京夏終空
ARK Hills South Tower's Edo-style sushi restaurant. Had a light meal and drinks with work colleagues. Located directly connected to Roppongi-itchome Station on the Metro, the ARK Hills South Tower. Perhaps due to its location or by chance, many foreigners were also dining. We sat at the counter shoulder to shoulder with foreigners. From beer to sake, we nibbled on assorted sashimi-like dishes. The craftsman in front of us gave detailed explanations for each dish. "Naturally caught Hokkaido Toi-grown Bluefin Tuna" - Quite high-quality, with a superb taste. It feels like a combination of lean and fatty tuna. Elegant and splendid flavor. Although less famous than the "Oma Tuna," it is also a tuna from the Tsugaru Strait. Naturally, if tuna is caught on the Aomori side, it is labeled "Oma-produced," and if on the Hokkaido side, it is labeled "Toi-produced." "Naturally caught Indian Bluefin Tuna" - Tuna served for comparison. Slightly strong taste of iron or rather, the delicious blood of tuna is felt. For someone like me who usually prefers lean over fatty tuna, I find the taste of this Indian Bluefin Tuna good on first bite. However, as I continue chewing, it seems to lose to the elegant and graceful flavor of the Bluefin Tuna, and the decline in flavor comes quickly. It initially sways greatly, but one could say it has a short resonance. Perhaps it's the difference between something being "frozen" and being "fresh," but... Other items like "Chiba-produced Sea Bream" and "Nagasaki-produced Thread-sail Filefish" were also of quite high quality. Among the shellfish, the "Iwate-produced Turban Shell" left a delicate and memorable taste. The "Grilled Sazae in a Pot" was also delicious. The nigiri sushi seemed like an "omakase" selection. When asked if I could eat a lot, I remember answering "yes." It consisted of 10 pieces of nigiri and a small bowl of sea urchin. In addition to lean and fatty tuna, there were shrimp, pregnant seaweed, ark shell, and conger eel, among others. The taste of vinegared rice was simple, reminiscent of the old Edo style with only red vinegar and salt. Without any extra sweetness in the rice, the flavor of the topping could be savored more deeply. The nigiri sushi was well put together, with a solid feel and delicious simplicity. Overall, including the flow of flavors, it was satisfying. Thank you for the meal. The price left a slightly expensive impression, but it's understandable given the location. This restaurant may have received relatively low ratings on food review websites due to the abundance of good sushi restaurants in the Roppongi area, but it's not a high-end sushi restaurant trying to impress with fancy or overly luxurious toppings. It's more like a sushi restaurant where you can feel the Edo atmosphere while sitting at the counter. This time, the craftsman in front of us was also very good. Surely, compatibility with the craftsman matters too. Thank you very much. By the way, the foreigner next to me uses too much soy sauce... (laughs) (Author: Kyonatsushuusora, September 30, 2018) (17 reviews / 3.09) (※ Photos will be posted later.)

