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I was startled when I arrived and heard lots of yelling. After awhile I caught on...Every time someone arrives or leaves, the staff all yell a greeting or goodbye in Japanese. So enthusiastic! This is not a quiet place, if that's what you're looking for.
We were seated in the private room by the entrance. You removed your shoes when you enter and the seating is sunken in the floor. You sit on the pillow at your table, but there is space for you to put your legs, like you are sitting in a regular chair. It's a beautiful room!
Here are my favourites from the Tasting Menu....
Karaage was the tastiest, juiciest fried chicken I've had in a long time(and I've been eating a lot of Korean Fried Chicken latetly!). It came with a side of garlic mayo to top it all off.
Kaki Mayo, a oyster served with cheese, mushrooms and spinach, was almost my favourite item. Served on a giant clamshell, it was salty, savoury, cheese and interesting all at the same time. I almost started laughing when it arrived because I thought I had to slurp down a giant oyster. Oops! They do give you a spoon. You've got to try it.
The Gindara, grilled black cod marinated in miso was my favourite. The cod absorbed of the flavours of the miso right through. So good. I could eat a lot of this.
The beef short rims, Karubi, were also marinated in miso and they kept me coming back. So tender and sweet. Miso makes everything taste good!
Service was great, but this WAS a tasting. I still plan on going back!
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