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Then we have to cab? Why? When do we have to leave?
I asked a tsunami of questions and hurled them at my girlfriend. She smiled and said, "I'm excited... you'll like it!"
She knows me so so well now. She knows what type of cuisine I adore. She knows that I respect the ratings on Yelp. After much research and time, she planned a magical evening for two at a cozy Japanese Restaurant called Kaji.
Omakase! she said. Only 2 choices... $100 annnnnnd $120. As though she knew I was hungry, as though she knew I awaited this moment to come...
We get there by subway, then a 8 minute taxi ride from Islington station. It was a small restaurant, kinda in the middle of no where. I expected it to be like this, after all, we were in Etobicoke. After getting our coats hung, we sat at the bar right in front of the action. It was amazing to see such skill, precision and detail to the master's movements. The way he packed the rice into the molds, placed the seared eel on top and brushed it delicately with sweet soy and mirin, it was bliss.
We decided to order one of each of the Omakase options so that we could both try a bit of everything. The Omakase options are different. Each have unique starters and middles in between sashimi and sushi/noodle rounds. We liked the $100 Omakase dishes over all. You receive a couple less dishes but the tastes and flavours were preferred.
If you're seeking perfection in food, presentation and flavour, then Kaji is your destination. I wondered why the dining experience was at a premium, but it made sense as each course was presented before us. A unique combination of sweet, salty, sour, and bitter flavours flooded our taste buds with every morsel.
For me, the sashimi plate was the ultimate treat. Salmon, tuna, snapper, lobster, octopus with fresh grated wasabi root. If you haven't tried fresh wasabi before, make it a goal in the new year. The heat and flavour are tremendously different than it's paste or powder counterpart, in a good way. Anyways, the sashimi was fresh beyond belief. Silky, melt in your mouth, and oceanic, it was heaven with each bite. I actually moaned with each bite. We commented on the beauty and sophistication of each dish. Thought and well-preparation went into all the courses. You could immediately tell by each distinct component/ingredient that they used had a purpose. The shredded radish, the knotted burdock root, the shiso leaf, etc. they awaken your taste buds but also impart a twist of essence.
Overall, Kaji introduced me to an experience I've never had before. It was a special meal for me, besides it being my birthday. It was the first time I tried uni, it was the first time I had impeccably fresh sashimi, it was the first time I had a structured adventure from plate to bowl. If anything, the food justifies the price. When will you ever have so many memorable firsts in one night? I personally lost count myself, but I had the time of my life.
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