Bistro Miyoda & Sushi Ichiriki [RESTAURANT REVIEW]
Image courtesy Yelper Cheryl "Super Sushi Girl" B. When you’re a fan of a restaurant that you think has their food and service just perfect, it’s disheartening to drive by and see a banner announcing a change of name and a new menu. While the change will always be portrayed as an improvement, you’re wary since you didn’t think it needed improving in the first place. I was a fan of Ichiriki restaurant in Redondo and particularly enjoyed their sushi, so when I saw that the name had changed to Bistro Miyoda and the specialty to Chinese food; I figured that the experience I enjoyed was lost forever. Instead, I was surprised to find that the Japanese restaurant I liked had added a new section to the menu, and what looked like a takeover was really a merger. I was even more interested when I found that Chef Miyoda’s specialty was not traditional Chinese food, but Chinese food as it is served in Tokyo the spicing and presentation on traditional dishes adjusted to suit Japanese tastes. He has also brought in some dishes that are neither Japanese nor Chinese, but rely on original ideas. Over several visits, I have found the cuisine thought-provoking and enjoyable, even when I like the…
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