Summer is in full swing, and when you think of summer, you think of sweetfish!We gathered at our usual counter with five people.One person even wore a kimono! ╰(*´︶`*)╯♡Seriously?!I thought wearing a kimono would be impossible in this heat, but she looked lovely and brave.We enjoyed a course meal prepared by the cheerful and wonderful chef and staff.With my four friends, we chatted, joked, and laughed for about two hours during lunch.Even though I was staying at a nearby place that day,I couldn’t drink alcohol and had to stick to non-alcoholic drinks! What a shame, it brought tears to my eyes.But the food was incredibly delicious, so I managed just fine without the drinks! ☆*:.｡. o(≧▽≦)o .｡.:*☆Served in a chilled dish, we had chilled chawanmushi (savory egg custard) with sea urchin and junsai (water shield).The sashimi was fresh and varied.On this day, which is the Day of the Doyo Unagi (eel), we had steamed eel rice.The shrimp beans were a specialty from Lake Biwa.Then came the fried sweetfish with wasabi vinegar.The sweetfish looked a bit scary, but I bit right into it, head and all, and it was delicious!As usual, we had the hassun (seasonal appetizer platter).Hidden under the Tanabata (Star Festival) leaves were delightful surprises.I particularly enjoyed the tender octopus, corn, and scallop tempura, along with winter melon and red konjac.And of course, we had our usual favorites!We nibbled on funazushi (fermented carp) and enjoyed every bite.It was a pity I couldn’t have any alcohol with it; I almost cried.For the finale, we had clay pot rice.First, we enjoyed it as is, then added salt and furikake (rice seasoning), and some chirimen sansho (dried baby sardines with Japanese pepper).This time, that was all I could manage since I had an Italian reservation a few hours later, so I skipped my usual unagi chazuke (eel over rice with tea).The dessert was also absolutely delicious:Shine Muscat grapes with coconut milk ice cream,And black sesame pudding hidden beneath the cup.Plus, we had warabi mochi (bracken starch dumplings) with sweet red bean paste!I was completely satisfied.It was time for some fun with candy!I chose pink, and when I drink, my hands turn bright red! U❣️chan, your back is red too—are you all red all over? You look like a little red baby! ☆*:.｡. o(≧▽≦)o .｡.:*☆We took a commemorative photo together.It was a great meal, and I had a wonderful time.Afterward, we stepped outside for a group photo, all in our shoes.It was a cheerful atmosphere,Delicious food,And I can’t wait for the next gathering!In autumn, we’ll have a Matsutake mushroom feast! Looking forward to it!
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