Takao is our neighborhood sushi bar. We just do omakase – chef’s choice. I will let the photos tell the “story.”
Appetizer Plate
Home-made Egg Pudding with caviar
Jellied Hamo White Fish – Nikogori
Giant Clam with Miso sauce
Natto with Cubes of Tuna, Nori Strips, Green Onion
Raw Scallop and Uni, Wasabi, Nori Wrap
The uni/scallop was to be eaten wrapped up
Finely chopped (tataki) sardine, Miso, Ginger, Spring Onion – Namero
Grilled Spanish Mackerel, Daikon, Radish, Pickled Ginger
Soup Bowl
Nabe (steampot) of Hamo Fish with Burdock and Egg “Yanagawa” Style
Close-up Of Hamo
Uni Squid Shiso handroll
Salmon Skill Roll (not pictured)
Toro Sushi
Toro Tataki Roll
This is not Urasawa, but for a neighborhood sushi bar, it is excellent.
Lizzie…
I notice the shots are getting better – did you get a new camera or was the place properly lit? Hope you enjoyed bay area! Sounds like you did