A renowned gem in Tatebayashi, Sushi Obana, invited by a friend who loves food, I decided to stay overnight for this visit. So, my posts before and after are filled with Tochigi (laughs). It was a delightful trip to fully enjoy Tochigi.We started at 5 PM, with just the right train available, arriving at the restaurant right on time. I had the pleasure of dining with regulars and a certain famous sushi CEO, which made for some interesting conversations.First, we had some appetizers:⚫︎ Akita Arai⚫︎ Marinated Shako⚫︎ Bonito (red meat) with mustard soy sauce⚫︎ Lettuce Slurry⚫︎ Sea Urchin Parfait⚫︎ Himo Kyuu from Yura⚫︎ Steamed Abalone⚫︎ Liver Paste⚫︎ Horse Mackerel Nigiri⚫︎ Simmered Scallops⚫︎ Toro Roll⚫︎ Pickled Shirasu⚫︎ An-kimo with PonzuThe standout was definitely the Lettuce Slurry, which maintained the texture of the lettuce while being refreshingly delicious. The abalone liver paste tasted just like cheese, while the overall flavor was refreshing and an impressive parade of appetizers.For the nigiri:⚫︎ Striped Horse Mackerel⚫︎ Kohada⚫︎ Ikura⚫︎ Red Meat⚫︎ Chutoro (medium fatty tuna)⚫︎ Mud Squid⚫︎ Kisu from Tokyo Bay⚫︎ Torigai (bird shell)⚫︎ Cherry Salmon⚫︎ Akagai (red clam)⚫︎ Shima Ebi (sweet shrimp)⚫︎ Kaiware (radish sprouts)⚫︎ Sea Urchin⚫︎ Simmered Clam⚫︎ Kuruma Ebi (Japanese tiger prawn)⚫︎ Gourd RollEach piece was exceptional, with a common trait: they were all incredibly glossy. It’s said that you can tell just by looking at Obana’s nigiri, each piece is glossy and enticing. Personally, I loved the Kohada, which had no fat but was rich in flavor with every bite. The Chutoro was served in two pieces, and the Torigai was surprisingly served in two as well... I doubt I’ll ever experience that again (laughs). The simmered clam was served with liver, and no sauce was used.By the way, the dessert prepared by the owner was delightful, the skin of the monaka (wafer) was incredibly delicious! ♡Finally, we had the famous Ikura-chan from Obana, a keychain remade with pure Kewpie. We all bought one, and it was a great meal! What a wonderful restaurant, not to mention the charming personality of the chef!
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