I love birthday dinners, infact, there are few people who will pamper me the same way I'd pamper them. So off we went to Shiraishi for a good night - at least that was the intent.
Shiraishi strikes me as aloof as with most Japanese restaurants but the only thing that differentiates is, they remained aloof till the bill arrived. So much for customer service, eh?
Sushi Kaiseki was available at three different price points - $150, $200 and $270. I opted for the $200 course.
Appetizer was a predictable broiled vegetable served with inari skin and bonito flakes.
Grilled gingko nuts that are a little nutty and chewy. The sprinkling of salt gives this a nice savoury finish.
Sashimi always makes me a happy and satisfied diner, nothing to fault with the selection except I have tasted fresher ika.
Grilled Dish of king crabs and that sliver of creamy roe, which was certainly enough to keep the belly happy. Such is a luxury to have your crabs deshelled and I was savouring every bite!
Tempura sakura ebi was certainly another treat, incredibly light batter with heaps of baby shrimp. Paired with seasalt for a crispy treat or douse in radish and dashi stock for a different experience altogether.
Simmered fish dish with chestnut mousse! Definitely a seasonal pick and the fish was simmered beautifully and so were the chestnut steamed. I love my chestnuts and these were just another reason why I love them so.
Sushi in the same order of the sashimi which was disappointing. The chef very candidly decided to engage us in conversation after his regular customer left - hurhur. "Less rice?"
Flounder
Toro
The pattern formed by the slices of toro.
Aji
Pre marinated tuna
Pickles
Uni
Anago
Clam soup is always a winner for me.
Dessert of 3 bites of melon.
I left unsatisfied, whether it is the food or service both were lacking and for a fact, I would have gotten better service and value else where.
Shiraishi
Ritz Carlton
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