Saturday, August 26, 2023

Ichimi Ann Bamboo Garden@Torrance ★★★

Japanese Comfort Fast Food with Homemade Udon & Soba from Inaba. Affordable Japanese comfort fast food. I basically came up with a secret menu with their add-ons based on a limited edition soba I had in Ikebukuro in 2008. Cold Tororo Soba with Mentai and Onsen Tamago add-ons (served on the side). Fast food self-seating with self-served iced tea, hot tea, and water. Return tray by the cashier when done. Free street parking and parking in rear.

Cold Tororo Soba $14, add Mentai +$3, add Onsen Tamago +$3 (served on the side)

Cold Tororo Soba $14, add Mentai +$3, add Onsen Tamago +$3

Hot Unagi Udon $19

Hot Unagi Udon $19, Tempura $7

Tempura $7

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

Friday, August 25, 2023

Pizzeria Sei@West LA ★★

Popular Pizzeria with Japanese Influence. Fresh salads. I like Patate in white sauce, which tasted like Escargot seasoning. Free metered street parking around the block after 6pm.

Tricolore Salad $11

Special Margherita with Bufala $23

Patate $24

Tiramisu $11

Funghi – add Prosciutto Cotto (Ham) $28 (togo)

Pizzeria Sei
8781 W Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(424) 279-9800
pizzeriasei.com

Sunday, August 20, 2023

Hannah Restaurant@London ★★★

Nice Kaiseki-Inspired Omakase Tasting Menu in London. Michelin Guide. Sustainable restaurant that captures moments and seasons using local British ingredients with traditional Japanese cooking methods. Thoughtful presentations. 3 hours dinner. 13 Courses £185, 11 glasses of sake pairing £115. 8 Courses £125, 8 glasses of sake paring £75. Corkage fee £50.

Chef's Selection of 4 Small Dishes

Welcome Drink – Fine Tomato Water & Hassun
dripped tomato water

Chef's Selection of 4 Small Dishes

Paired w/ 4 Small Dishes

Sweet Shrimp

Asparagus

Chawanmushi Iberico
steamed egg custard w/ slow-cooked Iberico


Paired w/ Chawanmushi

Brown Crab Tuna Sushi
Sushi w/ Brown Crab, Tuna Tartare, & N25 Caviar

Brown Crab Tuna Sushi
Sushi w/ Brown Crab, Tuna Tartare, & N25 Caviar

Paired w/ Brown Crab Tuna Sushi

Tsukuri – Sea Bream Tataki w/ Grated Daikon & Ponzu


Junmai Daiginjo Paired w/ 3 Kinds of Sashimi

Tsukuri – 55 Times Thinly Cut Cuttlefish
squid sauce made w/ squid ink & squid liver

Otoro from Spain w/ Nori Seaweed Sauce


Amadai Matsukasa-Yaki
crispy scales Japanese tilefish w/ yuba sauce


Paired w/ Amadai Matsukasa-Yaki

Soba Delivery Presentation

Noodle – Soba w/ Scallop Tempura & 6-Year Kaeshi Stock

Paired w/ Soba

Grilled Lobster
native lobster w/ yuzu kosho butter

Paired w/ Grilled Lobster

A5 Wagyu Beef from Hokkaido

Wagyu Sumibiyaki
charcoal grilled A5 wagyu beef w/ wagyu tartare

Charcoal Grilled A5 Wagyu Beef

Wagyu Tartare

Paired w/ Wagyu Sumibiyaki

Cornish Dover Sole Rice
w/ rice crackers & summer vegetables

Picked Radish for Rice


Paired w/ Cornish Dover Sole Rice

Assemblage Japanese Tea Ice Cream
served w/ 20-year-aged black mirin


Paired w/ Japanese Tea Ice Cream

Wagashi Selection
4 kinds of homemade Japanese desserts





Paired w/ Wagashi Selection

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Chef Daisuke-san from Guma, Japan

 
Hannah Japanese Restaurant
County Hall, Southbank Riverside,
1 Belvedere Road, London, SE1 7PB,
United Kingdom
020 3802 0402
https://www.hannahrestaurant.london