The Bazaar@Beverly Hills ★★★

Service is Really Slow for dineLA! Yes, making reservation for dineLA@The Bazaar is overwhelming. Have to reserve weeks or months ahead, but the food is fantastic. The "Magic Mojito" is fun. It came in a glass with cotton candy that "disappeared" after the waiter poured mojito in it. It's expensive, but good that the alcohol is on the stronger side. Everything was super great, except for the Sautéed Shrimp. The shrimp was mediocre. The dishes were a bit of a wait. dineLA is $45 per person, and you will leave hungry.

American Sturgeon Caviar Cone

Dungeness Crab

Bay Scallop Ceviche

"Philly Cheesesteak"

Japanese Eel Taco

"Magic" Mojito $16
the cotton candy is disappearing

"Magic" Mojito $16
the cotton candy has disappeared

Sautéed Shrimp

Braised Wagyu Beef Cheeks

Sautéed Cauliflower "Couscous"

Traditional Spanish Flan

"Pan Con Chocolate"

The Bazaar@Beverly Hills SLS Hotel
465 S La Cienega Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 246-5567
www.thebazaar.com

Sushi Ichi@Pasadena ★★

A Decent Sushi Restaurant in Pasadena. We had the Omakase for about $60 (price varies). Reservation recommended. I like the Sea Bream and Amberjack a lot. Don't care for the Sweet Shrimp. The salmon was not fatty enough. You will get a much better experience sitting at the sushi bar if you are ordering omakase.

Amberjack Sushi

Spanish Mackarel Sushi

Uni Sushi

Toro Sushi

Oyster in Ponzu Sauce

Diced Conch in its Shell

Sea Bream Sushi

Razor Clam Sushi

Salmon Sushi

Mirugai Sushi

Yellowtail Belly Sushi

Amaebi Sushi

Deep-Fried Amaebi Head

Jumbo Scallop Sushi

Specials of the Day

Sushi Ichi
633 S Arroyo Pkwy
Ste 1
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 395-9977

Hamptons@Manhattan Beach ★★★

Delicious Seafood by the Beach Area. Went here w/ a Groupon. The beer flight is such a steal, you can to taste 4 beers for only $8. I had the waitress pick some nice & sweet ones for me. They turned out really good. For the Amagansett Lobster Roll, you get to pick to have it served hot (butter) or cold (mayo). I had it cold, but I think served hot will be much better than cold. Well, next time!

Open Beer Flight $8
North Coast Scrimshaw Pilsner, Chimay Tripel White, Seadog Blueberry Ale, Allagash White Ale

Lobster Bisque (cup) $3.99

Crab Cakes $13.99

Amagansett Lobster Roll $18.50

Fish and Chips $12.99, Sweet Potato Fries $5.00

Amagansett Lobster Roll $18.50

Fish and Chips $12.99, Sweet Potato Fries $5.00

Open Beer Flight $8
North Coast Scrimshaw Pilsner, Chimay Tripel White, Seadog Blueberry Ale, Allagash White Ale

Hamptons
1131 Manhattan Ave
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 430-1124
www.hamptonsmb.com

Ikemen@Hollywood ★★★

Authentic Dipping Ramen. A sushi chef recommended this ramen place to me. Their Ghost Buster Dip Ramen was pretty fun. The waiter takes a marshmallow, sears it in front of you, then put it into your ramen soup. You can add Onsen Tamago for $1.

Tonkotsu Ramen w/ Pork $13 (add Cherry Tomatoes +$3)

Ghost Buster Dip Ramen w/ Pork $12 (add Onsen Tamago +$1)

Ghost Buster Dip Ramen Soup

Ikemen
1655 N La Brea Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 800-7669
www.ikemenhollywood.com

Hog Dog Stands@New York ★

Nothing Special. I was told that hog dog stands are a must-try in New York. To me, it's just plain and sour. I prefer those hot dog restaurants in LA.

Hog Dog $2

Hot Dog $2, add Cheese +$1

5th Ave & 88th Street,

New York,

NY 10128

Spanish Fly Gastropub@Koreatown ★★★

Great Tapas Place to Hang Out, but Chef Zadi is now gone... The brik (Alegerian/ Tunisian turnover) were wonderful. I have got a Thrillist Rewards coupon: $32 for Endless Sangria & 3 Tapas of your choice. Interesting collaboration: the chef is French, the waiter is Spanish, and the owner is Korean. The waiter, Gustavo, was really fun and friendly. You can speak Spanish with him.

Crab Brik $9

Spicy Lamb Tagine Tacos 3 for $12

Sangria Carafe $16

Sangria Carafe $16

Sangria Carafe $16

Algerian Fries $7

Crab Brik $9

Scallops $26
diver scallops, saffron beurre blanc, asparagus

Spanish Fly Gastropub

3800 Wilshire Blvd

Ste 110

Los Angeles, CA 90010

(213) 412-2992

Umami Burger@Pasadena ★★

The Ahi Tuna Burger and Fries are good.

Ahi Tuna Burger $15
hand-chopped ahi tuna, crushed avocado, pickled ginger, sprouts, wasabi crisps, wasabi tartar spread

Kombu Meal #1 Umami Burger + Thin Fries + Singha Beer $17
shiitake mushrooms, caramelizad onions, slow-roasted tomato, parmesan crisp, umami ketchip

Thin Fries

Thin Fries

Singha Beer

Umami Burger
49 E Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 799-8626
www.umami.com