Tabemono in SF – Hashiri SF

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Chef Tokunori Mekaru grating fresh wasabi on a shark skin grater.

May 13, 2016

Sushi Hashiri SF’s pedigree is a less renown restaurant in the Daikanyama, Tokyo location that opened in 2012.  In looking at Japan’s #1 restaurant rating site, ww.tabelog.com, you can only see seven reviews that averages to a 3 out of 5, which is mediocre by Japan’s standards.  Granted it is a small sample size.  However, the Hashiri SF opening appears to be a much more ambitious endeavor that focuses on a very upscale blend of both kaiseki and sushi experience. Continue reading “Tabemono in SF – Hashiri SF”

Tabemono in SF – Guest Michelin Chef Hiroyuki Sato from Tokyo and more at Omakase

Cutting a Young Blue Fin Tuna
Chef Hiroyuki Sato at work, expertly breaking down a young  Blue Fin Tuna for the akami, chutoro, and otoro nigiri.

June 8th, 2016

What a treat to have scored reservations to Omakase where they were hosting guest chef Hiroyuki Sato, who owns Michelin star resturant Sushi Tokami in Ginza. This event had the added bonus of two wagyu courses and a Ruinart and Dom Perignon champagne pairing.  Sushi Tokami was on my list for an upcoming trip to Japan, so I was trilled to try this sushi here in my home town. Continue reading “Tabemono in SF – Guest Michelin Chef Hiroyuki Sato from Tokyo and more at Omakase”