One of the reasons why I decided to create this TR is to challenge one of the myths about Japan = expensive.
Those food I am going post from now on, I assure you that the most expensive one was 5,250 yen (roughly 100 yes = 1 USD).

Allow me to start with Susaki, one of my favourite restaurants.
They serve Kaiseki style food unbelievably cheaply. The theme of the night was to celebrate new spring season (new year).


Entrance. I like the way they presented on the second floor of small building.


Tofu & seasonal leafy vegies.


Different kind of tofu in soup


Shojin-age (deep fried minced fish sandwiches)


Assorted dipping sauce

The highlight of the night was Okoze (stonefish).
There was a bit of an incident. While the chef was preparing the fish, he accidentally stung his right thumb with its fin. As you know, a spiky fish carry a kind of poison with its fin, his hand became numb. So his son had to take over the rest of the work.
Anyhow, everything was just fantastic!!

This fish turned into...


Sashimi, off course. Accompanied with king fish (L) & octopus.


It was very nice. The remain became


Stewed fin and


Soup.

The first night was a huge success.
Still more to come...