Kabuto Edomae Sushi… Nigiri, Yoroi or Kabuto course?

Kabuto Edomae Sushi

5040 W. Spring Mountain Rd, Las Vegas, NV

(702) 676-1044

Kabutolv.com

Even with no sign, Las Vegas sushi restaurant prospers
http://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/restaurants/even-no-sign-las-vegas-sushi-restaurant-prospers

Kabuto is a minimalists dream... From the decor to the sushi.  And the sushi being minimal doesn't mean it lacks on taste.  This place is truly amazing and will be appreciated by any sushi lover!

There are no signs outside and just a sliver of a window which makes it so interesting that you just need to know what's inside.

A small glimpse of the small dining room inside.

This restaurant is really unique in that they serve aperitif sake which they make in-house.  I've never had this before and it was literally the best sake I've ever had in my life!!  They also serve 3-year-old imported artisan shoyu (soy sauce)... I hardly used any, but from the little I used the flavor was amazing!!
I literally felt like I was taken to Japan to the most authentic sushi dinners that I've ever had a chance to experience.
Kabuto servces 3 pre set courses; 1 nigiri, 1 yoroi and 1 kabuto.  We all went with the nigiri, but I kind of wish that I would've went for yoroi since they had some cooked dishes I would have liked to try as well!
Also we went with a group of 4 and sat at a table… I really wish we would have sat at the sushi bar just for the experience alone!

Aperitif Sake (lime flavor), we also ordered another one later and they served us Fiji Apple
YUM YUM YUM!!

Octopus Sashimi

Tuna, Cornet, Spotted Knifejaw

Hon-maguro Chu-Toro, Red Rock cod, Black Sea Perch, Young Yellowtail, Sweet Omlet

Kamashita Fatty Tuna, Hon-Maguro Triangle

Sweet Shrimp (live), Striped Pig, Cherry Stone Clam

Oysters

Scallop (live), Coastal Trevally and I don't remember the rest :(

Homemade Green Tea Ice Cream

This has literally GOT to be one of the best sushi experiences I have EVER had!!!  Do not miss a chance to go to this place when you're in Vegas!  They are also planning on opening in California and I really hope it happens soon!  Blogging about this place is making me REALLY miss their sushi!

XO Drea

Sen... Simply Amazing!

Sen of Japan
8480 W Desert Inn Rd F1, Las Vegas, NV 89117
(702) 871-7781
http://www.senofjapan.com/Pages/default.aspx

SEN OF JAPAN simply amazing
http://www.eatinglv.com/2010/06/sen-of-japan-is-simply-sensational/

Sen is absolutely my favorite sushi restaurant to come to in Vegas.  Every single time I visit I try to make it out to eat here at least once!  For a lot of you visiting Vegas this will be out of the way, but if you have a car I highly recommend making the drive and trying this place out.  Sit at the sushi bar and let them surprise you!
I came out to Vegas for my bday weekend and have literally set up a full weekend of eating eating eating!  First stop Sen!!
My girlfriend Barb usually goes with us, Barb has a memorized list of all our favorite things to eat and she always takes charge with the ordering.  She couldn't make it this time, so we left it in the chef's hands and as usual everything was awesome!
What I love so much about this place is that you don't use soy sauce!  Everything is flavored so well you don't need it!!
Here is a list of some of the stuff I like to order:
Scallop w/ spicy lime, Black Snapper w/ capers and cilantro, Japanese Snapper 2 ways (lemon and salt and red wine sauce), Shima Aji, Yellowtail belly, Kanpachi, Flying Fish, Isaki, Sea Bream, Tuna w/ Tako wasabi sauce, Spicy Salmon, Baby Japanese Snapper w/ wasabi olive oil, Fluke w/ daikon radish w/ Japanese hot oil and green onion.  Some non sushi items that are great to order is Kanpachi / Hamachi collar, Filet Tataki plate, Albacore spring roll and always love Shishito peppers.

Saki Flight
Okunomatsu, Dewasansan Junmai-Ginjo and Kasumi Tsuru "Kimoto Junmal
This was a fun way to try a few different sake's, I'm not very familiar with sake but these were ALL very good!

