Saturday, November 25, 2023

Kikunoi 菊乃井@Akasaka Tokyo ★★

2 Michelin Stars Kaiseki Restaurant. Exquisite plating with seasonal ingredients carefully handcrafted. Crab was fresh and amazing. Original restaurant in Kyoto. The restaurant also has its own sake with a nice taste. 44,000 yen per person. 500 yen for togo packing with nice packaging. Reservation can be made via myconciergejapan.com with an additional handling fee [developing story]

Hassun
Assortment of Appetizers

Welcome Sake

Sake Cup Made from bottom of Gourd

Welcome Sake

Welcome Sake

Kikunoi (Restaurant Brand) Junmai Daiginjo 2,750 yen

Kikunoi (Restaurant Brand) Junmai Daiginjo 2,750 yen

Choku
Sekogani Crab Shell Stuffed w/ Sticky Rice

Hassun
Assortment of Appetizers


Kenzo Napa Wine also available

Mukouzuke 1
Sashimi of Butterfish & Tai (Red Sea Bream), Wasabi, Chrysanthemum Petals, Curled Carrot & Daikon Raddish

Mukouzuke2
Sashimi of Maguro (Bluefin Tuna), Mustard, Soy Sauce Marinated Egg Yolk Sauce

Soy Sauce Marinated Egg Yolk Sauce for Sashimi

Futamono
Steamed Shrimp & Scallops Gingo Nuts Dumpling, Tied Carrot, Yuzu Shaped Like a Pine Needle, Chrysanthemum Petals, Chrysanthemum Leaf, Starchy Sauce

Minaki Gokugen (limited edition of 1,000 bottles) 55,000 yen (720mL)

Minaki Gokugen

Minaki Gokugen

Yakimono
Grilled Crab, Fried Walnuts

Yakimono
Grilled Crab, Fried Walnuts

Yakimono
Grilled Crab, Fried Walnuts

Yakimono
Grilled Crab, Fried Walnuts

Yakimono
Grilled Crab, Fried Walnuts

Yakimono
Grilled Crab, Fried Walnuts

Sake in Crab Shell with Kani Miso

Kani Miso & Crab Meat

Kani Miso & Crab Meat, Sake w/ Kani Miso

Sake w/ Kani Miso

Sake w/ Kani Miso


Yakimono
Grilled Crab, Fried Walnuts

Nakacyoku
Tofu in a Yuzu Bowl, Yuzu Miso


Shiizakana
Hot Pot of Quail Meatball w/ Grated Daikon Radish, Quail Meats, Turnip, Taro, Carrot, Burdock, Green Onion, Mushroom, Turnip Greens Leaf

Gohan Tomewan
Steamed Rice w/ Salmon Roe
Napa Cabbage Soup, Soy Milk Skin, Black Pepper

Gohan Tomewan
Steamed Rice w/ Salmon Roe
Napa Cabbage Soup, Soy Milk Skin, Black Pepper

Tsukemono (Pickled Vegetables)

Napa Cabbage Soup, Soy Milk Skin, Black Pepper


Mizumono
Daishiro Persimmon Splashed w/ Brandy

Togo Packaging (500 yen)

菊乃井 赤坂店
赤坂6丁目13-8 Minato, 東京都 〒107-0052 Japan
03 3568 6055
kikunoi.jp


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