Napa Rose@Disneyland Resort ★★★

Amazing Quality. I have been to Napa Rose many times, but this time was the best. Great service. The new Chefs definitely brought up the quality of the food to another level in fine dining. The Vintner's Table 4-Course Prix Fixe Menu is $125 (We ordered 2). Corkage fee $25. Reservations are made on the Disneyland App, but it gets filled very quickly. Complimentary validated 5 hours parking at the Grand Californian Hotel.

Hubert Meyer Riesling 2018, Winzenburg Grand Cru, Alsace, France $80

Amuse Bouche

First: Hazelnut Crusted Spanish Pimentos "Flamequin"
stuffed imported mahon and serrano ham

First: Oak Roasted Pacific Calamari
fennel lemon vin blanc

Second: Crispy Duck Confit
poached tiger fig, orange thyme froth

Second: Matsutake Mushroom
harmony of the land, sea, and the mountain

Palate Cleanser

Entrée: Creekstone Farms Prime New York (add $5)
R.M.J mighty west honor chili

Entrée: "Paella" Spanish Red Carabinero Shrimp
saffron broth

Dessert: Wild Huckleberry, Raspberry, & Strawberry Sorbet

Dessert: Creme Fraiche Citrus Panna Cotta, Wild Huckleberry Sorbet, Toasted Angel Food Cake

Napa Rose
1600 S Disneyland Dr
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 956-6755
https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/grand-californian-hotel/napa-rose/

Sakae Sushi@Gardena ★★★

Inexpensive To-Go Sushi. Featuring Oshizushi and Futomaki Roll. Great taste and pricing. Vinegar in Shari (Sushi Rice) is on the heavier side. Rice is also on the heavy side. 20 pcs Mixed Sushi $32.30. California Roll $1.70 per piece. Same price/unit either order by piece or in bulk. Wasabi $0.20. Nice packaging & presentation. Good for picnic or potluck party. Closes early. Call in to order in advance. There will be a bit of a wait.

20 pcs Mixed Sushi $32.30
5 pcs California Roll $8.50

Nice Packaging

Sakae Sushi
1601 W Redondo Beach Blvd Ste 112
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 532-4550

Yi Cha Pop-Up@Esters Santa Monica ★★★

Best Korean Food Ever w/ a Modern Twist. Yi Cha's last pop-up (9/15 only) before their opening in Highland Park by TV personality Debbie Lee (Morimoto's Sushi Master). Beautiful presentation w/ personal touch. Fine ingredients. Amazing taste with a pop of crispy accent texture in some dishes. The "Rockefeller" Oysters blew my mind. It shouldn't be called Rockefeller Oysters, because it's 10+ times better than ordinary Rockefeller Oysters out there. It needs quote and quote on it. Love Debbie's rendition of Korean seafood. An unforgettable night full of culinary surprise for the taste buds chilling at the wine bar. Debbie keeps striving for perfection in her culinary creativity. This will be my Korean comfort food. Can't wait to visit their opening in Highland Park soon.

Seoul Style Oysters Rockefeller (6pcs) $33
doenjang butter, panko shallot crust

Abalone Two Ways $31
abalone sashimi w/ kimchee mignonette, abalone porridge w/ gochugaru oil, crispy shallot

Hwe Dup Bap - aka Sashimi Bowl $35 (add Marinated Ikura +$6)
local catch of the day, melon, la bahn ranch egg, mountain rice, gochujang vinaigrette

Berkshire Pork Belly Ssam $45
plum glaze, farmer's market lettuce, perilla, weiser farms melon, minari, soy caramelized kabocha, pluot ssamjang, kimchee

Pan Seared Black Cod $37
gochu hollandaise, charred kimchee, Korean leek, crispy black rice, farmer's market radish salad

Little Neck Clams Soondubu Style $31
perilla pesto crostini, garlic chive oil

500 years Jinmaek Soju Oak (Reserve)

Marinated Melon

Group Picture w/ Chef Debbie Lee & Chef Kook

sawa Dassai Pairing@Little Tokyo ★★★

Dassai Pairing Month at sawa. Went with my friend from Dassai. With sushi chefs Ryo-san and Anthony-san present, you get the best of both worlds. Had pairing with 3 kinds of Dassai: Dassai 45, Dassai 39, and Dassai 23. Friendly and fun environment. Omakase $185. Dassai Sake Pairing (September only) $50. Parking at lot $6 cash. Metered parking $4/hr before 8pm.

