New Yorker, born in Coney Island, Blkyn. Moved to Fair Lawn, NJ, then to Carnegie Hill, NYC, now between 港区, 東京; 由比ヶ浜 , 鎌倉; & 上京区, 京都 . ❤️ 神奈川県, 京都 & 滋賀県 kura, just because.
From the label, “Kiyo is a religious ceremony in Kyushu to exterminate demons. This is an extremely spicy drink that will push the limits and even make demons run away.”
I agree. Had at room temperature. Dry is not the word.
While still not an Autumn feeling, it has been a little cooler. But we remain in typhoon season! Even if Mother Nature not following the schedule, hiyaroshi always a pleasure to drink. This is a good one!
Understand that the Yagenbori group has a relationship with the Karhu family/estate. And that this would be offered on a first omakase. But still pretty good as a hiyaroshi.
I think the second time I had this also now at obanzi in Kyoto. Staff said it was “kaori (flavorful). My partner thought on the sweet side. I enjoyed with our meal.