Hakkoku x Sushi Yamamoto Collaboration@Beverly Hills ★★★

Freshest & Best Sushi. Special collaboration event w/ Hiroyuki Sato from Hakkoku Ginza in Tokyo. Comparison Shari & Kohada was interesting. Hakkoku is one of the top sushi restaurants in Tokyo. Yusuke-san and Hiro-san met every morning at Tsukiji Market more than 10 years ago. Hiro-san is very skillful with beautiful presentation. He speaks English too. He said he didn't know any English 10 years ago, but he's been learning English from customers. 8 seats with 2 seating times. Collaboration Omakase $600. Reservations via Tock. Valet parking, $10 flat rate self-parking after 6pm, or park at Beverly Canon Gardens Parking (240 N. Beverly Dr) 1.5 blocks away for $5 flat rate after 6pm .

Otoro (Tuna Belly

Kuheiji Betsu Atsurae 2023 $220

Shari Sushi Rice Comparison
Left: Hakkoku; Right: Sushi Yamamoto

Ginger

突先 Tuna Roll

Hiro-san's Fish Cutting

Akami (Lean Tuna)

Chutoro (Fatty Tuna)

Chutoro (Fatty Tuna)

Sawara (King Mackerel)

Kohada (Gizzard Shad) by Hiro-san

Kohada (Gizzard Shad) by Yusuke-san

Amaebi (Sweet Shrimp)

Kegani (Hairy Crab)

Amadai (Tile Fish)

Buri (Wild Yellowtail)

Katsuo (Bonito)

Ikura (Salmon Egg)

Awabi (Abalone)

Bafun Uni from Hokkaido

Uni Sushi (Special Request)

Shijimi Clam Miso Soup

Astrea Caviar Toro Roll

Anago (Sea Eel)

Gyoku (Sweet Egg Omelette)
Left: Hiro-san; Right: Yusuke-san

Shizuoka Melon Ice Cream

Sushi Yamamoto
218 N. Rodeo Dr (former Urasawa place)
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
http://sushiyamamoto-beverlyhills.com/

Sio x Mori Nozomi Collaboration@West LA ★★★

Incredible Collaboration. Finally get to try Mori Nozomi. Super fun night. Mori-san is very nice. Sushi quality was great. Floral Wagashi dessert is a beautiful work of art. I like special Tomato Dashi that was very refreshing. Michelin Chef Toba-san was super funny and entertaining. He is admired by many Japanese men. He should be a comedian. His expertise is Italian, and his signature dish is Pasta. He said he uses basic ingredients because he believes that skillful execution can bring out the best, even with the simplest ingredients, such as zucchini. He arranges and paces the dishes to balance the taste. He spent 2 hours just to think about what to do for dessert. He was so talkative that he doesn't seem like traditional Japanese. He would be so popular if he comes to work in the US. Octopus was a bit chewy for me. Sushi style is heavier on salt on the sushi. The dinner was so entertaining that I left very happy. Cute Ghibli music box background music. Special collaboration $500 per person. Tea $10. Tea Paring $59. My first time having Tea Pairing and loved it. Metered parking before 6pm.

Michelin Chef Shusaku Toba from Japan & Sushi Chef Mori Nozomi

Tea Paring #1: Cold Brew Sencha Tea w/ Ice from Ishigawa, Japan

Chawanmushi

Matsutake Mushroom Chawanmushi

Matai (Red Snapper) w/ Okra & Tomato Sauce

Octopus from Hokkaido

Zucchini Fritti w/ Karasumi

Hokkaido Hairy Crab Salad

Tea Leaves to Smell

Tea Paring #2: Gyokuro Premium Green Tea

Wild Blue Fin Tuna from Japan

Toro (Wild Blue Fin Tuna)

Aburi-Toro (Fatty Wild Blue Fin Tuna)

Oshinko (Japanese Pickles)

Tachiuo (Japanese Belt Fish)

Kasugodai (Baby Snapper)

Shiro Ika (Swordtip Squid)

Tea Paring #3: Hojicha

Sweet Shrimp Pasta

Wild Tsuri Aji (Jack Mackerel)

Hokkaido Scallop (Collaboration)

Akadashi w/ Nameko Mushroom (Red Miso Soup)

Tea Paring #4: Sparkling Gyokuro Premium Green Tea

Hokkaido Uni w/ Black Truffle

Ndoguro Chazuke (Black Throat Sea Perch w/ Dashi)

Anago (Sea Eel)

Wagyu, Ankimo, Truffle Hand Roll

Dashimaki Tamago (Japanese Omelet)

Milk Herb Ice Cream

Black Sesame Wagashi

Black Sesame Wagashi

Matcha from Kyoto

I am now already a fan of Chef Shusaku Toba

Mori Nozomi
11500 W Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90064
morinozomi.com