I visited Kotan, one of Fukuoka's top sushi restaurants located in Sakurazaka. Every time I go, I find myself wanting to return, and I was thrilled to visit again in May. Not only was the quality of the appetizers and sushi exceptional, but the drinks were also outstanding.◯ Marinated Nagasaki YaitogatsuoThe first dish was marinated Yaitogatsuo. Unfortunately, I forgot to take a photo. The rich and intricate sweetness and umami of the Yaitogatsuo spread across my palate. The perfectly balanced soy sauce enhanced the flavors, drawing me in immediately.◯ Sea Urchin SomenThis dish featured thick mozuku seaweed served with a dipping sauce and purple sea urchin from Aijima. When mixed well, the crunchy texture of the mozuku combined beautifully with the gentle sweetness and lingering ocean flavor of the sea urchin, creating a harmonious experience.◯ Simmered Octopus, Sea Bream Roe, and FukiThe octopus had a delightful bounce and flavor, while the sea bream roe melted in my mouth, and the fuki added a crisp texture. Each ingredient brought its own unique texture and taste, resonating together beautifully.◯ Onion TofuThis onion tofu was made similarly to sesame tofu. The tofu itself was fried, topped with a paste of fresh onions and sea cucumber roe. The light coating of the onion tofu provided a melt-in-your-mouth texture, and the pure sweetness of the fresh onions paired perfectly with the saltiness of the sea cucumber roe, making it a delightful dish.◯ Grilled Swordfish with ShutoThis dish featured swordfish grilled with bonito shuto. The tender flesh of the swordfish crumbled easily, complemented by the savory aroma of the shuto on the skin. The accompanying grated daikon was a perfect palate cleanser.◯ Steamed Abalone ChawanmushiThis visually appealing dish was a treat for the senses. The abalone had a pleasing texture, and the rich flavor of the liver combined with the smoothness and sweetness of the egg custard made it an exquisite dish.~ Sushi ~● Kohada ● Isaki from Goto ● Sumiika ★ Chutoro ★ Akami Zuke ★ Otoro ● Makogarei ★ Ishidai ★ Aji ★ Kuruma Ebi ★ Murasaki Uni Once again, I thoroughly enjoyed the meticulous appetizers and sushi prepared by Chef Noguchi. Although my next visit will be a little while away, I am already looking forward to it!
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