🍽️ NYC | Restaurant Yuu's "Identity Swap" Week! ✨
This isn't clickbait—while Chef Yuu was away, sous chef Shuji took center stage for a special "Restaurant Shuji" pop-up! Known for his surprise creations, this $285 tasting menu promised an intriguing culinary solo act. 🍴 Course Highlights: • Amuse: Potato salad + grilled corn pigeon gizzard + bonito-dried tomato (set low expectations) • Katsuo: Charred bonito with black garlic vinegar sauce—tangy umami bomb! • Sujiara: Flash-fried starfish with konbu broth—crispy yet succulent • Unagi: Kansai-style eel with wasabi sauce (unexpected star!) • Suppon: Sake-braised turtle cold noodles with citrusy punch • Abalone: Perfectly cooked Hokkaido abalone with liver butter sauce (seaweed aroma!) • Risotto: Crab "kama-meshi" (dry risotto-style) with smoked watercress • Dessert: Peach jelly + almond semifreddo (winning combo) 🎭 Verdict: A strong debut blending Japanese soul with French technique! If Shuji ever goes solo, I'll be first in line. 📍 Restaurant Yuu Address: NYC #RestaurantYuu #JapFrenchCuisine #MichelinNYC #NYCFineDining #ChefShuji #FoodieAdventure