These look delicious! Recently discovered a traditional Japanese restaurant (well I assume it is since it is quite different from any other Japanese restaurant I have ever been too)... amazing food. I hope I have the time to come and visit Japan one day! Looking forward to more of your posts about Japanese culture and foods!
Thanks! I'm glad to hear it. I'm curious to hear what makes this restaurant different from the others you've been to. If you have a chance to take some pictures and make a post about it, let me know.
I'll def do. We actually go there quite often. It is not the typical sushi, sashimi or waghiu beef restaurant. They have sashimi but from horse, liver, intestines, and other strange stuff. Love their miso soup... best one I ever tasted! Also the guy who is cooking only speaks Japanese... hence why I think this is a very Japanese resaurant (but you can probably tell me if it is once I get some pictures)....and you can drink my favorite beer there Asahi.
Sounds like a good place. Horse meat can be really good. I was surprised when I first ate it.
If the chef is speaking Japanese, that's a good sign that you are in an authentic Japanese restaurant. Next time ask him what he recommends like this: Osusme ha nan desu ka (pronounced like O-Sue-Sue-May Wa Nan Des Ka--Nan like the Indian bread and Des like the sound of the word deck). You should also see if they have Orion, a beer from Okinawa. That's good too.
I love horse meat too.. although I never had it as sashimi, only cooked. I'll keep your tips in mind next time we go there! I hope I pronounce it right and don't say any funny things! Thanks!