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  1. Ogata

    Japanese

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    An eight-seat counter where the chef opens a snowball of packed snow at the table to reveal blowfish sashimi inside is a strong argument for omakase. This intimate Japanese counter in Shimogyo holds two Michelin stars, and the format is pure chef's choice, multi-course, no negotiating. Antique ceramics carry each dish, and the pacing between quiet, precise bites and the occasional theatrical moment keeps the room very much on its toes.

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    • Deep-fried bonito

      “Simple presentation is the stage for bold flavours in dishes such as deep-fried bonito with bonito flakes, baby tuna sashimi, and grilled moroko fish.”

      The 50
    • Baby tuna sashimi

      “Simple presentation is the stage for bold flavours in dishes such as deep-fried bonito with bonito flakes, baby tuna sashimi, and grilled moroko fish.”

      The 50
    • Grilled moroko fish

      “Simple presentation is the stage for bold flavours in dishes such as deep-fried bonito with bonito flakes, baby tuna sashimi, and grilled moroko fish.”

      The 50
    • Blowfish and milt

      “More theatrical courses include blowfish and milt, where the chef uses chopsticks to open a large snowball filled with blowfish sashimi.”

      The 50

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