Kuheiji Sake Rice Field@Kurodasho ★★★

Incredible. 九平次 Kuheiji since 1647. First Japanese sake ever served in 3 Michelin Stars restaurant in Paris (2006). Mr. Kuheiji Kuno is the 15th generation of Kuheiji. He is the mastermind and legend behind my favorite Kuheiji sake. His philosophy and innovative approach to sake is mind-blowing. He came up with the idea of serving premium sake in wine glasses. He passion for sake and his value in human relationships win it all. He entered "into the terroir" and planted his own rice by himself for his sake, who's the first one to do that. He's the Top 100 Most Respected Japanese People in 2007. Despite of his fame, he's very down-to-earth and friendly. He's also quite an art collector.

Kuheiji-san invited me to visit his rice field in Kurodasho this time. I was super excited. I am a big fan of his sake. Matei-san showed us around and interpreted for us. Everything was mind-blowing. I really appreciate the fine premium quality sake, but after every time, I get to appreciate all the hard work behind it even more. Not open to public. [developing story – contents still being worked on]

Kuheiji-san with his limited release bottle gift for me

Kuheiji-san & Matei-san picked the 2 of us up at the train station in Hyogo

Kuheiji

Hioki 品川 ひおき@Tokyo Shinagawa★★★

One of My Best Meals. Breakfast for only $6.26. Japanese rice used. Only 3 items on breakfast menu – 680 yen Pork Soup Rice Set, 780 yen Grilled Salmon Rice Set, and Negitoro Rice Bowl Set 880 yen. Add Natto or Egg for 100 yen. Can request large rice portion for free. Inside Shinagawa JR Station.

Negitoro (Grated Tuna) Rice Bowl Set 880 yen

Pork Soup Rice Set 780 yen

Negitoro (Grated Tuna) Rice Bowl Set 880 yen

Negitoro (Grated Tuna) Rice Bowl Set 880 yen, Egg add 100 yen

Hioki 品川 ひおき (inside Shinagawa JR Station)
ecute Shinagawa
Japan, 〒108-0074 Tokyo, 港区Takanawa, 3 Chome−２６−27 エキュート品川サウスJR品川駅構内
+81 3-5421-8037

Tempura Miyashiro 天婦羅 みやしろ@Tokyo Meguro 目黑 ★★★

Tempura Master Miyashiro-san. One Michelin Star. Exquisite presentation. Delicious & elevated courses. Had a few riceballs from the delicious rice pot to take home. Intimate seating of 2 parties (2 people each party) total. Tempura Omakase Course 30,800 yen per person.

Shrimp Tempura

Seaweed Tempura with Toro, Uni, & Caviar

Tempura Master Miyashiro-san

Hiroki (180 mL carafe) 2,500 yen

Master's Dream Draft Beer 1,000 yen

Shrimp Tempura Hand Roll

Shrimp Tempura Heads

Potato Tempura

Asparagus Tempura

Asparagus End Tempura (dip with salt)

White Fish Tempura

Abalone (sashimi or shabu shabu)

Abalone Liver Sauce Shabu Shabu

Rice Tempura for the Abalone Liver Soup (Risotto)

Uni with Abalone Liver Sauce & Rice Tempura inside

Sawara (Spanish Mackerel) Tempura

Ainame (Fat Greenling), Grilled with Binchotan

Ainame (Fat Greenling), Grilled with Binchotan

Shirako from Hokkaido, Namako (Sea Cucumber), Yuzu Kosho

Mushroom Tempura

Wagyu Beef Tempura with Peppercorns

Isobeyaki Scallop

Ebi Imo (Shrimp Potato) from Kyoto Tempura

Hot Tea

Pot Rice with Colorful Fresh Tomatoes, Shrimp, Scallop, & Asparagus

Soup

Red Bean Yokan

Matcha

Low Key Storefront, Kind of Hidden

Tempura Miyashiro 天婦羅 みやしろ
2 Chome-18-11 Kamimeguro, Meguro City, Tokyo 153-0051, Japan
+81 3-6452-2808
https://www.miyashiro.tokyo/