Elite Event: Roppongi’s Royal Treatment

I would be more than happy to dress as a princess to any and all Elite events.
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Totally saw the flying camera, of some sort, eat it against the side of the building. Like an intoxicated fly, it re-​balanced and buzzed around again. «Just walk it off», I shouted.
So many delicious sushi rolls, a kobe beef slider, and plenty of wasabi to go around. The drinks kept flowing. I had a lychee cocktail, and it was quite tasty without being too strong. I like my drinks on the weaker side, with more fruit-​infused flavors, and the lychee cocktail delivers.
The wait staff were very patient and accommodating, despite such a huge turnout. They really treated us like royalty. I seriously need to make it into happy hour one of these days!
Thanks again, Brad, for setting up this wonderful event!

I have always been a fan of Roppongi so when they announced this event, I had to get in! To make the deal even sweeter, King Brad B. worked out an awesome deal with the folks at Über to arrange complimentary one way trips to and back form the event. Does it get any better than that? That should be a resounding «NO!»
Anyway, the Über ride is another review in itself but it was definitely icing on the cake and was just an awesome way to start and end an event. Professionalism and style all around.
On to the event!
It was good to see Trish helping out with the event. Unilocal and Roppongi were bringing the best community managers under one roof once again. The two coolest interns (Taylor & Jocelyn) were there too. In other words, all of the Unilocal royalty was in attendance. Not to mention the king/​queen/​prince/​princess theme made it super cool.
First out were the drinks, the Lychee Martini, East Meets West Mojito (my favorite) I instantly (and repeatedly) filled my goblet with them. These were excellent cocktails. I used to come to Roppongi just for the food, now I have another reason to come here. The drinks!
The food came out somewhat sporadically, but I think it just appeared that way due to the ravenous nature of people with free food samples. I only tried a couple things (most of the rest I had had already upon prior visits) I had a sushi roll, a chicken skewer, mini taco (hamachi I think?) and one of the Kobe beef sliders (excellent). The rest was a liquid diet due to the free Über ride hookup.(Winning!)
Anyway the event was a blast, Roppongi is a class act, Brad and Trish are class acts, the interns are class acts, Über is a class act, it was a royally awesome event.
Congrats to Chun P for winning the costume contest as Michael Jackson (King of Pop) and Melanio for being runner up.
Thanks Brad, Trish, Taylor, Jocelyn, Über, Roppongi and everybody else that made the event happen. You guys rock!
See you guys at the next!

I really, really enjoyed this event. Roppongi staff were so friendly and accomadating to the group. All the food I tried (Lobster BLT, Hamachi Tacos, duck quesadilla) was delicious. The drink selection was great, I did try the lychee and cucucumber cocktails, both tasty but a little to sweet for my taste so I stuck with the red wine which was very good. Bartender Shawn was awesome! Loved the music. By far my favorite part of this event was meeting so many new Unilocalers and hanging with the Unilocalers I already knew.
The photographer was great, loved the spaceship flying over head taking photos. Can’t wait to see them.
Didn’t use UBER but sounds like an amazing service I will definately check out in the future.
Thank you Brad for another fantastic event!

WOW. Awesome venue and the food that I managed to sample was incredible. Just wish I could have sampled more but the poor servers just couldn’t make it all the way over to me with anything left on their trays. Sigh.
I really got a kick out of that helicopter camera. Never have seen anything like it.
Also got a kick out of the guy a friend of mine was hitting on when I found out his mother is a year younger than me. Awesome.
Thanks Brad and of course Trish. You really outdid yourself.
Remember to tip your servers.

