Currently one of the most sought-after restaurants, Kataori is a representative Japanese cuisine establishment, ranked number one in Tabelog for Japanese food, and has garnered enthusiastic attention from food enthusiasts nationwide.Today, I visited Kataori, located in Namikimachi, Kanazawa City, just a 10-minute taxi ride from Kanazawa Station, near... More
Currently one of the most sought-after restaurants, Kataori is a representative Japanese cuisine establishment, ranked number one in Tabelog for Japanese food, and has garnered enthusiastic attention from food enthusiasts nationwide.Today, I visited Kataori, located in Namikimachi, Kanazawa City, just a 10-minute taxi ride from Kanazawa Station, near the Higashi Chaya District.This place was recommended to us by Udon ga Shushoku.It turned out to be a wonderful birthday celebration, and we had an amazing time.Established in November 2016, Kataori is dedicated to sourcing the finest ingredients. The owner, Takuya Kataori, personally visits the fishing ports of Noto and Himi every morning to select the freshest ingredients available that day.The essence of dashi (broth) is truly remarkable, with a strong emphasis on its quality. Freshly shaved katsuobushi (dried bonito) is used right in front of the customers, served at the peak of its aroma.The restaurant promotes local production for local consumption, focusing on the rich seafood, mountain delicacies of Ishikawa, and the pure waters of Mount Hakusan.With a philosophy of minimalism, Kataori avoids flashy presentations and excessive seasoning, instead maximizing the natural flavors of the ingredients.The simplicity of water, salt, and high-quality ingredients makes the skill and quality of the materials stand out, leaving a lasting impression.**Appetizer:** Yomogi Tofu *Water sourced from Suikan no Ya in Ishikawa***Warm Dish:** Small Sea Bream Noodle Soup **Sashimi:** Aori Ika (Squid), Natural Akagai (Red Clam) from Nagao, Natural Kue (Grouper) *The Akagai is incredibly flavorful, beautifully presented in a horse-shaped dish.***Fried Dish:** Fried White Shrimp *Fresh white shrimp fried whole.***Grilled Dish:** Grilled Nodoguro (Blackthroat Seaperch) **Sushi:** Hand-formed Sushi with Shiso and Sansho **Sweetfish:** Sweetfish with Warabi *The plate is 400 years old, made of Awasazukuro.***Main Dish:** Kue Rice Bowl *Includes Kue Tempura Rice Bowl and Mozuku Zousui (Seaweed Rice Soup).* **Dessert:** New Ginger Warabi Mochi *Served with Matcha.*I particularly enjoyed the Small Sea Bream Noodle Soup and the Mozuku Zousui, both of which were exquisite.Every dish was delicate, and despite the low salt content, they felt robust and impactful.The hospitality from the owner, Ms. Kataori, and all the staff was exceptional, showcasing overwhelming warmth and service.Kataori offers an astonishingly delicious experience. Less