Omakase Sashimi Salad

Kanpachi "Garlic Style" (cilantro, serrano pepper, garlic chip, yuzu soy sauce),  Black Snapper w/ Garlic Olive Oil (capers, onions, garlic olive oil dressing) and Tuna w/ Sake Wasabi Sauce (micro wasabi, fresh wasabi creme fraiche, wasabi soy sauce)

Isaki with sesame yuzu oil, Itoyori with wasabi olive oil, Scallop w/ Spicy Lime Dressing (red onions, micro cilantro, spicy lime dressing)

Micro Fluke w/ Shiso Vinaigrette (miso mizuna, green onions, shiso vinaigrette), Micro Sea Bream w/ Kiwi Vinaigrette (micro cilantro, red pepper, chives, onions, apple vinaigrette) and Micro Tuna w/ Apple Vinaigrette (micro wasabi, wakame, chives, onions, apple vinaigrette)

Shima Aji with yuzu soy and kelp, New Zealand Snapper with spicy tuna, micro greens, capers and garlic olive oil,  Japanese Snapper with red wine reduction

Salmon Carpacchio

Gyoza

Almond Yuzu Franjipan with Pineapple Sorbet

If you go, enjoy and tell me what you think below!

XO Drea

Hirozen. Always fresh, always authentic!

Hirozen
http://www.hirozen.com/
8385 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA  90048
(323) 653-0470

Ok sushi… This is one type of food I just love and am SUPER picky about!!  I could literally eat sushi almost every day!  I rotate the same sushi restaurants over and over again because I don't like trying new places and getting disappointed.
This sushi restaurant was recommended to me by my friend David, who's always a good source for great restaurants!  I'm very careful who I trust for recommendations… I've had my fair share of thinking "You really think this is good?"
Hirozen has easily become one of my favorite sushi spots in LA!!  Actually now that I think about it, it's hands down my favorite place in LA!  I have others that I love (not many), but this is my go-to for amazing food every single time!
One thing I love about this place is they have a separate area on the menu for all seasonal Japanese fish!    They also have an Omakase menu (The Chef's Choice Sushi Course).  I think sometime soon I'm going to have to opt for that.
The fish here is always fresh along with the other food always being really tasty.  I don't think I've ever ordered something that I was unhappy about.
The restaurant is tiny with a sushi bar and a few tables, so dependent on the time you go there it might be a wait…. But honestly, what isn't a wait in LA??  One good thing… You can make reservations!

Whenever you order sake here, it's the cutest thing cause they allow you to chose your glass from a tray full of mixed matched glasses!  I love it!!

Shishito Peppers with Fish Flakes
I NEVER go for edamame… I'm a shishito peppers girl all the way!

Calamari Somen Noodles (this is absolutely one of my favorite things and get it every single time)

Loup De Mer (French Sea Bass w/ Citrus, Sea Salt, & Yuzu-Kosho), Kodai (Seared Baby Snapper w/ Citrus & Sea Salt) and Kan Buri (Wild Adult Yellowtail)   If they tell you don't use soy sauce, don't use it!

Sayori (Japanes Half Beak & Ponzu & Green Onion), Tai (Red Snapper w/ Citrus & Sea Salt), Hirame (Japanese Halibut w/ Ponzu & Green Onion) and Aji (Japanese Spanish Mackerel w/ Ponzu & Green Onion)

Rock Cod with Chinese Sauce (this is the first time I ordered this and OMG I think I will have to order this every time!!!  Fish melts in your mouth and the flavor is amazing)

Pumpkin Pudding (mmmm this was eh so-so… I have a favorite when it comes to dessert here)

Coconut Tapioca Pudding with Papaya (NOW THIS IS DESSERT!!!  I love love love this and order it every single time!  I'm a total sucker for anything coconut)

I drive half hour to go to eat here so that should tell you something!!!
I recommend everyone trying it at least once!!  And if you go, try something that you normally wouldn't try… Make it interesting, that's what makes food fun!
If you go enjoy!

XO Drea