Fat Catalyst

Smoked Tuna Cheek - A cut of tuna not often seen on menus is given the smoke treatment and presented in a whimsical fashion. The smoky flavor and richness matches the presentation and it's definitely a must order here. I mean, once you see the other diners being served this, it'll definitely pique your curiosity. . #tuna #sushi #nigiri #smokedtuna #fatcatalyst #kensushiworkshop #smoked #ahi #smokedfish (at Ken Sushi Workshop) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVe6mN2lnmb/?utm_medium=tumblr

Salmon Paradise - 6 pieces of salmon sashimi, 5 salmon nigiri and a spicy salmon roll. If you're a salmon fan, this plate is an absolute must. #salmon #sushi #fatcatalyst #sushiomigoto #sashimi #salmonparadise #nigiri #maki #fatcatalystCA #japanesefood #torontofood (at Sushi Omigoto) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3TO04fHp_a/?igshid=1evw9foj22gee

Tater Tot Poutine - Tater tots topped with duck confit, duck fat gravy, mozzarella cheese, fried egg and green onion. This is a dangerous appetizer to start with as it's super addicting. You get the crunch from the tots, the cheesiness from the melted mozzarella, umami from the duck confit and gravy and the unctuousness from the egg yolk. Next thing you know, you're too full and the main entree only gets a few bites... We've all been there. #tatertots #poutine #fatcatalyst #8bitbrewingcompany #8bitbrewstro #duck #duckconfit #mozzarella #egg #friedeggkinetingz #gravy #gimmeyourtotsnapoleon (at 8 bit Brewing Company) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3QhbZCnNKh/?igshid=oxvrinwka1bd

Gravity Heights American Burger - Shown in the Beast mode option with double the Angus beef patties, double the American cheese, gem lettuce, tomato, caramelized onion and dirty sauce. In Beast mode, this is a HUGE burger, more than enough to share. There's plenty of other dope and delicious options on the menu and will be coming back here for sure. #burgergram #cheeseburger #fatcatalyst #gravityheights #beef #cheese #beastmode #hamburger (at Gravity Heights) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3Prg9sHU-N/?igshid=1b2jj98nkfjr3

Loco Moco - 2 scoops of rice topped with 2 hamburger patties topped with beef gravy then topped with 2 overeasy eggs served with a scoop of mac salad. A no frills, solid version of this Hawaiian mainstay dish served at one of the most OG local style joints in San Diego. It's in a new spot now, but it tastes just as good as when it was in Pacific Beach. #grindz #beef #fatcatalyst #dakines #hawaiianfood #platelunch #dakinesplatelunch #locomoco #friedeggkinetingz #macsalad (at Da Kines) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3Bta0SnImX/?igshid=1bw2r4ufjn4n3

14 oz. Boneless Ribeye - Hereford-Angus beef sourced locally outside of Toronto done medium rare over Canadian white oak finished with bone marrow butter on top. Chargrilled yellow snap beans and a lone green pepper accompany the steak and sides of fresh grated horseradish and a house hot sauce made from grilled peppers rounds out the dish. This particular cut has been dry aged a minimum 32 days and the process pays off in spades. With just the marrow butter, this is easily one of the most flavorful and tenderest (it doesn't sound like a real word, but it is) ribeyes I've eaten. The snap beans are sweet & smoky and provide that relief to your pallette from all the meaty goodness. The grilled green pepper and house hot sauce adds adjustable quantities of heat to the dish; that green pepper was pretty fucking spicy for my pallette! Otherwise, one of the best ribeyes I've ever consumed - If you're in Toronto, it's worth a visit if you're a practicing Meatatarian. #steak #ribeye #fatcatalyst #kojin #momofuku #fatcatalystCA #momofukukojin #beef #grilled #butter #meatsweats #meatatarian #bbq #toronto #canada (at Kojin) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2-UO-kneub/?igshid=19q8v74t92ses

The Avenger Burger - Two Canadian beef patties, two slices of canadian cheddar cheese, beef bacon (!), grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, pickles and house spicy aioli. This dainty burger was paired with their onion rings which had a light tempura-like batter. This is one of my favorite burger joints in Toronto if not all of Canada and definitely one of my gotos when visiting the great North. #burgergram #burgers #fatcatalyst #topgunburgers #fatcatalystCA #cheeseburger #eatthenorth #onionrings #beefbacon (at Top Gun Steak & Burgers) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2yXSvEHUK1/?igshid=15p1h3bywd44i

Soufflé Pancakes - Simple serving of 2x extra thicc soufflé pancakes with maple syrup, butter and whipped cream. Wonderfully fluffy and delicious, I’d totally go back for these things. Get there early though since this place fills up quick! #pancakes #breakfast #fatcatalyst #morningglorysd #soufflepancake #thicc #fluffy #maplesyrup (at Morning Glory SD) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2ror8ZHhlM/?igshid=ghui4irkph6n

