Kagatobi Junmai Ginjo with Great Omakase Sushi at Hatsuhana

I had a great Omakase sushi dinner at Hatsuhana. The cute server woman served Kagatobi with big smile because Kagatobi is from her hometown Ishikawa prefecture. She was proud of her hometown! I love it!!

Chef Eiji Ichimura

Chef Ichimura has lived and worked in New York City since 1981 and has been crafting his guild for over 30 years.  In addition, he has served Edomae style sushi here in NYC to executives of Japanese businesses for over 15 years.

In 2002, he opened “Ichimura” in Mid-Town. Ichimura restaurant has been well reviewed by the world famous Michelin Guide, along with the New York Times, and was well visited by a myriad of celebrity patrons.

Chef Ichimura closed the door to “Ichimura” in 2007, and has recently been working as a consultant all over the world while preparing for the next step of his culinary journey. (This introduction of Chef Ichimura is written by NY Mutual Trading Inc.)

Heaven….. Sea urchin nigiri

Great sake friend, lightly seared octopus with spicy yuzu pepper paste