Higashi Chaya Nakamura 東茶屋 なかむら@Japan Osaka ★★

Michelin Star Kaiseki in Osaka. 27,500 per person. Cost for 2 types of sake & water for 2 people was 17,000.

Amaebi, Hokkaido Bafun Uni, Mochi Tofu, Junsai

Gorin Sake

Amaebi, Hokkaido Bafun Uni, Mochi Tofu, Junsai

9 kinds of vegetables including garlic cooked together

Okoze (Stonefish), Eggs, Stomach, Liver & Skin

Katsuobushi

Amadai Dashi Soup with Myoga & Sudachi

Hassen

Squid, Japanese Noodles, Chopped Okra & Radish

Torigai from Ishikawa

Japanese Cherry Trout with Paper Flower & Grated Radish

Abalone, Torigai & Scallop Nabe

Rice from Ishikawa

Firefly Squid & Seaweed, Baby Sardines, Grilled White Boar Meat, Pickled Vegetables
Rice from Ishikawa

Japanese Homemade Yogurt, Mango, Pineapple, Cherry, Black Beans, Jelly & Lotus Root on Lotus Leaf

Higashi Chaya Nakamura 東茶屋 なかむら
1 Chome-25-8 Honjohigashi, Kita Ward, Osaka, 531-0074
大阪府大阪市北区本庄東1-25-8
06-6147-3686
https://omakase.in/en/r/js105520

Kenzo Restaurant@Napa Valley ★★★

Fantastic Kaiseki Fine Dining. 1 star Michelin. We booked Kenzo Estate winery tour at their vineyard the following day (separate locations). Our 4th time returning. We brought Kuheiji Flagship HInoKISHI Sake to pair with the great meal. We were able to be seated at chef's counter. Great service from Joan (who left to work at Kenzo Estate and came back) and Martin. We had Alexis before, who's now working at Press Napa. $275 pp w/ service charge included. Corkage fee $75. Our reservation was at 5:30pm (2 seating per night, booked a month prior on OpenTable).

Seasonal Hassun
Cherry Tomato, Snap Peas with Tofu Dressing
Hyogo Seabream, Komatsuna Spinach w/ Yuzu Pepper
Green Pea Rofu with Italian Caviar
Toyama Firefly Squid, Yam & Grated Turnip
Aomori Cherry Trout Nanban-Zuke with Shiso

Kenzo Estate Suzu Sparking Rosé Wine

Alaska Spot Shrimp, Daikon
napa cabbage, broccoli rabe, pickled plum infused sake

Kuheiji Flagship HInoKISHI Sake ($850)

Kuheiji Flagship HInoKISHI Sake ($850)

Beautiful Wet Towel Plate

Kuheiji Flagship HInoKISHI Sake

Iwate Greenling Owan
signature dashi broth, green onions, carrot & mitsuba parsley

Kuheiji Sake

Chiba Golden Eye Snapper Sashimi
myoga ginger, shizuoka wasabi & nori seaweed soy sauce

Grilled Mie Sawara Mackerel
green asparagus & white sesame

Simmered Nagasaki Sea Eel Croquette
arugula, sansho pepper & soy sauce reduction

A5 Wagyu Tenderloin Kuwayaki
oyster mushroom, brussels sprouts, grated ginger & kenzo estate Rindo reduction

The last drop is the best drop

The last drop is the best drop

Hokkaido Sea Urchin, Ikura & Mediterranean Bluefin Tuna Sushi Bowl
served with red miso soup

Red Miso Soup

3 Kinds of Chef's Featured Desserts

Kenzo & Kuheiji went very well together

Kenzo Restaurant
1339 Pearl Street
Napa, California 94559
(707) 294-2049
kenzonapa.com