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Higashisakura Ando

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Nagoya

Japanese: Kaiseki


Higashisakura Ando Description

Located in Aichi, Japan, Higashisakura Ando is a renowned Japanese restaurant that has been selected as one of the top 100 restaurants in the country.

Higashisakura Ando specializes in traditional Japanese cuisine, offering a menu that showcases the rich flavors and techniques of Japanese cooking. From beautifully presented sashimi to expertly crafted sushi rolls, each dish is a work of art. The restaurant's skilled chefs use only the freshest ingredients, ensuring that every bite is bursting with flavor.

What sets Higashisakura Ando apart from other dining establishments is its commitment to providing an authentic and immersive dining experience. The restaurant's interior is tastefully decorated with traditional Japanese elements, creating a serene and elegant atmosphere. Guests can enjoy their meal in a private tatami room, complete with sliding doors and low tables, adding to the overall ambiance.

One of the standout dishes at Higashisakura Ando is their signature sushi platter. This carefully curated selection of nigiri and maki rolls showcases the chef's expertise in combining flavors and textures. Each piece of sushi is meticulously crafted, using the freshest seafood and perfectly seasoned rice. Another must-try dish is the sashimi platter, featuring a variety of raw fish delicately sliced and served with soy sauce and wasabi.

For those looking to indulge in a truly authentic Japanese dining experience, Higashisakura Ando is the perfect choice. With its exquisite cuisine, elegant decor, and attention to detail, this restaurant offers a culinary journey that will leave a lasting impression.

Higashisakura Ando Overview

Address

2-chōme-14-1 Higashisakura, Higashi Ward, Aichi 461-0005

Phone

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+81 (0) 90-9897-3966

Access

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5 minute walk from Shin-sakaemachi Station Exit 1 on the Higashiyama Line.
5 minute walk from Takaoka Station Exit 4 on the Sakura-dori Line.

Operating Hours

Mon: 6:00PM-
Tue: 6:00PM-
Wed: 6:00PM-
Thur: 6:00PM-
Fri: 6:00PM-
Sat: 6:00PM-
Sun: 6:00PM-

Payment Methods

Cash, Visa, Master Card, AMEX, Diners Club, JCB

Restaurant Features

Reservations Accepted

Wine List

Craft cocktails

Family-friendly

Non-smoking

Sake Selection

Higashisakura Ando Reviews

Higashisakura Ando Google Average Rating

4.4

5

Google
Higashizakura Ando@Higashi Ward, Nagoya City

The store is located about a 5-minute walk from Shinei Station on the Higashiyama Subway Line. The distance is the same from Takaoka Station on the Sakuradori Line.
This is a restaurant that opened in 2021 after working at the Michelin 2-star restaurant "Gion Nishikawa" for about 7 years, and is a popular restaurant that will be fully booked by the end of 2023. This was my first visit and I was able to pass through the narrow gate of 6 people per group per day.
The small interior of the store is quite cozy, and it's a fun space where you can have a lively conversation with the owner.
I realized once again that a sense of distance is important.
The dishes are seasoned with great care for the ingredients, giving the impression that they are from a restaurant in Kyoto.
I would like to visit him again if I have a chance.

The food I received...
[Steamed conger eel and matsutake mushrooms]
The sweetness of the natural tiger prawns from Mikawa inside was impressive. The other day, I was at a certain restaurant where they boiled the ingredients in a pot and then served them in a clay pot, but the traditional method is to steam the ingredients in a clay pot.
[Mackerel sushi]
This store's specialty. It seems to be the same as "Gion Nishikawa", and it might be the best mackerel sushi I've ever eaten. Soooo delicious!
【sliced ​​raw fish】
Lean and medium-sized tuna from Oma with soy sauce.
Natural sea bream from Mikawa Bay and Ako sea bream from Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture are roasted with sake. Fried sake has less salt than soy sauce, and is a seasoning made from sake, umeboshi, bonito stock, and a small amount of salt. It goes great with white fish.
[Grilled long-tailed sea bream]
It looks like a goldfish, but it's a completely different fish.
It is a light fish, not as fatty as Kinmedai.
This dish becomes even more refreshing when served with grated cucumber and vinegared oranges.
[Hachimanmaki]
A dish of burdock wrapped in eel and grilled with sauce, topped with shimeji mushrooms and chrysanthemum bean paste. The richness of the sauce is balanced perfectly by the lightness of the bean paste in the soup stock.
[Kettle-cooked rice]
Starting with boiled rice, freshly cooked rice with salt, mentaiko, chirimen sansho, salmon roe rice, bonito flakes and plum... I couldn't make it to TKG.
If I hadn't eaten sushi at Sushi Ya Tombo at the 0ji party before coming to this restaurant, I could have eaten even more.
[Warabi mochi and matcha]
There is a space to make tea on the right side of the counter, which is typical of Kyoto.

