My friend came from the west, and I came from the east. We met at Shizuoka Station and joined up. As we got out of the taxi in front of the restaurant, we were greeted by a summer landscape.The unique shadows created by the artisan's handwork on the earthen walls, the seasonal noren (curtain), and the elegant beauty of the Yanagiba Ruira grass evoke a sense of wabi-sabi.I learned the name of the plant from Mr. Sugiyama's wife. The cool purple and blue-violet funnel-shaped flowers bloom only during the day.There was not a single artificial element; it had a natural presence that calmed the heart, leaving a refined and understated impression.As we reached the latter half of July 2026, we received greetings from Mr. Sugiyama, and the meal began.On this day, the highlight was undoubtedly the "Grilled Kiss Fish." This dish, made possible only through a relay of techniques from land and sea, is a summer specialty that can only be experienced at Onjaku. The kiss fish had a plump and juicy texture, and it was my first time trying it! ♡I was told that the Hamagou, which grows wild on the beach, smelled even more fragrant than yesterday. It was used to add a hidden aroma to the peach jelly.Since this is getting lengthy, I have included my impressions of the dishes in the photos.------- ------- ------- -------◇ Omakase- Aji no Kinuta Maki (Horse Mackerel Roll) - Grilled Kiss Fish - Aburi (Seared) Kanto Squid with Mizuna and Grain Mustard - Katsuo no Kuzutakaki with Molokheiya - Hamo (Pike Eel) and Winter Melon Soup - Tai (Sea Bream) Sashimi - Miso Dengaku with Green Eggplant - Grilled Eel Wrapped in Foil Palate Cleanser - Korin-ki (a type of squash) - Zucchini - Grilled Kinmedai (Golden Eye Snapper) from Suruga Bay with Sansho Soy Sauce - Fried Tachiuo (Cutlassfish) with Summer Vegetables Main Course - New Ginger Rice - Sweet Long Pepper and Hamo Rice - Pickled Rice - Chilled Sesame Dashi Chazuke (Rice in Broth) - Miso Soup - Pickles Dessert - Peach with Hamagou Aroma Jelly - Jade Rice Cake - Thin Matcha Tea ◆ Hōken Ryōka Junmai Ginjo / Kure City, Hiroshima / Hōken Sake Brewery ◆ Kōeigiku Sukai Tokubetsu Junmai / Ogi City, Saga / Kōeigiku Sake Brewery ------- ------- ------- -------When I first visited, I could barely finish half of the meal. Now, the deliciousness has evolved to the point where I aim for a large portion complete! (laughs) Thanks to Onjaku! ^^I look forward to visiting again. It was a great meal!
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