I visited one of the top sushi restaurants in Iwaki. I opted for a sushi-only course, considering my stomach's capacity, but I deeply regretted not choosing the course with appetizers.As a sort of appetizer, I was served oysters. They had a simple seasoning, but the umami of the oysters was concentrated and delicious.The gari (pickled ginger) was cut into small pieces, and I loved the crunchy texture.The squid, torigai (bird shell), akagai (red clam), and kaibimo (sea snail) were tasty but felt somewhat ordinary. However, I was shocked by the sushi made with mehikari (shiny fish). Mehikari is usually enjoyed as fried or marinated, so I never expected to have it raw! Moreover, it was rich in fat and absolutely delicious. I was truly moved.I wasn't a big fan of shako (mantis shrimp) before, but this one was amazing. It wasn't grainy at all; it was moist. I've never had shako like this!It seems I was lucky to have the mehikari sushi, as they served it to me after other customers left due to its limited availability. I was so happy I could cry.I definitely want to come back during this season again.
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