Kosushi
Today started out sunny and nice and then the rain just started pouring out of nowhere typical of Miami. I purposely did not have any breakfast today because I knew that our meal at Kosushi would be worth it to come in hungry.
As we found parking in the drenching rain and slowly made our way to the restaurant I had so many scenarios of how this meal was going to turn out coming in with so many expectations which I had confidence that this team will deliver. Alas we arrived at the space and I was amazed with the architecture from upon entering the space. Brazilian design at it’s finest and the interior can rival any space in New York City.
For our fist appetizer we ordered the Unagi Avo which was with avocado, masago and wrapped in crispy nori and eaten like a taco was the best way to start the meal. If this was an indication of how the dishes were going to come out this afternoon, then I was right in not eating breakfast.
Our next course was a sushi tray of tuna foie with orange eel sauce, the torched salmon truffle with truffle oil and lemon zest and the madai with red snapper and ponzu jelly. These 3 items were phenomenal, the careful attention to detail, craftmaship and blending of ingredients were outstanding.
Shrimp Butter was next to arrive and this was torched and dressed with truffle butter that was so rich yet subtle that created a perfect bite.
Our hot dish arrived next which was the Aussie Grilled Wagyu that came with a mushroom sauce that had so much flavor and blended well with the beef. This dish was so perfect that it ranks among one of the best dishes that I’ve tasted anywhere.
Our maki followed after and we got the Kusushi King which was one of their signature dishes that had king crab, avocado, cucumber, tuna, yellowtail and salmon sashimi with yuzu soy, sesame oil, ginger, chives and sesame seeds. The maki was so bright and colorful and the different tyopes of fishes were layered perfectly.
To drink, I ordered the “Shokobutsuen” cocktail which was with ginger infused Japanese Roku gin, basil, cucumber and lemon.
As we cleared all the dishes and I slowly sip on my cocktail I couldn’t help but be amazed by this place. Kosushi is definitely a place that I am so fortunate to be able to visit during it’s infancy. Everything was executed perfectly and the dining room just gave a vibe that was Brazilian Japanese that meant that one of your best meals here in Miami was to be spent here at 801 South Pointe Drive. For our dessert we got their signature “Nashi Toban” which was caramelized pear with vanilla ice cream and ground walnuts. Our meal could not have ended in better fashion and now I’m left craving for more until the next time occasion I come back here again.
#KULINARYATRAVELS Miami will be back next week with some pizzas from Lucali…