I told my +1 we should dress up… he got nervous and semiconscious so we went as common folk. Wish I would of dressed up. but there is always next time!
Met some great Unilocal Elites and their +1’s. Can never complain about the good vibes, flowing drinks and the best service around. I got to meet the General Manager that night while I was in the middle of a B.L.T nom nom shot! He said I looked great smiling and eating at the same time. Do I hear America’s Next Best Talent calling me?
The B.L.T (bacon lobster and tomato) was fantastic but a bit messy. My partner is either a messy eater or the lobster seriously wanted to run away from his mouth. We got to grab the last of the Duck Ques-​a-​dilla and the duck was rich in flavor and the cilantro dressing was a sure hit in the palette. I loved the taste and wish I had more.
With my one-​hit-​drink-​wonder self, I was able to hold down two of the three specialty drinks. The first one I tried was the East Meets West and as an avid mojito drinker, this was way to strong for my liking. I wasn’t sure of the flavors cause all I tasted was the burning of alcohol. The other drink took me by surprise since I despise Lychee. The Lychee margarita as smooth, sweet and light. It was the hit for me that night with the 3 pieces of sushi I was able to grab. (That salmon sushi was delicious and fresh. Not to slimy either.)
But cheers to another great night! And hoping those who got the Unilocal socks are sporting them!

I’ve always loved this place and was so stoked to find out they were doing a Unilocal Eite event here. The theme called for «royalty»…so what did my bff and I do? Dusted off and busted out our tiaras… mine from a previous birthday in Japan and hers from her Miss Cavite pageant! Yeaaaaahhhh…
What a fun event this was. They really took care of us! The DJ spinning lounge outside against the backdrop of the La Jolla Sunset made me wish that summer was coming sooner… the vibe was really chill. Drinks served were the Cucumber Cooler, East Meets West Mojito and Roppongi Martini (weakest to strongest, respectively). I only got to try the sliders and some of the rolls (one of them I remember was the Kobe Beef Roll), but everything tasted splendid.
Big ups to Unilocal San Diego and Brad, the San Diego Unilocal CM for pulling this one off! Looking forward to upcoming events as the weather warms up :)

I am constantly amazed by the amt of work the Unilocal crew puts into these things! They should get medals and money. Thank you all so much for setting it up, taking it down and putting up with all the chaos! Plentiful drinks, beautiful surroundings and an all around nice night. It was my first time bringing someone and it was almost like introducing your friend to your loving family? I felt proud and glittery.
Hopefully you took advantage of Über because that was AWESOME! Prompt and oh so fancy. The cars ALL smelled like new sexy leather. The drivers were all super chill too. They didn’t even wince when I asked them to change the radio station… three times. We are much too lucky to have such great events. Okay, what about if once a year we throw an elite event for the elite crew?! It would never be as good :-(A girl can dream. Thanks again Unilocal!Bang up job.

Another event that was even better than the last (who knew it could keep getting better?) Seriously Brad… how you gonna top this one?
Guy from UBER dropped off our kiddos and grandmas on the way to Roppongi’s Red Carpet! We got picked up in an SUV! woo hoo!
Got there a bit early so chilled in the already packed bar until the event started.
then it was on! sampled a couple sushi rolls that were displayed out by the firepit. (THAT WAS A CHALLENGE)
the patio was WAY crowded so i made my way to the enclosed patio seating to escape the crowds… Then plopped my butt in a booth here. hubby grabbed me a drink and we chilled with fellow Unilocalers. food servers were in constant swing past our table… offering us food as they passed. I never had to leave my seat. kobe sliders, lobster/​bacon sliders, duck confit quesadillas, mini tacos and chicken satay… favorite was the lobster sliders! oh em gee… so tender and flavorful! Got lucky with my seating location.
sampled a few different drinks… all were amazing!
Lychee Infused Nada Red Vodka, Soho Lychee Liquer, Sake, Fresh Lime
Maker’s Mark, Lime, Lemon, Passion Tea, Mint, Orange Curaçao
Svedka Vodka, Cucumber, Lemonade
the event was packed and fun… in fact almost too much fun knowing that neither of us had to drive home… driver picked us up and grabbed the kids on our way home…
my 7 year old tucked me into bed… telling me that my breath smelled weird (after brushing and mouthwash)…i guess that’s what mixing different cocktails in excess does…

