yuyuyu0147
Last November, I visited for the first time and was shocked by the luxurious atmosphere that far exceeded my imagination. From the bustling streets of Hozenji, as soon as you step inside, you are greeted by an elegant presence. And a beautiful room filled with a dignified air. "Sushi Uchiyama" is the name of the place. Tonight, our beloved songstress, Yuko Mita, also known as "Yuko Mita," and the cool beauty violinist Reiko, also known as "REIKO," along with J, who loves jazz and wine, gathered for a sushi meal. It's been a while since the four of us have dined together. The counter made of a single piece of gingko wood is impressive, and you can overlook a beautiful garden that showcases the changing seasons. It's an atmosphere that you wouldn't expect in the heart of Minami. First, we toasted with beer. The beer served in pottery glasses retains its foam for a long time. I usually prefer a glass, but occasionally drinking from pottery feels fresh. First, they showed us the ingredients they would be using today. It was amazing! The neatly arranged ingredients got me excited. The more people, the more impressive it looks. We had a series of appetizers, followed by a shift to sake. There were plenty of dry sake options available. - Kami no Koe (Yamagata) A well-known sake from Yamagata. It's crisp and goes well with the appetizers. - Bai shellfish - Ghost (a Namba specialty) - Kazunoko - Sea cucumber - Amarillo tomato The lovely pottery is Igayaki by the pottery artist Shiro Tsujimura. The highlight here is the original Igayaki, which is rugged yet practical. It's so wonderful! I want to collect these. The side dishes were served separately, with a salad for palate cleansing. Then came the sashimi and appetizers. - Madai (sea bream) - Hirame (flounder) - Negi unagi (eel) - Amai dai (sweet snapper) - Steamed abalone The pickled ginger was served separately, and we also had Nara pickles. I love Nara pickles, so I was happy to see them. I'll have J's portion too. The sushi rice was firm, and the sushi toppings were intense. The sake was going down smoothly. Yuko said, "I'll quit my diet just for today." Yes, yes, yes! Let's drink and eat! The young chef, with his firm and polite work and demeanor, was refreshing to watch. Here come the nigiri sushi. - Kinmedai (golden eye snapper) - Hisage - Shirako chawanmushi with uni (sea urchin) - Shime saba (marinated mackerel) - Kuruma ebi (tiger prawn) - Uni (sea urchin) - Anago (sea eel) - Hotate (scallop) Ah, the time limit for today has arrived... That's where it ends. - Liver soup - Torotaku (fatty tuna and scallion) - Tamago (sweet egg omelet) - Watermelon for dessert, unfortunately, we couldn't reach it. I felt more relaxed and delicious compared to my previous visit. The sushi here has a strong flavor that goes well with the sake, typical of Osaka Minami. The atmosphere and scenery in the restaurant are so lovely that both women and men can't help but be excited! It was delicious again tonight. Thank you for the feast!