Grand Opening! Kashira Japanese restaurant - Koreatown

I was invited to Kashira's grand opening tasting event. The owner and the sushi chefs are all Japanese. You get to try authentic Japanese food for very reasonable prices. I posted pics of the menu below so you can see it. They also have happy hour, 4-9pm, and 2 hours free parking! But if you are drinking a lot, you can take metro right in front of the restaurant.

I really enjoyed the food. Everything was very fresh.

CLICK HERE for my short Tastemade video.

Crunchy Spicy Tuna Roll

Popcorn Shrimp Roll

Sake, tea, and iichiko Yuzu. I can't say no to anything with Yuzu. It was delicious.

Live Oyster was huge! So meaty and I loved it. Probably the biggest and thickest oysters I've ever had.

Salmon Sashimi

Bluefin Tuna w/Garlic Chili oil

Spicy Tuna on Crispy Rice Cake

Ahi Poke Salad

Real Dradon Roll

I tried ahi poke salad, spring roll, rice cake, sashimi and rolls.

Bara chirashi reminds me of my mom's homemade chirashi. It has kanpyo, shredded eggs and fresh seafood. We had sample size. When you order at the restaurant, you get bigger size of course.

Otoro Salmon, Uni, Scallop, Yellowtail, Bluefin Tuna. Delicious.

Tokyo Shoyu Ramen. I really liked their ramen.. really. Loved the thickness of the noodle and the flavor, of course. The picture below is small size.

Kashira Japanese restaurant
3785 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90010

(213) 388-1620

Sun - Thurs: 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
Fri - Sat: 11:30 am - 11:00 pm

2 hour free parking.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/kashira-los-angeles

Ultra Plumping Hydration Mask by Valentia

I just received Ultra Plumping Hydration Mask by Valentia. I really love the package. It's so elegant. The mask has pumpkin color, which was unexpected. So I put on my face and about 15 minutes later, definitely my skin was started feeling something. After rise off my face, I put normal skin care stuff and my skin felt soft and awesome.

Ultra Plumping Hydration mask is a powerful 3 in 1 rejuvenation treatment that boats both rapid results and long lasting effects in erasing the signs of aging. In 30 minutes experience a totally new type of glow with our innovative formula of organic, natural ingredients which, one: flood skin cells with essential moisture, two: detox everyday cellular wear and tear, and three: increase collagen production, for totally nourished, firm, even­toned skin.

- INTENSE HYDRATION: Moisture is absolutely essential to glowing, younger looking skin. Valentia’s Ultra Pumping mask is formulated using natural ingredients that permeate profoundly, to moisturize on both a surface and cellular level and immediately rescue skin from dry dullness.

- COMBATS SIGNS OF AGING: Wrinkles, fine lines, dark spots and dryness are the most common manifestations of skin fatigue. Valentia Ultra Pumping Hydration Mask contains a miraculous Silk Protein Amino Acid blend, which increases the skin’s production of collagen, the molecule that is fundamental in reducing fine lines and wrinkles. The Botanical Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin E, and CoQ10 further improve elasticity for more taut skin and an even skin tone free from dark spots.

- NATURALLY NOURISHING INGREDIENTS: The highly concentrated Organic Rosehip Seed Oil is nature’s most powerful tool to lock in moisture for a 24 hour glow. Combined with a unique blend of amino acids and potent antioxidants, like Japanese Green tea and Aloe Vera, to reduce fine lines, increase collagen production, and fight natural skin irritants.

- GLOWING RADIANCE: Valentia’s exclusive ingredients are meticulously selected from the highest quality, organic, all natural, resources for their individual medicinal values and also for their powerful combined and cumulative effects together.

- ORGANIC SEA BUCKTHORN OIL: An anti­aging wonder berry that does it all: fewer fine lines, diminished sunspots, more even skin tone, and firmer, more supple skin. Organic Sea Buckthorn Oil is one of the main ingredients in Ultra Pumping Hydration Mask for it’s unprecedented results.

- IN HOME SPA TREATMENT: Lifelong exposure to toxins and free radicals seems like a giant battle for your skin to conquer. Valentia offers an at home rescue opportunity to nourish delicate facial skin with nature’s most restorative ingredients.


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OZ Naturals Ultra Ageless Eye Crème

Introducing Oz Naturals new ultra ageless eye creme.

