syori the foodie

Saturday, September 7, 2013

Ramen Burger@Torrance Mitsuwa

Ramen Burger Line-Up Madness! Today, 1,000+ people lined up at Mitsuwa Torrance for the ever-sacred Ramen Burger from Go! Ramen. (No, it's not free!) They are only here for one day, and they are only selling 500 of these. Have to line up at least 2 hours early to get these crazy burgers. By the time I arrived, they already maxed out. My friend told me she arrived at 10am and got the burger at 2pm, a total of 4 hours wait! ABC Eyewitness News was here to document this legendary crazy moment too.

The Ever-Precious Ramen Burger
a gracious customer was nice enough to let me take a snap of her victorious trophy

Sacred Picture of the Open Kitchen
I was able to take a few snaps before the merciless people kicked me out...

Sacred Picture of the Open Kitchen
I was able to take a few snaps before the merciless people kicked me out...

Happy victorious people finally get to see their Ramen Burgers after waiting for hours

Lining up outside of Mitsuwa

1,000+ people lining up around the streets under the hot weather

This is definitely an intriguing concept, but the reviews and feedbacks are not that great. The burger patty doesn't look that appetizing Maybe it's not worth it after all. Why not just utilize the 2 hours at home and make your own nice Ramen Burger?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iL7ZtdALBZE

Go Ramen!
www.goramen.com

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Hinoki & The Bird@Century City ★★★

Fantastic New American Restaurant. By celeb Chef David Myers from Comme Ça & Chef Kuniko Yagi from Top Chef. Flavorful Asian fusion blend w/ herbs like thai basil lemon grass. Great food & quality. The dishes came out really fast. Definitely try their revolutionary signature black Lobster Roll. Pumpkin Toast with its texture and the goat cheese accent is just simply delicious. Refreshing cocktail mixes and surprising Rice Cream to end. Such a delightful experience.

Lobster Roll $18 (monthly price)
green curry, thai basil

Pumpkin Toast $12
miso jam, goat cheese

Beef Tartare $15
picked jalapeno, parmigiano

Japanese Tomato Salad $15 (today's specials)

1/2 dozen oysters $18
pear mignonette

Salt & Pepper Fried Calamari $13
ajwain-tomato jam

Coconut-Curried Mussels $19
sausage, cauliflower

Chili Crab Toast $16
spicy cucmber, coriander

Apple Marinated Shortrib $24

Scottish Salmon $24

Seasonal Fix $14
gin, rum, vodka or tequila, served w/ fresh lemon over
Hinoki Swizzle $14
amontillado sherry, st germaine, fresh green apple, & champagne

Seasonal Fix $14
gin, rum, vodka or tequila, served w/ fresh lemon over

Miso Mochi Rice Cream $4
butterscotch, togarashi

Mirin Mochi Rice Cream $4
white soy caramel, puffed rice

Picture with Nick, the super nice Assistant General Manager

Lit-up Signage

Hinoki & The Bird
10 Century Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90067
(310) 552-1200
www.HinokiandTheBird.com

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Maruhide Uni Club@Torrance ★★★

Uni Heaven. Must-go for Uni lovers. Uni dishes with Uni directly imported from supplier. My favorite is sashimi rice bowl #3 with Uni, Salmon Roe, and Scallop. Everything is so fresh. However, the Uni Cream Pasta was not as good as last time. It tasted more like Tofu Pasta. They have Sake Marinated Uni, but I am not a fan of it.They also have omakase available. Don't forget to purchase a box of Uni home here after your meal.

Sea Urchin Bowl $18.80
using only fresh santa barbara sea urchin with no additives

#3 Sea Urchin, Salmon Roe & Scallop Bowl $20.80 (regular w/ Uni Soup & Salad)

Fresh Sea Urchin Sushi - 2 pieces $7.00

Sea Urchin Cream Pasta $13.80

Salad for Sashimi Bowl

Uni Soup for Sashimi Bowl

Bread for Uni Cream Pasta

Maruhide Uni Club
2130 W Redondo Beach Blvd
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 323-2864
maruhide.us

Saturday, August 10, 2013

Ichimi Ann Bamboo Garden@Torrance ★★★

Best Soba Ever. Love the texture and freshness of the handmade noodles. I enjoy eating Soba with Tororo, white slimly stuff that adds texture to the noodles. Their Soba is better than their Udon. Prices are inexpensive, but portions might be small. This is a fast food place, and it's cash only.

Unatoro $11.40 (cold) with Onsen Tamago $2.50

Nishin Soba $9.50 (hot)

Unatoro $11.40 (cold)

Onsen Tamago $2.50

Ichimi Ann Bamboo Garden
1618 Cravens Ave
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-1323
www.ichimiann.com

Saturday, July 20, 2013

Joël Robuchon@Las Vegas ★★★

Fantastic 3-Michelin Star French Restaurant in Vegas. Speechless. Best meal ever. Superb quality and attentive service. The plates were also hand-painted instantly with elegant graphics design. Love the minute details at the restaurant. Meal A is $198. It's totally worth it.