Forget everything you know about sushi, forget everything you know about japanese hospitality and everything you know about flavour composition.
Because Tenzushi will BLOW YOUR MIND.
For those that dont know, Tenzushi Kyomachi is considered the best sushiya in the South of Japan, possibly all of Japan. It is run by the most friendly, funny and thoughtful shokunin ive ever met, Amano-san, who is cracking jokes and laughing all the way through service.
From the minute you enter you will experience the true meaning of omotenashi. They have truly thought about every step of a guests experience down to the last detail. From a little water stream to wash your fingers to the constant change of your hot and cold tea once the ice melts or your hot tea gets too cold.
You feel like you can leave all your worries behind, lean back, have a friendly chat, laugh, and enjoy some true sushi masterpieces.
Beware, because as Amano says from the start, this is not sushi as you know it (edomae style), this is Tenzushi style sushi. No minimalism, no soy sauce but bold and refreshing flavours including yuzu kosho, sweet kabosu juice and salt. And im not sure if I can go back to Edomae style after this.
Every piece is like a masterclass in flavour composition, texture and temperature.
The full list of all the pieces are here:
Akami ( lean tuna)
Otoro ( fatty tuna)
Squid topped with roe and sesame seeds
Kuruma ebi
Pickled mackerel with japanese ginger and seaweed
Scallops with sweet soy reduction
Dont remember the fish but it was with shiso
Bell fish with ume and baby green onion
Marinated chu toro
Whiting
Aka uni
Smoked bonito with ginger and chives
Turban shell with okra
Grilled shrimp head
Sea bass with liver and roe
Tuna hand roll
Tamago egg
Grapes and melon
Inbetween there was also dashi soup and dashi soup with red miso
As you can see I had to note them down afterwards from memory because I didnt feel like taking notes, I was there for the ride and what a ride it was.
My favourites were the squid, the marinated chu toro, the mackerel and the uni.
Least favourite was the turban shell.
Overall it was hands down my favourite restaurant ever.
If you can afford it, just go.
P.S. he gave me a signed cd, cant wait to see whats on it hahaha. If youre interested I might give you a peek once im home
But this also marks the end of my trip, Hope you guys enjoyed the reviews, let me know if you have any questions and thanks for reading.
by Normal-Metal3664