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| - Kabuto is located in a busy strip mall in Chinatown. Yet you wouldn't know once you enter. The standard metal and glass frame construction, ubiquitous to every strip mall is transformed into a zen like space. A lone minimalist, rectangular window allows people to look in but for those inside, you are totally removed. The interior is clean with ample light and a subdued atmosphere. A perfect setting to enjoy the sublime cuisine which you are about to eat.
We chose the "Kabuto" menu, which contains eight courses for $120 (aperitif sake / appetizer / sashimi platter (5 kinds) / grill platter (5 varieties) / nigiri (12pc) / hand roll / miso soup / dessert)
The first course was their Sake aperitif which was made in house from two types of mash. I've never liked Sake before. Perhaps it's because the ones I had were swill. The aperitif was chilled to the point of ice crystals forming on the top, melon flavours and a slight sweetness with a silky mouth feel. This is one time where I wish I could have supersized my drink.
After eating over 20 different items a few highlights are:
- The Golden Eye Snapper was one of the best pieces of fish I've ever eaten. Look for it!
- The Spot Prawn from Santa Barbara was excellent. Slightly sweet, served with real wasabi.
- The Aburi Blue Fin 'triangle' was barely seared, just enough to taste the flavour of the torch; ambrosia of the sea.
- Normally I'm not a fan of Ikura or Salmon Roe. Not wanting to offend the chef, I forced a smile and nodded when he handed us two very generous portions of the roe. As I prepared myself for an oily-kind of fishy-unpleasantness I was surprised at how clean and delectable the roe was. No unpleasantness here.
The only thing we were served which I did not like was the Spiny Sea Snail. Being served in its large, spiky shell, it did not look appetizing nor inviting. The flesh was tough and rubbery and the size of a finger. The taste was acrid and charcoal like. The chef mentioned Japanese folks love it for its bitterness. My wife almost threw up and this item effected the rest of her meal. If you see a large, spiky shell, just pass.
Overall the meal went from being very good to sublime. The service was quite attentive and the dishes were well explained. For $120 per person, I expect a top notch experience and that is exactly what Kabuto delivered. If you're looking for an authentic sushi experience Kabuto delivers on the level the best in LA or NYC do.
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