𝗡𝗘𝗪] 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗚𝗢𝗛𝗢'𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗞𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗸𝗶 (𝟱 𝗝𝘂𝗹 - 𝟭 𝗢𝗰𝘁)
Nestled above Rappu's handroll bar, GOHO offers an escape from city life, serving Modern Japanese Kaiseki cuisine rooted in the five traditional Japanese culinary techniques: Nama (Cutting), Niru (Simmering), Yaku (Grilling), Musu (Steaming), and Ageru (Deep-Frying). Three dining options, Sakura, Sumire, and Ume, cater to varying course preferences.
Opting for the 10-course Ume menu with non-alcoholic pairings, I embarked on a journey through the traditional kaiseki structure:
𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗸𝘂𝗷𝗶 (The Meal):
The crispy, smoky rice of 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗞𝘆𝘂𝗿𝗶 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗲 with Lobster Miso Broth & Assorted Pickles, paired with Pentite & Tonic was a highlight