Oct 20, '14

Photo report from 1 Michelin star Mikawa Zezankyo

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Mikawa Zezankyo

This was certainly not my favourite tempura I’ve ever had (my all-time favourite is 7 Chome Kyoboshi), but still better than any tempura outside of Japan. I love how Japanese are able to perfectionize anything from growing melons to frying vegetables in some batter, which actually end up tasting so good.

Mikawas Zezankyo: 1-3-1 Fukuzumi, Koto-ku, Tokyo

Mikawa Zezankyo
Tempura
Tempura
Kisa
Kisa
Squid
Squid
Gingko nuts and uni and shiso leaves
Gingko nuts and uni and shiso leaves
Uni in shiso leaves
Uni in shiso leaves
Matsutake
Matsutake
Tempura
Green peppers
Green peppers
Eggplant
Eggplant
Baby scallops
Baby scallops
Little drawing at the end of the meal by the head chef Tetsuya Saotome
Little drawing at the end of the meal by the head chef Tetsuya Saotome
Giant sweet beans for the dessert
Giant sweet beans for the dessert
Mikawa Zezankyo
Mikawa Zezankyo
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