OZ NATURALS ULTRA AGELESS eye crème is packed with ingredients that are proven effective for many eye and facial area concerns.

THE INCLUSION OF A POTENT PEPTIDE, Matrixyl synthe'6, evens skin and smoothes wrinkles from the inside out, predominantly on the forehead and crow's feet around the eyes.

OZ Naturals ULTRA AGELESS EYE CRÈME also contains botanical Astaxanthin, a powerful antioxidant with anti-inflammatory effects that defends skin cells from free radicals. Sometimes known as "Super Vitamin E," it has an antioxidant action up to 500 times that of Vitamin E.

ALGAE EXTRACT NOURISHES, protects and hydrates skin with vitamins and minerals, and provides wrinkle preventing properties. Carrot Root Extract also contains many effective anti-aging properties, acts as an anti-inflammatory, and has also been known to help reduce wrinkles, scarring and stretch marks.

THE DELICATE EYE AREA is further supported by caffeine and Paullinia Cupana Extract, which helps reduce puffiness and create a smoothing effect around the entire eye area.


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http://www.amazon.com/OZ-Naturals-Moisturizing-Astaxanthin-Guaranteed/dp/B00W31S2P4/

Gluten free Chomp Snack Sticks

Chomps Snack Sticks are an awesome new health product made with 100% Non-GMO Grass-Fed Angus Beef which is sourced from New Zealand. The sticks contain no artificial ingredients (no nitrites, nitrates, MSG, colors, flavors) and are shelf stable for a year with the help of celery juice!  Think much healthier and tastier version of Slim Jim's.

- Made with 100% Non-GMO Grass-Fed Angus Beef
-Gluten Free
-Only 100 calories per stick

I have received 3 flavors, crankin' cran, original flavor, and hoppin' jalapeno. So far, I've tried original and jalapeno flavors. I liked jalapeno flavor a lot. I'm so excited to try crankin' cran next. It seems like cranberry and habanero in it, so it's gonna be spicy, but it seems like very interesting flavor.

Original flavor:(100 calories)
Ingredients:100% Grass-Fed Beef, Water, Salt, Citric Acid, Celery Juice, Black Pepper, Red Pepper, Garlic Powder, Coriander, Stuffed in a Collagen Casing.

Hoppin' jalapeno: (100 calories)
Ingredients:100% Grass-Fed Beef, Jalapeno Peppers, Water, Salt, Citric Acid, Celery Juice, Black Pepper, Red Pepper, Garlic Powder, Coriander, Stuffed in a Collagen Casing.

Crankin' cran: (110 calories)
Ingredients: 100% Grass-Fed Beef, Habanero Peppers, Cranberries, Water, Sea Salt, Citric Acid,Celery Juice, Black Pepper, Red Pepper, Garlic Powder,Coriander, Stuffed in a Collagen Casing.


http://www.gochomps.com

Fermented Ginseng LiquidCaps

I recently received GINST 15. Each capsule has Liquid Ginseng inside. I have to warn you, if you never had ginseng before, you may not like it. It has very strong ginseng flavor. I'm familiar with ginseng but it's still very strong for me. But ginseng is good for you and once you started taking it, you'll get used to it.

-Smooth Energy
-Mental Clarity
-Stronger Immunity
-Improved Libido
-Supports your Adrenals enjoy it with your coffee
-Brings your Body into balance, truly "Stress Management as Nature Intended"
SMOOTH ENERGY CLEAR MIND uses GS15-4 Fermented Ginseng, the only high absorption high efficacy ginseng that is fully balanced.

1 Liquid Capsule of GinST15 Liquid is equivalent to over 2,000 mg of Ginseng Extract. and 4,000 mg of standard ginseng

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Bonapiel Anti-aging moisturizer

Bonapiel Anti-Aging moisturizer with matrixyl & hyaluronic acid. It brightens and evens skin tone, and reduces age and sun spots. It has strong peppermint smell.

-Rapid absorption
-It is rich in antioxidants
-Hydrates the skin
-Moisturizer tense and softens the skin and even reducing fine lines and wrinkles
-Reduce fine lines and wrinkles

Ingredients
Deionized Water, Witch Hazel Extract, Glycerol Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Shea Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, PEG-8, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbic Acid, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate VP Copolymer, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, PPG-12 SMDI/Copolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Peppermint Oil, Green Tea Extract, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

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28 Days Detox Tea by YSEKU ORGANICS

USDA CERTIFIED ORGANIC 28 DAYS DETOX TEA
Due to the increase of toxins that surround us every day, it's now more important than ever to detox and purify our bodies on a daily basis. This 28 Days Detox Tea will reduce the level of toxicity of your body in a natural and safe way.

