Kula Revolving Sushi (Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA)

It just doesn't get better than this! Revolving Sushi bar in Little Tokyo and guess what? The sushi is just $2. Forget those other sushi wannabe places that have a revolving bar. They have different color plates and their prices are unpleasant. Not to mention, the sushi is not quite so pleasing. One place in northridge, Gatten Sushi was horrible, because they gave us a complimentary sashimi which looked liked shaved ice. It was so thin and small, that I immediately left.

Anyways, this review is for Kula Revolving Sushi. They have another location in Irvine, CA. I haven't yet been there, but will definitely have to go there soon. Getting here is the easy part. Waiting in line is the hard part, b/c people love to come here for the revolving sushi bar and the cheap price. Not to mention the sushi is just darn good!! Writing this review is surely making my mouth water up. I haven't been here in a few weeks, but just imagining it makes me want to hit up their place next weekend. My first time here was last year and I was in Little Tokyo eagerly looking for an awesome sushi place. My group that I had went with was looking for a place to eat and ended up eating at a fusion restaurant. Sorry, but if I am in Little Tokyo...I want SUSHI!!! So, I had passed by Kula several times and managed to wait in line. The waiting in line was well worth it. I had almost 15 plates of sushi. After that experience, I have taken my friends here and they love it. Every-time I say let's get some sushi, they always ask.. $2 sushi at kula? I nod and they jump for joy... as we head over to Kula in Little Tokyo.

There is also a menu for hand rolls which is also $2. The only thing here which isn't $2 is the sake, beer, and the ramen. But, I come here for the sushi, no doubt! One of my friend had watermelon here which I found kind of funny, but he was in the mood for dessert. This is by far my to-go-sushi place when I am craving sushi!!!! Check them out! they even have their own website, kulausa.com

The seating is either booth style or single aisle where you face the revolving bar. I like to face it, b/c the booths you sit in a group of four and I rather experience it face-on. The bathrooms are okay. What is needed is more sitting area, and to expand the revolving sushi to accommodate the other sushi eaters.. It gets really busy and the wait gets long since people over there don't come just to eat, but stay there longer either watching movies on their phones whilst eating or something really dumb. that's what i dislike, their should be management to take care of such time-wasters, so we as the customers can enjoy your sushi and eat. I usually go here, eat, and if i take a little longer..it's because I am resting my tummy or waiting for a particular sushi to be re-made. People!! you should look in the back in realize the other people waiting!!!!

I hope you have enjoyed this review as much as I do. I hope to get some more reviews before the month is over. Hope you share these reviews with your friends, leave a comment, rate it, and hope these reviews help you during your journey of eating. Let me know if it's helpful or not. I seek improvement every time I write these reviews.

Look the selection (sitting at a booth)

I think thats salmon in sake?

Crunchy Roll comin up

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Tempura roll

Can't remember the exact name, but i call this the epic sushi! has egg yolk in it.. and sometimes the yolk is dripping. mmmmm

El Patio (4351 Township Ave. Simi Valley, CA)

Apparently there's an El Patio and El Patio Cantina. This review will be based on El Patio (the original). I remember coming to this place back in the early 2000's. I had frequent this place with my friends Stephanie, Aimee, and Sarah when I hanged out with them back in the 2000s. Wish I knew were the girl Sarah is at. Anyways, hanging out with three girls in Simi Valley gave me a new experience on things. One of those things was food and El Patio definitely played a big role. This restaurant is situated in a very old plaza. The parking is very huge, the restaurant does need some renovating, but all I can say is that the food is definitely worth the trip. It's definitely difficult to find a really good (any kind) of restaurant nowadays. Outside doesn't really look appealing and it doesn't look like a Mexican restaurant until you enter inside. Usually when I had come here with friends, we sat outside. But, this time I wanted to sit inside and it definitely felt like any other Mexican restaurant. The vibe just was so magical, that it had reminded me all the times I came here to eat by myself or with my friends. I ordered the one plate I always order when coming here which is the 1 1/2 pound chimichanga and cherry coke with extra cherries. They always add a lot of cherries to the coke, which is my favorite drink to get. I don't drink soda often, so this is a great treat when I do. The chimichanga is also great here. 1 1/2 pound of meat and cheese is awesome! You can't beat a treat like this anywhere else. Of course the chips and salsa are appetizing until you get the main course. I think if the restaurant had done more renovating outside and a little more dim lights inside, this restaurant is the perfect date-restaurant for the young and mature audiences. I love this place, and will definitely make a trip back here!! 5/5 for the food, 4/5 appearance of the restaurant. Check them out when the have the Sunday Brunch. I might check it out and let you all know how it is. Thanks for reading my blog. Like it, have your friends check it out, and like my posts!! You can also check me out my youtube channel: Traveldude1981

