This was my second visit after about six months. Last time, I enjoyed the winter delicacies, but this time I was excited to try the summer ingredients.Since my previous visit was during the late seating at 6:30 PM, I was able to relax without worrying about time. However, this time I was here for the much-talked-about early seating starting at 5 PM.The first seating at 5 PM must clear the tables by 6:30 PM for the second seating, so I knew I had to be mindful of the time.On this day, I enjoyed:- Sashimi: squid, fish scraps, surf clam, bonito, and shrimp- Red sea urchin from Awaji Island with seaweed and abalone with matsutake sauce from Suzu- Grilled eel- Grilled kinmedai (splendid alfonsino)- Sushi: sweet shrimp, whiting, sea bream aged with kombu, fatty tuna, kohada (gizzard shad), more fatty tuna, horse mackerel, nodoguro (blackthroat seaperch), local fresh salmon roe, horse dung sea urchin, fatty tuna rolls, and eel- Mozuku seaweed miso soupI finished all this in just under 90 minutes. The chef was completely focused on preparing the dishes without speaking much. Once ready, the staff would bring out the dishes and provide brief explanations. There was hardly any pause between dishes, and they were served in rapid succession.This might not be ideal for those who prefer to take their time, but I personally don’t mind this pace. Staying too long in a restaurant can be tiring for me.The appetizers were quite good, but I really wanted to savor the sushi here.Unlike Edomae sushi, the rice didn’t overpower the flavors; it served to enhance the freshness of the fish.For those who prefer to finish their meal quickly, I would recommend the early seating at 5 PM over the later one.It was a great meal!
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