Do you want a Japanese haute cuisine experience in Jardins? Then go to Kuro, a small restaurant with a more intimate approach, where there is a counter with seating for just eight people. In other words, you can closely monitor all the detailed work of sushimen. The executive chef, Catalan Gerard Barberan, alongside sushi chef Henry Miyano, execute the menu masterfully, and only serve the omakase, the Japanese tasting menu, consisting of 16 steps. Always, of course, using the freshest fish and products available. In fact, reservations must be made 24 hours in advance via Instagram!
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Japanese haute cuisine in the Gardens
Kuro mixes relaxation with the tradition of authentic Japanese restaurants. With modern decor, it has stone walls and a large red painting with a Japanese painting. There are a maximum of eight people at the counter at a time, at two different times: 7pm and 9pm. Therefore, by valuing seasonal ingredients, the experience can be different every night.
To begin with, they present the fish that will be served that night in a wooden box, which can be, for example, bluefin, snapper and prejereba. On the omakase menu, there is a sequence of small portions of cold and hot dishes, in addition to dessert. Certainly a great opportunity to learn about different types of fish, preparations and combinations.
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First, a katsuobushi and kombu seaweed broth, called dashi, is served, boiled in a Siphon Coffee, an infusion and thermal induction method, normally used to extract coffee. Then, the tasty diced national tuna over sumo, togarashi pepper, sesame seeds and chives.
Menu Omakase
The sushi arrives in units, according to Japanese tradition. On the base menu, we find fish, such as sea bass, horse mackerel with ginger and onion, and Spanish bluefin, of which the belly, rich in fat and called toro, is used.
The sushi stage ends with a delicate tamagoyaki, a type of Japanese omelette with a sweeter flavor. In addition, dessert and petit fours round off the top-notch experience. There is also a great menu of artisanal sakes to pair with!
So, take note of this tip if you, like me, are passionate about Japanese cuisine!
End: Rua Padre João Emanuel, 712, Cerqueira César.
Text by Renata Araújo. Photos: Renata Araújo, Thays Bittar
