Japan. It’s Great to be Back!!

Poisonous Puffer Fish. FUGU-LICIOUS!!

Sake the drink of choice. Fugu Fin steeped Sake in traditional wooden caddy.

Paper thin Fugu Sashimi, clean sweet taste with a delicate bounce. Fugu skin in a citrusy soy dressing. A bit rubbery.

Fried parts. Lightly coated pieces with delicate morsels. Yam and a nicely spicy :hot_pepper: Shisito good complements.

Next up: table grill. Definitely a Nose to Tail dinner. Recognized some stomach, intestines and bladder? Very nice.

Nabe with Fugu. Shitake, Napa Cabbage, Leek, Green Onion, Tofu and Noodle.

The “pot” was a Parchment lined Wicker with a metal Disc. The disc generates the heat from the Induction source. Great presentation. Gelatinous cubes added for body and Gold Flakes…just because??

The stock is then made into a Congee, a hand whipped thickened Egg Yolk is extruded into the pot thru a slotted spoon. Excellent theater and delicious with the elements of the fish and vegetables.

Lemon :lemon: Sorbet and a Mochi-esque Ice Cream with Green Tea to finish a truly epic meal.

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