Another night to remember, thanks again to Brad and Trish for setting up yet another amazing event! This is up there for one of the best events of the year so far. Thanks to Roppongi for being gracious hosts as we are honored to try their well-​known happy hour appetizers.
I’m also glad that Brad decided to invite some of the newer Elite to the party. I got to see a lot of fresh faces — quite a few have mentioned that this was their first Elite event. I hope these people have fun at many more.
Finally, props to Chun for winning the costume contest, Melanio for being the other winner of a pair of tickets to the Taste of Hillcrest, Jennifer/​Mercy/​Toonces for giving me confidence on my costume and my +1 (frequent dining partner and guest of 2 other Elite parties) for being an awesome guest and purse for the night.
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RIDE: As part of the perks of going to the event, my +1 and I got there through one of the drivers employed by Über. The app was easy to use. It provided approximate wait times, easy to use interface and within 5 minutes of opening the app I was able to apply the promo code and request a pickup from my friend’s place. The only downside is that you can only request the ride the day of and you have to cancel within 5 minutes of making your reservation before charges are applied on your card. This could potentially suck for any accidental reservations made for whatever reason. Drivers are really nice to talk to.
VENUE: The venue was small and intimate, quite appropriate for an intimate night at La Jolla Cove. However, for an event like this, it was a little hard to walk around. You can navigate between the outside area where the fire pit was and be toasty outside or sit in the bar area inside.
SERVICE: Thanks to the servers for busting their tails off to serve us. The mob that is the curious hungry Elite seemed to be a lot more swarmy than usual. It sucked that they only served the appetizers the first half and sushi the second half.
FOOD: This was the first Elite event that I was not able to try out all the food items offered because the other Elite were VERY persistent and I was also trying to meet new people. It sucks that for some of the events I have to consciously make this choice and stick by it.
Hamachi Tacos and Ahi Poke — I DID see them, I didn’t get to try them at the event, but I did later when I came back for the UYE. See my Roppongi review here (
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Spring Rolls — didn’t see the spring rolls and people say that they didn’t see them either.
Kobe Beef Sliders — although I liked the firmness of the brioche bun and the meat was savory, the burger was a little underwhelming. Too much bread and not enough meat.
Maine Lobster BLT — The lobster was quite meaty and fulfilling. The brioche bun absorbed all the juices. My favorite food of what I had.
Indonesian Satays — the chicken was soft and thankfully not dry. Peanut sauce marinade enhanced the flavor of the chicken meat.
Duck Quesadilla — Liked the combination of flavors that the duck and cheeses brought to the final slice.
Sushi — Sushi was one of the better quality sushi I’ve tried in SD, but that’s to be expected from a fancy restaurant. The fish meats were of good quality and there wasn’t too much rice. The other flavors that added to the sushi enhanced the taste and I wasn’t tasting just the fish.
DRINKS: In general, though they tasted strong, the drinks felt a little weak.
Roppongi Martini — my favorite of the three. The lychee was prominent in the drink but not overpowering. A smooth sipping drink — loved the lychee fruit topping.
Cucumber Cooler — A little too strong and cucumbery, which is not enough to hide the alcohol.
East Meets West Mojito — this was either a weak mojito or a decent Arnold Palmer.
For the curious: Yeah, I was *that* Snow White. Can’t wait to go to the Taste of Hillcrest. Toonces is my +1 for that.
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Ughhhh I don’t know how they do it, but our friends at Unilocal never cease to impress me.
Can we first talk about Über? How convenient is it that you can download an app and request a car to come to you in a matter of minutes? I felt like such a diva and I totally loved it. I am a huge fan. The cars even smelled good. Plus one hundred points.
The event itself was spectacular! The location can hardly be beat (I demanded a walk at the cove after), and the venue is beautiful. I loved the patio area with the fire pit, and loved that there was a true inside area as well as a covered outdoor space (we noted it is an ideal place for people watching – score!).
The service was incredible. The food and drinks were flowing and the servers weren’t shy to keep you full. I loveeeed the lychee drink and the duck quesadillas. AND WHY have I never had lobster BLTs before? Those are incredible. The sushi was excellent and plentiful. And the creativity with the fusion amazes me! The tacos and the ahi are going to give me cravings late at night.
The Royal Treatment continued with the DJ and the photographer Mike Brown (if I got the name wrong… sorry!). He had quadcopters flying around, moving cameras, so cool! I can’t wait to see the pictures :) We strutted in on red carpets, got some glitzy crowns, and were pampered with our fellow Unilocalers for a night! OMG AND MICHAEL JACKSON WAS THERE.

