The best local food happenings this month.
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Sushi, teppanyaki and more: Chomp Sushi Try: Shogun Warrior (Tuna, yellowtail, salmon, shiromi, shrimp, crab, masago, sprouts, and avocado. Rolled with cucumber and topped with sweet vinegar sauce.) 181 E Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton www.rockinrestaurants.com/chomp (714) 738-3511 Open daily for lunch and dinner, brunch offered on Sundays $2 - $35 Rock & Roll sushi and teppan: Daimon Sushi Try: Sushi Happy Hour specials 16232 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach No website (562) 592-4862 Open daily for dinner $3 - $30 Japanese “tavern-style” dining: Izakaya Zero Try: Scallop and Uni Ravioli (Thinly sliced scallop sashimi stuffed with sea urchin. Garnished with caviar and goji berries.) 412 Walnut Ave, Huntington Beach www.izakayazero.com (714) 960-1278 Open daily for dinner $2 - $24 Beautiful zen garden atmosphere: Kitayama Try: Caterpillar Roll (Freshwater eel, cucumber, smelt roe and avocado.) 101 Bayview Pl, Newport Beach www.japaneserestaurantnavi.com/kitayama.html (949) 725-0777 Open daily for dinner, lunch served Monday-Friday $9 - $50 Longtime surf city favorite: Matsu Try: Mirugai (Crunchy jumbo clam served sushi style.) 18035 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach www.matsusogood.com (714) 848-4404 Open daily for dinner, lunch served Monday-Friday $4 - $33 Come for dinner, stay and party at Club M: Mosun Try: Volcano Roll (Halibut wrapped asparagus and scallops baked in homemade aiole.) 680 S. Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach www.mosunclubm.com (949) 497-5646 Open daily for dinner $4 - $34 Small restaurant, great sushi, great price: Sushi Sankai Try: Tuna Tataki (Seared peppercorn-crusted tuna with soy citrus sauce.) 3940 S Bristol St #112, Santa Ana (714) 241-7115 Open daily for lunch and dinner $2 - $18 Busy and affordable neighborhood sushi joint: Taiko Try: Secret Menu (Nightly un-advertised specials available only at the sushi bar.) 14775 Jeffrey Rd # K, Irvine (949) 559-7190 Open daily for lunch and dinner $2 - $25 Hip, modern, mystical dining: Ten Asian Bistro Try: Yellowtail Jalapeno Sashimi (Yellowtail sashimi with a spicy twist.) 4647 Macarthur Blvd, Newport Beach www.tenrestaurantgroup.com (949) 660-1010 Open daily for dinner, lunch served Monday-Friday $4 - $32 Traditional Japanese dining the Disney way: Yamabuki (in the Paradise Pier Hotel) Try: Octopus sashimi or spicy roll (with chili-infused tuna) 1150 W. Magic Way, Anaheim http://disneyland.disney.go.com (714) 956-6755 Open daily for lunch and dinner $7 - $45 |
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