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Everyone loves high-end sushi. Everyone loves pudding rolls. I went to a wonderful sushi place that also serves as a reward, so I’m going to review it! I’ll write it down in the order I had them.
☑︎ Chawanmushi: Made with fresh eggs from Chiba and a light dashi stock. It's refreshing yet rich in egg flavor, and even though it’s simply eggs, it’s quite satisfying.
☑︎ Gari: The pickled ginger is tangy and delicious, with a hint of sweetness. It's a great palate cleanser, and when it runs low, they replace it with a fresh plate—so nice!
☑︎ White shrimp from Toyama: Lightly marinated with kombu to enhance its sweetness and umami. The shrimp is rich and delicious, and the wasabi adds a sharpness without overpowering it. It's a thick and luxurious shrimp.
☑︎ Kasugo: This fish is thick and refreshing, and I love the taste! It has just the right amount of fat without being greasy. It’s said to be a baby fish from the sea bream family, and the yuzu provides a nice accent.
☑︎ Cod milt: Boiled fresh, it’s very sweet, and you can enjoy it with egg yolk ponzu. The richness is incredible! The ponzu complements it without overshadowing the cod milt, which is substantial enough to enjoy in one bite.
☑︎ Swordtip squid: It’s cut to bring out sweetness and served with ginger soy sauce on top. The ginger gives a nice kick, followed by the chewy texture of the squid complemented by its silky quality.
☑︎ Broiled yellowtail shabu-shabu: Served with grated daikon, green onions, myoga, and homemade ponzu. The ponzu is incredibly tasty, and the yellowtail is thick and fresh without any fishiness—a perfect balance.
☑︎ Spanish mackerel: They use a blowtorch to grill it right in front of you, which really boosts your appetite! The skin has a lot of fat that melts and the fish is tender and thick—delicious!
☑︎ Grilled fish: I chose the seaperch, which was plump, fluffy, and well-salted. The skin was crispy, and the texture was fantastic! They use Yamagata Prefecture’s Yukiwakamatsu rice for the sushi rice, allowing it to rest for about 30 minutes for optimum taste and texture.
☑︎ Kohada: There’s a lot of fat, making it incredibly rich. The wasabi adds a sharpness that enhances the flavor—so good!
☑︎ Pudding roll: This roll with ankyu liver smells incredible from the moment it’s placed on the table. The crunchy vegetables inside provide a good contrast, and the blended ankyu liver with the sushi rice is delicious! It's so rich and flavorful, I could eat it forever.
☑︎ Pear with yuzu (intermezzo): Served with grated yuzu and mixed with a jelly made from a rare type of pear called Regal Red Comice. It has a banana-like aroma, and it's moist and delightful, with a refreshing taste.
☑︎ Yamato clam soup: Served in a drink-until-you-drop style, as long as the lid is open, they keep refilling! The clam flavor is strong and delicious—I can drink it endlessly!
☑︎ Horse mackerel: This horse mackerel from Chiba is accompanied by a sauce made from crushed green onions and ginger. It's refreshing and has a wonderful texture, with intense horse mackerel flavor that deepens with every bite!
☑︎ Aburi kurōmutsu: Served with a nice grill, it has a rich fat content that's delicious! I really love this flavor!
☑︎ Mackerel: The mackerel is grilled using a traditional iron plate method instead of a torch, which brings out its sweetness and umami. The shiso and garlic provide a refreshing finish, and it’s incredibly fragrant. This might be the best mackerel I’ve ever had! It's thick and has rich fat—so good! The pickled ginger adds crunch, and the shiso balances it nicely. Honestly, I usually don't choose mackerel sushi, but this was so delicious, I'm completely hooked!
☑︎ Mid-fat tuna from Akkeshi, Hokkaido: Famous for its sardines, the tuna here is said to have a slightly sardine flavor because of its diet! Sooooooo good!!! It’s rich and melts in your mouth—possibly the best in Japan!
☑︎ Hand roll with egg yolk and negitoro: The first shop is a yakitori place, so they use chicken egg yolk. The seaweed is rich and crispy, and the egg yolk has no excess fat—delicious! Even though my stomach was starting to fill up, I finished it easily. The negitoro is, of course, amazing.
☑︎ Final sushi: The anago has a wonderfully dense texture and just melts in your mouth. The sweetness of the sauce is outstanding—so delicious!
☑︎ Dessert: Ice cream monaka made with salt gelato from Noto, Ishikawa, sandwiched between two wafers! The gelato is unbelievably delicious. What is this? I seriously want to buy it. The wafers are lightly grilled before serving, making them super crispy! It pairs perfectly with the hot hojicha tea.
You can probably tell from my comments, but it was absolutely amazing! I definitely want to go again—I'm absolutely going back!