I was UBER excited to go to this event!!!
First of all, AGAIN, hands down to Brad for the AMAZING event with UBER service. Started off good when the Über service came within 6 minutes of calling them! Excellent service! The car ride was nice and smooooth. Arrived on time and everybody and their mom were there, all dressed up like royalty.
A GREAT party! There were a lot of people, so didn’t get to try much of their food. I always pass by Roppongi and never thought to really try this place, don’t know why… but now I will be coming back because I only got to try some sushi rolls, their ahi poke, kobe beef sliders, and duck confit quesadilla. The kobe sliders were delicious! Poor servers… Unilocalers are vultures, they couldn’t even make it 5 feet without Unilocalers cleaning them out! I’m embarassed, but at the begining I was one of the vultures. Hey we’re Unilocalers! WE LOVE FOOD.
Anyway, on an empty stomach, I drank 2 lychee drinks, 1 cucumber and half a Sapporo… all very good (and strong), especially the lychee drink. By the end of the night, I’m glad we have UBER service because I passed out at 9:30pm. Thanks for being safe about this event Brad! The über ride home was so much fun because our driver was soo cool and he had little bottle of waters in the SUV. We gave him extra tip because he was thhhhaaat good.
Brad, you’ve done it again! MAD PROPS to ya buddy! Wish they had a Unilocal community manager of the year, cause you’ll win by a landslide! Excellent event.

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Apparently dressing up as the «King of Pop» turned out to be a bigger deal than I had imagined… thanks to everyone who voted me! ;-)
To be continued…

I had such a great time at my very first Elite Event! The free towncar service courtesy of Über made the night even more enjoyable, a s I knew I could have «just one more» tasty cocktail since my ride home was taken care of. The crowd was friendly and welcoming, and I feel much more comfortable attending the next event knowing I’ll see some familiar faces.
I was very impressed with the staff at Roppongi. I don’t think I ever had an empty drink in my hand, they were constantly swooping by with those trays heaped with tempting delectables. The food is top notch, and my buddy and I took advantage of the opportunity to snag a booth and ordered additional food off the menu. Our server Matt took great care of us, and I was glad that ordering food was an option at this event! Mmmm Kobe beef sushi…
Thank you Roppongi, thank you Über, and thank you Unilocal for such a wonderful evening.

As usual an AMAZING event! I haven’t been to Roppongi’s in a while and with them teaming up with Unilocal to give this Elite event definitely reminded me what I was missing out on.
Food: All the samples I got to partake in were fantastic. Loved the sushi, sliders, skewers and duck quesadillas.
Drinks: They obviously wanted us to kick back and relax with the non stop flow of drinks. Loved the Cucumber Cooler… very refreshing!
Crowd: Was very happy to see a lot of old and new faces. Ran into a couple of first timers to an Elite event and chatted it up a bit… hope to see them more often.
Definitely want to come back here for dinner sometime soon.

As I sit here munching on a hand full of pretzel M&M’s remembering the events at Roppongi’s Unilocal Elite Event, I come to the conclusion what these events are all about.
Remembering a time towards the later hours of the evening, relaxing in one of the bars comfy booths, watching everyone around in a slight indiscreet haze, I distinctly came to a realization: it truly is not always about the food or the drinks; although always a big plus, but the events are about each other.
As I took a few moments to soak in the happenings around me, I saw and heard laughter, a sense of happiness, a flood of innocent flirtations, and a mêlée of whimsical conversations that were built on previous or new relationships. I then realized this would not of transpired if it were not for the dedication of Unilocal and its contingent of Employees, such are Brad and Trish, and the wonderful check in ladies, and all that they did to put the event together. In addition, Roppongi and its magnificent staff and the ingenious charter of UBER. A grand evening indeed.
So, thank you everyone, including all Unilocal members, for providing us with such a admirable evening.
Unilocal on!
Jack M.

