OMG Sushi Food Porn!

I am very simple when it comes to food, give me a street counter dirty dog and I am one happy camper. But I have been traveling down a dark road of indescribable taste that leaves me to yearn for more! Last night I was in LA and had dinner at Shunji's. Before we even had our first taste of the incredible sushi, the interior design of Shunji's must be noted. The rich color of the light and dark woods with the lighting and open space puts you at ease. I really love the interior design of Shunji's. I have never been to a sushi restaurant with such a nice modern feel.

We started with Shishito Peppers and Red Snapper with sea salt and yuzu pepper. I have been wanting to try Shishito Peppers and this was the perfect opportunity and they were so good. It was not spicy but very flavorful. I am not a fan of Red Snapper and my friend Tyana is not a fan of eating sashimi. The Red Snapper was smoking and was "the best I have ever had" (note to read, this comment will be repeated over and over in this blog entry). With a little push, Tyana tried the Red Snapper and really liked it. She like it so much that she took back her other piece that she gave away. Sauteed Siitake mushrooms and asparagus with Rock Shrimp was so good! Our next dish was Albacore with daikon radish, onion and chive with ponzu oil. The Albacore was like butter in my mouth, it just melted. Blue Fin Tuna tasted like a nice piece of rare steak! The Albacore and Blue Fin Tuna was the best I have ever had. At this point Tyana was converted to a sashimi lover. I am not a fan of cooked oysters, not even fried! And everyone knows anything fried taste good.... The Tempura Oysters were so good! The only thing I could say was oh my god!!!

I dont know what a Tartare is, but I love it! The Sweet Shrimp with black truffle and truffle oil topped with gold flakes and caviar tartare murders my taste buds for all other foods... It is a must try! I can't even describe the flavors. The Miso Cod Fish makes butter fish taste like government butter. The Miso Cod Fish taste like Grade A++ Organic Butter! The Salsa Salmon Sashimi makes me jump up, grab the nearest Senorita (bear :p) and start heading to the dance floor for some twist and turns! It’s really that good. If you really want to show someone you love them. Skip the flowers and take her to Shunji’s, even if she doesn’t like sushi. Because Shunji (is the name of the chef) will convert her.