tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post2693101363477352334..comments2024-03-18T06:46:36.387-07:00Comments on kevinEats: Mori Sushi (Los Angeles, CA)kevinEatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-75405140803667865292013-06-03T17:37:51.383-07:002013-06-03T17:37:51.383-07:00You left out the Spicy Tuna Tacos - they are absol...You left out the Spicy Tuna Tacos - they are absolutely fabulous!!! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06403301199127805167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-51780463140737871992011-09-22T16:03:18.969-07:002011-09-22T16:03:18.969-07:00Andy, I think I'd have to agree with you on Zo...Andy, I think I'd have to agree with you on Zo; the variety here appeals to me. You're right though--I still need to make it out to Sushi Sushi.kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-80310501091673549802011-09-17T08:30:13.559-07:002011-09-17T08:30:13.559-07:00I returned to Mori recently (full review) and with...I returned to Mori recently (<a href="http://all-things-andy-gavin.com/2011/09/17/mori-sushi-a-top-contender/" rel="nofollow">full review</a>) and with my camera (the previous times were before I got over the top with my blogging).<br /><br />Good stuff! I certainly think better than Zo. Still I really like the <a href="http://all-things-andy-gavin.com/2011/04/01/sushi-sushi-sushi/" rel="nofollow">Omakase at Sushi Sushi</a>. Somehow the fish itself has a little more punch.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-32162786183358831582011-04-02T01:56:00.822-07:002011-04-02T01:56:00.822-07:00Yep, definitely happy that I went back, and intere...Yep, definitely happy that I went back, and interestingly, the new owner Masanori Nagano was our chef.<br /><br />I wasn't enthralled with <a href="http://www.kevineats.com/2008/01/asanebo-studio-city-ca.htm" rel="nofollow">Asanebo</a> last time I went, but I'm willing to give it another chance.kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-66143274841462162762011-03-31T17:57:20.879-07:002011-03-31T17:57:20.879-07:00It's great that you went back and liked it! I...It's great that you went back and liked it! I've always thought that Mori was hands-down better than Zo. I've got to take you over to Asanebo someday. Sushi is not quite as good as Mori (but still excellent), but their cooked dishes and sashimi is better.Brian Fooddiggernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-70462380899016695482011-03-19T16:16:05.942-07:002011-03-19T16:16:05.942-07:00Thanks Josie! Have you been yet? Where's your ...Thanks Josie! Have you been yet? Where's your favorite sushi place?kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-77858219468157692462011-03-10T16:55:21.880-08:002011-03-10T16:55:21.880-08:00Kevin- The pictures are amazing. I am literally si...Kevin- The pictures are amazing. I am literally sitting here salivating over these dishes. Great review!Uncouth Gourmandhttp://uncouthed.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-8569695929074418602011-03-10T11:24:21.697-08:002011-03-10T11:24:21.697-08:00Interesting comment about the uni actually. One of...Interesting comment about the uni actually. One of my dining companions felt the same way. However, the rest of us thought that the Hokkaido uni was brinier. We even ordered another round of the stuff just to make sure.kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-25856982096344205032011-03-10T10:49:17.522-08:002011-03-10T10:49:17.522-08:00Hey Kevin. Fantastic review. I was just at Mori my...Hey Kevin. Fantastic review. I was just at Mori myself about a month ago and had a very similar course so this is making me quite hungry! Small correction: I think your descriptions of the Santa Barbara uni and Hokkaiko uni are swapped. In general, Santa Barbara uni tends to exhibit a much stronger briny flavor compared to Japanese uni.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-15168005946296414212011-03-08T14:24:25.164-08:002011-03-08T14:24:25.164-08:00Sydney: I've heard of Sushi Masu, but haven...<b>Sydney</b>: I've heard of Sushi Masu, but haven't been yet (it's the place near <a href="http://www.kevineats.com/2008/04/wakasan-los-angeles-ca.htm" rel="nofollow">Wakasan</a> I believe). Omakase for $65 does sound like a real bargain though.<br /><br /><b>Evan</b>: Yep, this is that infamous place. I asked our chef if we could photograph, and he said that it was OK, though he requested that we only shoot the food, and not him.kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-5314910005683145922011-03-08T13:21:26.190-08:002011-03-08T13:21:26.190-08:00Hey Kevin: Was this the place that originally did ...Hey Kevin: Was this the place that originally did not let you photograph it awhile back? If so, how did you approach chef about doing the review? Hopefully, your reputation now precedes you and they want you doing it. <br /><br />By the way it looked awesome.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11514656321920809119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-19851990675781572882011-03-07T19:11:19.348-08:002011-03-07T19:11:19.348-08:00Kevin, First time poster- however long time reader...Kevin, First time poster- however long time reader. I reached out to you recently for a dinner suggestion for my boyfriends birthday and we went to Providence for the 10 course tasting menu with wine pairing at the Chef's table. Very happy, so thank you.<br /><br />I wanted to ask if you've ever tried Sushi Masu? The Omakase is 50-65 dollars and unbelievable. I recommend you try it, the spicy tuna crispy rice is incredible. Just make sure you bring your own Sake- their selection is limited. :)Sydneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15614645312708650606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-27023783433246516122011-03-07T14:46:55.733-08:002011-03-07T14:46:55.733-08:00Jai: How come? It seems like you haven't been ...<b>Jai</b>: How come? It seems like you haven't been eating out <i>at all</i> as of late.<br /><br /><b>Kevin</b>: The light actually wasn't bad here. I was at ISO400, f4.0, 1/25s. Usually it's more like ISO1600, F2.0, 1/10s. As for WB, I evaluate at the scene (it's usually around 2500K) and adjust if needed in PS.kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-21100404176549942602011-03-07T11:08:21.569-08:002011-03-07T11:08:21.569-08:00Ooops, I mean *exposure* settings.Ooops, I mean *exposure* settings.kmannensnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-60417915655411282532011-03-07T11:07:26.033-08:002011-03-07T11:07:26.033-08:00Kevin - awesome pics and review again.
I know you...Kevin - awesome pics and review again. <br />I know you use a Sony DSLR with a macro lens, but what expose settings do you generally use in typical low-light restaurant environments? Also, your white balance seems to be spot on all the time. Do you use a gray card, or shoot in RAWa and fix it in post?kmannensnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-40478492707240900352011-03-07T00:38:27.368-08:002011-03-07T00:38:27.368-08:00I can't beleive I still haven't eaten at M...I can't beleive I still haven't eaten at Mori or Zo!jainoreply@blogger.com