Ranked 151st in the indiscriminate category on Tabelog Tokyo, and 36th in Japanese cuisine.Higuchi in Kitasanmodō!Soft-shelled turtle tofu with mozuku - exquisite.Ginkgo nuts with karasumi - exquisite.Sea bass clear soup with lotus root dumpling - exquisite.Biwa trout with ayu fish sauce, grated Japanese radish, and Iwatake mushroom vinegar - exquisite.Grilled conger eel with finely sliced conger eel, blanched Man-gaji pepper, and myoga - exquisite.Plum.Oboro eggplant (Kamo eggplant, Thai oboro) - exquisite.Vegetables with sesame dressing and octopus - exquisite.Ayu with green vinegar and fig tofu sauce - exquisite.Crab hirouzu with flower mushrooms - exquisite.Eel - exquisite.Sea bream chazuke.Ayu rice with green plums and crispy plums - exquisite.Beef bowl.Soba with simmered Kamo eggplant - exquisite.Grapefruit pudding.Kuzukiri.The dishes were beautifully presented and gentle in flavor! Each plate showcased the seasonal ingredients, with a perfect balance of exquisite dashi!The soft-shelled turtle sauce, lotus root dumpling, Man-gaji pepper, green vinegar, and hirouzu reflect the remarkable techniques of Kyoto cuisine!While my personal preference leans towards bolder flavors, I found that I could enjoy these dishes every day without getting tired of them! This is a place where even those in their 80s can savor the true essence of Kyoto cuisine right here in Kanto!Having visited the three establishments of the esteemed Takasō Nionmatsu's disciple, Hozumi, as well as Ikegami in Kagurazaka and Kiryu Chisō Ikada, I felt that each place consistently highlights the quality of seasonal ingredients, perfectly seasoning them with dashi and traditional Japanese condiments. The core principles of Kyoto cuisine remain unwavering across all these restaurants! They challenge themselves with new combinations of ingredients and seasonings without breaking that concept, truly embodying the essence of Japanese cuisine. It’s clear that both Nionmatsu and Kenichi Nishii placed great importance on imparting this education to their disciples!Tabelog Tokyo Japanese Cuisine:10/1017/2025/3035/50Tabelog Tokyo Indiscriminate Category:9/1018/2028/3046/5087/100125/150147/200188/300I visited this restaurant!
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