1st pairing: Dassai 45
rich, structured, full, & fuity

Lynn is amazing

Nice Polishing Ratio Sample Souvenir to take home

New Coasters at sawa

Fried Blue Crystal Shrimp Eggplant

Tasmania Ocean Trout from Australia
cured & smoked for 10 mins, shiso vinaigrette, dehydrated egg yolk, shiso flower

Cured Saba (Japanese Mackarel)
w/ blue cheese & breadcrumbs

Anikimo from Rhode Island w/ Soy Bean Paste & Grated Wasabi

Dassai 39
sweet like nectar

Anikimo from Rhode Island w/ Soy Bean Paste & Grated Wasabi
Paired w/ Yuzu Suntory Haku Cocktail

Aji (Horse Mackerel)

Aoebi (Blue Shrimp)

Suzuki (Sea Bass)
apple & ginger ponzu

Yellow Back Sea Bream w/ Sea Salt

Shima Aji (Striped Mackerel) from Japan w/ Yuzu Kosho

Dassai 23
floral aroma with notes of honey

Ika from Saga, Japan w/ Astrea Caviar

Akami Zuke from Ensenada, Mexico
dry-aged for 5 days

Chutoro
dry-aged for 5 days, marinated for 2 days, smoked w/ cherry

Kanpachi (Amberjack) from Canada

Aka Uni from Hokkaido, Crab from Japan

Otro
garlic soy sauce paste

Yaki Scallop from Miyagi, Japan

Somen in Shrimp & Fish Broth

2nd round of soup – rich in shrimp miso flavor

Signature Soy Sauce Cheesecake

sawa
111 San Pedro St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(323) 381-5858
barsawa.us

Sun Nong Dang@Koreatown

Instagram-able Cheese Fire Show. Interesting. Food is ok. Soup is flavorful. Huge portions. Comes with brown (more like purple) or white rice. Multiple locations, but 6th street seems to have the most reviews. Complimentary Kimchee and Radish banchan with free refills. Complimentary hot tea. Free soda with Yelp check-in. Valet parking a lot, metered street parking, or nearby self-parking at H Mart parking garage across the street for $5.

Koh Galbi Jjim $84.99 (M) (cheese add $8)
braised beef short ribs, back rib & oxtail

Koh Galbi Jjim $84.99 (M) (before adding cheese)
braised beef short ribs, back rib & oxtail

Koh Galbi Jjim $84.99 (M) (cheese add $8)
braised beef short ribs, back rib & oxtail

Mo Deum Soo Yook $64.99
assorted cuts of beef, beef brisket, knee, oxtail, cheek meat

Sun Nong Dan
3470 W 6th St Ste 7
Los Angeles, CA 90020
(213) 365-0303
sunnongdankfoods.com

Jimmysugi Bento@Los Angeles ★★★

Amazing Quality Sushi Bento Delivery. Based in Little Tokyo Area. Fantastic quality. Premium ingredients. Tuna is dry-aged. Nice & friendly Jimmy is opening chef at Hayato. Such talented cook and amazing service.

Sushi B (25 pcs Nigiri, 1 pc Tamago) $160
Akami/Chutoro Ehime, Kasugo(Baby Japanese Seabream), Ni-Anago(Simmered Sea Eel), Aji(Horse Mackerel from Oita), Nodoguro(Blackthroat Seaperch), Isaki(3-Lined Grunt), Itoyori(Threadfin Bream), Toro Sawara(King Mackerel), Alaskan Troll King Salmon, Santa Barbara Uni

Makunouchi Bento $80
Kamameshi(Claypot Rice, Corn), Toro Sawara Tataki, Shiitake Hasamiage (Fried Shiitake stuffed with Snow Crab), Kuruma Ebi (Japanese Tiger Prawn), Agebitashi Nasu(Japanese Eggplant Fried/Simmered in Dashi), Yawatamaki (Grilled Burdock wrapped with Unagi), Miso Black Cod, Shari/Santa Barbara Uni, Satsumaimo-ni (Simmered Japanese Sweet Potato), Iburigaki(Smoked Takuan), Sato-imo, Torikara, Sudachi, Okra

Beautifully wrapped in Furoshiki

@Jimmysugi on Instagram