So I went to this amazing Japanese fusion restaurant in beautiful La Jolla called Roppongi. Now Roppongi is a district in Tokyo known for its crazy night life, especially geared for foreigners. I remember strolling through those streets as a teenager. Now from what I remember of the real Roppongi, there is really no resemblance to the restaurant other than the fact that the restaurant has a Japanese theme to it. But I did visit the restaurant during lunch time, and there were only six other patrons there, so that probably had a lot to do with it. I am sure at night this place catches on fire and is hop and poppin just like it's real life inspiration.
Roppongi is a fine dining establishment filled with beautiful Eastern influenced interior design, feng shui, and about a dozen or so Buddha statues strewn about. You can't help but feel very Zen here. It's a beautiful restaurant inside. This is a really good place for vegetarians and for people who want to eat nice, but feel healthy at the end.
On the menu is a great selection of tapas (small dishes) plates. There was Fried Tofu lightly crusted with a ponzu dipping sauce, and a Grilled Portobello Mushroom with Spinach, delicious. I got a Salmon Bento Box which was perfect. Not too much food, but just enough to where I got full. In the Bento Box came Sunomono, Shrimp Gyoza, Seaweed Salad, Ahi Tuna Tartar, and Salmon and rice. You can tell by eating the food a lot of care was put into it.
This place ain't cheap, but every dollar is worth it. The staff is nice, and the service is really good. I've heard that dinner here is amazing and that the sushi and the rolls are works of art. I also hear that the happy hour here is really good and relatively cheap. I definitely recommend this place, there is lots of parking everywhere, and you cannot beat the neighborhood of La Jolla. There is nothing like a nice stroll along the sea air with the view of the ocean after a nice meal. This is a fantastic place for a date or for a small group of friends. There is even a table right next to a fireplace which looked like an ideal place to eat inside.
875 Prospect Ave.
La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: 858.551.5252
www.roppongiusa.com
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