Many thanks to Yuen and Judie for hosting such an enjoyable dinner - the freshest produce air-flown from Japan, the innovative and thoughtful Japanese dishes and perfectly matched wines. I especially enjoyed the tofu with the lightly seasoned broth, a stalk of tender white asparagus and bonito flakes. It was clean, fresh and appetising. The steamed pumpkin with sesame-soy dressing was equally delectable. A combination of many flavours in a bite - salty, sweet and a tinge of sour, all complementary to each other. I liked how the richness of the sesame dressing was able to stand up to the creaminess of the pumpkin.
The main course consisted of the freshest sashimi-grade salmon drizzled with teriyaki sauce. Served with the salmon were a trio of fresh scallops which reminded me so much of the ocean with its natural saltiness. On the side, a fresh slaw and cherry tomatoes, sauteed enoki mushrooms with garlic and boiled Japanese rice finished the course perfectly.
Judie's light touch throughout the dinner has done justice to the freshness of the ingredients, and that, I truly believe is the very essence of great Japanese cuisine.
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