Nagoya is known for its shrimp dishes.I was curious about how a top-rated Western-style restaurant in the city interprets the classic "Ebi Fry". This led me to visit "kitchen Toshiki", located in Shin Sakae. Founded in 2019 and relocated to its current location in 2022, owner-chef Toshiki Ai has honed his skills over 20 years at various Western-style restaurants in Nagoya. The beef stew is prepared over a week, and he pours meticulous effort and technique into well-known dishes like hamburgers and fried foods. His approach elevates the familiar charm of "town Western cuisine" while significantly enhancing the quality of the dishes. It has become an essential stop when discussing Western cuisine in Nagoya.The answer lies in the "Large Fried Shrimp". The first thing that catches your eye is its size. You might wonder, "Is there really a shrimp this big?" However, this isn’t just one giant shrimp. It’s a clever trick where multiple shrimp are stacked and fried together. Visually, it appears as a single impressive Ebi Fry, but once you take a bite, you experience a dense texture with layers of shrimp meat. The delightful bounce and sweetness come in waves, providing a satisfaction that goes beyond just being "big". Accompanied by a light, crispy batter and generous tartar sauce, the acidity of the lemon cuts through the richness, bringing your focus back to the shrimp's sweetness. While it looks like a classic Ebi Fry, it’s actually designed with a unique structure. It’s fascinating how the chef confronts Nagoya’s signature dish head-on while transforming it into his own creation with culinary ingenuity.Another dish I was looking forward to was the seasonal favorite, "Chilled White Peach Soup". The pale world of white peaches is beautifully contrasted with red petals and mint, creating a refreshing visual. The soup first spreads the gentle sweetness of the white peach, then shifts to the juiciness of the poached fruit and the chill of the sorbet. Additionally, the lime jelly adds a touch of acidity, allowing the sweet aftertaste of the peach to land refreshingly. By changing the state of the same white peach into liquid, fruit, and frozen dessert, it offers a multi-dimensional experience of a single fruit. It’s no wonder this dish is a seasonal favorite.What "kitchen Toshiki" showcases is how far a chef's skills and ideas can be layered onto familiar Western dishes. The playful spirit that alters the very structure of the Ebi Fry and the meticulousness that presents a single ingredient in a multi-dimensional way with the white peach are remarkable. Because it’s a classic, the differences become more apparent. If you’re discussing Western cuisine in Nagoya, this restaurant is definitely a must-visit. It was a great meal.