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| - Nomé Izakaya is another new Izakaya () that open up in Toronto a few months ago and I went there back in September (yes I am that behind on my posts) since it was recommended by a friend. Upon entering the place, it was rather empty and I was a bit skeptical with the "club-wear" clad waitresses but the good thing is, they all speak English fluently unlike most Japanese Restaurants but at the same time they weren't very knowledgeable of the menu... then I realize that the Chefs are Korean rather than Japanese *more skeptical
Nothing special, the usual decor of Japanese Restaurant these days but I have to say, I love the black plates with the wooden tables.
On the house, a half shll oyster for each of us as an amuse bouche.
Nigori Sake $19
Pickled Fire Fly Squid $4.30
~ Hotaru Ika No Okizuke: Pickled fire fly squid with soy sauce.
~ Not sure what this was when we order it but was giving it a try notherless given it's so cheap. It was very salty and fishy tasting and we both didn't really like this dish, oh well at least we tried.
The Mack-Attack $9.80
~ Aburi Shime Saba : Lightly seared makarel w/ ground ginger, green onion & soy sauce
~Ben loves loves makarel, so it's a must try everytime we at a Japanese restaurant. The skin here was really well seared and was very crispy while the makarel was not too sour/tart from the marinate.
Deep Fried Pork Belly $5.50
~ Deep Fried marinated pork belly w/ seaweed paste
~ This was a tad plain looking but the pork belly was melt in your mouth with just a thin layer of batter for a great contrast of texture and just a pop of flavor from the seaweed paste.
Korean Style Beef Sashimi $8.70
~ Thinly Sliced beef sashimi and fresh egg yolk w/ a korean style soy sauce dressing
~ I love the flavor here especially mixed with the egg yolk and the Korean Pear but hate to say that there was some tendon/vein of the beef which made it chewy at times.
Marinated Black Cod $9.80
~ Gindara No Yuan Yaki : Black Cod marinated w/ citrus soy sauce
~This was cook perfectly but I find it too salty which overpowered the cod which had a rather mild taste.
Smoked Pork Feet $9.30
~ Braised and smoked homemade pork feet
~We both like this dish, love the smoky flavor and the sauce/glazed here but wish it was cook a bit more to a softer texture which will make it not only tastier but also much easier to eat.
Octo-Wasabi $3.50
~ Tako Wasabi : Pickled Octopus w/ chopped wasabi stem
~Didn't like the pickled squid we got, so we decided to order this old favorite at the end and it was made just as we like it w/ extra wasabi (was in fact quite spicy)
Takoyaki $4.80
~ Deep Fried octopus ball served w/ tonkatsu sauce & mayo
~Ben was somehow craving for this that night and I have no idea why it says deep fried on the menu since Takoyaki is not deep fried... Anyhow, it's probably cheapest takoyaki I had ever had in a restaurant even thou it wasn't anything special.
Verdict :
~Service was great but wish the waitresses are more knowledgeable about the menu items.
~ Very affordable and conveniently located Uptown
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