My latest sushi meal ignited the fire in me to pick up this procrastinated piece of work. This was my very first time (or maybe it will be my one and only time) splurging heftily on such a meal. So of course I must pen down the experience.
It was a thrilling and exciting experience to follow Jessie on her birthday sushi trip in Tokyo. I joined only one of her sushi meals; she had more during that November trip. You may check it out on her IG at @makijessiesoon.
We almost couldn’t get her idol’s session because Chef Hiroyuki Sato or Chef Sato (or we like to call him Hiro-san) was having a Sushi World Tour in Manila, Philippines; but but but… he was back on duty right on the day we were leaving to our home country! Tear of joy! Super glad that we bought a red-eye flight ticket, we savoured to the last minute till our flight!
HAKKOKU
Located in the heart of Ginza district, Hakkoku is set high up at third floor inside a building here in 6-Chome. The premise is painted in black, modern yet minimalist. Its waiting area is like an art piece. Just so wow. Even the name of the restaurant and the logo are like pieces of art!
The restaurant has three counters that can accommodate 6 diners at a time. We were seated at Hiro-san’s counter. This gastronomic journey began with small chats with Hiro-san and the other diners. I felt a touch of warmth; chef is fun and charismatic, he will try to know his diners, chat with them and the whole dining experience was very cosy and it was as though dining with close friends.
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