Sea Breeze 1016
Feeling lucky, lucky, lucky again. I entered the counter without waiting in line. First, I ordered a draft beer and some appetizers, cheers! The seasonal appetizers included Yamagata's seasonal vegetables, flounder, horse mackerel from Shimane, ark shell, golden eye, and firefly squid with vinegar miso. All of them were delicious, but the Shimane horse mackerel stood out with its perfect balance of fat and tender texture, like a gold medal winner. I switched my beer to white wine and asked for grilled scallops with shells on. The sweetness was divine, from the scallop meat to the roe. Everything was delicious, even the remaining soup. They really know how to season the broth. They also served deep-fried young sweetfish, which was tender and brought out the essence of the season. Then it was time for sushi. I requested nodoguro and white shrimp, but they said they would cut the sushi rice fresh. The warm touch was just right, and the salt seasoning was perfect. The white shrimp was especially tasty, only available fresh in April and May. The nodoguro was full of delicious fat as expected. I also ordered simmered clams, marinated fish, and medium fatty tuna. The clams were flavorful, the tuna was rich in sweetness, and the marinated fish had a sticky texture with a perfect soy sauce marinade. I couldn't resist ordering eel at this time of year. I asked for salt seasoning and with the roe. The eel was perfectly grilled, and the salt seasoning brought out the best in the ingredients. Finally, I had torotaku and a side of marinated egg. The torotaku was made in front of me, rolled with pickled radish, and sprinkled with sesame seeds. It was delicious, although I accidentally inhaled some sesame seeds. The marinated egg was also a delightful treat. It was a luxurious meal for lunch, but without any Golden Week events, it was a happy indulgence.