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BBQ Salmon Skin...5 stars. Excellent!!! Almost anything fatty that's grilled is good! This is no exception. Sliced salmon skin with a bit of meat is nicely charred and flavorful. Next time I'll have to ask for sauce on the side...I prefer the natural taste of the skin and have the option of dipping the sauce. Also, the sauce tends to soften up the skins. Otherwise, an excellent dish.
Grilled Salmon Collars/Cheeks (Hamachi Kama)...5 stars. Pork chop-sized salmon collars perfectly grilled to order. There is absolutely nothing better than grilled food! The meat on these collars are super tender and gelatinous!!! Be forewarned, though, as there ARE a few pin bones by the cheeks and larger ones around the collar...nevertheless, this is not a dish to be gorged upon but rather enjoyed pleasurably.
BBQ Black Cod...4 stars. Three won ton-sized black cod collars for $17.95, plus sides. Based on price, alone, this dish would get 1 star. However, the collars are perfectly grilled. If you prefer a more intense fish flavor then this dish is for you. Due to their diminutive size, there's very little meat on the collars but plenty of crispy and gelatinous goodness. You'd REALLY have to like cod collars to order this dish. I, myself, prefer salmon collars for their lighter taste and bigger portions.
Agedashi Tofu...5 stars. If you like tofu, you'll certainly enjoy this dish. The deep-fried tofu has an amazingly light crust. Coupled with its soft interior, it makes for an interesting meal. The dish, itself, looks quite elegant (magazine worthy). The tentsuyu broth is very light and a great pairing to the even lighter tofu. Be careful with the minced ginger garnish, as it can be overpowering (I simply brushed it aside).
Yakitori (Chicken Skewers)...5 stars. Nicely grilled cuts of chicken and scallions. The teriyaki sauce is light and flavorful. They're not glamorous, but these are as good as any chicken skewers you'll ever have at a Japanese establishment.
Vegetable Tempura...5 stars. Evenly coated assortment of thinly sliced vegetables, such as, yams, bell peppers and zucchini, as well as, whole asparagus. The vegetables are fried to perfection. Can't ask for more than that. ;)
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