Half & Half Good Old Time Cafe@San Gabriel ★★★

Cozy Authentic Taiwanese Cafe. Fast food restaurant with good pricing. Affordable Boba. I actually prefer Half & Half over the 2-Michelin-star-restaurant Kato in terms of price-worth and service. It's 1/10 of Kato's price with better service. Been in love with their Noodle Soup with Thick Clear Noodles since my college time. You can choose different noodles and toppings. Have communal condiments in the back. Chicken Nuggets (Popcorn Chicken) were delicious but very oily. Boba Milk Tea is usually on the sweet side, so I recommend requesting 50% sweetness instead. Mark on their menu to order. They did raised their prices since last year. Same plaza and Katsu Sando. Free limited parking in lot or street parking.

Good Old Time Noodle Soup w/ Thick Clear Noodles $12.88
mixed combination topping with garlic chips, spicy paste, bean sprouts, mushroom slices, and cilantro

Thick Clear Noodles

Boba Milk Tea w/ Grass Jelly $4.88, Kumquat Honey $3.68

Satay Udon Soup $12.08
poached egg, seafood balls, & vegetables

Chicken Nuggets $9.98

Half & Half Good Old Time Cafe
704 W Las Tunas Dr, Ste E2
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 576-8010
www.halfandhalfteaexpress.com

Sushi Gen@Little Tokyo ★★★

Long-Standing Decent Sushi. Reasonable price. Tokujo Sushi has great pricing for $45, but you will get fresher fish if you order a la carte. Fast service and serving. Finished meal within 1 hour. No reservations. Walk-in waitlist only. Hot Green Tea $2. Parking in Honda Plaza $6 for 3 hours.

Tokujo Sushi $45

Shirako $20

Mirugai Special $15

Tempura (L) $16

Tokujo Sushi $45

Monkfish Liver Sushi

Miso Soup

Sushi Gen
422 E 2nd St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 617-0552
sushigen-dtla.com

n/naka@Palms Los Angeles ★★★

2 Michelin Stars Modern Kaiskei. Absolute Favorite. A progressive philosophic journey. Well-balanced meal from start to finish. They don't have the Michelin arrogance. They value holistic customer experience rather anything else. Niki Nakyama is very humble and friendly. Abalone Pasta is her signature dish. Devin is an exceptional sommelier and always provides us with beyond outstanding service. Great team service. 3.5 hours dinner. Course $310 per person. Corkage fee $85. Limited free street parking or valet. Reservations on Tock and are very hard to book.

Sakizuke
Caledonian Blue Shrimp, Corn Panna Cotta, Tomato Jam, Caviar, Eggplant

Niki Nakayama & Carole Lida

Devin, our favorite Sake Sommelier

Ultramarine Blanc de Blancs

Ultramarine Blanc de Blancs

Welcome Drink – Apple Cider Ginger

Devin's Sake Recommendations of the Day

Bijoufu Sake $200

Zensai
Celery & Truffle Vinaigrette, Tamagoyaki & Californian Spiny Lobster, Wagyu Nikomi, Fennel & Purple Mizuna & Pecan, Grilled Shiitake, Buri Spring Roll, Orange Gelee

Modern Zukuri
Buri, Daikon, Beet, Daikon & Yuzu Dashi

Owan
Lobster, Hakusai, Shimeji, Carrot

Harada $75

Otsukuri
Hirame, Otoro, Scallop

Yakimono
Amadai, Celriac Purée, Tomatillo & Black Garlic, Ponzu, Cabbage Glass Chip

Mushimono
Ika & Clam Shinjo, Satoimo, Fennel, Nori & Yuzu Dashi

Shiizakana
Spaghetti, Abalone, Pickled Cod Roe, Truffle

Niku
A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Beef, Fig Miso, Shiitake Purée, Charcoal-Roasted Maitake

Sunomono
Oyster, Citrus Ponzu, Namasu Oroshi

Nishida Denshu Tokubetsu Country Squire Junmai

Shokuji
Hirame, Otoro, Saba Nigiri Sushi

Shokuji
Kinmedai, Kamasu, Uni & Ikura Nigiri Sushi

Blue Crab Handroll

Fish Soup

Mizumono
Bergamont Sorbet, Sweet Ginger Gelee, Lime Meringue

Rum Baba, Cheesecake Ice Cream, Miso Crunch, Blood Orange & Mango

Mochi for Special Celebration

Artisan Chocolates

n/naka
3455 S Overland Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 836-6252
n-naka.com

Chubby Curry@Beverly Hills ★★★

Quality Japanese Curry with Fun Anime Theme. New restaurant, same owner as Niku X. Used Groupon for a great deal. Everything tasted great. Tonkatsu Curry, Chubby Curry, and the sides were great. Fantastic w/ Fifth Taste sake. Quick service with casual & chill vibe. Order via iPad. 10% cashback Loyalty points available (cannot be used w/ Groupon). Yelp waitlist available. Paid lot parking across the street (2 hours free before 6pm) or metered street parking.

The Chubby Curry $23

Shibata Pink Junmai Ginjo Nigori (200mL) $24

Tonkatsu Kare

Small Mixed Radish & Cucumber Salad $7

Curry Fries $8

Chubby Curry
225 S Beverly Dr
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
https://chubbycurry.co