From soup to nuts, this place is a must!
Mr. Matsumoto and his wife are excellent hosts. Speaking some Japanese probably helps, but you can easily get by wit the great English menu and wine list.
The wine we had was well-priced and magnificent. (2015 Loudenne)
From the get-go; the aji sashimi appetizer was fantastic, the soup was divine.
The huge prawn was cooked and seasoned perfectly.
The simple salad has a sublime corn dressing that I will endeavor to replicate myself and serve at my own steak restaurant!
Then the beef… just wonderful.
I must say, if you want that classic wagyu, luxurious mouthfeel, then, by all means, go all out for the A5; which I did.
But I own and operate a Yakiniku restaurant in another part of Japan, serving A5 Ishigaki beef all day. Here, I was envious of my girlfriends A3 filet. It’s still plenty tender, but has a pronounced beefy flavor and texture that I have missed all these years serving the higher rank, higher fat-content cuts.
Dessert was flambéed banana in brandy with ice cream and chocolate sauce. Light and delicious.
Thank you again, Mr. and...
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