5

Google
It quickly became difficult to make a reservation (^^)

I asked
Located in Higashizakura 2-chome, Higashi-ku, Nagoya City
This is “Ando Higashizakura”.

(Visited in August 2021)

A young general who trained at a famous restaurant in Kyoto
A Kyoto cuisine restaurant that only serves one group per day♪

Was in this location before
A favorite shop run by an elderly mother
I thought that a shop had been opened on the site where it no longer existed.

I didn't know that they were flooded with reservations right after they opened. . .
My friend worked hard to make a reservation several months in advance (^^)

Limited to one group per day
It's a luxurious meal that can be reserved for two people♪

From this year, it seems that the number has changed to 4 or more people.

There are only 6 counter seats in the store.
Young Daisho is a Japanese restaurant.
Her clothes are very casual and unconventional.

Only the Omakase course is served!
It seems that we can accommodate you from 15,000 yen per person♪

While having an aperitif
I'm looking forward to cooking and I'm excited♪

Let's start with beer!
It tastes especially good when you drink it in a glass with a thin paste.

First item!
It looks so beautiful♪

For the plump button shrimp
Topped with tengu eggplant and tomato jelly♪

The deliciousness of the shrimp lingers
The refreshing flavor of the jelly tastes good too.
It's a perfect dish for hot days (^^)

The second item is conger conger and corn true height♪
A fluffy conger conger made with careful work♪

feel the sweetness of corn
The elegant soup stock is also very delicious~(^^)

Next is an assortment of sashimi!
The cutlass has a crispy skin.
The aroma of charcoal roasting is very nice (^^)

Spanish mackerel!
It is aged for 5 days and is delicious♪

Sea urchin~♪
It seems to be a red sea urchin (^^)
Just put a spoonful in your mouth
It's great to enjoy the rich flavor♪

I had some white wine♪

What is this? ?
...If you look closely, you'll see tuna!

On top of pickled bluefin tuna
The yams are beautifully arranged♪

In addition, seaweed, okra, etc.
It is finished in rich colors♪

The yams had a strong taste of the soup stock.
It goes well with bluefin tuna♪

It's delicious♪
I love sticky things (^^)

Eel and lotus root!

This eel is super delicious! !
Crunchy and fragrant and fluffy on the inside♪

Famous eel restaurant
I feel like the grilling technique is second to none (^^)

With this piece
It's so delicious that you can eat it in a bowl♪

When you think of Kyoto, you think of mackerel sushi!
Is it a specialty of the store?

The combination of sushi and mackerel that melts in your mouth!

Moderate acidity
The taste that emphasizes umami is
It's so delicious♪

I like mackerel sushi, but I don't eat it very often.
I definitely want to eat this again (^^)

Kamo eggplant with yuba bean paste!
Deliciousness that permeates your stomach~♪

cut large
It also contains eggplant!

It's not boiled down
You can enjoy the texture and it’s delicious (^^)

It should be boiled before finishing♪
It's unique to Kyoto cuisine (^^)

The moment when rice changes to rice
Freshly cooked rice♪

A slightly al dente texture
The sweet taste is very delicious♪

I want to eat the main meal quickly (^^)

Gather together with rice in a clay pot~♪

First up is Chirimen Sansho!
This is the deliciousness of iron plate♪

Next time after refilling
Enjoy delicious Wakasa-yaki as a snack♪

The third cup is TKG from Nagoya Cochin!
The rice is delicious and I end up eating too much♪

The dessert is
Miyazaki mango and fig sorbet!

Sherbet is often used in Japanese sweets
Apparently they use sugar called “Wasanbon”♪

At the end, we will have matcha tea♪
It was fun to learn the manners (^^)

In a luxurious private space,
I was very satisfied with the delicious Kyoto cuisine!

Limited to one group per day
Conversation and cooking without worrying about your surroundings
It's a luxury to be able to enjoy it♪

Opened in this day and age
At a restaurant where reservations can be made quickly
It’s amazing how it turned out (^^)

Thank you for making a reservation♪

Thank you for the meal!

5

Google
Japanese restaurant limited to one group per day

You can enjoy very delicate dishes with delicious soup stock.

I was able to enjoy the carefully selected fish, seasonal vegetables, and the ingredients and soup stock without going overboard.

The owner is also a certified sommelier, and the sake and wine pairings are great!

Thank you for the meal!

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