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

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/