First thoughts... The staff here is great. They definitely exemplify the meaning of service with a smile.
Lucky me I got in early and was seated next to the water. The glass wall was up because its december, but the view into their waterfall was amazing.
Right away when I looked at the menu I knew what to get... the Chef's Omakase menu. 6 courses featuring Mizumi's specialties. I supplemented for the Kobe beef and was not disappointed. I also decided on the Bamboo snow sake. A very good and not too sweet unflitered sake.
Course 1 - scallops
Course 2 - trio plate. Oyster/beef tataki/frog legs
Course 3 - mini seafood hot pot
Course 4 - kobe beef hot plate
Course 5 - sushi/sashimi
Course 6 - sorbet and cake
Evrything was excellent and cooked perfectly, especially the kobe beef. Since i cooked it myself on a hot stone.
Scallops had a perfect sear on the outside and a delicate smooth finish.
The oysters with win sauce... just amazing. The beef was tender and offset with crispy onions makes my mouth water when I think about it. And the frog legs... Oh my. The most delicate and delicious frog I've ever had. Lightly battered and fried.
The mini seafood hot pot with sea bass, king crab, sea scallop, shrimp and onions with noodles. Balanced with a ponzu dipping sauce. Honestly it didnt need a dipping sauce. Its light and refreshing seafood in a mild broth was enough on its own.
Now... The Kobe beef, with all the marbling you would expect. Lightly sear on a stone and dip into 3 of the sauces if desired. Such a succulent piece of beef that over cooking should be a crime.
The sushi was very fresh. I don't think the wasabi was ground fresh, but I dont use much anyway. Uni. I dont know how many times i have gotten bad uni. This was not one of those times.
To finish, some sorbet and the fluffiest cake ever with little crumbles of goodness in the bottom.
I highly recommed dinning here. From the staff to the food, its worth the experience.
I can't wait to come back and try more dishes from here