********THIS RESTAURANT IS NOW CLOSED.********
Sushi for Christmas lunch.
Sometimes you just eat where your father-in-law tells you to eat.
This meal was comped.
Sushi for Christmas lunch.
This meal was comped.
Showing posts with label japanese. Show all posts
Showing posts with label japanese. Show all posts
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Monday, December 5, 2011
Pour Some Sushi on Me: Sugarfish
Monday, October 24, 2011
Organic Vegetarian Japanese: Shojin
Nestled in the Little Tokyo Shopping Center is an organic natural oasis of vegetarian Japanese cuisine.
It's called Shojin, and, if you or your friends are vegetarians, you should really visit.
Cranberry and apple detox ($3.95).
I'm not really sure how this drink "detoxes," but I found it just sweet enough and rather refreshing. The menu told me it was "pure, raw, natural, unrefined, and chemical-free." Sounds good to me!
Yuzu ponzu seitan -- pan-fried seitan with grated seitan and yuzu citrus soy sauce ($6.95).
Delightfully chewy.
Pumpkin croquette -- crunchy pumpkin and tofu croquette with Shojin homemade tomato sauce ($6.95).
It's fried! How can you go wrong? Yummeh!
Okara cake -- deep-fried vegan cake made with soybeans, cashews, shiitake mushrooms, and garlic ($6.95).
Another fried treat! The texture might not appeal to everyone, but I liked these cakes.
Avocado and tomato soba -- buckwheat noodles in cold soup topped with mixed greens, avocados, tomatoes, kaiware and wasabi mayonnaise ($10.50).
I'm generally not a fan of cold noodles, but we did have this on a warm day, so it made sense. My friend H.C., who frequents Shojin, liked this a lot.
Spicy roll -- cucumber, avocado, and shiso roll with wasabi mayo and spicy sauce ($5.75).
Not particularly interesting but fine.
Cheesecake with triple berries ($6.95).
This looks so cute, right? Sadly, it turns out the vegan desserts suck. Blech.
Shojin Tropico -- yellow sponge cake with a hint of key lime, layered with coconut cream, mango confit, topped with toasted coconut, and served with vanilla ice cream ($7.75).
Better. But still not worth your time. Go elsewhere for sweets!
Shojin is special. I'm not aware of any other restaurant like it. It's not something I would eat every day because -- let's be real here -- the food is not as flavor-packed as meat-laden meals are.
And you know I like flavor.
It is, however, a great place for a nice light break from eating animals and animal products. Bring your vegetarian and vegan friends here. They'll like it, and you will, too.
Cranberry and apple detox ($3.95).
Yuzu ponzu seitan -- pan-fried seitan with grated seitan and yuzu citrus soy sauce ($6.95).
Pumpkin croquette -- crunchy pumpkin and tofu croquette with Shojin homemade tomato sauce ($6.95).
It's fried! How can you go wrong? Yummeh!
Okara cake -- deep-fried vegan cake made with soybeans, cashews, shiitake mushrooms, and garlic ($6.95).
Avocado and tomato soba -- buckwheat noodles in cold soup topped with mixed greens, avocados, tomatoes, kaiware and wasabi mayonnaise ($10.50).
I'm generally not a fan of cold noodles, but we did have this on a warm day, so it made sense. My friend H.C., who frequents Shojin, liked this a lot.
Spicy roll -- cucumber, avocado, and shiso roll with wasabi mayo and spicy sauce ($5.75).
Cheesecake with triple berries ($6.95).
Shojin Tropico -- yellow sponge cake with a hint of key lime, layered with coconut cream, mango confit, topped with toasted coconut, and served with vanilla ice cream ($7.75).
Better. But still not worth your time. Go elsewhere for sweets!
Shojin is special. I'm not aware of any other restaurant like it. It's not something I would eat every day because -- let's be real here -- the food is not as flavor-packed as meat-laden meals are.
And you know I like flavor.
It is, however, a great place for a nice light break from eating animals and animal products. Bring your vegetarian and vegan friends here. They'll like it, and you will, too.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Curry and Pasta, Together at Last: Fat Spoon
********THIS RESTAURANT IS NOW CLOSED.********
Fat Spoon (329 E. 1st Street, Los Angeles) doesn't have a website yet, but it's not hard to find. It's Daikokuya's new next-door-neighbor! This, however, means that parking may be hard to find.
Starchy Marie and I met here at 7 p.m. on Friday and were seated immediately. We both admired this adorable bunny placemat. Is this li'l guy enjoying curry or pasta? We couldn't tell, so we made sure to try both the Japanese and Italian offerings.
You know you're in Little Tokyo when there are pickled veggies on the table.
You know I'm in Little Tokyo when I order Calpico ($2.50).
Appetizer special of the day -- uni croquettes ($6).
I actually don't love uni, but I do love croquettes. The verdict? I loooooved this! Croquette win! Rich, creamy uni goodness mixed with corn, cradled in hot, golden crunchiness!
Pork cutlet curry -- crispy fried Kurobuta pork loin ($10).
You know that part about hot, golden crunchiness for the croquettes? Well, it's back for the cutlet! Fat Spoon knows how to fry. The pork was juicy and substantial and accompanied by generous portions of both curry and rice. There's enough to drown your plate if that's how you roll!
Bolognese -- domestic Kobe beef and vegetables simmered in Pomodoro sauce ($9).
Very respectable pasta dish. No surprises. Just the basics made with high-quality ingredients.
I really liked Fat Spoon. It was simple, tasty, and inexpensive, and the service was fast and friendly.
Fat Spoon (329 E. 1st Street, Los Angeles) doesn't have a website yet, but it's not hard to find. It's Daikokuya's new next-door-neighbor! This, however, means that parking may be hard to find.
Starchy Marie and I met here at 7 p.m. on Friday and were seated immediately. We both admired this adorable bunny placemat. Is this li'l guy enjoying curry or pasta? We couldn't tell, so we made sure to try both the Japanese and Italian offerings.
You know you're in Little Tokyo when there are pickled veggies on the table.
Appetizer special of the day -- uni croquettes ($6).
I actually don't love uni, but I do love croquettes. The verdict? I loooooved this! Croquette win! Rich, creamy uni goodness mixed with corn, cradled in hot, golden crunchiness!
Pork cutlet curry -- crispy fried Kurobuta pork loin ($10).
You know that part about hot, golden crunchiness for the croquettes? Well, it's back for the cutlet! Fat Spoon knows how to fry. The pork was juicy and substantial and accompanied by generous portions of both curry and rice. There's enough to drown your plate if that's how you roll!
Bolognese -- domestic Kobe beef and vegetables simmered in Pomodoro sauce ($9).
I really liked Fat Spoon. It was simple, tasty, and inexpensive, and the service was fast and friendly.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Limp Ramen: Kinchans
********THIS RESTAURANT IS NOW CLOSED.********
Kinchans was one of many ramen places on Sawtelle. It was in a strip mall.
It wasn't very good. And now it's closed. I doubt anyone will miss it.
Kinchans was one of many ramen places on Sawtelle. It was in a strip mall.
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