Sushi Kappou MORI - Edomae Sushi with Red Vinegared Rice at an Unbelievably Low Price
Sushi Kappo Mori - Edomae Sushi with Red Vinegar Rice at an Unbelievably Low Price
Sushi Kappo Mori serves authentic Edomae Sushi at a reasonable price. The rice with red vinegar, which is rare in the Kansai region, is refreshing and brings out the best flavor of the ingredients. We have enjoyed good sushi and sake to our heart's content in the at-home atmosphere run by the taciturn proprietor.
Sushi Restaurant Mori
3 minutes walk from Nodahanshin Station.
Budget:¥5,000~¥7,000
Vacation:No regular holidays. Business hours:18:00 - 24:00
Appearance
Enter the shopping street from the intersection in front of Noda-Hanshin Station, walk about 3 minutes, and turn right down an alley. There are few stores around and few pedestrians. The restaurant's quiet location is truly a "hideout.
Interior
A cozy interior with only 8 seats at the L-shaped counter. The atmosphere is unpretentious, so you can spend your time without feeling self-conscious. The taciturn proprietor runs the restaurant by himself, but this does not hinder service because of the small number of seats.
Cuisine
Omakase course ... 4,500 yen (sea cucumber)
The menu is limited to the omakase course. Start with the chewy, vinegared sea cucumber.
Mackerel & Octopus
The mackerel with exquisite fat has a nice crunchy texture that is very addictive. The octopus is sliced into pieces and served with salt. The plump and crunchy texture is unforgettable.
TAI (sea bream)
Red vinegar is used for the rice, giving it a blackish color. It is rare in Kansai. It has a stronger aroma than regular rice, and its mild taste and flaky texture are impressive.
Barracuda
The savory flavor of the moderately seared fish and the rice that melts in your mouth are a perfect match.
Tuna
Why does it have a melt-in-your-mouth texture despite being red meat...? The flavor, as deep as its rich color, is deeply engraved on the tongue.
Kohada
Kohada, which is tightly packed in red vinegar, is easy to eat because it has little of the flavor (odor) characteristic of blue fish. Even those who don't like it can eat it.
Tiger Prawn
The prawns are quite thick. The plump texture and the delicious taste enhanced by the red vinegar dominate your mouth. The beautiful visuals are so beautiful that they seem to glow, which is very exciting.
Tiger Prawn Head
The prawn head is served grilled. It is savory and crispy, and makes the sake go further.
Sea Urchin
The sea urchin has no odor or bitterness from the alum, and is rather sweet. You can eat as much as you want.
The quality of the sea urchin varies greatly depending on the restaurant's price range, but for this price, one cannot help but be surprised at the quality of the sea urchin. The salt applied in advance gives it a nice flavor.
Nodoguro (throat grouper)
The melt-in-your-mouth texture of the fish, combined with the savory flavor from the searing process, makes it quite tasty. The amount of fat on the fish is exquisite.
Sprouts of green onion
The leeks are a great way to remove the fat from the nodoguro. The crunchy texture of the green onion goes well with the dried bonito flakes.
Oyster
Oyster sushi is a rare treat. The oysters are so tender that they seem to fall apart, but the firmness of the meat keeps them from falling apart. Its firm and exquisite texture is impressive.
Shako
The texture of the fish has a great bite, and its deep flavor is a perfect match.
Anago (sea eel)
Anago (conger eel) so large that it covers the rice is served with salt. The salt accentuates the thick yet fluffy texture of the conger eel. I had only had it with tare (sauce), so this was the first time I had tasted it.
(Apparently, the way of eating conger eel changes depending on the day.)
Chawanmushi (steamed egg custard)
The aroma of yuzu (citrus fruit) and plenty of mushrooms. It was so hot that it cooled down the intoxication of the sake a little. Chawanmushi is served in winter, but it is said to change depending on the season.
Dried gourd roll
Soft but not too soft. Sweet but not too sweet. The crunchy texture is addictive. It is a menu item that I rarely order myself, but it was fresh and delicious.
The sushi is generally small enough for a woman to eat in one bite.
Drinks
Manjusen Dori (Japanese sake)
This sake is characterized by its modest taste, but has a delicious aftertaste. This sake has a long history, having been produced at the Masuda Sake Brewery in Toyama Prefecture since 1905. It is a perfect complement to sushi.
Budget
4,500 yen for all this and 6,000 yen including sake, which is quite reasonable. It is common for good sushi in Osaka and Tokyo to cost well over ¥10,000 per person. In such a situation, it is rare to find such a high quality Edomae Sushi at such a reasonable price.
Ingredients
The most distinctive feature of this restaurant is "red vinegar. It has a stronger aroma than the white vinegar used for rice, and it is characterized by its flaky texture. It is frequently seen at Edomae Sushi restaurants in Tokyo, but is rare in the Kansai region. The purchasing of neta is "left to the fishmongers," he says. The seasonal ingredients coming in from all over Japan are all fresh and delicious.
Impressions
The owner is a taciturn man who rarely speaks, but he is very attentive to his work. He says he does not use social networking sites to attract customers because he is "not familiar with the Internet. However, even after 10:00 p.m. when I visited the restaurant, there were many calls coming in for reservations. The restaurant uses common ingredients, but with careful workmanship and a little ingenuity, the food is delicious. Again, it is extremely rare to get sushi of this quality at this price in Osaka.
I highly recommend a visit.