A most enjoyable and memorable meal last night. DW had planned for an Omakase at a popular local restaurant. We popped in at 5:30pm and surprise!, fully booked and reservations only.
We were then faced with a most difficult decision. Surrounded by myriad restaurants with great food choices, which one?? Neither of us speak or read Japanese, but my wife can somewhat decipher Kanji and there’s Google Translate, of course. We wisely chose this restaurant.
The staff and menu was Japanese only.
We were served 2 Highballs and Otoshi of tasty braised fresh Oysters while we perused the menu. A brilliant start.
Platter of Aji (Horse Mackerel) Sashimi. Uber fresh and simple presentation.
We both wanted the Chirako, Cod Fish Milt. We’ve had chirako raw and tempura a few times. This is first time baked. Very nice, warm creamy texture.
Tempura, a nice variety of items well fried.
Wagyu Carpaccio. Nice with the real Wasabi, even better with the fresh grated Ginger.
Very comforting bowl of Chirashi. No high end fish components, just good quality seafood on warm Sushi rice. The Octopus was swoon worthy.
Grilled Hamachi Kama, to sate the wife’s grilled fish jones.
My dessert was Ochazuke with Mentaiko. Salted Pollack Roe with Green Tea over Rice.
Despite (or because of) our language differences, we enjoyed fun entertaining interactions with the staff. Especially after a few highballs, beers and sake.
I know it’s somewhat of an old tradition for staff to show customers appreciation at the door. Still a good feeling when one is thanks at the door with bows and smiles.
- we pinned this restaurant on Google map to facilitate a return visit. Couldn’t find any name or footprint anywhere.
