大熊ゆうすけ
Here is the menu I received: Sushi【Reimi】Course 13,800 yen
◾︎ Appetizer (Snow Crab, Ginkgo Tofu, Shimeji Mushrooms)
◾︎ Small Bowl (Sea Urchin, Salmon Roe)
◾︎ Sashimi (Hirame with Onion Soy Sauce)
◾︎ Sushi (Three pieces: Hirame, Kinmedai, Kōika)
◾︎ Special Dish (Pike Conger, Matsutake Mushroom, Tofu Chiri Stew)
◾︎ Sushi (Three pieces: Aji, Scallop, Honmaguro)
◾︎ Palette Cleanser (Yamato Potato Tororo, Mozuku Vinegar)
◾︎ Sushi (Three pieces: Shimesaba, Isaki, Marinated Maguro)
◾︎ Chawanmushi (Sanma's Burnt Entrails, Cold Chestnut Chawanmushi)
◾︎ Anago (Sea Eel)
◾︎ Roll
◾︎ Tamago (Egg)
◾︎ Soup
◾︎ Dessert (Warabi Mochi)
◾︎ Oolong Tea
I had the opportunity to visit Akihabara and went to Upmura. The ambiance in the restaurant was calm and inviting.
The appetizer: the ginkgo tofu had a great elasticity and wonderful aroma; as a ginkgo fan, I was delighted! The snow crab was also delicious, and everything was truly satisfying.
In the small bowl, the sea urchin was sweet and melted in the mouth, while the salmon roe had a delightful burst, making for a luxurious dish topped with caviar.
For the sashimi, the texture was incredibly soft, and the onion soy sauce complemented the fish perfectly. Adding wasabi made it even more wonderful.
First Sushi (Three pieces):
Hirame: I adore the texture of Aomori Hirame, and I was thrilled to have it. It was deliciously sweet.
Kinmedai: The aroma from the grilled kinmedai was fantastic; it was visually appealing and tasted amazing.
Kōika: The texture was very tender, almost melting away with a hint of sweetness, pairing well with the vinegared rice.
Special Dish: I fell in love with the fluffiness of the pike conger. The aroma of matsutake was delightful, and the tofu with ponzu sauce was a perfect match, making it incredibly tasty.
Second Sushi (Three pieces):
Aji: From Nagasaki, garnished with green onion and ginger. You can tell it has a nice amount of fat! The moment you bite into it, the flavors of the aji and garnishes meld beautifully, making it scrumptious.
Scallop: From Hokkaido's Funka Bay, the texture was soft and sweet, and it was so satisfying. The plumpness was delightful.
Honmaguro: From Miyagi, with no unpleasant odor, easy to eat; the sweetness is evident, and you can feel the fat melting in your mouth. It was incredibly delicious, a favorite of mine.
Palette Cleanser: The tororo and mozuku vinegar were refreshing and tasty. I was delighted to have this dish, as it is one of my favorites.
Third Sushi (Three pieces):
Shimesaba: Made with Miyazaki red vinegar, it was incredibly tasty, and the garnishes paired perfectly!
Isaki: From Oita, it was exceptionally delicious! I felt the wonderful compatibility with the rice. I never knew isaki could be this good!
Marinated Maguro: This was from the belly section, known as "back-toro." It was rich and truly delicious. I found myself wanting more!
Chawanmushi: I really love the idea of cold chawanmushi. Given the hot weather, it was refreshing! The sanma's burnt entrails were highly recommended and incredibly tasty.
Anago: The sauce was sweet, complementing the anago very well. I'm a fan of anago, and the texture was soft and fluffy; it was simply exceptional!
Roll: The torotaku roll was fantastic. It's one of my personal favorites, with the toro being creamy and the crunchy takuan providing a delightful contrast!
Tamago: It was like a pudding-like egg omelet, which I adore. I love the airy texture it has in the mouth. I want to have that tamago again!
Soup: The red miso soup was extremely flavorful, warming my stomach nicely. It felt comforting. The aosa was delicious, making it one of my favorite soups.
Dessert: Warabi mochi! It was chewy, with delicious soy flour and black syrup. Enjoying it with hojicha was pure bliss.
Every dish and sushi was exquisite. I had a wonderful time. I’d love to visit again next time I'm nearby! Thank you for the meal! ♡