KataoriInstagram: pateknautilus40 https://www.instagram.com/pateknautilus40/Thank you for viewing. I would appreciate your likes, follows, and saving the restaurant.I revisited Kataori, a Michelin two-star restaurant and recipient of The Tabelog Award 2026 Gold & the prestigious 100 Best Restaurants award, for a private reservation. This establishment reigns at the top of the Tabelog rankings among 900,000 restaurants nationwide.On this day, I had the pleasure of meeting a new apprentice, a charming young boy with a lovely smile. There is no other place that educates its apprentices as thoroughly as this one, and it shows in their work. It truly is exceptional, and the word "outstanding" perfectly describes it.Here are the dishes we enjoyed, along with some thoughts:The cuisine is simple yet maximizes the flavors of the ingredients. The sashimi was incredibly fresh and delicious... a parade of unique and exquisite dishes.- "Genmaicha" (Brown Rice Tea)- "Nasu Somen" A local Kanazawa dish made with purple eggplant (somen eggplant) and snow peas.- "Ichiban Dashi" (First Broth)- "Wakame Soup with Abalone from Suzu and Egg Tofu"- "Sashimi: Isaki, Akai Ika, Koji" Isaki from Nanao, Akai Ika from Himi, and Koji from Shinminato.- "Ayugiri (Sweetfish) Nanban-zuke from Shogawa, Toyama" The delicate balance of acidity and sweetness creates an indescribably delicious flavor.- "Iwakaki (Rock Oysters) from Chirihama, Hakui City, Ishikawa, with Mizuna" The oysters are delicious, and the broth is packed with umami. The crispness of the mizuna is delightful.- "Managatsuo (Japanese Spanish Mackerel) Yuuan-yaki with Fuki (Butterbur) Goma-ae"- "Aji (Horse Mackerel) Stick Sushi with Shiro-uri (White Cucumber) Karamushi"- "Tachiuo (Beltfish) Narutoyaki with Kombu Salt"- "Uzan (Sea Eel) from Fukui" The crispy grilled sea eel pairs perfectly with the subtly sweet vinegar-flavored cucumber.- "New Potatoes" These are fried Kanazawa potatoes that have been passed through a fine sieve. They are filled with butter, creating a classic potato with butter dish. Initially, they taste like traditional Japanese potatoes, but the flavor of the butter gradually enhances the dish, transforming it into a delicious potato with butter.- "Pickles"- "Himi Beef Yawata Roll"- "Miso Soup"- "White Rice"- "Kanazawa Dashi Rice"- "Aji Zuke Don (Marinated Horse Mackerel Rice Bowl)"- "Karasumi Rice (Dried Mullet Roe Rice)"- "Grilled Sweetfish Rice Ball Chazuke"- "Himuro Manju (Steamed Bun)"- "Matcha (Green Tea)"I had a wonderful time and would love to visit again. It was a great meal! Less