Ogata, a Japanese restaurant located a 6-8 minute walk from Shijo Station, is a renowned establishment that stands out among the many Japanese eateries in Kyoto. It has received top ratings and has been recognized as one of the best 100 Japanese restaurants in the West from 2021 to 2025, as well as being awarded Tabelog Gold and Silver from 2017 to 2026.Occasionally, reservations are available through the Omakase site, which is a pleasant surprise. The warm hospitality from the owner is exceptional, making it a welcoming experience despite being such a famous restaurant.Here’s the menu we enjoyed:-----------------------------◾️ Red Sea Urchin and Seasonal Vegetables We started the course with a refreshing dish of chilled seasonal vegetables and red sea urchin, perfect for the hot summer months. The juicy texture of the seasonal vegetables is a delight that can only be enjoyed from spring to summer.◾️ Pike Conger The gentle sweetness of the white miso broth is comforting. This dish features pike conger, a summer delicacy, with a hint of spiciness from the sansho pepper, adding a lovely accent.◾️ Sweetfish A beautifully presented plate of sweetfish sashimi, garnished with vine shoots and sweet grass. The clean umami of the sweetfish combined with the sticky texture of the vine shoots is simply irresistible!◾️ Abalone A simple dish featuring abalone caught in the famous Maizuru area, paired with liver sauce. The balance of the abalone's firmness and the richness of the liver sauce was delightful, and mixing the leftover sauce with Japanese sake was a fantastic touch.◾️ Pike Conger Carefully deboned and cut into generous pieces, this dish features pike conger caught in Yushima. There was hardly any unpleasant bone texture, and the tender, melt-in-your-mouth flavor combined with the zesty aroma of yuzu pepper was delicious.◾️ Sweetfish A large and impressive salt-grilled sweetfish caught in the Takatsu River in Shimane. The fragrant aroma, moderate bitterness, and the plump texture of the fish make it a perfect pairing with drinks.◾️ Abalone Tempura Tempura abalone with a crispy coating, enclosing a firm texture and rich flavor. The seasoning was just right, allowing the deliciousness of the ingredients to shine through.◾️ Chili Pepper A large tempura chili pepper with mild heat. The warmth inside the pepper creates a hot and fluffy texture, allowing you to enjoy the direct bitterness and sweetness of the vegetables.◾️ Kamo Eggplant Grilled Kamo eggplant, charred until the skin is crispy over charcoal. The juicy flavor of the eggplant is concentrated, and squeezing sudachi over it adds a refreshing touch!◾️ Yuba Tofu Yuba tofu with a fragrant yuzu aroma and umami-rich broth. Its soft texture is a delightful change from regular tofu.◾️ Horse Mackerel Rice The first dish to conclude the meal is horse mackerel rice, topped with horse mackerel and shiso leaves. The rich flavor of the fatty horse mackerel combined with the refreshing aroma of shiso is perfectly balanced.◾️ Scallop Tempura Rice Bowl The second closing dish is a rice bowl topped with crispy scallop tempura. The spicy aroma of real sansho pepper and the sweet tempura sauce make the rice irresistible.◾️ Curry Soba The final dish is soba served with a curry dipping sauce. The fragrant flavor of the soba and the mild, spicy curry sauce complement each other perfectly.◾️ Lotus Root Mochi The course concludes with lotus root mochi, which is soft and chewy like warabi mochi, generously coated in soybean flour.-----------------------------While the prices may vary by season, they are reasonable considering the exceptional Japanese cuisine you can enjoy here. I highly recommend visiting!Thank you for the meal!*Instagram Gourmet Account https://www.instagram.com/shunsuke.naka/ (Over 10,000 followers!)*Gourmet Blog https://syn-gourmet.com*Comprehensive Links https://lit.link/syngourmet
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