Posts Tagged ‘Japanese’

July 8, 2008 6

Nanbankan (West LA)

By in 11: West LA

This long time westside Japanese Yakitori (Chicken Skewer) place resides in a building that’s under construction now so it’s a bit hard to find the entrance. The big menu plus the chalkboard specials offer more obscure meat parts than other Yakitori places I’ve been to. I can’t keep track what I ordered (caption and photos […]

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June 3, 2008 8

Asanebo (Studio City)

By in 18: Greater LA, Favorite Food Entries

Back to LA with many belated entries. First up. I met up with a big time foodie friend at Asanebo, also known as the small strip mall sushi place that got Michelin one star (given that Michelin stars are scarce in LA to begin with). We got there at the right place and right time […]

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April 14, 2008 1

Rikyu (Little Tokyo)

By in 06: Downtown LA

A traditional Japanese noodle place that serves soba and Udon in the 2nd floor of Weller Court at Little Tokyo. It was empty when we went in, while Curry House and Orochon Ramen (which I don’t get the appeal of, but to each and his own) in the same plaza were packed. There’re not as […]

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March 12, 2008 Off

Sanuki no Sato (Gardena)

By in 17: South Bay

Hiyashi Uni-Tororo Soba . Soba topped with Uni, grated yam and green onions. The last few times I went there this dish was unavailable so I’m glad to finally taste it. The uni was good and quite fresh, generous portion too. I love it.

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February 11, 2008 6

Wakasan (West LA)

By in 11: West LA

Since our last visit, the prix-fix menu has gone from $30 to $35 (a new year adjustment?). There’re many similar dishes Pretty Cold Sake jar. This time one of the cold courses has Geoduck and Fish Eggs (very crispy, yellow kind). Salmon with Beer Jelly I think I heard it right, the pretty jewel jelly […]

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