Located near the Higashi Chaya District in Kanazawa, Kataori is a wonderful Japanese restaurant that takes full advantage of local ingredients and nearby fishing grounds, offering exquisite dishes crafted by the chef. Michelin-rated with 2 stars in Hokuriku.The seafood, especially, is served fresh and beautifully, without aging, allowing you to truly enjoy its natural flavors.On this day, we had:"Steamed Rock Oysters"The rock oysters from Chirihama are steamed in their own broth, resulting in a beautifully fragrant dish with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. The sweetness and umami spread throughout the mouth, and the slight addition of mustard enhances the oyster's flavors, leaving a refreshing aftertaste."Aji no Ryuhimaki" (Horse Mackerel Wrapped in Seaweed)This dish features fatty horse mackerel wrapped with perilla and myoga in kombu. The kombu adds an exceptional depth of flavor, and the bonito flakes powder on the white cucumber adds a nice accent."Jaga Butter Style"New potatoes are shaped like buns and served with a rich butter and kombu broth sauce. The lightness of the new potatoes combined with the flavorful sauce makes for a delightful dish without being heavy."Nasu Somen" (Eggplant Somen) and "Ayu Nanban-zuke" (Sweetfish in Vinegar) were also delicious.It was a great meal!Other dishes included:- Stewed Brown Rice- Eggplant Somen with Purple Eggplant- Soup with Abalone from Suzu and Egg Tofu- Sashimi: Arare from Himi, Akaiika (Red Squid), and Hirasaudakatsuo (Flathead Bonito)- Ayu Nanban-zuke from Shogawa in Toyama- Rock Oysters from Chirihama with Oyster Broth and Mustard- Grilled Nodoguro (Blackthroat Seaperch) with Green Beans and Black Sesame- Aji no Ryuhimaki (Horse Mackerel Wrapped in Kombu)- Fried Tachiuo (Cutlassfish) with Kombu Salt- Natural Sea Eel from Fukui in Unagi-zaku- New Potatoes in Jaga Butter Style- Rice- Nagaimo Tororo (Grated Yam)- Marinated Bonito- Grilled Ayu Rice Balls with Tea- Himuro Manju (Steamed Bun)
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