Michelin Guide has referred to omakase as one of the most “revered” and “intimidating” dining experiences. The Japanese word means “I leave it up to you”; that is, the diner leaves it up to the chef to present a meal that is, ideally, “seasonal, elegant, artistic and uses the finest ingredients available.” And yet there’s […]
Tag Archives: Japanese cuisine
Sea Fare
When my foodie New Yorker boyfriend visited for the weekend and requested sushi, we followed a trail of good internet reviews to Miso, tucked away in the far corner of the Ninth Square. Deeper than it is wide, the room is split by a series of pillars and panels. To the left is the bar, […]
Second Place
Hachiroku is on a roll, opening a second restaurant with the same name as the downtown flagship, this time at 966 State Street, on East Rock’s main drag. Unlike Orange Street’s Shokudo-style approach, this new upper State Street spot specializes in handrolls, in a way Nutmeggers probably aren’t used to. Past an all-black facade with […]
Food for Thought
Christy’s Irish Pub, may she rest in peace, overwhelmed the senses. Its replacement, Hachiroku Shokudo & Sake Bar, refines them. From the richness of simple surfaces—brick, wood, metal, plaster—to fussy-unfussy plates and pours, the vibe inside is monastic yet sumptuous, a paradox that gets you thinking. Hidden in the name is a playfulness that could […]
Wet Noodles
Even if the notion of ramen already conjures in your mind the real thing—a flavorful bowl of long-simmered broth and fresh ingredients, not a pre-packaged cup of freeze-dried noodles—Kuro Shiro is a pleasant surprise. (more…)
Cast Away
When it comes to sushi joints in downtown New Haven, there are plenty of fish in the sea. (more…)
Roll Call
“Wake up every morning as if something wonderful is about to happen.” “Enjoy the little things in life for someday you’ll learn they were the big things.” (more…)
Roll-Play
Instead of chewy, charred dough, a corn chip with vinegared rice. Instead of tomato sauce, spicy mayo. Instead of sausage, a slab of tuna. Instead of mozzarella, a four-ribbed fan of avocado. (more…)
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