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Today is Fukuoka. I finished my work at the hotel and now it's time for dinner! I headed to a popular restaurant located in the futuristic 010 Building along the Naka River, Nada no Kawa Bridge. On the first floor of this building is GohGan, a collaborative restaurant by Go Fujita, who has been ranked in Asia's 50 Best Restaurants for 6 consecutive years, and Gaggan Anand, who has also been ranked first. Since I was on a business trip to Fukuoka, I decided to visit this restaurant. It was easy to make a reservation online a few days ago. The building is quite impressive with its bright red walls, and once you enter and proceed towards the back, you will find the entrance to GohGan. The interior of the restaurant is different from the building's exterior, with a stylish grayish design, most likely by architect Nobuo Araki, who also designs SOPH. stores. When I mentioned my reservation, I was led to a counter seat. To my surprise, the sommelier who served me was the same person I had seen on Hulu's "How to Walk in Fukuoka Prefecture" with Watanabe, where Maison de la Nature Gou was featured as the second stop.
I started with a Domaine Marc Tempe Cremant D'Alsace Brut Nature NV, which was refreshing and delicious. The complimentary appetizer was Panipuri, which had a unique twist with French & Indian Easy-Kaya. It was a delightful dish with spices and chickpeas. I then tried the half-size Cold Amberjack and Fennel Liquid Salad, which was a perfect combination of amberjack, wasabi, salted lemon paste, and fennel. The flavors were amazing. The Sea and Mountain dish was visually appealing, with layers of foie gras, duck liver, and persimmon chutney on a crispy pie. I also enjoyed a-iuto! 2021, an Italian orange wine with grapefruit and honey notes that I loved. The GohGan Fried Chicken, marinated by Gaggan himself, was juicy and flavorful. The Lamb Kebab, another recommendation, was perfectly cooked and had a delicious blend of spices. Lastly, the GohGan Spicy Crab Curry with freshly cooked rice was a delightful combination of coconut-based curry with Hokkaido snow crab and a side of yogurt sauce.
I had a fantastic dining experience at GohGan, with a fusion of French and Indian innovative cuisine. The option of half-size dishes made it easy for solo diners to enjoy a variety of flavors. I look forward to visiting again to try more dishes that caught my eye. Thank you for the wonderful meal!