The Great Patty Melt - Grass fed beef patties done medium, thousand island dressing, caramelized onions, Swiss cheese all served between 2 slices of Sadie Rose rye. Solid patty melt accompanied by a gangload of tots. Happy #nationalcheeseburgerday everyone! Hope you all got to celebrate another made up food holiday! #cheeseburger #beef #fatcatalyst #butcherncheese #burgergram #pattymelt #tatertots #gimmeyourtotsnapoleon #foodholiday (at Butcher N Cheese) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2lHRo6nDEZ/?igshid=1d84sbatl5vui

Ikura Pan - Toasted Hawaiian Roll, with yuzu creme fraiche topped with salmon roe. Just one of many items on the 9th Anniversary menu at @kappasushi Delicious and decadent af. #ikura #sushi #fatcatalyst #kappasushi #salmonroe #hawaiianbread #decadentaf (at Kappa Sushi) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2ZWi7xn6bm/?igshid=pcarwxpr9mrt

Soy Glazed Chopped Brisket Bowl - Smoked beef brisket, pickled jalapeños, soy sauce marinated 6 minute egg, furikake butter on top of hot white rice. This bowl has so much depth of flavor, it’s ridiculous. Unctuousness from the egg, smokiness from the brisket, heat from the jalapeños, sweetness from the brisket glaze... If you’re in the area, GO. You won’t regret it. #ricebowl #beef #fatcatalyst #chikocalifornia #chiko #brisket #jalapeno #egg #rice #encinitas (at CHIKO California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2OBS-WnHhu/?igshid=3uo5vsudcsxq

Spicy Garlic Wings - Jumbo, premium mid-joint chicken wings, marinated overnight with garlic and plethora of spices and served with a side of housemade ranch. If you haven’t seen the Triple-D episode which showcases the complex amount of ingredients that are used in building these flavor bombs, I would suggest checking it out to truly appreciate these. Easily, these wings are in my top 3 of all time. #wings #ranch #fatcatalyst #obnoodlehouse #chicken #appetizer #wingstagram #dinersdriveinsanddives (at OB Noodle House) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2GLdqVnRVB/?igshid=1gqdacvu7z6vk

Steak and Eggs - Cast iron bavette, basted eggs, pommes paillasson and a surprise grilled tomato for a hit of acid and umami. An awesome new spot in Sabre Springs with a diverse menu of elevated favorites. A return trip is planned for sure. #steak #brunch #fatcatalyst #theflorencesd #eggs #potatoes #pommespaillasson #bavette #breakfast (at The Florence Restaurant) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1R_l5gnaC6/?igshid=l3ydw7hyeg2s

Spam Musubi Bagá - Angus Patty, pepperjack melt, hash brown crisp, grilled spam, avocado, bacon, fried egg and house sauce all in between toasted brioche buns. Not much Musubi, but it is a meeeeeean burger. This one came with a free nap! #spam #burger #fatcatalyst #humblepotato #fatcatalystLA #musubi #burgergram #postprandialsomnolence (at Humble Potato - Culver City) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1IDqkbHEnK/?igshid=128294pdos4i0

Wagyu Wrapped Asparagus - Grilled over a hot stone and finished at the table with a house teriyaki glaze. Gotta eat it fast or at least take it off the stone, otherwise it gets overdone. Solid appetizer. #wagyu #asparagus #sushiroku #fatcatalyst #hotstone #appetizer #beef #fatcatalystLA (at Sushi Roku Santa Monica) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0_VUerHUJW/?igshid=y7d9wzsuem72

Kimchi Fried Rice - Simply the best kimchi fried rice I've ever had. The poached eggs mixed into it made it even more unctuous and the kimchi was not too overwhelming. This complimented everything else that was served. #friedrice #kimchi #bestfriend #fatcatalyst #bestfriendlv #koreanfood #egg #roychoi #fatcatalystLV (at Best Friend) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0721iHnUAi/?igshid=1fw8i6mlahgy8

Yona Rules - Super duper combo plate consisting of BBQ chicken, BBQ pork ribs, chicken kelaguen, shrimp patties, lumpia, red rice and cabbage salad. Not many options for Guamanian/Chamorro style food in SD and this newest spot is solid! #bbq #chamorro #fatcatalyst #smackngg #guamanianfood #chamorrofood #kelaguen #redrice #pork #chicken #shrimppatty #lumpia (at Smack'n Guamanian Grill) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0rcaM9nzNk/?igshid=u2t1u9ppjn9e