This time, the course was filled with seasonal flavors, providing a continuous series of surprises and delights from start to finish. What I always appreciate is that it’s not just about using high-quality ingredients; it’s about enjoying the essence of the season in a way that is gentle on the body. There were new discoveries, and once again, the experience exceeded my expectations.◇ A deeply flavorful soup combining almond, meat and vegetable dumplings, white fungus, and dried scallops. The taste gently soothes the body, weary from the summer heat.◇ The six cold appetizers were visually stunning, each offering a unique flavor. The sweet and sour pickled cabbage paired with the refreshing jasmine tea of the Pione grapes, the winter melon and hairy crab in superior broth with homemade XO sauce, and the delicate steamed abalone in superior broth showcased the ingredients beautifully.◇ The six hot appetizers were equally distinctive. The eel with sauce, porcini mushroom spring rolls, Kamo eggplant, and pork shumai created a perfect balance of Japanese and Chinese flavors. The dim sum, including tom yum kung soup dumplings and steamed dumplings with pickled cabbage, provided a series of delightful surprises.◇ The dish of fresh black abalone and dried abalone in sauce allowed for a luxurious experience of different textures and rich flavors of abalone.◇ The shark fin steak was an impressive dish. The thick shark fin was paired with hairy crab and egg white in a rich broth, offering a luxurious yet refined aftertaste.◇ The clay pot rice featured generous portions of Nanatani duck leg and Kijihata fish, served with summer vegetables. The harmony of the duck's umami and the refined broth of the Kijihata was remarkable, and I devoured it eagerly.◇ A dish of cold noodles with tomato and superior broth, topped with abalone liver and sea urchin sauce. The richness amidst the coldness made it a perfect seasonal finale.◇ The desserts, including icy almond tofu, mango pudding, duck salted egg cookies, and pineapple egg tarts, were thoroughly satisfying and left no room for disappointment.
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