Tatami Omakase for $90? This Should Be Standard Across All of LA! π±
A previous $150/person omakase left me traumatized β had a bit of omakase PTSD after that. But my bestie kept raving about this spot β super affordable, full of ceremony. Who am I to resist good advice? I listened! The shopfront is unassuming β inside, a whole other world. Tatami seating, shoes off β very OG. π£ Omakase Course β β β β β Appetizer + 5 sashimi + side + 9 nigiri + 1 handroll + 1 ice cream Appetizer: marinated fish chunks, boneless, sweet-salty, actually appetizing. Sashimi fresh, each fish paired with different sauce. Pickled cucumber crispy, refreshing, cleanses the palate. Side: chilled mung bean sprouts β no weird smell, light and fresh. 9 pieces of sushi β gunkan, nigiri, raw, seared. Uni was fresh and sweet β uni lovers will be happy! Handroll delicious β fresh toro paste melts in your mouth, with black vinegar-seasoned rice and nori β texture heaven! You know it β sashimi is all about that freshness! Tamagoyaki too sweet for me. Matcha ice cream not very matcha β matcha fans might be disappointed. π Uni Toast β β β β β Their uni is seriously good β visibly fresh, sweet. No surprise for a seaside Japanese spot (kidding π). Toast buttery, crispy, fragrant. Sea urchin + ikura + scrambled eggs + toast in one bite β who wouldnβt love that?! Scrambled eggs are tender, but I felt there was too much, overshadowing the uni flavor. Maybe remove some β is the owner just too generous? π Salmon Blue Crab β β β β β Fresh salmon wrapped around crab meat, topped with ikura and black truffle seasoning. One bite β the unique aroma of truffle hits your nose instantly. As you chew: tender salmon, shredded crab umami, occasional pops of ikura, creamy avocado β multiple flavors layered perfectly. Amazing! Must-order, highly recommend! π± Lunch Teishoku β β β β β Lunch bento sets are great value β come with rice, sides, soup, salad. Black cod tender, skin grilled crispy and fragrant. Sashimi fresh, thick-cut with great mouthfeel. Teriyaki beef β sweet Japanese style, meat is tender. π ΏοΈ Plenty of parking in the plaza. π Irori Sushi 4371 Glencoe Ave Suite B4, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 #LosAngeles #LALife #LAExploration #LADining #LAEats #LATravel #LAJapaneseFood π±πΈ
