in kanazawa, japan (may’24)

completely in awe of my meal here as i finally made it to one of my dream restaurants, located in kanazawa. so so so grateful for the invitation.

mind-blown by the simplicity yet immense depth in their dashi, using only kombu, katsuoboshi and fresh water from the mountains every morning grounds the foundation of the amazing meal i had here despite not being an ideal season for washoku.

began with an amazing yomogi tofu, before an owan made with the same dashi which was just served, in which was a perfectly cooked ainame and yomogi men, one of my favourite dishes of the afternoon. the sashimi platter was simply the most flawlessly executed rendition i’ve had, beautiful knifework in the ika, plump botan ebi and the most naturally flavourful hirame i’ve had. first time trying local style dishes such as the pressed sushi of kuruma ebi, amadai and celery, served with beautiful broad beans. the suppon dashi with mochi and teardrop peas was also incredible, so sweet and of the perfect crunch. the shime course was one of the memorable, from nodoguro to aji and my favourite tkg i’ve had to date, need to get a big size or two next time. ended with his perfectly shaped socarrat made into ochazuke, and a ginger infused warabi mochi which was so heavenly.

kataori-san re-imagines my concept of ‘minimalism’, focusing on extracting the best flavours of the ingredients to create seemingly simple but thought-provoking dishes. its a new level of simplicity which is still so powerful and a level of a true true master of its craft. it was a true pleasure to be invited here, without doubt the best meal i’ve had this year and wouldn’t hesitate to come back any chance i can get.

五月のコース (¥40,000)
✨よもぎの豆腐
✨一番だし
✨アイナメのお椀　よもぎの麺
✨お造り:牡丹エビ、ヒラメ、アオリイカ
あゆとアスパラの天ぷら
あじ、よもぎたたき
天然虎河豚の味噌焼き
✨甘鯛、芹、車海老の寿司
✨すっぽんのだし　すバップエンドウと餅
蕗の信田巻き、牡蠣ポン酢
スズキの千草巻き
〆: 白ごはんと牡丹エビの味噌汁、のどぐろ丼、あじ丼、✨卵たけごはん
✨お焦げと梅干しのお茶漬け
✨生姜蕨餅　抹茶
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would revisit: yes
reservations: intro-only
price range pp: ¥30,000-¥60,000
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location: 3-36 namikimachi, kanazawa, ichikawa
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