梅里
On November 26, 2022, I visited the restaurant after a 4-month break since my last visit in July this year. I came to enjoy delicious sushi. Moreover, last time I had the "Special Course," but this time there is the "Premium Course." For just under 4000 yen, I upgraded from special to premium, which I am really looking forward to. The restaurant is located near Umeda, around Sonezaki (along Shinmido-suji), where you take the elevator to the 6th floor. The interior of the restaurant has a very calming and traditional Japanese atmosphere, suitable for important occasions like business meetings or dates. The "Premium Course" I ordered consists of carefully selected fresh seasonal sushi and exquisite dishes, including tempura. The course includes appetizers, sashimi, soup, a small bowl of sea urchin, salmon roe, and caviar, sushi, tempura, fried conger eel, steamed abalone with liver sauce, more sushi, rolls, red miso soup, seasonal dessert, and green tea. Sitting down, I felt excited and eager. We started with a toast, and I had an Asahi Dry Premium beer for 880 yen (tax included), which was reasonably priced and had a creamy foam in the clean glass. As expected from a restaurant that has won the Michelin award for 8 consecutive years. Now, let's start with the food. The appetizer included 5 varieties, such as mullet roe, reflecting the changing season to autumn. It was truly impressive. The chef then introduced us to the ingredients of the day, all fresh and shining. The first sushi was a "Beardfish" that we had seen earlier. It was amazing! The second was a "Horse Mackerel," with perfect fat content and texture. The third was a "Yellowtail," with excellent fat content and sweetness. The fourth was a "Skipjack Tuna," which was exceptionally delicious, with an indescribable texture. Following the sushi, we had a steamed egg custard, a specialty dish with autumn salmon and salmon roe. It was refreshing and delicious. The main dish, tempura, featured prawn tempura with seasonal vegetables, which was incredibly tasty. The fried conger eel was plump and flavorful, while the steamed abalone with liver sauce was a delicacy that left us in awe. The second half of the sushi (4 pieces) included a "Live Scallop" topped with salmon roe and caviar, which was undeniably delicious. Overall, the meal was a delightful experience, with each dish impressing us with its quality and taste.