jimmy sugi known for his takeout bentos is starting to do private dinners. the obvious comparison is to hayato and while it’s not at that level yet, i would say he’s one of the best for washoku/kaiseki cuisine i’ve had in la.
review forthcoming @hppzz?
Did he let go of his plan to open a brick-and-mortar restaurant, do you know? I chatted with him a year or so ago (might be longer, time flies!) and it seemed that he was well into the planning of his own restaurant, which delighted me, but then I never heard anything more.
no more restaurant
Ah, too bad. But probably a financially sound decision!
Does he host these at his own home? I picked up bentos from him in the arts district a few times years ago but diddnt know if he was still there. Does dinner price depend on ingredient choice/availability?
he caters at your house. price is around 225pp depending on ingredients.
Holy crow that seems crazy reasonable for that level of dinner. Will have to give it a shot.
i believe these monthly private dinners will be at a private space …very intimate, so easy to just book entire night with your friends/family.
yes, absolutely delicious dinner with great ingredients and high level of execution. as @PorkyBelly says, closest comparison is Hayato, but without the reservation issues and price tag.
Question is, how was the princess cake? Did he make it himself? I’ve never had his desserts.
desserts were byo, courtesy of @hppzz and quarter sheets.
Oh hers looks like it’s changed a little then, or maybe it’s the lighting.
excellent dinner with the baron of bentos, the tsar of takeout, jimmy sugi. a one-man artisan dedicated to mastering his craft, some say he has the spirit of a true shokunin.
favorites
review forthcoming @562 @Clayfu @Bagel?
kinmedai tataki, ponzu gelee, shiso flower
hasami-age, shiitake, kuruma ebi
sabazushi, nori, ginger
yamayuki chutoro, sayori
bonus rounds
hamaguri, takenoko, kinome
black abalone, liver puree, fresh wasabi
sakura masu yuan-yaki
kinki shabu, ankake, kegani
shira-ae, pink lady apple, yuzu
tebagyo
aji, black vinegar
grilled saba, ginger, asatsuki chive
short rib, bamboo stew, pickles, miso soup
saffy’s x jimmy banana cake
fin
BYOD game at Jimmy’s is strong lol…
jimmy was really throwing out all the stops. This short rib bamboo stew in a thick tare was umami central. it’s a real treat to be able to eat his food!
An excellent meal but full disclaimer that I’ve been and remain a fan of his cooking and bento since the early COVID days when he first started.
I think I share a lot of favorites with everybody. The ebi/shiitake with generous lemon applied played beautifully together. The hamaguri broth had soooo much flavor. Tebagyo was tastier than I expected. And loved that saba rice. Really just picking items I liked more as the meal is just great overall. Really happy to have gone and hope to see more!
Ode to Hero?
tasted like it
It seems to be an ask and eventually get invited thing. It’s like a more formal version of the type of food in the bento, which was what I was looking forward to
the shirauo with bloomsdale spinach was great pairing. seki saba excellent. the salty crispy skin on the kinmedai was perfectly cooked. and i can eat a whole pot of sakura ebi with rice.
@Clayfu @562 @boourns @bluebarb @CiaoBob @SithLord @attran99 @TheCookie @moonboy403 review forthcoming?
tairagai, nori tsukudani, myoga
kinome-nuta, bloomsdale spinach, shirauo, hanaho
maguro futomaki
hamaguri-jiru, kumamoto takenoko
seki saba, sayori, ginger, fresh wasabi
kinmedai yuan-yaki
shigure-ni - toyama hotaru ika
tebagyo
shira-ae - pink lady apple, yuzu
kinki shabu, ankake, nanohana
kamameshi
sakura ebi, soramame, miso soup, pickles
shortrib, takenoko stew
shizuoka melon
jimmy x saffy’s banana cake
