Exclusive Robata Bar Pop Up with Chef Tony Messina

We're excited to team up with renowned Chef Tony Messina, a 2019 James Beard Award Winner, for a limited-time pop-up at Robata Bar in Santa Monica.

Thursday - Saturday, October 17th - 19th

Join us for an unforgettable dining experience paired with a creative menu of modern sashimi and charcoal fired street food. 

Inspired by his time in Boston, Chef Messina's menu is a fusion of flavors. He takes classic street food to the next level with smoky charcoal and top-notch Japanese fish. Expect a unique culinary experience that's both comforting and exciting.

MUTSU 

raw  

razor clam 19

tom kha, thai basil, cashew crunch

prawn ceviche 22

ajo blanco, stonefruit kosho, almond

hamachi 26

spicy coconut, thai herbs,tepache

tuna tiradito 27

aji amarillo, persian cucumber, cancha-sweet potato crumb

beef carpaccio 21

shellfish vinegar, black garlic tare, uni

small plates

blistered shishito peppers. 15

salt and vinegar seasoning, katsuobushi, sesame

pomelo 19

squid, honey roasted peanuts, thai herbs

weiser farms potato salad 18

torched mentaiko aioli, smoked salmon, tteok

grilled market vegetables 23

n’duja vinaigrette, pickled alliums, dried shrimp

grilled mushrooms 21

kimchee cheese whiz, apple, rosemary

chicken liver toast 24

milk bread, strawberry, smoked onion

octopus bún cha 32

rice vermicelli, passionfruit pickled papaya, market herbs + greens

skewers 

courgette - miso tahina,salmoriglio 8

cauliflower shawarma – zhoug, labne, preserved lemon 8

lobster - rosé butter, roasted tomato 14

chicken bulgogi - heirloom carrot, scallion geotjeori 9

carne asada – elotes polenta, fermented corn, market pickles 10

large format

whole grilled branzino 52

shrimp cracker pangrattato

dessert

aerated miso cheesecake 15

apple, dulce de leche, ras el hanout