OSTERIA ENOTECA DA SASINO (オステリア・エノテカ・ダ・サスィーノ) Hirosaki

Tabelog Italian Category: 4.00, Ranked 61st (tied with many others)I made a reservation through Pocket Concierge about two months ago.Here’s what I ordered:Omakase Course: JPY 19,910Mineral Water (Sparkling): JPY 1,200Dishes served:OSTERIA ENOTECA DA SASINO- Gazpacho with Fresh Garden Vegetables- Sea Urchin Jelly ⭐️- Prosciutto from Owani Town with Anpo Persimmon- Grilled Sweetfish Scales with Tomato Soup ⭐️- Foie Gras Mousse with Red Onion- Spaghetti with Tomato ⭐️⭐️- Takekimi Ravioli ⭐️- Charcoal-Grilled Horse Meat from Kanagi Town ⭐️- Tiramisu ⭐️- Post-Meal DrinkThe dishes made abundant use of local ingredients.I truly enjoyed Aomori.It was a great meal. Less

This is a representative Italian restaurant in Hirosaki, named Osteria Enoteca Da Sasino. Considering the dishes and price range, it feels more like a ristorante.The charm of this place lies in its commitment to homemade ingredients. Everything from wine, prosciutto, cheese, to vegetables from their own garden is made in-house as much as possible.The interior has a calm atmosphere, run by the owner-chef and one young staff member who both handle cooking and service. The chef may seem reserved, but he provides detailed explanations about the dishes and ingredients when asked.While there is a variety of dishes, the portions are generally modest. This restaurant offers a unique experience to savor the rich ingredients of Aomori and their thorough dedication to homemade food, making it a rare find in Japan. If you visit Hirosaki, this is a place you definitely want to check out.◯ Dishes:- Anpo persimmon, sour cream, homemade prosciutto- Live sea urchin with jelly and herbs- Homemade burrata cheese with buckwheat galette and black truffle- Grilled sweet sea bream with tomato consomme- Foie gras terrine with brioche toast- Spaghetti with tomato sauce and homemade mozzarella cream sauce- Homemade cheese ravioli with black truffle- Grilled Aomori horse meat- Tiramisu- Cherries- Herbal tea- Anpo persimmon, sour cream, homemade prosciuttoThis amuse-bouche combines the gentle sweetness and sticky texture of Aomori's Anpo persimmons with the refreshing acidity of sour cream. The saltiness and matured flavor of the thinly sliced homemade prosciutto create a harmonious balance of sweetness, acidity, and saltiness.- Live sea urchin with jellyThis appetizer features live sea urchin in its shell, paired with jelly that captures the umami of seafood and several herbs. The rich and sweet sea urchin, combined with the refreshing texture of the jelly and the fragrant herbs, allows you to fully enjoy the deliciousness of the ingredients.- Homemade burrata cheese with buckwheat galetteThis dish features carefully made homemade burrata cheese served on a toasted buckwheat galette, generously topped with black truffle. The milky flavor of the homemade cheese, the nuttiness of the buckwheat, and the aroma of the truffle come together for a simple yet memorable taste.- Grilled sweet sea bream with tomato consommeThe sweet sea bream is grilled with crispy scales and served in a concentrated tomato consomme. The crunchy texture of the scales and the sweet, tender flesh of the fish are perfectly complemented by the acidity of the tomato, making the soup irresistible to sip until the last drop.- Foie gras terrine with brioche toastThis dish features smooth and rich foie gras terrine served on toasted brioche. The acidity of pickled onions adds a nice touch.- Spaghetti with tomato sauce and homemade mozzarella cream sauceThe al dente spaghetti is tossed in tomato sauce and combined with a homemade mozzarella cream sauce. The acidity of the tomato is beautifully balanced by the creamy richness of the cheese, making it incredibly delicious.- Homemade cheese ravioli with black truffleThese chewy homemade ravioli are filled with rich, gooey homemade cheese. Finished with generous shavings of black truffle, each bite offers a luxurious experience of cheese flavor and truffle aroma.- Grilled Aomori horse meatThis main dish features Aomori horse meat grilled to perfection over charcoal. The meat is cooked to a moist and tender finish, allowing you to fully appreciate its flavor. A simple yet excellent dish that highlights the quality of the ingredients.- TiramisuThis homemade tiramisu impresses with its rich mascarpone and smooth texture. The slight bitterness of cocoa is balanced with just the right amount of sweetness, making it enjoyable until the very end.- CherriesFresh cherries at their peak season are served in a wooden apple-shaped dish, adding a fun visual element to the conclusion of the meal, reflecting the charm of Aomori.- Herbal teaAfter the meal, enjoy a fragrant herbal tea to relax. Its refreshing taste gently resets your palate, allowing you to savor the pleasant aftertaste until the very end. Less