syori the foodie

Saturday, February 10, 2024

Napa Rose@Disneyland Resort ★★

Decent Quality. 4-Course Vintner's Table Four Course Prix Fixe Menu went up from $125 to $150. 4-glass wine pairing $90. No annual pass discounts. Reservations made on the Disneyland App but gets filled very quickly. Complimentary validated 5 hours parking at the Grand Californian Hotel.

Portabella Mushroom "Cappuccino", Thyme Froth $26

Weingut Robert Well, Riesling Brocken GG, Kiedrich Gräfenberg 2014

First: Warm Pacific White Shrimp, Dragon Broth
Paired w/ Weingut Robert Well, Riesling Brocken GG, Kiedrich Gräfenberg 2014

Portabella Mushroom "Cappuccino", Thyme Froth $26

Domaine Saint-Préfert, Clairette & Roussane, Chateauneuf du Pape, Rhone Valley, France 2020

Second: Roasted Pheasant Roulade, Honey Thyme Roasted Pears
Paired w/ Domaine Saint-Préfert, Clairette & Roussane, Chateauneuf du Pape, Rhone Valley, France 2020

Far Niente, Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, California 2019

Entrée: Galician Aged Beef New York, Portbella Mushroom Crisp, Cabernet Jus
Paired w/ Far Niente, Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, California 2019

Spanish "Paella" Red Carabinero Shrimp, Traditional Saffron Broth $62

Vietti, Moscato d'Asti, DOCG, Italy 2022

Dessert: Meyer Lemon Soufflé Cake, Harry's Berries Strawberries, Strawberry Sorbet
Paired w/ Vietti, Moscato d'Asti, DOCG, Italy 2022

Green Apple Sorbet $8, Coffee Ice Cream $6, Pineapple Sorbet $8

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

Friday, February 9, 2024

GoodGoodTaste Home Cooking@East LA ★★★

Addictive Hong Kong Home Cooking. Chinese New Year Special. Unbelievably delicious with excellent soup base. I was able to flip the whole Poon Choi and transfer it into a simmer pot. East LA pickup. Follow Facebook link for more. Cantonese/ Chinese only. [developing story]

GoodGoodTaste Facebook Group (Cantonese only)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/656967515561460

2/8 Menu: (changes weekly)

盤菜 Poon Choi $168

Turnip Cake $20

Homemade XO Sauce $21 (8 oz)

Almond Soup $15

Sunday, February 4, 2024

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

Cozy Authentic Taiwanese Cafe. Fast food restaurant with good pricing. Affordable Boba. 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. 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

Clear Noodles

Chicken Cold Noodle w/ Spicy Sesame Sauce $12.08
non-spicy option also available

Chicken Nuggets (Popcorn Chicken) $9.98

Boba Milk Tea w/ Chocolate $4.88, Osmanthus Black Tea $3.88

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

Saturday, February 3, 2024

Gokumi@Santa Ana ★★★

Amazing Izakaya Restaurant in Santa Ana. Specializes in Yakitori, Ramen, and Fifth Taste Sake. Fresh Oysters. Reasonable price. Finally get to try the new limited edition Akabu Kohaku. Ryo-san is amazing. He's a dedicated Yakitori Chef. Great place to dine around Disneyland area. Free Edamame (can choose truffle oil if available) or cold tea upon Yelp check-in. Free limited parking in lot.

Akabu Kohaku $80

Monkfish Liver w/ Ponzu Sauce $12

Edamame with Truffle Oil (Free w/ Yelp Check-In)

Akabu Kohaku $80

Half Shell Oysters $12 (3 pcs)

Chicken Wing $4.50, American Wagyu Tongue $7.50, Zucchini $3, Chicken Skin $3.50

Oyster $4

Yakitori Chef Ryo-san

Thigh w/ Onions $3.50, Chicken Wing $4.50, Pork Belly w/ Plum Shiso

Oyster $4

Shiitake Mushroom $3, Ginkgo Nut $2.50, American Wagyu Skirt Steak $8.50, Shrimp $5.50, Chicken Meat Ball $3.75

Amazing Yakitori Chef, Ryo-san

Gokumi
2 Hutton Centre Dr, #203
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 617-4540
https://gokumi.us

Friday, February 2, 2024

Sushi Ooga x Sushi Yamamoto@Beverly Hills ★★★

Amazing Collaboration with No.1 Sushi Restaurant in Osaka. Shinichiro Ooga's restaurant is Sushi Ooga in Osaka. Sake & Wine Pairing with Juyondai Bankoh included. 16-Course-Omakase with Sake & Wine Pairing included $750. Reservations via Tock. Valet parking, $10 flat rate self-parking after 6pm. [developing story]