Please note, the giveaway portion of this post is now closed. Congrats to entry #22!
The Roy’s restaurant I used to frequent underwent a makeover a few months ago, changing its name to Roy Yamaguchi’s Pacific Rim Cuisine, redesigning the interior and changing up the menu.
We were recently invited to check it out. I was also given an opportunity to host a $50 gift card giveaway, good for use at any Roy’s location.
The re-imagined menu keeps some of the old favorites but adds new dishes as well. The interior had also been redone. There is a larger lounge. And rather than just scattered tables, there were a line of booths in front of the open kitchen.
Seasoned Edamame Beans
The meal still starts with complimentary seasoned edamame beans.
Wagyu Beef for Two
We chose this as our appetizer. The meat is grilled over a hot stone and you just need to cook it a few seconds on each side. It’s served with some house-made ponzu sauce. This was a great way to start the meal.
Misoyaki Butterfish
This has always been a favorite of ours, so we were happy to see it still on the new menu. As always, the generous portion of fish fillet was soft, tender and melt-in-your-mouth. It’s served with some bok choy and a rice ball.
Shellfish Sampler (king crab, lobster, shrimp, udon noodles, citrus dashi broth)
This was something that seemed new and since I love seafood, I decided to try it. There was a good amount of each seafood item listed and just a little bit of udon noodles to bring it all together.
I loved the broth and the al dente noodles.
Chocolate Souffle
I’ve had chocolate souffles at many restaurants over the years, but my absolute favorite version has always been the one at Roy’s. The exterior is a thin layer of cake and the inside chocolate just flows out. This was as good as I remembered.
We had a good meal here and we really like the redesign of the La Jolla location. Now onto the giveaway!
One lucky reader will win a $50 gift card, good for use at any Roy’s location in the US. The contest will run until Friday October 18, 2013 at 11:59PM PST. I will use random.org to draw the winning entry.
To enter, leave a comment at the end of this post telling me what your favorite item at Roy’s is (or what you want to try if you haven’t been).
For additional entries:
1. Like this post on Facebook. Then leave a separate comment at the bottom of this blog post telling me you’ve done so. Also include your FB handle if it’s not obvious. Make sure it is a separate comment from your initial comment entry, so that it is counted separately.
2. Follow me on Twitter and tweet the following “Win a $50 gift card to Roy’s @kirbiecravings https://wp.me/p17wwJ-4RN” Then leave a separate comment at the end of this blog post with a link to the tweet. Make sure it is a separate comment from any of your other comment entries so that it is counted separately.
Please note, as indicated above, my meal was complimentary. This giveaway card is also being provided by Roy’s. My opinions on this post are my own.
I follow and tweeted:
https://twitter.com/rubylorikeet/status/391657516007817216
I’d like to try the Roasted Macademia Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi.
Liked the post on fb. Thanks for doing the giveaway.
The butterfish looks delicious!
I’ve only ever been there for HH, and I am a fan of the sliders. Would love to try the snapper!
like don facebook
thos ebeans and the chocolate souffle look to die for
The soybeans for sure!
Ooh we’ll have to visit and check out the redesign. I love the misoyaki black cod- it’s also one of the few seafood dishes my boyfriend will eat!
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/kawaiidragon88/status/389882469106733056
I liked your FB post.
I want to try the wagyu! 🙂
I love their butterfish too, but the macadamia nut crusted mahi is is a close second.
The first time I ever had butterfish was at Roy’s, and it’s still my favorite dish to this day!! It’s sooooooo good!
I liked your post on Facebook (Kelly O’Laughlin)
I tweeted! https://twitter.com/kelly_ola/status/389265726583758849
Liked on fb
Shellfish sampler
Liked on FB!
Love the souffle and the pineapple martini!
the butter fish sounds delish!
This is my only entry since I don’t utilize social media : )
I would like to try the Wagyu beef.
We hosted our rehearsal dinner there a couple months ago. Love the pork ribs!
I would love to try the Wagyu beef since I have never had it before.
Liked post on FB as Lisa Brown
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I want to try the Shellfish Sampler
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I’ve always wanted to try the chocolate soufflé!
I like the post on facebook! (under Joanna Chiu)
The misoyaki butterfish looks so delicious! and the rice ball is super cute. I would definitely want to try that
I liked the post on Facebook! Thank you!!!
The wagyu beef!!! What an amazing way to start a meal.
Thank you for the contest
Miso butterfish
I love the sushi. All of it 🙂
I liked the picture on facebook too, I’m just that excited!
I’ve never been to a Roy’s before, but you’ve got me all a flutter over that dessert!
Follow you on Twitter and tweeted:
https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/388815352181686272
I like this post on Facebook as Elena Istomina
I want to try the Wagyu Beef for 2
Would LOVE to try the chocolate soufflé!
waygu beef and chocolate souffle both look super good!!
I’ve never been to Roy’s, but Shellfish sampler certainly looks great to try.
Butterfish!!
It’s been awhile since I’ve been to Roys, and I remember liking the fish dishes and of course, the chocolate souffle.
I liked the post on facebook!
I tweeted.
https://twitter.com/HomSoo/status/388724004447465472
My fav item is the beef short ribs.
that Misoyaki Butterfish looks amazing! id like to try that.
i liked this post on facebook
Misoyaki butterfish is one of my favorite dishes. I also saw they have a new dessert – vanilla cremeaux that looks like it could be a competitior for creme brulee.
Was the shellfish messy to eat?
It was not too messy because they already cut into the shell so you could easily remove the flesh. I saw quite a few new desserts I wanted to try, but we ran out of room!
Liked on facebook.
And liked the post on FB!
I’ve been wanting to try Roy’s! The misoyaki butterfish looks really yummy 🙂
I would like to try the Petite Filet Lump Crab Oscar with Butter Poached Lobster (their surf & turf).
I shared on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/sandy.headtke/posts/665039233521098
I have only eaten once at Roys and remember the chocolate soufflé. Time for another trip.
i’ve never been to roy’s, but i really want to try that butterfish! looks so gooddd
Liked your post on Facebook!
We posted the misoyaki butterfish recipe from Roy’s a couple years back on our site. It is currently the most read recipe on our site!
Otherwise, we go at least once a year to Roy’s!
I love the appetizer sampler. A little bit of everything!
I would like to try the chocolate soufflé and wagyu beef.
Tweeted! https://mobile.twitter.com/xtina_love/status/388684471114813440
I have liked the post on Facebook!
I haven’t been to Roy Yamaguchi’s Pacific Rim (but I have been to Roy’s up in Pasadena!) And I would definitely like to try the Misoyaki Butterfish.
My husband and I went there for happy hour when they were in the middle of the makeover and haven’t been back to check it out since! We had some sushi and tacos. The butterfish looks delish, I’d love to try that!
the ribs are my favorite, do they still have those??
I’m not sure, you can view the menu online to check though!
Love the Hawaiian Martini !! Hey that has calories, therefore is a food!
I really want to try the Wagyu Beef for 2! I’ve tried hot stone BBQ when I was in TW years ago, definitely want to try the Wagyu beef 🙂
I Liked the post on FB (Kaoru Yamamoto)
The menu looks great, I’ve never been! I would love to try the Auntie Lei’s Aloha Roll
Spicy Tuna, Cucumber, Yellowtail, Salmon, Avocado, Garlic Ponzu
Ok you sold me on that soufflé. I’ve been dying to try Roy’s!!
Here’s my tweet: https://twitter.com/catsh1/status/388578203683393536
Liked on FB!
I want to try the Shellfish Sampler!
First!
wagyu 🙂