February 6, 2015
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Bluefin tuna Chu-toro - 3 J's comment > extremely tender, fresh, perfectly cut, not a single tendon |
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Tamago nigiri - 2+ J's comment > excellent tamago but a touch dry and rice fell apart upon picking up :( ; would have liked a smidgen more rice still |
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Foie Gras (Quebec foie gras & mango) - 2+ J's comment > not bad; good foie, subtle flavor, but a touch dry; mango sadly MIA; I swear the portion of foie is getting larger... |
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Waru (butterfish) - 2+ J's comment > waru 'creamy' but not rich, it's actually quite light in flavor; would have liked it a touch more 'aburi-ed' |
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BBQ red prawn - 2+ J's comment > very flavorful, juicy and fresh prawn; you can really taste the grill flavor |
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Anago nigiri - 2+ J's comment > very tender and flavorful; not as salty as unagi is sometimes |
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Shiitake mushroom tempura nigiri - 2+ J's comment > perfectly thinly crisped shiitake yet juicy and moist; needed just a touch more sauce |
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Avocado Maki - 2 J's comment > not bad; the perfect palate cleanser in between some of the richer flavored items, eg. the foie gras and wagyu; creamy and ripe avocado |
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Saba battera - 2 J's comment > not bad; not 'fishy' at all today (it's infamous for its fishiness); a touch salty though, but otherwise very good, texture perfectly firm yet bouncy |
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Takowasa - 2+ J's comment > loved the duo of both raw and cooked octopus; fabulous texture, firm yet juicy; excellent balance of the wasabi dressing, spicy but not unbearable |
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Agedashi Tofu (regular) - 1 J's comment > tofu bland and a touch dry; batter too thick; despite dipping the tofu pieces in the sauce, it was still not very flavorful |
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