Saturday, April 19, 2025

KinKan@Los Angeles ★★★

"Kyoto's Love Spring Kaiseki" Menu. This time, Chef Nan transported us to her favorite city, Kyoto, where she learned kaiseki from. Amazing Japanese cuisine with Thai flavor. Love Chef Nan's friendly & fun personality. Jon is nice and knowledgeable about wine. Love the vibe. We did counter seating and moved to table after dinner service. $195 per person. Pot of Hot Tea $12. 20% service fee will be automatically added to the bill. Free limited parking at small adjacent lot or street parking around the block. Reservations via Tock.

Hokkaido Scallop
Chef Nan's seafood sauce

Yuzu Sake

Crab Leg
Kyoto white miso-tom kha, daikon

Hokkaido Scallop
Chef Nan's seafood sauce



We brought Nichi Nichi from Kyoto to enjoy the Kyoto theme







Maguro
kazu-shoyu-larb, shiso leaves

Mount Fuji Grated Radish

Shrimp Tempura


Hokkaido Scallop Tempura

Kisu Fish Tempura

Maitake Mushroom Tempura



Mango Ika (Squid)
fish curry, daikon mochi


Koueigiku Tasogare Orange Sake

Awabi (Abalone), Ume Somen
clam dashi, a-choy stem

Wagyu
holy basil, Hokkaido rice

Chocolate Monaka with Gold Flakes

Ninki Ichi Sake Godzilla Junmai Daiginjo

Visitation from Uka Sake team: Masa-san, Ross-san & Chris-san (after party)


Uka Sparkling Sake paired with Hokkaido Bafun Uni tasting (after party)
also great paired with oysters



Hokkaido Bafun Uni tasting with Uka Sparkling Sake

KinKan
771 N Virgil Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 421-3771
kinkanla.com

Friday, April 18, 2025

Sukiyuki LA Pop-Up@Shunji Annex ★★★

Heavenly Signature Wagyu with Truffle. Amazing meal. Pop-up at Shunji Annex. $210 per person. Uni $15 surcharge. Sake pairing $150 with special sake including Juyondai. Refillable Green Tea $8. Pop-ups most likely held every 6 months.

Kagoshima A5 Wagyu Sirloin with Egg Yolk, Shaved Summer & Winter Truffle & Uni ($15 surcharge)

Yuki-san

Winter & Summer Black Truffles


Gyutan Tartare




Chawanmushi with Sakura Ebi


Special Seaweed

Saba Bozushi

Juyondai


Kagoshima A5 Wagyu Sirloin





Kagoshima A5 Wagyu Sirloin Sukiyaki (as is)


Sukiyaki with Hokkaido Yumepirika White Rice


Kagoshima A5 Wagyu Sirloin Sukiyaki with Veggies


Shunji-san's Special Sake



Inaniwa Udon

Miso Soup

Hojicha Tea

Earl Gray Pudding


Sukiyuki LA
https://www.instagram.com/sukiyukila/
Shunji
3003 Ocean Park Blvd
Santa Monica, 90405
exploretock.com/shunji/