Once again a great Unilocal elite event!
Lots of awesome classy people at the event and congrats to Chun P. for winning the costume contest!!! Thank you Unilocal team for doing the rely check-​in again. Very good way of being able to enjoy every minute of the elite event.
Delicious food tonight too! I tried the Indonesian Satays, Ahi tuna, Hamachi tacos, and the
Kobe beef slides. My favorites were the love beef slides and the ahi. Major kudos to Matt for bee lining it to me when I made doe eyes for some of that tasty ahi.
The sushi was amazing! I tried all three: Prospect Roll (my favorite of the sushi), Bombay Salmon, and steak and fries. Great modern twists for sushi.
Excellent drink selection, I had some Shoofly wine (the house white wine) which made me so happy because I was introduced to Shoofly back in Colorado and haven’t seen it since 2007! I also enjoyed the Saparro beer and sampled all three cocktails: Roppongi Martini, East Meets West Mojito, and the Cucumber Cooler.
Good music, good scene, good swag, good company, and random drones with go-​Pros on it! Great night fellow Elite Unilocalers!

I love Über — no secret about that.
I love being able to immediately summon a Lincoln Towncar and have it magically appear at my front door, upon a quick tap on my iPhone. I adore not having to exchange money. The nerd in me *really* loves being emailed a cute little map of my route after the trip.
That said… no Über for me tonight. I just took my lil’ old Mazda straight from work. That suited me fine, though.
Regardless of your mode of transportation, the event was spectacular. I love venues with lots of separate little spaces, and Roppongi fit the bill nicely. Between the grassy outdoor knoll with the fire pit, or the enclosed patio, or the interior bar — there was no shortage of places to camp out.
The cucumber cooler and lychee martini cocktails looked splendid, but I stuck to my good friend named Chardonnay. Can’t go wrong with that.
The food was my real favorite. The duck confit quesadillas were to die for, as were the Kobe beef sliders. The chicken skewers and sushi were also fantastic.
You never cease to amaze, Brad! Nicely done!!!

An amazing event! Thank you Brad for organizing such an amazing event and Über for the amazing ride!
The restaurant was beautiful! The drinks were amazing:
Cucumber cooler: Amazing refreshing cucumber drink with a spike of vodka. Perfect on a hot day. I really enjoyed the hint of lemonade.
East meets west mojito: This one took a few sips but I loved it in the end. A nice refreshing (odd to say about maker’s mark) flavor with a hint of maker’s mark. This drink definitely took some time to warm up to it.
Roppongi Martini: A really strong martini where the lychee ended up soaking up most of the alcohol for me. A little sweet with a vodka punch. I don’t know what more you can ask for.
I didn’t get to try the food really, but the crab-​like BLT was tasty and quite interesting. The duck quedailla had nice tasty, tender, and juicy shredded duck with an interesting duck sauce. The Indonesian Satay was tender juicy chicken topped with a slightly sweet peanut sauce with crushed chips.
All and all, an amazing event. I need to come back to try the food. Great environment, friendly people, and amazing service. What more can you ask for? Thank you for an amazing time and great organization!

Royal Treatment we did receive. For this Unilocal Elite Event, I decided to dress up in my fine furs and red cape and crown. Unfortunately for me, my friend Chun P dressed up as the King of Pop. So the competition was on and having the same friends constituted a competitive event for the best costume. I bow down to the Master and could only muster 30 votes to his 36 plus. However, a consolation prize of Taste of Hillcrest soothes the wound.
To the event, Roppongi has given us the Royal treatment with drinks aplenty and food to taste. I wiill be honest and say I was only able to test several items including the sushi items which tasted great. AFter tasting, I partook in the drinks and socialized to meet new Unilocal Elite. It was truly a wonderful experience to meet both new and old friends.
Roppongi, Thank you for hosting.
Brad and Trish, thanks for being wonderful CMs aiming to please everyone.
As in most events, it’s not necessarily the amount of drinks and food but the new friends you meet and want to meet again in the future.
Unilocal Elite Events are about meeting, discovering both new places and new people. Roppongi, I promise I will be back with my partner to partake in both your Happy Hour and just for a nice dinner.
Until the next event, Peace to everyone.