Sunday, February 15, 2026

Kaiseki Motoishi@Beverly Hills ★★★

Kazu-san's Amazing Kaiseki Pop-up is Back. Kazu-san's private Kaiseki pop-up after his training in Japan. He uses a wide range of fresh ingredients with various cooking techniques. Friendly & cozy environment. $350 per person. Hot Tea $6. Self-parking $10 at lot. Their Instagram: @kaiseki.motoishi

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Hassun (Seasonal Appetizers)
Lucky Beans, Ehomaki (Prosperity Sushi Roll), Wagyu Beef Ponzu, Monkfish Liver, House-Made Amazake

Picture with Yamato-san, Kazu-san, Sayaka-san, Naoto-san








Hassun (Seasonal Appetizers)
Lucky Beans, Ehomaki (Prosperity Sushi Roll), Wagyu Beef Ponzu, Monkfish Liver, House-Made Amazake



Clear Soup
Aoriika (Bigfin Reef Squid) & Kegani (Hokkaido Hairy Crab) Dumpling, Spinach, Yuzu Peel

Sashimi
Tai (Sea Bream), Mejimaguro (Young Blue Fin Tuna)

Mejimaguro (Young Blue Fin Tuna)


Tai (Sea Bream)







Mejimaguro (Young Blue Fin Tuna)
with wasabi & soy sauce and fermented soy paste

Surf Clam with Turnip Purée 

Sanriku Abalone

The Signature
Sizzling Sanriku Abalone over Rich Sea Urchin Rice Risotto

Rich Sea Urchin Rice to mix with Abalone Liver Sauce




Karasumi


Shirauo (Crispy Fried Icefish)

Shirauo (Crispy Fried Icefish) with Grated House-Made Karasumi


Grilled Main
Japanese Spiny Lobster with Egg Miso, Kumquat, Taro & Nijiya Kujo Onion


Grilled Main
Japanese Spiny Lobster with Egg Miso, Kumquat, Taro & Nijiya Kujo Onion


Palate Cleanser
Golden Eye Snapper with Mizuna Salad

Seasonal Rice
Grilled Barracuda & Turnip Rice



Handmade Duck Soba


Premium Rice from Niigata

Kuheiji Betsu Atsurae

Premium White Rice with Sweet Simmered Beef, Soy-Marinated Egg Yolk & Salmon Roe


Hojicha

Seasonal Fruit Jelly





Bush Warbler Mochi, Yuzu Agar, Heart Kohaku Candy

Matcha

@kaiseki.motoishi
Monday pop-ups at Miura (Sushi Yamamoto)
Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills

Saturday, February 14, 2026

Blue Bayou Restaurant@Disneyland ★★★

Blue Bayou overlooking Pirates of the Caribbean Ride on Valentine's Day. Blue Bayou is one of the hardest-to-book restaurant at Disneyland, let alone Valentine's Day. Club Level Concierge at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel was able to make it happen. Blue Bayou wasn't good back then, but this time it's surprisingly good. Everything was delicious. Hurricane drink was too sweet. 3-Course 70th Celebration Prix Fixe menu available for $89. Magic Key (Annual Pass) discount applies (non-alcoholic items).

70th Celebration Prix Fixe Menu $89
Entrée: Ribeye Steak & Prawns with Western-Style Butter
loaded baked potato & asparagus






Crab Cakes $18
rémoulade sauce & petite apple-arugula salad

Gumbo $12
chicken, tasso ham, andouille sausage & peppers with steamed rice

70th Celebration Prix Fixe Menu $89
Vegetable Hears Salad
baby greens, artichoke hears, hearts of palm, heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, croutons & lemon-herb ranch

Hurricane $19.75
light & dark rums with passion fruit & citrus juices, garnished with a luxardo cherry & an orange wheel



Roasted Chicken $44
andouille sausage, shrimp. creole rice & creole sauce


70th Celebration Prix Fixe Menu $89
Dessert: Chocolate-Pistachio Cheesecake
pistachio-marbled cheesecake with a shredded phyllo crust dipped in dark chocolate

Blue Bayou Restaurant at Disneyland Resort
1313 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 781-4636
https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disneyland/blue-bayou-restaurant/