Bushi-Tei is a work of intellect and innovation. Not one detail has been left out. The stunning decor of 'past meets future', is constructed with the old wood from Japan dating back to 1863. The ambiance is all clean modern lines; accented with wood, stone, water, and glass.
Another Community Table in San Francisco this time in JapanTown at Bushi-Tei!
The dinner began with popping corks out of Graham Beck sparkling wine from South Africa followed by an amuse bushe of tuna and crostini. Accompanying these starters was a
soft white bread made at the restaurant and baked with crunchy brown rice.
The first course was Ankimo Torchon (monk fish liver) with Snow Crab Salad, Spicy Fish Roe-Potato Mousseline, Julienne Vegetables and Parsley Coulis. I love fois gras and never had it from an animal other than a fowl, so this was a tasting experience, and with the truffle oil drizzled on top it was outstanding. This dish was accompanied by Domaine Wm Fevre Champs Royal Chablis. This Chablis was 100% Chardonnay, dry, medium body and had a hint of citrus.
The main course was Slow Roasted Natural Beef Tenderloin with Matsutake Mushroom Risotto, English Peas, Pinot Noir Reduction & Espresso Oil. Espresso oil was a genius move on this dish, it brought everything together perfectly! Just a slight touch on the outside of the pinot reduction This dish was paired with Expression 39 Anderson Valley Pinot Noir. The Pinot
perfectly matched the flavors within the cut of meat, bringing out the woodsy flavors of the mushrooms. Finally the dessert! It was Peach Melba with Daiginjo Sake-Kabosu Cube,(yes, that's right, it was a sake jello shot!) paired with Gonzalez Byass Solera 1847 Oloroso Sherry (beautiful creamy sherry). Daiginjo is a high quality sake made with rice that are at least 50% polished which create smooth, clean taste. The jellied cube is the Sake cube and the citrus fruit underneath is Kabosu which is an tart Japanese fruit a cross between a lemon and a lime. The Peach Melba part consisted of sliced peaches, vanilla ice cream and almond cake.
Ok, I know this is a strange end note for a food post but this restaurant is not only authentic in flavor but also amenities, yes that's right one of the two Japanese public toilets in all of San Francisco! With available choices for all, truly an experience!
This is an outstanding consistent event that FoodBuzz puts on, and a great restaurant choice to do it on, here's hoping that there are more Community Tables in the works soon!
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