Nihonbashi Kakigaracho SugitaA regular visit.I went on July 9.First, we toasted with August Beer.Please take a look at the photos.Appetizers:◎ Bōshū Black AbaloneThickly sliced top-quality steamed abalone.Flavor, aroma, texture—perfect.I was left in awe...◎ Edamame◎ Mako-garei (Flatfish) and Engawa (Fin)◎ Katsuo (Bonito)Lightly seared.◎ Anago (Conger Eel) Chawanmushi (Savory Egg Custard)◎ Ankimo (Monkfish Liver) and Shimaebi (Sweet Shrimp) HeadsPaired with Kijōshu "Aramasa."◎ Grilled Sawara (Spanish Mackerel)Two pieces.Very satisfying!Following Chef Sugita's recommendation,we had Kuro-ryū and Hiiragi.Clear, smooth, and refreshing.Now, onto the nigiri.◎ Sumi-ika (Cuttlefish)In the past at Sugita, the first nigiri was always Kohada (Gizzard Shad).This time, surprisingly, it was Sumi-ika.It was my first time having something other than Kohada as the first piece.I asked why on my way out,and he humorously replied,"Today's Kohada lacked the fighting spirit to be served as the first piece."He added, "Once it reaches a satisfactory flavor, I think we will return to Kohada."Despite being regarded as the best sushi chef,he remains attentive to the subtle differences in the quality of the ingredients.Seeing that today's Kohada lacked the fighting spirit,he boldly changed the long-standing tradition of starting with Kohada.Enhancing customer satisfaction is the top priority.Easier said than done.I truly admire that.◎ Shima-aji (Striped Jack)◎ Katsuo (Bonito)◎ Kasugodai (Young Sea Bream)◎ Chūtoro (Medium Fatty Tuna)◎ Kohada (Gizzard Shad)Here comes Kohada.To my palate, it seemed perfectly fine,with full fighting spirit! (laughs)◎ Shiro-amadai (White Sweetfish)◎ Akami-zuke (Marinated Lean Tuna)◎ Aji (Horse Mackerel)◎ Miru-gai (Cockle)◎ Kuruma-ebi (Tiger Prawn)◎ Uni (Sea Urchin)◎ Anago (Conger Eel) with Salt◎ Tamago (Egg)This time, I invited a gourmet gentleman on his first visit to Sugita.The deliciousness far exceeded our expectations,and we ended up ordering all the appetizers and nigiri that the restaurant prepared.We finished everything.I was so pleased that he enjoyed it so much,and I felt it was worth inviting him.Thank you very much.It was a great meal.
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