Two "signature" items from Sato-san: torched kinme konbujime wrapping crisp nori, and bincho-grilled kamatoro with aka shari and and generous handful of menegi. More drinking snacks.
The front end of the meal is mostly geared towards sashimi, and I counted 9 different items with 3 different dipping sauces. The most memorable was kawahagi in a mix of its own liver, ponzu, negi, and cooked nori - a variation on other versions I've tried that might also include shoyu or egg yolk. The results (pictured) kind of looked like the inside... More
Sato-san's sujiko is completely unique. It is served almost like a soup, with a generous amount of a thicker marinade, and diners are urged to sample this first. After, some shari is offered to soak up the sauce.
The front end of the meal is mostly geared towards sashimi, and I counted 9 different items with 3 different dipping sauces. The most memorable was kawahagi in a mix of its own liver, ponzu, negi, and cooked nori - a variation on other versions I've tried that might also include shoyu or egg yolk. The results (pictured) kind of looked like the inside... More
Two "signature" items from Sato-san: torched kinme konbujime wrapping crisp nori, and bincho-grilled kamatoro with aka shari and and generous handful of menegi. More drinking snacks.
Sato-san's sujiko is completely unique. It is served almost like a soup, with a generous amount of a thicker marinade, and diners are urged to sample this first. After, some shari is offered to soak up the sauce.
Final count at Takamitsu is 11 tsumami, 12 sushi, 7 uni, 6 pickles. That's a lot of variety for one meal, definitely enough items to rival any of the Sushi Sho disciples. But Yasuda-san's style stands on its own. Aside from all the uni and display of luxury brands, the impact is delicate and upscale without feeling innovative or non-traditional. Despite... More
Two "signature" items from Sato-san: torched kinme konbujime wrapping crisp nori, and bincho-grilled kamatoro with aka shari and and generous handful of menegi. More drinking snacks.
Sato-san's sujiko is completely unique. It is served almost like a soup, with a generous amount of a thicker marinade, and diners are urged to sample this first. After, some shari is offered to soak up the sauce.
Final count at Takamitsu is 11 tsumami, 12 sushi, 7 uni, 6 pickles. That's a lot of variety for one meal, definitely enough items to rival any of the Sushi Sho disciples. But Yasuda-san's style stands on its own. Aside from all the uni and display of luxury brands, the impact is delicate and upscale without feeling innovative or non-traditional. Despite... More