I like Adana quite a bit as well.
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I haven’t been since before covid, but that is how they usually are
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Ekiben Japan by n/naka (Palms)…
The result of team n/naka’s collaboration with JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization) L.A., this delicious two-tiered take-out box is inspired by ekiben: Rail station bento boxes meant to be taken aboard for enjoyment while riding the various marvelous train systems of Japan. The ingredients were supplied from all corners of Japan as well. Truly, this experience brought me back to the days of yore, when care-free international travel existed (pre-2020).
As is usually the case with the n/naka, every bite was spot on. Highlights included the braised beef sukiyaki (Yonezawa), the ika yaki (Aomori), ebi with chili shrimp paste (Yokohama), chirashi don (Osaka), onigiri (Ibaraki), kinako almond praline dango, as citrus and muscat grape jelly. The rice used was delightful. Just magnificent!
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looks great!
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Furn Saj bakery and restaurant in Granada Hills.
So we got a “falafel pie” (Vegan btw) $7.99, which is 3 falafels, hummus, tahini, parsley, fresh tomato, and turnips in oven baked mana’ish bread.
Then we got a beef shawarma plate, $15.99. Comes with tahini, turnips and two sheets of saj bread. You also get your choice of two sides. Choose from hummus, salad, baba ganoush, fries, white rice, labneh, fattoush or for $2 more you can get tabouli.
Each of these dishes can easily feed two, or me.
Full summary of my experience and more photos here Thread: Favorite Restaurants In The Valley
Also, here’s a link to their website. https://www.furnsaj.com/ They have locations in Granada Hills, Glendora, and Calabasas (near border with Agoura)
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Furn Saj is one of my favorite restaurants in the city. Everything there is just really tasty and fresh.
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Chef Johnny was kind enough to grant me a sneak peek of this weekend’s Cut Chicken at Pearl River Deli (Chinatown) - Marvelous! Wonderful aroma and texture.
I forged a PRD x Needle collab this evening. Today’s offering featured Chef Ryan’s best char siu thus far. Excellent wok hei on those beef and onions. Shrimp egg scramble was not all there for me (I felt it was a tad too runny), while the beef curry was a smash hit with the family…
Later this month, Needle will host a Siu Yeh ( 消夜 ) Pop-up… Aw yeah for siu yeh!
The spirit of New Wave Cantonese fare in L.A. is growing…
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Checked in on Konbi today, and while the pick up situation was a bit of a mess, (if you pre-order online you still need to wait in line to get to the window at which point they start preparing your food?) this little shop is still turning out some powerful flavors.
I deviated from my usual egg salad/original omelette sando order and went with the jonah crab omelette, which was interesting. It’s much saltier and had a pleasant taste, but it wasn’t straight luxury like the original omelette can be.
I also picked up the roasted beets, with crushed tofu and Asian pear. While Konbi has kept its sandwiches pretty consistent since opening, the seasonal sides are notable for being mostly outstanding. Ever since Chef Miles Thompson showed up in the kitchen, they’ve been churning out sides that are compelling enough to keep me coming back with the bonus of always getting a no-fail sando.
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We usually do our Annual Friends/Christmas dinner on the third Saturday of January. We did it this way so we always have a set date and we would avoid all work and family and friends Xmas dinners or parties that are usually held in December.
Since it was not possible to meet up this year, we arranged bento boxes from Jimmy Sugishita. We did a custom order which included the sukiyaki.
Overall, the group really enjoyed the bento box.
Here’s the menu:
Buri Sumibiyaki(Wild Japanese Yellowtail Grilled over Binchotan Charcoal)
Sudachi Citrus, Hanaho(Shiso Flower)
Roasted Takana(Pickled Japanese Mustard Greens)
Satoimo-ni(Steamed/Simmered Japanese Atari)
Kabocha-ni(Simmered Japanese Pumpkin)
Uri-Somen(Spaghetti Squash marinated Vinegarized Dashi)
Kabu-Ni(Simmered Tokyo Turnip w/ Moromi Miso)
Agedashi Nasu(Simmered Japanese Eggplant)
Yaki-Renkon(Grilled Lotus Root)
Wakamomo(Japanese Baby Peach)
Kegani(Hokkaido Hairy Crab)
Myoga
Shiso
A5 Kagoshima Wagyu Sukiyaki
Choice of:
Tekkamaki(Akami, Chutoro, Otoro from Kyoto)
Futomaki(Anago, Kuruma Ebi, Tamago, Shiitake, Japanese Cucumber)
This a pic of both choices for the bento.
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That’s brilliant! And delicious.
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It’s been a while since I’ve had Furaibo in Sawtelle. Tried a few new things, and everything was a hit.
Tori Pirikawa (Chicken Skin)
The menu had this listed as chicken nuggets, but it turned out to be fried chicken skin. A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one. The sweet and sour sauce is really nice here.
Tamagoyaki
This is something I haven’t seen before. The tamago is grilled, then topped with grated radish and chili oil. We liked this a lot.
Okinawa Style Pork Fried Rice
This reminds me of something you’d get at a ramenya, specifically Daikokuya. The chashu is plentiful and rich, in a fried rice made perfectly.
French Fries
Everything we ordered was great, but the french fries stole the show for me. These are actually made in-house and to order. They taste like it, too.
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what, no hanpen cheese? just kidding, looks good. i’d be all over that tamagoyaki
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thanks! i think Jimmy is adding the sukiyaki to his future menus
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Wow! Had no idea Furaibo did good fries. Thanks for posting i wouldn’t have thought of take out from there
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Aroma Cafe, 2530 Overland Avenue, Cheviot Hills.
Bosanski lonac (Bosnian pot) stew in the center, pljeskavica on the right. Dessert is tufahije, apple poached in sugar water, stuffed with walnuts.
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Only been once, but I really enjoyed the food there. Thanks for reminding me.
So I went to OG Top Round.
Waiting for my $30 order I asked for 1 round sauce and 1 horseradish mustard. You know, the ones they used to have in the pumps pre-Covid.
They wanted $1 EACH!!! For a sauce.
They said they don’t give it in small containers anymore and she shows me a 4oz soufflé cup.
I said you’re kidding me right? I can’t get sauce for free with my 2 sandwiches and tots.
“It’s the owner’s policy”
The owner is no doubt suffering the effects of lingering Covid brain fog.
Piss off Top Round.
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Wow. That’s sad.
Didn’t even know they were back open really
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