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TUJU — São Paulo

São Paulo talvez seja o mercado de restauração mais competitivo do mundo. Numa cidade onde a oferta parece infinita, o verdadeiro desafio não é conquistar turistas, mas fazer regressar os paulistanos. É precisamente aí que assenta o sucesso do Tuju.

Ivan Ralston trocou a música pela cozinha e construiu um restaurante onde criatividade e identidade caminham lado a lado. Com Katherina Cordás, pesquisadora e sua parceira, percorre o Brasil à procura de ingredientes locais, variedades esquecidas e pequenos produtores. Dessa investigação nasce uma das cozinhas mais originais da nossa época.

Cada prato conta uma história contemporânea do Brasil, sem folclore nem concessões. A investigação tem tanto peso como a execução, mas nunca resvala para um gabinete de curiosidades. Aqui, os ingredientes raros não existem para impressionar mas para servir a cozinha. Cozinha essa profundamente pessoal, de enorme subtileza, que nunca sente necessidade de elevar a voz para se fazer ouvir.

O Tuju prova que a alta gastronomia continua a ser um poderoso instrumento para preservar cultura, valorizar território e criar desejo. Num mundo em que a técnica se tornou uma commodity, são a identidade e a hospitalidade que criam verdadeiras idiossincrasias. Um restaurante absolutamente obrigatório. Less

I visited this renowned restaurant, which has maintained high ratings for many years, with great expectations. The skill level of the cooking was certainly impressive. The attention to detail in the dashi and the delicate handling of the ingredients showcased a high level of craftsmanship in Japanese cuisine.However, considering the overwhelming support it receives on Tabelog, I personally did not feel the level of excitement that matched its reputation.Each dish was carefully prepared and had a gentle flavor, but when asked what left the strongest impression after the meal, I found myself at a loss for words. I didn’t experience any memorable dishes or lingering flavors.The service was polite, with no rudeness whatsoever, but overall it felt rather subdued. The passion for the dishes and ingredients, as well as the warmth of the hospitality, didn’t come through strongly. Even though it was a table seating, the proximity to other diners made it hard to concentrate on my meal, as I could hear the conversations from the neighboring table, which had a distinctly Minato Ward vibe.There were no significant drawbacks in terms of the food, service, or atmosphere. However, considering the nearly JPY 100,000 price tag for two, I did not find the experience to be worth the cost in terms of excitement or satisfaction.I believe the culinary skills are outstanding. On the other hand, I might be looking for not just technical skill in dining out, but also an emotionally moving experience and lingering impressions after the meal. In that sense, it did not reach the level of excitement I had hoped for, and I did not feel compelled to return. Given the price, it’s disappointing, but it seems there are plenty of loyal patrons, so I’ll leave it to the devoted fans. Less

Described as "a small local pub," though in reality a Michelin 1* Restaurant housed in what was once just a pub, The White Swan at Fence serves just one set menu at lunch and dinner. Rustic without any pretense, staff in jeans exceptionally pleasant while describing what's on the plate, Ingredients take center stage with technique and cookery far outpacing the laid-back confines.

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The voyage menu @orfalibros is a beautiful exploration of Syrian cuisine.

The traditional Syrian interpretations are vibrant and fresh , with Aleppo pepper singing the high note on many occasions . Japanese influences and techniques also play a role throughout the meal and they bring the Unami and earthy feel to many dishes .

A trio of snacks kick start the meal , be it foie gras , corn or a mushroom eclair , each of these snacks really lingers on the palate .

The 4th dish is an absolute knockout , a creme caramel using caramelised onion as its “sugar” is a genius creation, here it is weaved together with a punchy katsuobushi dashi and a heaving spoon of kaluga caviar . This is an unbridled and powerful dish that is utterly addictive . I came very close to asking for a second portion.

The next highlight was roots . A shiso leaf is placed onto your palm and then filled with a ball of burghul, herbs and Aleppo pepper . The pepper is gorgeous in this , it coats the palate and almost creates a similar reaction to the numbness of Sichuan peppercorn albeit with more restraint .

Fattoush is the inspiration of the next dish , however the classic salad has been reinterpreted with gazpacho and Greek salad elements also intertwined. Humble but fresh and exciting .

Loved the Chutoro + Otoro course , a great showcase for the Galician tuna but also some superb Spanish olive oil. The Otoro is thinly sliced and almost salmon pink , lightly flavoured with finger lime and tuna garum. The chutoro benefits from bolder marinade and is served with sourdough toast for a killer bruschetta .

Classic Syrian dishes return with a beautiful creamy bayaldi , smoked eggplant , Muhammara and tarator is a great combination .
Then a Syrian pasta course of moghrabieh paired with onion foam and glaze .
Current fine dining trends are featured with a beautiful hand dived Norwegian scallop with a brown butter sauce , a scallop skirt dashi and enough caviar to not dominate .
Wagyu from Hokkaido is the final savoury course but it’s the sour cherry sauce that is the star of the dish exactly as chef intended .

Finally a fresh take on Tarte Tatin ends a superb meal . Less

百年老舖「川越 幸すし」品嚐江戶前壽司與季節日本料理🍣

🔖記得收藏這篇貼文，並透過我們主頁的連結預約！

來川越，除了邊走邊吃小吃，
也很推薦安排一餐好好坐下來吃的日本料理。

這次來到川越在地老舖 川越 幸すし，
選了可以一次品嚐壽司、天婦羅、和牛與會席料理的和 NAGOMI 套餐。

一開始的前菜是六款清爽小菜，
有胡麻豆腐、秋葵、湯葉、梅子等，
簡單調味卻很開胃，也吃得到食材本身的味道。

讓我印象很深的是知床黑毛和牛和風牛排，
肉質柔軟，味道很細緻。

天婦羅外層酥脆，但完全不油膩，
最後的七貫特上江戶前握壽司也很滿足，
魚肉切得厚實又新鮮。

如果來川越，不只想吃街邊小吃，
也想安排一頓有質感的日本料理，
這間百年老舖很值得收藏起來。

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點進 ＠savor_japan 在首頁的連結可以直接預約餐廳，歡迎追蹤起來～！

Enjoying authentic Edomae sushi and seasonal Japanese cuisine at a century-old restaurant in Kawagoe! 🍣

While street food in Kawagoe is fun, taking the time to sit down for a high-quality Japanese meal is highly recommended. At “Kawagoe Kousushi,” a historic restaurant established in 1878, you can savor the “NAGOMI” course, featuring premium Wagyu beef, crispy tempura, and exquisite Edomae sushi.

If you’re looking for a relaxing and authentic dining experience in Kawagoe, this historic gem is a must-visit!

Save this spot and book via the Linkin.bio.

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