I’ve always wanted to visit Hide, and I finally managed to make a reservation! I can hardly contain my excitement. Just a heads up, they only accept cash, so don’t forget to bring some. The course is JPY 8800, all-inclusive. The restaurant has only 6 counter seats. This time, we started at 5 PM. I heard they do about two seatings a day. It’s a place frequented by celebrities, which has piqued my interest. With only 6 seats, it’s no wonder reservations are hard to come by. Now, onto the drinks. First up: ● Draft Beer ● Grilled Firefly Squid I was worried about the smell, but it was delicious! I’m not usually a fan of firefly squid, but I enjoyed it. ● Grilled Hokkigai (Surf Clam) The crunchiness and saltiness were delightful. ● Grilled Harii (Squid) from Osaka Bay With a touch of wasabi on top. ● Grilled Tsubugai (Whelk) from Hokkaido The crunchiness is irresistible! ● Simmered Hamaguri (Clam) It may not look colorful, but the broth is delicious! ● Grilled Flatfish (Engawa) Great texture. ● Grilled Makogarei (Marble Flounder) Perfect for white fish lovers. ● Kohada (Gizzard Shad) ● Aji (Horse Mackerel) Thick and quite fatty. *Mine Nagano, Kyoto Junmai Daiginjo - JPY 2000 ● Grilled Scallops Full of umami. ● Grilled Hokkigai Spicy and packed with flavor. ● Grilled Anago (Conger Eel) Just lightly grilled, it retains a fresh taste, and the wasabi adds a nice touch. ● Sakura Masu (Cherry Salmon) Rich in fat. ● Tuna Brain So fatty that the wasabi’s sharpness is completely mellowed out. It melts in your mouth! ● Sea Bream Soft Roe Served with egg broth. What a unique flavor—like a combination of egg and sea bream soft roe! It was delicious. ● Grilled Tachiuo (Cutlassfish) Rice Perfectly seasoned and grilled! I was told to mix it before eating, and the saltiness was just right! This was my first time trying Tachiuo rice. ● Homemade Sea Urchin Comparison Sea Urchin Tsukudani (Simmered Sea Urchin) Salted Sea Urchin I had never tried sea urchin tsukudani before. Perfect with sake! The salted sea urchin is also great with sake! I couldn’t resist ordering some sake: * Mimuro Sugi - JPY 500 So easy to drink! ● Ogyopsal (Pork Belly with Skin) Served with kimchi made from napa cabbage and komatsuna. I learned that pork belly with skin is a dish that’s only found in Okinawa, Kagoshima, and Osaka. I was thrilled to have so many delicious shellfish this time. Talking with Hide was enjoyable; he’s knowledgeable and shares a lot of interesting information. I’m so glad I finally made it here! I’ll definitely try to make another reservation soon.
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