🍣 Sushi Takeda | LA’s Hidden Omakase Gem in Little Tokyo ✨​​

Just experienced a leisurely, unforgettable omakase at ​​Sushi Takeda​​—where the uni (sea urchin) is so fresh, it tastes like ocean candy! Here’s the luxurious breakdown of our meal (if I remember correctly!): ​​🍵 Appetizers:​​ ​​Uni & Ikura Don​​: Creamy sea urchin + bursting salmon roe on sushi rice 🍚💥 ​​Sesame Tofu​​: Silky with a wasabi-soy kick 🥢 ​​Firefly Squash Stuffed Rice​​: Tiny but mighty (Hotaru Ika) 🔥🦑 ​​Simmered Whelk​​: Chewy-sweet (Tsubugai) 🐚 ​​Monkfish Liver Chawanmushi​​: Savory steamed egg with rich liver 🥚 ​​🍣 Nigiri Highlights:​​ ​​Aji (Horse Mackerel)​​: My favorite! Bright, tangy, perfect balance 🐟💛 ​​Kohada (Gizzard Shad)​​: Silver-skinned with a zingy vinegar bite ✨ ​​Akami (Lean Tuna)​​: Deep red, clean flavor 🔴 ​​Aburi Toro (Seared Fatty Tuna)​​: Melt-in-your-mouth with smoky richness 🥩🔥 ​​Hamachi Toro (Yellowtail Belly)​​: Buttery and luxurious 🎏 ​​🍨 Post-Meal Bliss:​​ ​​Matcha Soft Serve​​ downstairs—creamy, bittersweet, and perfect for strolling Little Tokyo’s charming shops 🍵🛍️ ​​✨ Why It’s Special:​​ ​​Intimate counter seating​​ (only 10 spots—book ahead!) ​​Chef Takeda’s precision​​—every piece is a tiny masterpiece 🎨 ​​Little Tokyo vibes​​—ideal for a post-meal wander 🌸 📍 ​​Sushi Takeda​​ Omakase starts at $150—worth every penny for the uni alone! #LAOmakase #SushiHeaven #LittleTokyoEats #UniLovers #ChefsCounter #JapaneseCuisine