I ventured into the heart of Sabae with the ever-mysterious Tiger and the endlessly charming Rabbit to dine at the legendary Ofukuro Sushi. And let me tell you — this wasn’t just a dinner. It was an edible journey through the underbelly of flavor itself.
Rabbit, it turns out, is practically sushi royalty here. He’s a regular, and the chef and his wife greeted him with the warmth of family. Naturally, we were granted prime seats at the counter — the throne of the true connoisseur.
First up: the appetizer. Possibly mekabu and squid in vinegar — a tangy, slippery symphony that announced, “You’re not in Kansas anymore.”
Then came the holy grail — sashimi for three. But wait, there’s a twist! Two types of wasabi. TWO. Like battling twin dragons of spice.
Enter: the Mutsu. Firm, rich, and utterly unapologetic.
Then Tiger’s pick — the beef tendon stew. I saw it. I needed it. I stole a bite. No regrets. Melty, meaty magic in a bowl.
And then — a twist! My eyes drifted to the counter, and there it was: a signed board from Shiyago Channel. Yes, the famous YouTuber had graced this very seat. I had seen the video, but the presence hit different in person.
According to the chef, that video session? A feast of Herculean proportions. Food and drink flowing like the tides of destiny.
But back to the sushi: behold, the unagi. Glazed, glistening, glorious.
Next, the elusive Gama shrimp. Sweet. Succulent. A kiss from the ocean itself.
Was this snapper? Memory blurs, but flavor lingers.
And finally, the shrimp heads. Don’t flinch — this was texture and umami royalty.
I’ll admit, the early dishes stole my stomach. By the sushi course, I was already leaning back like a satisfied sumo.
But with Tiger as the evening’s ringleader? The night was far from over. Onward, to the next den of delight…
“It is not length of life, but depth of life.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
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