake (aka AMF) $18.50

Our Butler at 21 Royal, Eddie

Spring Roll with Spicy Crab $22
pickled cucumber, edamame, thai basil

Grasshopper – Green Version

Grasshopper – White Version $18.25

Espresso Martini with Hidden Mickey $21

Decaf Carajill $21

Disney California Adventure
1313 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92802

Otafuku@Gardena ★★★

Favorite Japanese Comfort Food. Great homemade Soba. Signature Seiro White Soba uses 70% polished buckwheat & 30% flour. My favorite add-on is Tororo. Remember to ask for Sobayu when you are about to finish your soba if not given. After finishing the soba/ udon, dilute the sauce with healthy sobayu to drink. Dinner menu has more items. Non-refillable buckwheat hot tea $2. Feels kind of oily & stuffy from the open kitchen. Call in for reservations.

Aji Tataki $24

Buckwheat Hot Tea $2 (non-refillable)

Tamago (4 pcs) $9

Tsukune $4.50

Chicken Skin Yakitori $4

Seiro Soba $16

Add Tororo to Soba $4

Soup for Cold Soba without Tororo add-on

Tempura (2pcs of shrimp & vegetables) $14

Healthy Sobayu to drink w/ Soba Sauce

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

Toshi Sushi@Gardena ★★★

Nice Casual Sushi Dining Spot. Same owner as Toshi Sushi in Little Tokyo. Corkage fee $30-40. Limited parking in lot.

House Tofu & Seaweed Salad

Spring Roll $33 6 pieces ($11 2 pieces)

Sashimi Special $180

Hamachi Collar $18.50

Chawanmushi $7.50

Miso Soup with Shrimp Head

Mackerel Sushi $5, Blue Fin Tuna Sushi $5.50@, Amaebi Sushi $11@, Seared Salmon Sushi $5.50@, Ikura Sushi $5.50@

Toshi Sushi
1725 W Redondo Beach Blvd, Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 217-9700