Kay N.
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鮨m
Everything was phenomenal, from beginning to end. The guest sitting next to me put it best: “This is Michelin-star level.”
To me, however, the restaurant doesn’t need Michelin’s endorsement; it knows exactly what it’s doing and sets an exceptionally high standard for food, quality, and service. That meticulous attention to every possible detail is why I like it so much. Say, for example, zero-waste philosophy is something that the restaurant wants to convey through its seasonal menu and it was all expressed in one simple yet humble broth. Nothing fancy—nor did it need to be—yet the message was articulated loud and clear. To this extent, I appreciate its philosophy even more.
The sake pairings were extraordinary. I can’t drink much, yet I savored every sip. The first pour, served at the perfect temperature, released a fragrance that unfolded slowly—fruity yet floral—while the texture stayed light and gentle. The next one carried a touch more sweetness and an intriguingly “gummy” aroma (nothing artificial, simply an amusing resemblance). Its sweetness soon settled into a silky smoothness that paired flawlessly with the food.
Finally, a limited-edition bottle broadened my horizons of what a glass of sake can do. For the sake pairings alone, Sushi m already composes a symphony. Imagine what thoughtful pairings of both sake and wine could do for the palate.