Yoshii (吉い) Nagoya

I’ve been to all the so-called "difficult-to-reserve restaurants" in Nagoya, but this place is the real deal.Those who have been coming here for a long time truly have great taste. If only I had started my gourmet journey sooner...But wishing won’t help me secure a reservation, so if you can get in, I’d love to be invited! ♪I was thrilled to have the "Water Eggplant Spring Rolls" again, which had left a lasting impression on me three years ago.The "Bonito with Onion" comes with a hidden aioli sauce. It was unbelievably delicious! I knew bonito and garlic would pair well, but the balance of flavors was exceptional.The "Fig with Miso" seems to be a classic menu item at Yoshii, but it was my first time trying it. The chewy texture combined with the juiciness of the figs made it absolutely delightful.Thank you for the wonderful meal.---------------------------------Omakase Course【Appetizer】 Hamo Sushi【Fried Dish】 Water Eggplant and Salt Kombu Spring Rolls【Seasonal Side Dish】 Horse Mackerel with Grated Summer Turnip【Soup】 Hamo and New Lotus Root Dumpling with Kintoki Greens【Sashimi】 Flatfish and Whelk【Main Dish】 Bonito with Onion and Aioli Sauce【Grilled Dish】 Fried Sawara with New Ginkgo Nuts【Salad】 Fig with Miso and Sesame【Rice Dish】 Rice with New Ginger and Sweet Shrimp Pickles and Miso Soup【Dessert】 Black Honey Agar Jelly---------------------------------*For ramen and B-class gourmet, a rating of 4.5 is the maximum.▪️Restaurant Ratings 4.0-4.5: Generally delicious or satisfactory for the cost 4.6 and above: Extremely delicious or more satisfying than the cost▪️Ramen Ratings 3.7 and above: Delicious 3.9 and above: A must-try▪️B-Class Ratings Focused on cost performance Below 3.4: ... Above 3.7: Generally tasty. Above 4.0: A very good restaurant! Less

After about 8 months, I finally visited my favorite restaurant in Japan again.This time, I came with four friends.The atmosphere remains unchanged, with the chef quietly dedicated to his cooking and the warm presence of the owner, which always brings me comfort.On this day, I was able to enjoy dishes that showcased the summer ingredients typical of Yoshii.The menu included:- Hamo Sushi - Spring Rolls with Water Eggplant and Salted Kombu - Hamo Soup with New Lotus Root Dumplings - Clams and Spicy Daikon - Kintoki Greens - Grilled Hamo with Sea Urchin - Fried Swordfish and Manganji Pepper - Simmered Fig with Sesame - Eel - Rice with Young Ginger, Sweet Shrimp, and New Ginkgo - Yuba Miso Soup - Black Honey Agar I find it hard to express how incredible this meal was. At first glance, the dishes appear simple and unadorned, resembling ordinary food, but once you taste them, their delicate flavors captivate your heart.Of course, the use of top-quality ingredients plays a role, but there’s something inexplicably wonderful about these dishes that goes beyond that.Even the grilled items are not cooked over charcoal, yet they evoke more emotion than those cooked over an open flame.Dining here makes it clear that the food from other restaurants I thought was delicious is on a completely different level.I know my next visit will be quite a while from now, but this is a place I want to keep coming back to. Less

I visited "Yoshii," located about a 10-minute walk from Shin-Sakaemachi Station.The owner, Tomoeichi Yoshii, attended a culinary school in Kyoto, where he trained at traditional inns while living on-site, and later became independent in 2012.♦︎ A space filled with the chef's passion, featuring 6 counter seats ── The interior is a very clean and quiet space with only counter seating, stripped of unnecessary decorations.You can deeply focus on the dishes while watching the chef and his wife handle all the plating and cooking right in front of you.♦︎ The menu we enjoyed ── 【Hamo Sushi】 【Spring Rolls with Water Eggplant and Salted Kombu】 【Hamo and Lotus Root Dumpling Soup】 【Clams and Kintoki Greens】 【Spanish Mackerel and Manjanji Pepper】 【Fig with Sesame Dressing】 【Grilled Eel】 【Pickles】 【Yuba with Red Miso Soup】 【Sweet Shrimp and Ginger Rice】 【Agar with Black Honey】 ♦︎ Perfectly balanced simplicity and overall impressions ── Instead of just displaying expensive ingredients, the chef conveys the true potential of his favorite ingredients directly, allowing you to savor the exquisite cooking and combinations of flavors.I was impressed by the perfect cooking of the fish, the balance of sauces and salt, and the unique preparation of the sweet shrimp rice, which was cooked slightly rare.The grilled hamo and clams were exquisite, and the texture of the fried Spanish mackerel was one of a kind.Even the rice, cooked to perfection in the last pot, was structured with perfect rhythm, providing satisfaction that exceeds the price.This is a supreme establishment that has maintained its top position in Nagoya for years, showcasing an incredible passion for cooking and the crystallization of craftsmanship. It was a great meal.Review posted by "Instagram@_1show". Thank you for reading to the end. I appreciate all your likes, follows, and saves for the restaurant. Less

At Yoshii in Nagoya's Shin-Sakae, you can enjoy exquisite Japanese cuisine that balances flavors beautifully, even without special ingredients.It's a luxurious experience to watch the chef prepare the dishes right in front of you while you savor your meal.The counter seats seven, and all courses start simultaneously.On this day, we had:- "Sumiika and White Asparagus Dish"A plate featuring sliced asparagus arranged alongside the squid, served with squid ink. The contrast of white and black is visually appealing, and the texture and flavors are delightful, enhanced by the accent of kinome (Japanese pepper leaf).- "Steamed Rice with Kuruma Ebi and Fava Beans"This comforting dish features plump shrimp and tender fava beans, perfectly seasoned with homemade bachi (fermented fish).- "Grilled Sweetfish"This sweetfish, grilled to perfection, can be eaten from head to tail. It’s served with a touch of wasabi vinegar, allowing you to enjoy the aroma and sweetness of the fish while finishing it off with the vinegar.- "Sashimi of Torigai and Clams with Snap Peas"The snap peas complement the dish beautifully.It was a great meal!Additional dishes included:- Sweetfish Tempura- Fig with Sesame Dressing- Steamed Rice with Kuruma Ebi and Fava Beans, Homemade Bachi- Vinegared Horse Mackerel and Kintoki Greens- Torigai and Clams, Clam Liver with Snap Peas- Sumiika and White Asparagus with Squid Ink and Kinome- Grilled Masu Salmon- Red Snapper Rice with Ginger- Mango and Strawberry Ice Cream. Less