From downtown Los Angeles to Little Toyko and now Costa Mesa, here are some samplings from Orange County's own father-son duo reminiscent of "Jiro Dreams of Sushi" (sans the 30,000 yen per person price tag).
Sushi Shibucho in Costa Mesa has an old school feel not appealing to all. Perhaps a quick search on sushi dining etiquette would be helpful.
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Medium toro and toro (fatty tuna)
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| Aoyagi (clam) |
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| Sawara (Spanish mackerel) We died it was so good... |
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| Sawagani (snow crab) |
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| Anago (salt water eel) two ways - eel sauce (left) and with salt & pepper |
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| Kampachi (Type of yellowtail) |
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| Uni (sea urchin) Tasted like fresh ocean... |
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| Dried fish egg with thinly sliced fresh radish, eaten together....AMAZING! |
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| Albacore with grated radish and onion in soy sauce. |
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| Ebi (shrimp) |
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| Pickled squid, seaweed and herring roe. Fresh, crunchy and melted in your mouth... |
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| Clam |
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| A fat piece of tamago (egg omelet) The best we've ever had! |
We ate all this, and some, for about $50 per person for dinner.
*Editor's Note: Update: 5/23/11 Went to lunch today and found out the head chef retired yesterday. So sad! Still, the sushi was just as delicious and bomb-ass as ever. Updates to come...
Sushi Shibucho
590 W. 19th St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
