Christine Nguyen Instagram – #Catchupsesh at #Uchi #WeHo
Uchi has a special place on my restaurant list because the original opened in Austin in a little red bungalow and just had it’s 20th anniversary last year. All of the Uchi locations are indicative of the city they call home. The #WestHollywood location reflects Southern California’s indoor-outdoor lifestyle, large openings connect diners to a spacious patio that extends the landscape deep within the restaurant interior. Interesting fact: the rows of suspended live-edge wood slabs are milled from local city street trees!
The sushi here is simple and melts in your mouth similar to what diners would expect to enjoy at Sugarfish. The more complex dishes were equally if not even more enjoyable. The flavors of the chilled and cooked dishes were delicious and the plating is superb.
My recommendations:
• Lychee Martini (creamy and smooth)
• Hama Chili (yellowtail, ponzu, thai chili,
orange supreme)
• Kinoko Nabe (seasonal mushroom,
koshihikari rice, egg yolk, black vinegar) *the crispy rice in this dish is still sizzling when served
• Sakana Mushi (white fish, gai lan, tom kha) *one of the best curries I have had recently
I would definitely recommend stopping in for a bite if sushi is your thing. Bon appétit! | Posted on 21/Jun/2024 01:48:21
