To Namaste Rājya 👳‍♂️🇮🇳 This time I tried the "Spice Sushi Course" It seemed unlikely to match at first, but as soon as I tasted it, it was a "now I see" moment... | Gurutto Tokyo Reporter

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To Namaste Rājya 👳‍♂️🇮🇳

This time I tried the
"Spice Sushi Course"

It seemed unlikely to match at first,
but as soon as I tasted it, it was a "now I see" moment,
an unparalleled dining experience 🥺✨️

The owner originally ran a curry shop in Nagoya for 3 years.

Inspired by a curry his Indian friend made,
he trained in India and delved into the world of spices.

From this culmination came
the fusion of spices and Edo-style sushi
now called "spice sushi" 🍣✨️

The interior presents a chic, calm adult space,
and there's a pairing of natural wine available as well 🍷

First, freshly made Chawanmushi 🥄

The broth consists of fish bones and lemongrass,
and as you mix the paste on top,
it gradually transforms into the taste of curry 😳✨️

Even from the first dish, it was intriguing…！

Next, three pieces of sushi 🍣

Meji-na, nizazai,
and aji marinated in tamarind vinegar.

The sushi rice blends red vinegar with spices used in biryani,
and in place of wasabi, there's a special sauce inspired by Indian chutney✨️

The gradual immersion into spices is fun 🥺

Especially the aji, which is notably large,
with the tamarind vinegar's sweet and sour flavor being irresistible 🤍

The soup is rich with
the flavors of fish broth and clams.

The herbs like cilantro add a good accent,
providing a comforting deliciousness✨️

Following that are
confit oysters,
firefly squid,
a trio of zucchini peppered with flavor 🦪

Each dish is seasoned exquisitely, making the natural wine taste even better 🍷

What left a personal impression
was both the simmered and grilled eel ✨️

The simmered eel was cooked in curry,
soft and fluffy.

The grilled eel with yogurt and spices
prepared tandoori style,
was simply irresistible 🥺💗

Also appeared were large oysters
and crab miso sushi 🦀

The crab miso featured ginger and paprika,
perhaps the most spiced sensation of the day 😳

The tuna used in the center of the meal
filled every bite with thick, satisfying umami, pure happiness ✨️

Eggs prepared with a combination of sesame and fish sauce.

The blend of Japanese and Indian flavors was naturally captivating 🥚

The finale was a scatter sushi 🍣

With an abundance of nizazai, aji,
and bright paprika,
allowing the full journey through the world of spice sushi until the end✨️

Instead of oyster sushi, I opted
for a dessert 🍨

Ice cream and sweet red beans
utilized diverse spices like cardamom and cloves,
offering an aroma resembling chai☕️🥺💗

From start to finish,
"Spices can be used this way too…!" was a continuous revelation✨️

Fish roe and seafood are typically considered challenging to pair with wine,
but thanks to spices, they surprisingly harmonized beautifully 🍷

Spice enthusiasts and sushi lovers alike should try this place at least once 🫶🏻✨️

📍NAMASTE RĀJYA (Namaste Rājya)
Tokyo Shibuya Ward Tomigaya 1-14-13 Ray Quon OKUSHIBU 4F

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