We eaten at Kitayama on several different occasions, but never had the chance to indulge ourselves there enough to truly explore their menu. However, opportunity presented itself under the guise of a “celebration”. So since we were celebrating, my significant other went wild and ordered every other item from the menu.
It was quite a feast! We were in their tatami room thinking that the extra room would make it easier to maneuver around all of the dishes, but it wasn’t long before the large table started to become full. We were dining with some friends who never been to Kitayama before, so we ordered the Shabu Shabu Course on top of all of the other dishes. It’s always a safe bet for first timers. But the highlight of the night was the Shishito Peppers, Lobster Egg Custer, and Black Cod Teriyaki. We actually ordered the Shishito Pepers by mistake, but we were happy that we did. The peppers were sautéed and garnished with Katsuobushi and only produced a mild heat, so it was easy for everyone to eat. The Lobster Egg Custard was out of this world or at least for us anyways. Everything from taste to texture was new and different to us. There were even bits of uni inside of the custard. Then there was the Black Cod Teriyaki that I admire for its simplicity but exquisite taste. To wrap up the night, we tried the Black Sesame Crème Brule which was full flavor without being overly sweet.
We opted out of the sushi bar since our guests were a little skittish when it comes to sushi. With that said, all of their menu items were amazing, none of which failed to satisfy all of our friends. Furthermore, one of the most fascinating things about Kitayama is their ability to present their some of their most exotic dishes in a way where it still seems appealing to the most squeamish eaters. Our entire experience at Kitayama was so wonderful, that we are just intrigue to see what their sushi bar has to offer, but that will have to wait for another time.
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