The benefits of tea include but are not limited to:
-eliminates fluid retention
-aids the process of metabolism
-increases fat loss.

Drinking 28 Days Detox Tea will help with appetite suppression as well as unhealthy cravings in an effective and natural way. It also has high levels of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that help support your immune system, reduce risk of high blood pressure and helps to regulate glucose levels.

This detox tea actually works (for me). You wanna flat belly? Try it.

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Detox, Cleanse, weight Loss Tea by Body Tea

All natural weight loss tea is a 14 day detox cleanse with premium selected ingredients crafted unlike many competitors.

The ideal appetite control teatox slimming tea with powerful Garcinia Cambogia added to burn body fat and lose weight naturally fast which helps prevent fat from being absorbed into the intestines, a true skinny teatox weight loss tea.

PREMIUM LARGE PYRAMID NYLON BAGS completely portable detox diet tea, the easy lose weight tea - 28 weight loss tea bags INDIVIDUALLY SEALED so that you can lose weight and purify your body on the go.

I actually drink this tea every day. I make cold tea with this. I do drink as hot, of course. I like the flavor.

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Premium Probiotic Supplement

Vitality Max Labs' Probiotic Formula is designed to support a healthy stomach and digestive system this supplement has the most proven effective blend of living cultures, which include L.Acidophilus, L.Plantarum, L.Casei, Bacillus Subtillus, L.Rhamnosus, B.Longum and B.Breve.
Health starts from the inside, so it's important to use a probiotic formulated to top quality standards. Probiotic 5.06 Billion adds to your body's good bacteria and helps support digestive and immune health by supporting the 70% of your immune system found in the digestive tract. What makes this Probiotic superior over others is that each capsule is enteric-coated to help prevent probiotics from being damaged by stomach acid, allowing them to reach the small intestine for maximum effectiveness. It's a well known fact that intestinal flora often decreases as we get older. Decreased intestinal flora can cause your digestive system to function incorrectly, allowing important nutrients your body needs to pass through the digestive system without being broken down and absorbed.

Taking this Probiotic daily can help your body maintain a healthy functioning digestive system. This formula has been improved to provide higher potency and a more balanced spectrum of beneficial bacteria found in the human intestinal tracts. Over time, the digestive tracks and other parts of our system may become contaminated with toxins and our digestive systems and livers may fall short on eliminating effectively all of these from our bodies. This buildup of pollutants and wastes can alter our immune systems causing health problems such as stomach bloating, constipation, irregularity, weight gain, fatigue, poor complexion, excessive mucus, depression, poor concentration skills and poor body odor. This Probiotic formula is specifically designed to target, improve, revitalize and maintain optimal immune and digestive health.

-5.06 Billion Active Cultures per Capsule to Help Maintain Healthy Gut Flora.
-Boosts Metabolism - Burns Fat - Enhances Mood
-Contains Microorganisms that are Essential for Overall Health and Well-Being.
-Increase Energy & Enhance Mood
-Made In the USA - Manufactured in a USA Based GMP Certified Facility

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Private Party Restaurant - Monterey Park

Brand new hotpot place. They have 5 different flavors of soups. You get to choose 2 different types of soups for hotpot. We had house spicy pot and lamb soup pot. I personally liked lamb soup. Spicy soup was little too greasy for me, also it wasn't so spicy. We tried different types of fish balls, lobster balls, meats, seafood, etc and I enjoyed them all. The only thing is that the service needs to be improved. They put most of our orders to the next table, including all the meat, and veggies we ordered. I mean, we were all same group, sitting at long table, but since we ordered separately, I wish they didn't mixed up. Because of that, we didn't get some of the stuff we ordered.

CLICK HERE for Tastemade short video.

beef tripe

frog

pork belly

fishballs and lobster balls

fishballs with roe

Some of yelpers with workers

Private Party Restaurant
111 N Atlantic Blvd Ste 349
Monterey Park, CA 91754

(626) 872-0599

http://www.yelp.com/biz/private-party-restaurant-monterey-park