![]() It made us wonder: "Is abalone always this chewy?" The veggies and the broth saved the dish, barely.Īssorted Sushi with Six Pieces of Nigiri and Two Cut Rolls.Īll amazing. Sauteed Abalone in Foil with Asparagus, Mushroom, and Broth.īiting down on the abalone was like gnawing on old gum. Bits of nuts were sprinkled on for crunch. Not sure why, but it reminded me of sauerkraut. Strands of daikon, unidentified red strings of vegetable matter acted as textural add-ons and confetti. It looked like it came out of ticker-tape parade. A puddle of ponzu beneath mitigated its richness. We finished it in two bites.Īte like hard-cooked egg yolk. ![]() They were bigger than an amuse bouche, smaller than an appetizer, and consisted of the following:Ī tiny portion that could've been mistaken for garnish. SUSHI MURASAKI SANTA ANA UPGRADEThough $50 was the minimum, you could upgrade to bigger meals for a nominal fee. There was also an option to do all sushi, or all cooked dishes. It's topped with salsa.ĬOST: $50 per person for six courses with a mix of cooked dishes from the kitchen and raw ones from the sushi bar. INTERESTING THING THAT I NOTICED: They have a sushi roll called "The Santa Ana". So here goes:ĭECOR: Pier 1 Imports meets Japanese tea room. SUSHI MURASAKI SANTA ANA FULLThey have a full a la carte menu including cooked items.Rather than my usual word spewage, I'll go for brevity this week. * Omikase will cost about $50 person with tax and tip (no alcohol). If you’re in this stage of your sushi socialization than you’ll be happier with the many hip sushi bars that dot the Orange County and LA dining scene, but if you’ve moved beyond that – you’ll be pleased with the bright sunlit space, spare ebony and bamboo decor of Sushi Noguchi and, of course, the sublime (low calorie, low fat, gluten free, heart healthy) sushi experience it offers.* I still enjoy rolls but am not really fond of cream cheese and fake crabmeat that seems to be a component in the majority of popular rolls. Those days have lapsed into a desire for a quieter aesthetic with a preference for quality over Happy Hour discounts and a taste for more elegant and traditional sushi preparations versus Americanized rolls. Counting several of the sushi chefs among my friends, I learned of the rigorous training they underwent and witnessed the long hours they endured behind the sushi bar, wielding the sharpest of knives and preparing precision slices of exotic fish and seafood with amazing speed while ebullient diners plyed them with sake into the late hours. Since moving to Southern California from the Midwest, many moons ago, and being introduced to sushi and the art of sushi making, I’ve admired it as a culinary art form, even if my experience at the time was heavy on pop-culture hot spots like California Beach Rock n’ Roll Sushi in Hermosa Beach, just down the street from the Comedy & Magic Club, back in the *gulp* 80’s (really dating myself here!). Mille Crepe with persimmon, red wine balsamic reduction – the piece de resistance for dessert lovers ![]() Plus, I was dining with my friend and restaurant reviewer, Anita Lau aka Mad Hungry Woman – you can check out Anita’s review and another from Dave Lieberman of OC Weekly to validate my bold claim. Relying on Sushi Noguchi’s positive reviews and high marks for freshness and quality, I decided it was about time. I consider myself a fairly adventurous eater but, being a textural person, had never found these sea creatures appealing. I’m not a sushi expert, in fact, my first trip to Sushi Noguchi was full of firsts, besides driving to Yorba Linda for fresh seafood: first time ordering omakase (chef’s choice), first time trying uni (sea urchin) and giant clam. or for those who don’t mind a trek to satisfy your sushi craving, but unfortunate for me, since I live in downtown Huntington Beach and have a habit of frequenting restaurants that are within walking distance or less than a 15 minute drive away…but that’s my loss. Excellent for sushi lovers in Anaheim, Fullerton, Placentia, Brea, Anaheim Hills, Villa Park, Orange etc. ![]() This may come as a total surprise, but IMHO some of the best sushi you’ll find in Orange County is in Yorba Linda, you read that right, Yorba Linda – way up in north OC. During this period of holiday excess, I had to share a tip that you will thank me for once you commit to eating ligher and healthier in the New Year. ![]()
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