Message: | Hmmm... at first read, I thought that you and I had the exact same dishes on their "Omakase" Menu, when I went on May 18th. I looked at the menu I asked for and it turns out it's a bit different. Also, when I went it was $40. Damn that hyperinflation.
Let me give you a breakdown of what I had:
First the complementary edamame and sake, I believe was called Ozeki Karatamba, was served chilled while we perused the menu.
Spicy Tuna Tartare with Seaweed Salad - I think my friends found the plates this was served on more interesting. I thought the seaweed was slimy. Who cares, it was a nice match with the spicy flavor of the tuna.
Grilled Lobster and Shiitake Salad with Yuzu Vinaigrette - we got the claw which usually has that nasty rubbery tip, but I found this piece did not have this. It was served with a bit of the smoothest mashed potatoes I've ever seen. What is yuzu? I dunno.
Stuffed Zucchini Blossom Tempura with Spicy Diakon Sauce - I think it was stuffed with a shrimp mousse, I thought this was delicious, it was gone in three bites.
Pan Roasted Alaskan Halibut with Wasabi Mashed Potatoes and Black Bean Sauce - A generously large piece of fish for a five course meal. I'd say this is the best implementation of wasabi mashed potatoes I've ever had. It was very *green* and had all the nuances of wasabi without the sulfuric bite.
Blackberry Tart - If I remember this right, it was a cheesecake decorated with blackberries on top, served on top of creme anglaise. I thought this was great.
We chose a bottle of 97 Trevor Jones Riesling. I don't know if this is the greatest match out there. We didn't care, we like rieslings. Although this has that peppery note that I don't enjoy in wine.
The service wasn't the greatest, we had to ask several times for glasses of water, and ended up pouring our own wine. Other than that, if they can keep their meals consistant, I may become a regular. |