9.360

31 (Mon) December 2018

Teppanyaki Combination: Maine Scallops + Nova Scotia Lobster Tail

3.25

at Roku

-Los Angeles, California, USA-

with the Family and LJY’s family

Winter Vacation in the USA, Day 13.

• Day 1: Seoul, Jinmi Pyeongyang Naeng Myeon (9.348 Mul Naeng Myeon) / 4.0
• Day 2: Los Angeles, Panda Express (9.349 Pea Shoots with Garlic) / 3.5
• Day 3: Los Angeles, El Cholo (9.350 Fish Tacos) / 1.5
• Day 4: Anaheim, Rollin Sushi Café (9.351 Dragon Roll + Nemo Roll) / 3.0
• Day 5: Buena Park, Medieval Times (9.352 Roasted Chicken) / 2.5
• Day 6: Los Angeles, Chosun Korean BBQ (9.353 Chosun Galbee) / 2.5
• Day 7: Anaheim, Aunt H’s home (9.354 Deep-Fried Snapper in Soy Glaze) / 3.5
• Day 8: Las Vegas, Joe’s (9.355 Florida Stone Crab Claws) / 3.5
• Day 9: Las Vegas, Golden Steer Steakhouse (9.356 Longhorn Steak) / 1.5
• Day 10: Las Vegas, Bouchon (9.357 Purée de Pommes de Terre … with Black Truffles) / 4.0
• Day 11: Barstow, In-N-Out (9.358 Cheeseburgers) / 3.75
• Day 12: Los Angeles, Bryan’s Pit Barbecue (9.359 Beef Brisket) / 3.5

We’re spending our holiday in the States – first time for the boys – including Los Angeles and Orange County, Las Vegas, and Grand Canyon [cancelled] – the farthest (distance), longest (duration), and most complicated trip (itinerary) that we’ve ever taken.

CULTURE

DINNER

For our final dinner, we were joined by Number One Fan LJY and her two girls.

I had suggested Benihana – not for the food, but for the shenanigans that go into their teppanyaki shows – but LJY recommended Roku – for the food and the shenanigans.

Alas, our chef wasn’t much for shenanigans.  Aside from a few pyrotechnics, he didn’t do any tricks to amuse the kids, like flipping a shrimp into his own hat.

The food was fine.

Unfortunately, the side-by-side seating arrangement wasn’t amenable to conversation.   I don’t recall LJY and W exchanging any words throughout the meal.  The kids never spoke to each other.

Anyway, it’s always great to see LJY, no matter the circumstances.

Prior meetings between the kids:

• 4.104 Yusanseul Bap
• 4.102 New Orleans Chicken
• 2.0275 Barbecued Garlic-Pepper Shrimp

(I recall a few more, but I couldn’t find the posts.)