It was designed like a high-end sushi restaurant. It’s a place that I really want to visit both for everyday use and on special occasions.
When I tasted the carefully selected ingredients, there were many aspects that satisfied me.
♦ There was something like that.
◆주문
Japanese sake, each priced at 550 yen.
Tsunoe Sakazuki, Meikura Mountain
side dish
・お通し
・サバサンド3種盛り 1350円
・会津地鶏炭火焼 600円
・旨すじ煮込み 800円
・Sashimi with salmon and ikura onigiri: 550 yen
◆맛 등
◯Tsunoe Sake Co., Ltd. – Their cold drinks were easy to drink.
◯名倉山〜熱燗はチンじゃなく、時間と人手をかけて湯煎で温めたのです〜あららっ、名倉山を温めると麹の風味が際立ってしまいました〜個人的にはあまり好きではありません。
◯お通し
Fried meat added to stew
Ordinary deliciousness~The thick fried tofu pieces were topped with minced meat and chopped green onions.
◯ Sashimi Combo (3 Varieties)
Both dishes are eaten directly with the ingredients themselves at the first bite. Both versions would have been better if they had more fat.
However, when the wasabi and soy sauce pass through, the accompanying ingredients help to extract the umami flavor. The balance is excellent.
The fillet of tuna is extremely delicate, almost melting in the mouth. There are also large pieces of tuna that seem to be unmatched elsewhere. The thawing technique is truly outstanding.
〜事前の情報を通じて期待を超えてしまったので◎→◯
If you didn't know, of course ◎
◎ 会津地鶏 炭火焼き
During the ordering process, I was asked for one piece. Wow, it costs 600 yen! I assumed it would be something like half a piece of meat, but in reality, it's a skewered dish with a size of about half a piece. However, the meat is very flavorful and has plenty of fat. How can I call this not delicious? The umami is comparable to one piece from other restaurants... In other words, it's equivalent to seven pieces from other restaurants. It's a dish that shows its quality through quantity rather than size.
◎旨すじ煮込み
Stew of horse meat with vegetables – the horse meat was carefully scooped out. The fat part of the horse meat trembled slightly, while the lean part was tender. The root vegetables were firm and well-cooked. The combination of textures makes both components even more delicious.
When I picked up the sushi, a portioner was also provided. I wondered if it was unnecessary, but I decided to use it anyway. When I scooped it up, the amount exceeded three servings. It felt like twice the amount of sushi from other restaurants; in reality, it was about three servings! With my stomach ready to take more sushi, I thought I could eat even more, but this was just not enough.
◎ Salmon and Skrei Onigiri
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“For the next time, I plan to try a sample meal as a way to check the quality of the rice. It seems to be a well-balanced dish.”
As side dishes, there are soy-miso pickles and egg rolls. At first, I was attracted by the radish soy-miso pickles. The fibers of the radish were still firmly retained, and they were pickled in a way that gave a tangy, sour taste... This immediately captured my attention, and I focused entirely on the other two dishes.
The omelette has a slightly sweet taste, and its texture is that of a firm baked pudding.
そして、さらに期待感が高まる。
Well, the rice is firm in texture, but it lacks a proper saltiness and seems insufficient. However, when I reach the salmon fillet, I find that the salmon itself has an excessive elasticity; even when I bite into it, my teeth are jolted back. Such a tender salmon fillet is something I’ve never encountered before. Moreover, when combined with the somewhat lacking rice, the saltiness of the salmon becomes truly noticeable. The harmony between the ingredients is outstanding, and the balance is perfect.
After enjoying salmon and rice for a while, I try the remaining rice and bonito. Although it doesn’t compare to salmon, it has a deliciously savory saltiness, making it a satisfactory dish.
※550円なのにこんなにこれくらい書かないと伝えきれなかった(笑)
■关于这家餐厅
It’s located at the southern end of Omakocho Street. It stands alongside the southern end of Royal Plaza, which will soon disappear. It’s next to Noguchi Hideyoshi’s tea house and Fukushi Store. It’s a row of three buildings painted in black.
This place has been a concern for me since the sun sets, as it is completely exposed from the outside. However, given its luxurious atmosphere, I might have felt the celebrity-like experience of sitting there.
From the long counter seats that can be viewed from the outside, there’s a strong sense of a traditional izakaya atmosphere.
The entrance is automatic, but it is twice as wide as a regular door. I was overwhelmed by its size at first, so I decided to back off and finally touched the door with my hand.
〜あちゃーっ、、、テレビで見るような高級寿司屋風のカウンター席にビビりも、案内されて席に座る。。。挨拶以外は無言の案内がさらに緊張を招く。。。落ち着いて衣服を掛け、席に座る。
Looking at today's recommended dishes, the prices are not particularly high. I also checked the menus, but again, the prices seem to be quite reasonable. That’s a bit reassuring.
◆オペ
At the back of the counter, there were initially two people. After about 30 minutes, there were three people.
I ordered grilled dishes, stews, and mini-dishes. It seems that the kitchen is located in a place where it’s not visible from the seats. All other dishes are brought from there.
◆서비스
A truly exquisite eel restaurant. The glass-walled area along the road is a semi-private space shaped like an "L". I often see several people sharing a wine glass here. From here, one can also see the long counter seats in the back.
This brings us to a total of 9 people + 7 people. If you’re not aware, the entrance to the second floor is located next to the exit. You’re overwhelmed by the number of seats at the counter, and as a result, you simply don’t notice it.
Based on the conversation in the restaurant, it seems that there are 40 seats in total. By the way, the previous location of this restaurant had only 15 seats.
◆고객
I am the first customer... Since the izakaya in Uemachi was fully booked, I couldn't enter again. So I returned to Oomachi Street just before 5:30.
There are 3 customers who have made reservations for 6 PM. Additionally, there are a few more reservations scheduled from 6:30 PM.
