Continue with the nama-shu. Easy to drink, but the acidity comes through, and the aroma and bitterness give it a kick. It is very good. I used to sit next to the president of Wadaryu at this restaurant. He often comes here when he comes to Tokyo. Since then, I have come to drink it often.
The second and third cups of Wadaryu followed. The first was the hiyaoroshi, the middle one. It is easy to drink, but the aftertaste is clean and sharp. This one is softer.
When I peeked into the restaurant, the counter was unusually empty. I took a chance and went through the gate, even though it was Monday. I leave it to him. The first sake is a Kinshin by Toshimaya, which also has a store in Kanda. The mouthfeel is sweet and delicious with a full-bodied flavor, but the acidity and bitterness make it refreshing and clean. The Hachitan-Nishiki has a strong acidity and a clean finish.
Aurus. I have often heard of Otokoyama, but this was my first time to try Yamagata's Hanyo Otokoyama. Today was all about Yamagata, and many of the sakes were new to me. I will come back to learn more.
We had our first time at the foot of the east while having magnificent matsutake mushrooms cooked for us. I did not record it, so I cannot write my impressions.
This is an interesting restaurant that a business partner took me to. The food is creative and inventive. The sake to go with it is recommended by the owner. Yamagata is the main sake. All were delicious and very satisfying. Some more pictures will follow.
What a surprise, a local liquor store had it. I would buy it, willing to pay the price of two bottles. The owner said, "Ten years ago you could buy it cheap. Now we can't even get it at our liquor store. He said, "No, I'm just grateful that you stocked it for me. No, I'm just grateful that he stocked it.
Now, my wife and I enjoy it together. It has a soft taste with a hint of sweetness. My wife says it has the aroma of peach, the acidity of Shinsei, and a slight carbonation. It is light and refreshing. It is still delicious.
Second cup. Sawaya Matsumoto's first "Tachibana 2019," apparently a collaboration with EXILE's Kenchi Tachibana, but I'm not sure. When you drink it, it has a slightly effervescent sourness and a light sweetness.
It was refreshing, but still tight. It was the usual taste. Delicious.
Friday, a typhoon was approaching. When I went to Tokyo Station by underground, I couldn't help but take a look at this place. There was a bottle of Toyo Bijin, so I had some. It has a nice aroma. Light sweet flavor. Gorgeous. The aftertaste is light. It is delicious.
Bessan, you are stopping by again. If you have Toyo Bijin, I would drink it. Last year, when the three of us went to Eiraku Shokudo, I was drinking this one, Hakutsuru Nishiki. Delicious 😋⚾️
The second glass was my favorite. There are many good sake such as Jyushiyo, Jikin, and Hiyoroki, but today I chose Tasake. It has a nice aroma. I wonder if it is apple. The elegant sweetness. The tightness of the aftertaste. It was great.