Seattle Omakase Experience at Sushi Suzuki
๐ Sushi Suzuki I found a limited-time special omakase event on Tock. As a foodie and a bit of a boozer, I couldn't miss it ๐. ๐ Overall Experience: ๐ถ The whole experience was structured by types of alcohol and food, probably for easier pairing. Besides the chef's team, the VP and his wife from the collaborating sake brewery, Dewazakura, and the distributor were also present. The VP's wife was super cute and very knowledgeable, introducing each sake and the rice used with great enthusiasm ๐ฅ. ๐ถ The set included five sake courses with 14 pieces of sushi. Overall, it was pretty good. The only downside was that their ginger was in chunks, and the sake dishes were a bit too sour for my taste. ๐ ๐ถ Maybe because it was a special event, the portions were smaller than I expected, but I was more than happy with the amount of sake I got to drink ๐ฅ. I'm definitely planning to come back for a regular counter experience. ๐งพ Photos 9-10 show the sake list and menu. ๐ฐ $250 per person + 20% service charge. ๐ Detailed Breakdown: 1๏ธโฃ Four sake appetizers paired with Tobiroku ๐ถ. ๐ The fish liver was amazing โ fatty but not greasy! ๐ 2๏ธโฃ The second course featured white meat, paired with Dewasansan, which has a green apple aroma ๐. ๐ The roasted grouper was a hit! The Japanese halfbeak, a rare fish not often seen on other menus, was also delicious despite its small size. 3๏ธโฃ The third course was my favorite โ the otoro series, paired with a rich Daiginjo with notes of persimmon and pomegranate, and a hint of sweetness ๐ฏ. This sake was fantastic! ๐ The akami was even softer and fattier than the otoro, and the grilled chutoro was also great. The chef mentioned they used Spanish tuna aged for two weeks โ maybe this fish just didn't get enough exercise ๐คฃ. 4๏ธโฃ The fourth course was more flavorful, with sardines and sea bass, paired with a spicy and fragrant Dewazakura ๐ถ. ๐ The rice-less sardine roll with Japanese basil was unique. ๐ The grilled sea bass with sweet miso sauce was a winner! ๐ 5๏ธโฃ Next up was another flavorful sushi course, paired with a cherry bouquet sake that had a smoky aroma ๐ถ. ๐ The bigeye tuna was fantastic โ very chewy. There was also a less common fish called greeneye. ๐ 6๏ธโฃ The meal ended with miso soup and a final sake dish, along with a mellow Daiginjo ๐ถ. ๐ The salmon roe was incredible, with crunchy daikon inside. ๐ 7๏ธโฃ We also ordered a few extra pieces of sushi and hand rolls. ๐ The king otoro, grilled to perfection, was amazing. ๐ The wagyu with uni and caviar was incredibly tender and rich โ every bite was a burst of flavor! ๐ #SeattleFoodie #SeattleLife #SeattleOmakase #SeattleEats
