I visited Tempura Asanuma in Nihonbashi for the first time.This time, I was accompanied by the "King of Tabelog," Patek.On top of that, they prepared a special menu for us, so my expectations were already quite high, and the flavors exceeded them in a shocking way.We started with "Sake Tsuki Hatoshi."Next came shrimp, kiss fish, red eggplant, shiitake mushrooms, and clams.The tempura was impressively light, with each ingredient cooked to perfection, showcasing different textures and flavors.It wasn’t just about frying; you could feel the thought behind each dish, asking, "How can we make this ingredient taste the best?"The kiss fish was fluffy.The red eggplant was juicy, and the shiitake mushrooms released umami the moment you bit into them.The clams were also excellent, enhancing the natural flavors through the art of tempura.We took a break with a refreshing dish of "Cucumber and Water Eggplant with Ume." Then we moved on to swordfish, myoga, new squid, tempura of squid legs, and aori squid.I was particularly impressed by the variety of squid, as we enjoyed different textures and sweetness from the new squid, squid legs, and aori squid.Then came the matsutake mushrooms.The seasonal aroma filled the air, and frying them concentrated their flavors and fragrance even more.Next were scallops and potatoes, leading up to the final dish of anago (conger eel), all executed with remarkable precision.We finished with red miso soup and tempura chazuke.Despite having enjoyed so many dishes, I never felt overwhelmed and was able to finish everything comfortably.Menu:- Sake Tsuki Hatoshi- Shrimp- Kiss Fish- Red Eggplant- Shiitake Mushrooms- Clams- Cucumber and Water Eggplant with Ume (as a palate cleanser)- Swordfish- Myoga- New Squid- Tempura of Squid Legs- Aori Squid- Matsutake Mushrooms- Scallops- Potatoes- Anago- Red Miso Soup- Tempura ChazukeI never expected to be so impressed on my first visit.The balance of ingredients, batter, oil, cooking technique, and the overall flow of the course was outstanding.Above all, I was truly moved by the special menu we enjoyed.Including the time spent with Patek, it was a very memorable evening.I will definitely return to this renowned tempura restaurant.
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