Dinner at Delage (Oakland)
https://www.delageoakland.com/delage-menus/ - the current "sample menu" was the menu. (4th or 5th time there - always great)
Amuse-Bouche
- Crystal Bread with Smoked king Salmon with wasabi Avocado cream (GF, Dairy-Free))
Smoked King salmon ,microgreens, edible flower, and bamboo charcoal tuile
First Course
- Katsuo Tataki Salad ( GF, Dairy-Free)
Seared Skipjack, Garlic Chips, Organic Mixed Green Dress with ponzu dressing, Sliced Red onion Pickles, Topped with Wasabi Air, Soy foam+ Black Garlic Caviar + Red onion pearl on the side, Purple Potato Chips
Second Course
- Chef's Selection Sushi Wrapped in Bamboo Leaf (GF, Dairy-Free)
Two-piece set of fresh sushi
Third Course
- Chef's Selection Nigiri Sushi (GF, Dairy-Free)
Four-piece set of fresh sushi
Palate Cleanser
- Ume Soda (GF, Dairy-Free, Vegan)
A refreshing soft drink flavored with pickled plum, topped with yuzu citrus foam and gold leaf
Fourth Course
- Gindara Katsu ( GF, Dairy-Free)
Wild Alaskan Black Cod Panko breaded deep fried, Miso white sauce, Topped with micro green onion and Chili string, Shiso oil , Chilli oil, Katsu sauce.
Fifth Course
- Mini Chirashi Combination (GF, Dairy-Free)
Two petite bowls of fresh fish and seasonal vegetables served over rice
Sixth Course
- Chef's Choice Nigiri Sushi (GF, Dairy-Free)
Four-piece set of fresh nigiri sushi
Seventh Course
- Kombu Umami Broth with Yuzu Zest and Arare (GF, Daily-Free, Vegan)
Kelp stock , Japanese citrus zest, rice-cracker bits
Eighth Course
- Pomegranate Mochi Filled with Soft Raw Chocolate (GF, Dairy-Free, Vegan)
Organic seasonal fruit, Kuromitu (black-sugar syrup) , coconut cream, and mint leaf