せるぴよ
Today's dinner was in Hakata. My business trip in Hakata ends in the evening. I planned to take a slightly later Shinkansen back and have dinner in Hakata. I made a reservation here three days ago. On the internet, you can only make a reservation for two people, but it's okay by phone. I hope they improve this. I arrived at the restaurant on time with a can of Long in hand. I couldn't contain my excitement. I had eaten here a few years ago and it was a culture shock. I was guided to a semi-private counter for one person in a calm and beautiful traditional Japanese atmosphere. I ordered the tasting course (4000 yen) and a beer (600 yen). The appetizer (free) of okyuto and a trio of appetizers, along with the beer, arrived promptly. First, cheers to the beer (I had been drinking while walking earlier). It's delicious, as always. I enjoyed the okyuto, a taste of early summer. The chef's skill is evident in this dish. The chicken tataki was next. It was thigh meat. The crispy skin texture, the sweetness of the fat, it was great! I can't stop myself from tataki-ing the table (^ω^) The chicken meatball marinated in salted koji was a dish I had never tried before. The sticky texture and the aroma of koji, this one goes well with sake. The chicken ham, wrapped in sliced onions, was delicious. This is what I wanted to eat, that's why I chose the tasting course (≧▽≦) The hot pot arrived. The rich and creamy chicken soup with bone-in chopped meat visible. Once it started boiling, they poured the soup into a teacup for me. I added a little rock salt, floated some leeks, and drank it. Wow, this is delicious (゜ο°;)ノ This is it. The rich soup that brings out the flavor of the chicken to the fullest. My lips felt oily from the chicken fat, but it wasn't greasy at all. Wonderful! I watched the pot while picking at the sides. When it was ready (^ω^), I dipped the bone-in meat in yuzu pepper and savored it. Yum! The juicy chicken meat, especially the meat around the bones, was delicious. The thigh meat was also juicy. The liver was like melting in my mouth, so flavorful and delicious! The meatball, such a sinful dish. The flavor is so rich. The crunchy heart, please stay in my mouth (^^) I also picked at the vegetables. The homemade ponzu sauce was great, enhancing the flavor of the vegetables. Sometimes I poured more soup into the teacup and drank it. I want to take this soup home in a pot. I kept eating and drinking, feeling happy. Enjoying Mizutaki in Hakata, this kind of business trip could happen every week. "For the finish, would you like zosui or champon?" "I'll have zosui, please." If you want to savor every drop of this soup, zosui is the way to go. It was simmered and finished with egg and leeks. It was so delicious (^∇^) Yum! The rice absorbed the soup and became incredibly sweet. I added yuzu pepper for a refreshing and spicy kick. I slurped the piping hot zosui, feeling content. Finally, I lifted the pot and poured everything into the bowl. I thoroughly enjoyed Mizutaki alone (^^). It was a bit of a luxurious time. Thank you, it was a feast. Now, before boarding the Shinkansen, I'll go buy some souvenirs and snacks (laughs).