8439 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA

This iconic Japanese restaurant pairs its mashed potatoes with pan-fried scallops and yuzu, a type of citrus fruit. The dish is part of the prix fixe "Izakaya" Feast. Katana kitchen manager Raul Salinas says: "The heart and soul of Katana is really Japanese comfort food, and nothing says comfort like mashed potatoes! The scallop is seared just right and adds textural dimension, and the yuzu gravy pulls us back to our Japanese roots. It is the perfect bite!"

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By Monica Bhide