きょむーまうす
Small Plate Cuisine 38! How many times have I been to Sawa-san's place? Every time the menu changes, so there's always something new to discover and enjoy! First, we were served Moroko as an appetizer. It's similar to Nanban-zuke, right? It's fried and then marinated in a vinegar-based seasoning. The marination is just right, so even people who don't like sour flavors can enjoy it. It was my first time trying Moroko, and the aroma was amazing! It's a unique aroma that only this fish has! I can't explain it, but being a fish from Lake Biwa, it's similar to river fish like Ayu! Well, the aroma makes it perfect for drinking sake! The duck roast looks delicious just by looking at it. It's a pale pink color! The cooking is perfect, and the shine and juiciness on the cut surface are amazing! Once you taste it, the umami flavor is incredible! It has a good amount of fat, but since it's duck, it's not overpowering. This is definitely a dish to have with sake!! The sashimi platter is always delicious! The freshness is always surprising. I'm also impressed by the meticulous handling of the fish. Each fish is cut and presented in a way that enhances its characteristics, and visually, it's mesmerizing. The tempura platter was delightful, especially the fragrant shrimp! I personally loved the tempura water eggplant!! I always end up ordering the sashimi and tempura platters at 38! I had the Nihonshu "Niwano Uguisu" and "Hidakami" as well! Hidakami has a slight bitterness and acidity with a strong sweetness, so it might be preferred by women! I personally loved the fragrance and acidity of Niwano Uguisu! It was very refreshing! All the sake paired perfectly with the dishes, it was the best!! And now, the main event! Crab hot pot!! I haven't eaten crab in a long time, so when I saw it on the menu, I had to order it! The freshness of the crab was unbelievable! I struggled to get the meat out haha! The crab broth was unbelievably delicious! I was moved to tears! I had the best meal ever! And then, I had udon and porridge! It was so delicious!! Small Plate Cuisine 38! No doubt about it!!! P/S: I forgot to order the sushi set of mackerel, conger eel, and eel... I will definitely try it next time. No guarantees though...