Image: Nine months after first discovering this restaurant-masquerading-as-a-sushi-train, I’m back for a more wintery bite. Before warming my cockles with the tempting Miso Congee Hotpot with Wagyu Beef (9+), Vegetables and Fresh Udon ($32.80), I couldn’t resist revisiting some of my favourites.
Nine months after first discovering this restaurant-masquerading-as-a-sushi-train, I’m back for a more wintery bite. Before warming my cockles with the tempting Miso Congee Hotpot with Wagyu Beef (9+), Vegetables and Fresh Udon ($32.80), I couldn’t resist revisiting some of my favourites. A topping of super-fresh sea urchin roe had me cooing anew over Chawan Mushi ($5.80), a savoury custard, now beautifully presented in an egg shell. Raw fishes, which have always been a highlight, seem to have edged up another notch; so definitely include Chef’s 7-Piece Sashimi Tasting Plate ($38.80) in your selection. Blue fin tuna fans, particularly those delighting in toro, the fatty belly, should keep your eyes peeled for special blue fin tuna cutting ceremonies, offering O-Toro Sashimi ($15.80) at an affordable price! Sashaying into hot dishes, they’ve also upped the udon ante with freshly made Spinach Udon with Tempura Prawn ($12.80). They go down well with a baby bottle of Choya Umeshu ($7.50), presented on ice with a (totally chewable) preserved plum. Chef got somewhat experimental with my dessert, producing a devilishly good mocha spring roll christened with green tea ice cream. We must all campaign until it’s on the permanent menu! Now, did I mention there’s $7 weeknight parking below?
Umi Sushi & Udon
Shop TR10 Darling Quarter, 1 Harbour Street, Sydney
Ph: (02) 9283 2006
Japanese $$-$$$
