ハル隊長
I occasionally visit various Nagoyakatei locations, aiming to prioritize quality over quantity in this site, the trend of the moment (*•̀ᴗ•́*)و. I visited the Nagoyakatei Odori branch for a late lunch. First, I checked in using the machine, then sat on the waiting chair. After about 10 minutes, my number was called, and I was guided to a counter seat. Each counter seat now has a partition for every two people, providing a more comfortable dining experience. From the special menu (which has already ended, sorry m(__)m), I ordered verbally: - White shrimp tempura soba for 598 yen + tax, discounted to 450 yen + tax - Plenty of scallop and snow crab chawanmushi for 340 yen + tax The staff informed me of the daily recommendations, which I noted down on the order sheet: - Thick-cut horse mackerel for 260 yen + tax - Cherry salmon for 260 yen + tax, discounted to 198 yen + tax - Grilled young yellowtail with yuzu salt for 260 yen + tax The sushi arrived quickly, so I started with the thick-cut horse mackerel, which had a satisfying thickness but was not to my liking due to the ginger. The cherry salmon had a refreshing and elegant fat content, different from the usual salmon. I remembered the soba being the highlight before, and it was good as always. The white shrimp had some whiskers, which made the texture a bit challenging for me. For the second round, I ordered: - White clam sushi for 450 yen + tax, discounted to 285 yen + tax - Salmon roe for 285 yen + tax, discounted to 128 yen + tax I was absent-mindedly searing the sushi. I usually don't eat these, but they seemed like a good deal. The seaweed was crispy, and the portions were small, so I ended up ordering 5 plates (10 pieces) unknowingly. Normally, I would indicate "+ tax" only for the first item, but this time, I added it to all items. When I went to pay, it was over 2000 yen, which made me wonder if there was a tax-free magic trick for April visits. The staff was friendly and the servers had good diction, making it easy to understand their instructions, even with masks on. If I go again, it might be during another special event to make the most of the deals. I might keep the event menu a secret from my dining companion next time. Thank you for the meal!