This month, I invited my dear friend, a sommelier.The delicious, fatty Kinmedai (golden eye snapper) is a seasonal treat for early summer.And soon, the last of the child-bearing Yariika (spear squid).Starting with the first Shimaaji (striped jack) as sushi.The Amakusa-sourced, matured Saba (mackerel) is rich in fat and incredibly flavorful!I believe Kurosaki’s Mehikari (small fish) is the best in Japan.It truly is the best!And soon, we’ll also see the last of the Hotaruika (firefly squid).The signature Kohada (gizzard shad) and Kuruma Ebi (sweet shrimp) are a must.Sandwiched in is the Chawanmushi (steamed egg custard) with Abashiri Hair Crab,followed by Amakusa’s Murasaki Uni (purple sea urchin).The seasonal Torigai (cockle) has its sweetness maximized.Today’s tuna is from Choshi.Starting with the boiled Hamaguri (clam) from Kuwana,then onto my favorite, Nodoguro (blackthroat seaperch)! I ordered four more pieces.Comparing the Murasaki Uni from Oma and Yura.I finished with Nodoguro and Anago (conger eel).With delicious sushi and lively conversation, we enjoyed three bottles of wine,making for a delightful evening.Joh. Jos. PrümGraacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese 2006Mosel, GermanyWeingut BründlmayerRied Heiligenstein 1ÖTW Erste Lage Alte Reben Riesling 2021Kamptal, AustriaDomaine J.A. FerretPouilly-Fuissé “Tournant de Pouilly” Cuvée Hors-Classe 2009Bourgogne, France-----Kinmedai Shabu-ShabuChild-bearing YariikaShimaaji SushiAmakusa Matured Saba SushiMehikariHotaruikaKohada SushiSteamed Kuruma Ebi SushiAbashiri Hair Crab ChawanmushiAmakusa Murasaki UniTorigai SushiChoshi Hon Maguro Sushi Otoro, Akami, ChutoroKuruma Ebi HeadKuwana Boiled HamaguriNagasaki Tsushima Caught Nodoguro Sake Steamed SushiAsari, Shijimi, Hamaguri Clam BrothDry Gourd Roll(Additions)Oma Murasaki UniYura Murasaki UniNagasaki Tsushima Caught Nodoguro Sake Steamed SushiAnago Sushi
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