Thursday, October 23, 2025

Genjyu@Ritz Carlton Fukuoka ★★

Casual Kaiseki (会席) at Ritz Carlton. Nichi Nichi sake available by the glass/carafe/bottle. Definitely go for the 32,000 yen Genjyu course for the full experience.

Appetizer
Kuruma Prawn Sushi, Squid, Sea Bream Shiokara
Taro, Karasumi, Black Sesame, Lemon Flavored Sweet Potato Yam Bulbil, Edamame Fritter, Turnip, Lotus Roots, Ginkgo

Nichi Nichi Sake 4,900 yen (180mL)



Sashimi
Tai, Maguro (Akami), Kanpachi


Soup
Hamo Conger Eel, Eggplant, Mushroom, Green Bean, Yuzu Citrus

Grilled Dish
Japanese Spiny Lobster, Sea Urchin
Lotus Root Terrine, Wasabi

Fried Dish
Deep Fried Steamed Abalone, Liver Sauce, Ginkgo, Sudachi Citrus

Refreshment
Blue Crab, Salmon Roe, Chrysanthemum, Shimeji Mushroom, Dashi Jelly

Grilled Dish
Grilled Wagyu Beef on Magnolia Leaf
Fig, Walnut, Grilled Green Chili Pepper, Green Onion, Umami Miso

Hojicha

Rice
Wakiyama Rice from Fukuoka, Various Side Dishes, Miso Soup






Dessert


Genjyu 幻珠
The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka
〒810-0041 Fukuoka, Chuo Ward, Daimyo, 2 Chome−6−50 福岡大名ガーデンシティ ザ・リッツ・カールトン福岡18階
092-401-8882
https://www.genjyu.ritzcarltonfukuoka.com/

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Kani Honke Fukuoka Nanokawa 福岡那の川店@Japan Fukuoka ★★

Good Crab Restaurant. The rice was really good. Better than Kanidoraku. Jyuraku Kaiseki 8,200 yen (tax included).

Crab Cream Croquette & Fried Crab Claw

Appetizer

Snow Crab & Tuna Sashimi


Boiled Snow Crab with Vinegar

Grilled Kani Miso 1,050 yen



Seasonal Simmered Vegetables

Crab Miso (from another Nabe Kaiskei Course)

Steamed Crab Shumai

Crab Cream Croquette & Fried Crab Claw

Nabe  (from another Nabe Kaiskei Course)


Thick Rolled King Crab Sushi

Miso Soup with Crab

Rice  (from another Nabe Kaiskei Course)

Fruit Yogurt


Kani Honke Fukuoka Nanokawa 福岡那の川店
2 Chome-1-1 Nanokawa, Minami Ward, Fukuoka, 815-0081
092-534-0505
www.kani-honke.co.jp

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Wine Pairing Dinner Pop-Up@Hong Kong Tsui Hang Village 翠亨邨 ★★★

Fantastic Manuel Manzaneque (Spain) Wine Pairing Dinner Event. For National Day of Spain. Extensive quality banquet-style menu. Courses were nicely customized to pair with the 5 kinds of wine with presentation explained course-by-course. $988 HKD pp. 

Chilled Prawns in Aged Haudiao Wine with Dragon Fruit
paired with Manuel Manzaneque Chardonnay 2007

Manuel Manzaneque Wines

Celebrity Mary Cheung




Sautéed Scallops with Garden Greens
paired with Manuel Manzaneque Chardonnay 2007







Grouper with Sichuan Pepper and Black Truffle
paired with Manuel Manzaneque Chardonnay Especial 2007

Manuel Manzaneque Nuestra Selección 2004

Crispy Chicken with Sesame Sauce
paired with Manuel Manzaneque Nuestra Selección 2004

Braised 8-head Abalone with Pan-fried Foie Gras
paired with Manuel Manzaneque Nuestra Syrah 2006

Braised 8-head Abalone with Pan-fried Foie Gras
paired with Manuel Manzaneque Nuestra Syrah 2006

Deep-fried Beef Ribs
paired with Manuel Manzaneque Escena 2007

Manuel Manzaneque Escena 2007

Manuel Manzaneque Escena 2007

Fried Rice with Assorted Seafood in Tsui Hang Style

Sweetened Walnut Cream Soup

Deep-fried Sesame Balls with Lotus Seed Purée


Tsui Hang Village 翠亨邨
Mira Place
Shop 504, L5, FoodLoft, 132 Nathan Rd,
Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
+852 2376 2882
https://www.miradining.com/tsui-hang-village-tsimshatsui/