"Mitomi Emon's Gourmet Website" has been launched. Homepage: "https://blog.33inc.jp/" Instagram: "@mitomi_emon". The artisan speaks through his cuisine. We visit the renowned tempura restaurant "Ginya" in Shirokanedai. The head chef, Mr. Ginya Katsuji, trained at the famous tempura establishment "Tenichi" and honed his skills for 22 years before venturing out on his own. Today, Ginya holds an impressive two Michelin stars. The restaurant's ambiance is understated, yet it exudes a sense of tranquility and sincerity in its service that is truly pleasing. Chef Ginya may not say much, but his dedication to tempura shines through his dishes.
Words directly written on the wall say, "Follow your heart." It's not about words but about feeling tempura from the heart. Chef Ginya uses high-quality white sesame oil to achieve a light and fragrant frying. He also skillfully controls time and temperature to add a grilled element to his tempura. Just like his personality, there's no gimmickry or showmanship; he simply and earnestly confronts the ingredients.
One of the standout dishes is the "Uni" (sea urchin) tempura. While it's common to wrap sea urchin with seaweed or shiso leaves before frying to prevent oil splatter due to its high moisture content, Ginya lightly coats the sea urchin in batter and fries it naked. This approach allows you to savor the distinct umami of the sea urchin, with the center remaining rare for added depth of flavor.
Here are some other highlights from the menu:
- "Shiitake Mushroom Surinagashi": Rich in both aroma and flavor, this starter reflects their commitment to preserving the integrity of the ingredients.
- "Flatfish (Aomori) and Tuna (Hokkaido)": Tuna served as a tartare.
- "Fujikurō Ginkgo Nuts": Delightfully chewy.
- "Shrimp Heads": Light and aromatic.
- "Shrimp (Kagoshima Koshikijima)": Plump and flavorful.
- "Megochi": Firm and fatty, a revelation compared to typical mackerel.
- "Shiitake Mushroom": Combined with shrimp paste, it offers a burst of shiitake aroma followed by the essence of shrimp.
- "Autumn Pike Conger": Tender and generously fatty.
- "Scallops": Surprisingly sweet, with hints of a grilled essence.
- "Satoyama Lotus Root": Earthy and delicious.
- "Sweet Sea Bream (Hagi)": Fluffy flesh and contrasting scales.
- "Myoga Ginger": From Wakayama Prefecture.
- "Matsutake Mushrooms": From Akita, with an aroma reminiscent of truffles.
- "Anago Eel": Crispy texture.
- "Tempura Rice Bowl": A fitting end with a traditional Edo-style black tempura bowl.
这家位于白金台的米其林二星天妇罗专门店。虽然在食评上只有3.38(截至2022年1月10日)的评分,但听说是一家口碑不错的店。店主银屋先生曾在天一工作。套餐价格为20,000日元的厨师拼盘。特别之处在于,即使是在最后一刻也可以预订,不难预约。厨师拼盘由鲍鱼片和百合根泥开始。天妇罗包括银杏、虾 x 2、小卷、香菇和虾、扇贝、百合根、莲藕、海胆、红鲷鱼、牡蛎、舞茸、鳗鱼,最后是天丼。还间隙时间,还享用了大间鲍鱼的刺身。虾的头部稍微缺少香脆感,味道偏淡,使用了太白胡麻油。虾的身体部分两只都有一些生的感觉。第一只和第二只虾的炸制方式略有不同,但没有特别的差异。小卷的炸制可能稍微有点过松,没有太出色。百合根的炸制也可能稍嫌不足。尽管口感不错,但百合根的香气没有充分展现。红鲷鱼的鳞片炸得脆脆的,但肉质中心有点偏生。与传统的松笠烧相比,炸制程度较轻。红鲷鱼的味道和风味可能稍微淡一些。然而,扇贝稍微过炸。油在炸牡蛎后及时更换,维持清洁。鳗鱼的口感对我来说稍微缺少酥脆感,但制作精细。天丼的天妇罗也表现不错。与其他店相比,似乎是在高温下短时间炸制的。与没有低温油炸表演的店相比,这家店的油似乎更清爽。店主非常注重细节,制作也非常认真。遗憾的是,炸制过程中火的入侵不够稳定,而且食材的香气也稍显弱。此外,由于采购标准相对严格(或者说更加独特),有时甚至供不应求常见的配料。这位天妇罗大师通常比较寡言,但如果在空闲时与他交谈,他会热情地分享自己的坚持。服务和氛围都不错。从今年开始,厕所里贴了涨价的通知。尽管不清楚涨价幅度,但如果能够保持供应稳定,很多常客可能会接受。考虑到地理位置等因素,这家餐厅的套餐价格似乎有点高,但香槟的价格在1,700日元左右,非常实惠。由于店主的坚持,我想再次光顾,尝试一下他们的经典料理。