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A friend asked me the other day what marked me the most in my Japan trip this summer. Of course it's a difficult question because I have many great souvenirs but I could talk about a special memorable night : our dinner at Guiro Guiro in Kyoto, a Japanese restaurant highly recommended by friends from Paris. The taste, textures and food were so surprising that I don't even know if I liked or not some of the plates, but what is certain is that it was a great discovery. Here are my scribbles and photos...
Guiro Guiro
420-7 Nanba-cho, Shimogyoku Nishikiyamachidori MatsubarakudaruKyoto - JaponTel. 075-343-7070Prix/Price: environ 4000 ¥Guilo Guilo8 Rue Garreau
Paris - FranceTel. 01 42 54 23 92Prix/Price: 45 €Potimarron mariné dans de la menthe, os de poisson frit, sushi mariné dans du cresson Marinated mint squash, fried fish bone, marinated watercress sushi Melon d'hiver, anguille marinée dans miso, udon de tomatesGurd, marinated miso eel, tomato udon Boule de crevette, jambon, radis, courgettes, nouilles marinées dans gingembre et crabe, et plein d'autres aliments inconnus Shrimp ball, ham, radish, zuchini, ginger and crab marinated noodles, and some other unknown things Shiso (fameuse feuille servie souvent avec les sushis), sushimi d'espadon, wasabi frais, pousses, épinards marinés dans misoShiso (leaf often served with sushi), swordfih sashimi, fresh wasabi, miso marinated spinach Un squelette de poisson frit!A fried fish bone! Maïs jeune avec pâte miso et moutarde, lardons, et gelée de vinaigre de riz Young corn with miso pasta and mustard, bacon, and rice vinegar jelly