Thursday, April 28, 2011

n/naka@Palms Los Angeles ★★★

Fantastic 9-Course Chef's Tasting for $110. By reservation only. They charge 50% for cancelations. Takes about 3.5 hours for the dinner.

Modern Zukuri - Live Sea Scallop, Yuzu Pepper, Ponzu

Saki Zuke - Kyoto Carrot "Drop" California Sturgeon Caviar

Otsukuri - Tsukuri-Hamachi, Tai, Kumamoto Oyster, Hirame

Blue Fin Toro Sushi

Champagne

Saki Zuke - Kyoto Carrot "Drop" California Sturgeon Caviar

Zensai - Tasmanian Sea Trout Confit, White Asparagus, Micro Greens

Echigo $6.50

Echigo $6.50

Mushimono - Snow Crab, Soft Poached Farmer's Egg, Dashi Broth, Truffles

Mushimono - Snow Crab, Soft Poached Farmer's Egg, Dashi Broth, Truffles


Shiizakana - Lobster Linguine, Saikyo Brown Butter, Spring Vegetables, Parmesan Foam

Niku - Australian Wagyu Teppan

Tai

Aji


Miso Soup


Amaebi

Green Tea Souffle with Red Bean Creme Anglaise

Cheesecake, Green Tea Souffle with Red Bean Creme Anglaise

Green Tea Souffle with Red Bean Creme Anglaise

Cheesecake


Chef Niki Nakayama@n/naka

n/naka
3455 S Overland Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 836-6252
www.n-naka.com

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Noodle World@Alhambra ★★

Pretty Good for Its Price.

Charbroiled Shrimp & Egg Rolls Soupless Noodles $7.75

Seafood Pad See-Ew $7.75

Noodle World
700 W Valley Blvd
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 293-8800
www.noodleworld.com

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Connal's@Pasadena ★★★

Let's Go Crazy with Avocado! Avocado Fries + Avocado Burger. Wow, the fries are super good. And the burger, too. The inner buns are toasted, giving crispiness to the burger.

Avocado Fries $2.59

Avocado Burger $3.69

Avocado Fries + Avocado Burger

Connal's
1505 East Washington Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91104-2656
(626) 794-5018
www.connals.com

Monday, April 25, 2011

A'Float Sushi@Pasadena ★

Revolving Sushi Bar. The White Fish is my favorite. For some reason their salmon tastes a bit like smoked salmon.

A'Float Special $3.58

White Fish $2.85

Ikura $4.09

Ika $2.58

Amaebi $4.09

Salmon $3.08

Ankimo $3.58

A'Float Sushi
87 E Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 792-9779

Saturday, April 23, 2011

Porto's Bakery@Glendale ★★★

Best Bakery in Town. Blended White Chocolate Mocha is super good.

Fresh Fruit Tart $2.95

Italian Cheesecake $2.95

New York Cheesecake $2.50

Mango Cheesecake $2.95

Pina Colada $2.95

Cheese Rolls - Free Sample

Blended White Chocolate Mocha $3.65

Porto's Bakery
315 North Brand Boulevard
Glendale, CA 91203-2303
(818) 956-5996
www.portosbakery.com

Carousel Restaurant@Glendale ★★

Middle Eastern/ Mediterranean Food. I have been waiting to try this restaurant 10 years ago because of their raw beef. The raw beef tastes too much like cheese. I think Korean raw beef tastes better. The Cheese Turnover is good. Their best eggplant dish is Mousakka. I think it's so-so. All these 3 dishes are appetizers. 

Kebbeh Nayyeh - Lebanese Steak Tartar made with fresh beef and Cracked Wheat $8.95

Fatayer - Turnovers Stuffed with White Cheese and Pan Fried $7.25

Mousakka - Eggplants, baked with onions, tomatoes, chic peas, and peppers $6.95

Bread

304 N Brand Blvd
Glendale, CA 91203
(818) 246-7775
www.carouselrestaurant.com

Friday, April 22, 2011

Sweet E's Bake Shop Food Truck ★★

HAPPY EASTER! Free cupcakes from Sweet E's Bake Shop at my office today.

Black and White Chocolate $2

Chocolate Peanut Butter $2

Vanilla Coconut $2


Sweet E's The Mini Bake Shop
1417 S. Robertson Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(323) 422-8885
www.sweetesbakeshop.com