Ingredient appreciation — what makes Sushi special

What sets Sushi apart is the handling of dashi stock. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the clean and umami-forward result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

Japanese cuisine philosophy of shokunin craftsmanship shapes how even simple dishes are prepared. The a high-end kaiseki setting atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had barley tea as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Sushi is the place to start.