First off, the special wasn't that special after all (financially): 1) $35 bucks is what the meal normally would have cost and 2) I ended up eating way more than just what came in the restaurant week menu. For someone with my budget, Uchiko definitely is not a place I visit often, but when I do, it's worth the splurge.
Brussels Sprouts |
The brussels sprouts were amazing: crispy with a roasted flavor and topped with a sweet lemon chili sauce. We finished the sprouts quickly and were disappointed that an efficient bus boy took the empty bowl away because we all wanted to lick up the sauce left in the bottom of the bowl.
Peas |
The pea dish was mostly a hit with us. An alternative to a traditional edamame, the peas had a smokey flavor that paired well with the pickled kimchi flavors. I was proud that I was eating peas since I usually avoid them, and I would eat them more if someone cooked them for me at home. One friend said the pods were too waxy and that made the dish difficult to eat. I didn't mind, but I understood her point. This was a messy dish.
Read more about the meal, see more pictures of delicious food and hear about the one major flaw of our experience, after the JUMP!
Yokai Berry |
The next dish that arrived for me was the Yokai Berry: atlantic salmon, dinosaur kale, asian pear and yuzu pair together to not only create a beautifully plated dish, but one that included layers of flavors and textures.
Ham & Eggs |
Shag Roll |
Possibly the biggest hit of the night was the Ham and Eggs roll: pork belly wrapped in rice served with dollops of yolk custard and espellette (a type of pepper). We each had one piece when we called over the waiter to order another roll. It really was delicious. The Shag Roll - one of the most popular rolls at Uchi and Uchiko - was also finished just as quickly. I'm always surprised that it has sun dried tomato in it because I think, "that will add a weird texture," but it doesn't. It might be because the roll is fried, but something about this one gives it the feeling that it's actually melting in your mouth.
The second dish I chose that was included in the restaurant week menu was the Karaage with pickled vegetables. It's really just fried chicken that somehow manages to be extremely crispy despite being tossed in a sweet and sticky honey sauce. The chicken was moist and tasty.
Karaage |
Tobacco Cream |
So go, enjoy, and be prepared to spend a lot of money - it's very much worth it.
so that I can see in the pictures everything is delicious!!
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I love sushi and Tobacco Cream!
ReplyDeleteeverything looks delicious but the coolest is the decoration of the dishes!
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