Cherry Coke with Extra Cherries

1 1/2 lb chimichanga

Nachos with salsa

Simi Valley on a cloudy day

Pho Ct (Canoga Park, CA)

I love pho, don't you? If you never had pho, you are definitely missing out on a yummy treat! It's white noodles in chicken broth. The broth is different with every restaurant and it depends on what part of Vietnam the restaurant is focusing on. Ever wonder what Pho 999 or Pho So 1 meant? The number does mean something. According to one of my Vietnamese friends, he told me that the numbers mean the different spices added to the dishes. So what does Pho So 1 mean? Well, it seems to be a mystery to me.

There are a lot of pho places, but this pho place is quite different. There are other dishes, desserts, and  beer. This is interesting. Want to make it even more bizarre? At the end of every month during Friday evening, there is a jazz band that comes at 7pm to play. This band is called the Paul Weitz Trio. You can youtube them and they have some videos of them playing. Me and my buddies have been anticipating for this moment. So, we did wait til the end of Feb and they appeared on a Friday evening. The weather outside was cold and rainy. As we got inside, we ordered our pho and some TsingTsao beer around 630. About 7, the band had arrived and started to set up. One of my friends spoke and told the band leader that he loves jazz and he's a drummer. The band leader is happy to have met another musician and asks us if we are musicians as well. My friend Zenghui nods and tells him that he's a classical guitarist and I nod as well and tell him I am a pianist. Then the three of us look at each other and nodded with each other. We have a jazz band, and all we need is a sax or trumpet.

So as the music begins to play, so does the noise of the crowds eating here. I only had enough to tip them, otherwise I would've bought a CD they had near them. I love jazz and to have jazz being played at a Vietnamese restaurant, is definitely a treat.

Now the Pho here is ok.. I do love that the beef tendon is huge, but the soup is very salty. I might just have to order just beer next time and something else. The music is great. I will definitely come here for the music. But the pho.. i would rather recommend going to Pho Saigon 1, if you want some awesome broth and awesome pho!

Here are some pics of the band.

Paul Weitz Trio

My friends enjoying the conversation as well as the jazz.

A dessert dish my friend had.. ice cream with peanuts?

Something Fishy (Woodland Hills, CA)

I am back finally after a long hiatus. Teppanyaki, something I would definitely suggest everyone should try. What is teppanyaki? Think Benihana! Still confused or don't know what I am talking about? Well instead of the chef cooking inside the kitchen, he's cooking right in front of you. Still might sound kind of boring/bland? Well he cooks but also implements different tricks to get you all excited. I have been meaning to come to this place many times, but never can find the right time to go. I have been a frequent teppan customer of Musashi which is located in Northridge and Porter Ranch. Yet, their teppan nowadays is just plain. There is no special show, just cooking.

Upon entering, it doesn't look like your normal Japanese Restaurant. My friend Jason made a joke.. saying.. "there's something fishy about this place..." Of course he tried to be funny, it somehow worked. When you enter, you have the choice sushi bar or teppan. Of course, I chose the teppan since my friends who came along with me never really experienced such meal. The waitress took our orders and then the magic started. This chef was definitely not your average Japanese chef, however he cooked like he has been doing teppan for a long time. It was awesome to hear the many expressions from my friends like the "ooh's and ahhh's"

The food is definitely good here. The prices are very accommodating. They do have happy hours and special lunches and dinners. Another thing I enjoyed was the 50% off sushi. Incredible. If you have sales like this in any restaurant, you will definitely attract all walks of life! The sushi was good, and we ordered so much, that it definitely took us longer to eat and finish all the sushi that we ordered. The ambience is quite nice, yet I wish they had played more or some Japanese instrumental music. Hint hint..

Overall, I love this place. I can't wait to come here again!! Hope you all give this place a chance and let me know how you liked or disliked this place.. add a comment here!

A heart of fried rice

I definitely to come during late Happy Hour!!

good attention-grabber!!!