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(Second) Kiriko's $40 Lunch Sushi Omakase, w/Photos
Maybe only because I've had limited experience at Kiriko, but I thought my omakase dinner service was very good.
800 Degree Pizza Falls Flat
It may be difficult with the crowd, but this is a pizza that doesn't "hold well" and needs to be eaten pretty much right out of the oven. I'm with westsidegal on this place; the price I pay for the product I'm getting is unbeatable.
Ramen Jinya opening on Sawtelle?
Just FYI, I was in the area last night and they are temporarily closed by the city due to "illegal construction". No idea on reopen date.
Omakase at Mori Sushi: A Pictorial Essay
I'm also curious as to the final cost for that amazing-looking omakase.
Kiriko's $40 Lunch Sushi Omakase (Review and Pics)
The second course was not nigiri, but rather a collection of individual items on a long plate. The third course was sashimi. But to your point, I definitely agree it all seemed reasonable at the end. I highly enjoyed the food and the service as well. The whole experience was very comfortable and relaxing despite it being a first-ever omakase dinner. Tomo-san and the servers made us feel very welcome.
Kiriko's $40 Lunch Sushi Omakase (Review and Pics)
Actually, it was 14 "courses" total and 10 pieces of nigiri.
Kiriko's $40 Lunch Sushi Omakase (Review and Pics)
I should post a review but here's the run of it.
The omakase portion of the evening was $219 for the two of us before drinks and dessert. I think it was on the higher end since we did the "full" omakase when asked by Tomo-san with a few additional sushi pieces following Tomo-san asking how full we were. The courses were as such:
1) Tomato jelly in uni sauce
2) Quad platter of the mango wrapped in smoked salmon and topped with caviar, herring roe topped with bonito flakes, baby squid with yuzu pepper sauce and monkfish liver with ponzu
3) Trio sashimi platter of kanpachi with jalapeno and a jelly that I forgot to write down, seared bluefin with garlic chips and halibut with ponzu
4) Half a soft shell crab tempura and a vegetable tempura
5) Tai
6) Duo of bluefin- akami and toro
7) Shima aji (very good)
8) Amae-ebi with heads deep fried following the sushi
9) Seared ocean trout
10) Uni (from San Diego; after this piece Tomo-san asked if we were full but the both of us said we wanted to continue for a bit more)
11) Anago
12) Spanish mackerel (probably my favorite of the night)
13) King Snapper (kinmedai? also very good)
14) Blue crab handroll (perhaps the best blue crab handroll I've ever eaten)
We finished with a single serving of their brown sugar and ginger ice cream which a server recommended. I'm generally not a fan of ginger but this was very delicious ice cream. Tomo-san did ask us a second time if we wanted more but we were both pretty stuffed after the additional sushi. All in all, a great experience. Tomo-san was very kind and accommodating. Will definitely be back sometime in the future, most likely doing just a sushi omakase. As a sidenote, I do remember a young girl behind us at one point (my girlfriend remarked at how cute she was!).
Kiriko's $40 Lunch Sushi Omakase (Review and Pics)
I was at the bar with my girlfriend in front of Tomo-san from 630-830ish.
Kiriko's $40 Lunch Sushi Omakase (Review and Pics)
I had Kiriko's full dinner omakase last Friday for the very first time (first time omakase ever, not just at Kiriko) and it took just over two hours to complete. Great experience.
Shunji is quite the genious, a great chef/cook
I was going to make a reservation for my first omakase dinner at Shunji but with this tidbit, I think I'll go to Kiriko instead to get a more sushi emphasis.
The man can cook! Shunji Japanese Cuisine [REVIEW + PHOTOS]
Is that something best asked for when I make reservations or at the start of the meal? Thanks for the recommendation!
The man can cook! Shunji Japanese Cuisine [REVIEW + PHOTOS]
With all these great reviews, I do have a question. My girlfriend and I are interested in trying an omakase dinner for the first time but with some kaiseki touches. I originally was thinking Kiriko but with all this talk about Shunji, I'd be interested in a comparison between the two.
cheapest grass fed beef?
I'd approach it just like you did by asking the butchers if you're in a market like Whole Foods or Sprouts. Outside of that, I'd hit up your local farmer's market. The farmers ought to be very open to answering questions about their product.
cheapest grass fed beef?
This is not fully true. A piece of "grass fed" beef could actually be finished on grain. The USDA does not currently regulate the definition of "grass fed". The best way is to find a source where you can get to know the farmer producing your beef.
100% grass fed dairy products
I think the closest you'll come is Organic Pastures, but on their FAQ, they do mention supplementing a very small amount of corn or oats.
http://organicpastures.com/faq.html
plan check on sawtelle is now open!
I was there last night for the first time in a group of 4 around 730pm and there wasn't much wait for patio seating. Split the fried chicken sandwich and the Plan Check Burger. I preferred the fried chicken; super crisp and juicy. I was very tempted by the Pastrami Poutine...
Strauss Milk Sightings?
Thanks for this. Time to save some money and go with the Whole Foods private-label.
Fried Chicken on the west side
I'm headed here this week. Which of the two do you prefer? What other dishes are noteworthy?
Westwood Area
A branch of Ramen Yamadaya is also open. While not as good as the original Torrance location, it is still delicious.
Shaanxi Gourmet
I was a bit disappointed in the place. While the noodle dishes were great, especially the Liang Pi, I thought the Rou Jiao Mo was disappointing. The bread portion lacked the density, chewiness and hard baked exterior I remember from my visit to Xi'an. The meat was mushy and lacked texture.
Strauss Milk Sightings?
Does anyone know if this is true about Clover being the private-label supplier for Whole Foods organic milk?
Hard question: Sushi meal under 30 bucks per person??? Where would you go?
Only if you don't care about fish/rice quality and just need to satisfy a sushi fix.
Ramen Yamada-ya coming to Culver City in May
Tried it this week and I have to say it's pretty good despite being only open a short while.
I got the tonkotsu kotteri, spice level one (which is only one step above no spice) with the "Yamadaya topping" (comes with an egg that was slightly past a proper hanjuku, chasu and nori). I have to say this is definitely my new favorite ramen place serving tonkotsu-style broth. The broth was rich and deeply porky with firm and chewy noodles. The chasu was a little dry but good. Haven't been to the other locations so I'm not sure how it measures up on a relative scale, but on an absolute ramen scale, it's a great addition to Westwood.
Pita Bread Soaked in Soup and Shanxi Knife Cut Noodles at Shaanxi Gourmet In Rosemead
Sounds like we might have our own version of Xi'an Famous Foods.
Best Banana Cream Pie?
I've tried both and I cast my vote for Apple Pan, hands down.
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Apple Pan
10801 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064
Authentic Oaxacan Mole
Monte Alban
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Monte Alban
11927 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Trying to find the best ready-made Chinese 'zongzi' (粽子) to take home... Where to go buy?
Oh I understand. Just thought I'd throw my perspective in the mix...
Trying to find the best ready-made Chinese 'zongzi' (粽子) to take home... Where to go buy?
When my mother used to make zongzi, she often cooked it in what I would think of as a half boil, where a shallow pool is made at the bottom of the pot and the zongzi set inside to steam/boil. I don't ever remember them being fully submerged in boiling water. But it's been years...
Trying to find the best ready-made Chinese 'zongzi' (粽子) to take home... Where to go buy?
I prefer peanuts/mushrooms in mine but I ought to give it a try next time I pick up frozen dumplings.
