Sushi Kisen@Arcadia ★★★

Nice Quality Sushi. Style similar to Sushi Gen. Same owner as Sushi Yamamoto on Rodeo Drive & Tonchinkan in Arcadia. Came here for the 3-course dineLa menu (October 6-20). The Juyondai Tokubetsu Honjozo paring caught our eye. It is sweet, fruity, & sophisticated. Table seating only for dineLA. Their Homemade Sesame Ice Cream was very flavorful with nice grainy sesame texture. Our server, Mino-san, is nice and friendly. Fast-paced meal. 3-course dineLA menu $65. Will need to try their $125-$150 Omakase at sushi bar sometime. Hot green tea $3. Free parking in strip mall lot.

Juyondai Tokubetsu Honjozo

Juyondai Tokubetsu Honjozo $80 (180 mL, one glass)

1st Course: 3 Daily Small Appetizers

1st Course: 3 Appetizers: Maguro Yamakake

1st Course: 3 Appetizers: Ankimo

1st Course: 3 Appetizers: Yuba

2nd Course: (option 1) Premium Sashimi Plate w/ Bouzushi (Japanese Mackerel Roll 5 pcs)

2nd Course: (option 1) Premium Sashimi Plate w/ Bouzushi (Japanese Mackerel Roll 5 pcs)

2nd Course: (option 2) Premium Kaisen Don (6 Variety of Freshest Chef's Choice Ingredients)

Daily Miso Soup: Fish Broth Soup

Daily Homemade Ice Cream: Sesame Ice Cream

Juyondai Tokubetsu Honjozo

Sushi Kisen
1108 S Baldwin Ave Ste B6 Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 623-6033
sushikisen.com

Ichimi Ann Bamboo Garden@Torrance ★★★

Japanese Comfort Fast Food with Homemade Udon & Soba from Inaba. Fresh noodles. Affordable Japanese comfort fast food. Fast food self-seating with complimentary self-served iced tea, hot tea, and water. Return tray by the cashier when done. Free street parking and parking in rear.

Cold Unagi Udon $19

Cold Unagi Udon $19, Tempura $7, Onsen Tamago +$4

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

Sushi Sonagi@Gardena ★★★

Hands Down New Favorite. Omakase Sushi with Korean homage from Chef Daniel Son (Katsu Sando). He cooks with love. He wins our hearts and is becoming our favorite. Features premium fish from Japan with influence of Japan, Korea, and California. Thoughtful and well-balanced meal featuring dry-aged fish. Love the Ganjang Gejang (Soy-Cured Flower Crab). The Dolsot Sakura Ebi (Crispy Stone Pot Rice w/ Baby Pink Shrimp) blew my mind. I could eat just that for the whole meal. Daniel is very humble & down-to-earth. The most sincere person we have ever met. Love chatting with him with his transparent personality. Super friendly & enjoyable environment. Lovely teamwork with his wife Janet. Exceptional service. Decided to come back regularly. (Figured that other traditional restaurants that are too rigid, strict, uptight, and commercial are not for us anymore. We don't want to pay for mediocre service at other restaurants.) Had a bottle of Kuheiji Eau du Désir from the fantastic Shuzo. $200 per person. Perfect portions. 8 seats per seating with 2 seating available. Only opens 3 times a week. Reservations via Tock and is always sold out. Green tea is complimentary. 2 stores away from Torimatsu. Free parking in strip mall. [developing story]

Sanma (Pike Mackarel) from Hokkaido

Sushi Chef Daniel Son is incredible
Note: We were wearing the sold out Katsu Sando tees to support him. He was impressed.

Chawanmushi
snow crab, ikura, Santa Barbara uni, chive oil

Wagyu Yukhoe Toast
korean pear, kinome

Hirame (Olive Flounder) from Jeju

Kuheiji Eau du Désir $97

Shima Aji (Stripped Jack) from Nagasaki

Shiroebi (Baby Shrimp) from Iwate (15-20 shrimps in a piece)

Ogata Binchotan for Sawara (King Mackerel)

Sawara (King Mackerel) from Mie
binchotan seared

Kinmedai (Golden Eye Snapper) from Chiba with Awayuki Snowflake Salt

Maguro Zuke (Marinated Big Eye Tuna) from Hawaii (wild caught)

Umi Masu (Ocean Trout) from Tasmania

Aoebi (Blue Prawn) from Caledonia

Kohada (Gizzard Shad) from Aichi

Seki Saba (Mackerel) from Oita

Ganjang Gejang (Soy-Cured Flower Crab) with Astrea Caviar

Murasaki Uni (Sea Urchin) from Hokkaido

Dolsot Sakura Ebi (Crispy Rice w/ Baby Pink Shrimp)

Matsutake Suimono with Asari Clam & Shingiku from Oregon

Dolsot Sakura Ebi (Crispy Rice w/ Baby Pink Shrimp) to enjoy with the soup

Dolsot Sakura Ebi (Crispy Rice w/ Baby Pink Shrimp)

Kuheiji Eau du Désir

Anago (Sea Eel) from Nagasaki

Binchotan from Ogata

Miso Butter Atsuyaki Tamago (Egg)

Whte Sesame Ice Cream, Blueberry Yuzu Sauce from Torrance
(inspired by Peanut Butter & Jelly)

Sushi Sonagi
1425 Artesia Blvd
Gardena, CA 90248
https://www.exploretock.com/sushi-sonagi-gardena

Sushi Tomoki@Studio City ★★★

Sushi Restaurant in Studio City. Sushi Chef Tomoki-san from Enya Beverly Hills is very nice & attentive. Last time he said he would serve us Kegani (Hokkaido Hairy Crab) next time we come, so did he. He saved Kegani for us this time. Sushi on the small side. Omakase about $160 per person (varies). Comes with Appetizer, Sashimi, Sushi, & Hand Roll. Hot tea $3. Ohmine 3 Grain Sake was refreshing & fruity. Paired well with everything. Reservations available via OpenTable (highly recommended).  Monday nights are less busy. Currently closed on Wednesdays. Free parking side lot or street parking (read signs).

Appetizer: Duck Breast w/ mustard/ kosho
Dashi Eggplant, Squash, Okra
Kumamoto Oyster w/ Caviar
Fish broth w/ Red Snapper Kokogori (jellied broth)
Tomato

Kumamoto Oyster w/ Caviar

Ohmine 3 Grain $90

Sashimi: Blue Fin Tuna, Otoro from Spain (seared a bit), Sweet Shrimp, Scallop w/ Ikura, Smoked Kanpachi w/ Pear

Shima Aji

Sawara (King Mackerel) w/ Apple Sauce

Kinmedai (Golden Eye Snapper)

Iwashi (Sardine)

Hirame (Halibut)

Engawa (Halibut Fin)

Gindara (Black Cod)

Kegani w/ Winter Melon Japanese Style

Kegani w/ Bafun Uni from Hokkaido

Chutoro (Medium Fatty Tuna)

Red Crab Hand Roll

Otoro

Toro & Uni Hand Roll

Toro & Uni Hand Roll (different wrap style)

Matcha Dessert

Sushi Tomoki
3791 Cahuenga Blvd,
Studio City, Los Angeles, CA 91604
818-693-5746
https://sushitomoki.com