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The 35th edition: [Sushi & Japanese Cuisine Yonehachi] x Ginjo Gokujo Yoshinogawa & Irizake

Well, it's Obon season.

Are you all enjoying some delicious alcoholic beverages?

Speaking of Nagaoka in August, it is known for one of Japan's three greatest fireworks displays.

Regarding the "Nagaoka Festival Grand Fireworks Display,"

Unfortunately, it has been canceled again this year.

At Yoshinogawa, they fire three-foot diameter fireworks every year.

We are sponsoring the event.

Next year, I'll definitely put all my feelings from the past two years into it.

I hope it will be launched.

 

This August's tipsy Onedish comes from Nagaoka.

Here are some menu items perfect for the hot summer!

This time, we'll be walking 5 minutes from the Ote-guchi exit of JR Nagaoka Station.

"Sushi and Japanese Cuisine Yonehachi"To Mr.

Easy recipes for delicious dishes that pair well with Yoshinogawa sake.

Thank you for the introduction!

Sushi and Japanese cuisine restaurant Yonehachi is a long-established restaurant in Nagaoka.

Enjoy authentic sushi and Japanese food in a casual, izakaya-style setting.

It's a place you can enjoy.

 

And the alcoholic beverage that will be paired with the meal this time is

This is a premium ginjo sake from Yoshinogawa's flagship brand, "Gokujo Yoshinogawa"!

「Ginjo Gokujo Yoshinogawa」Yoshinogawa, a "ginjo sake brewery"

We are committed to using local sake and locally grown, contract farming

This is a ginjo sake brewed with 100% "Gohyakumangoku" rice.

A refreshing scent and a smooth texture

A smooth, translucent mouthfeel.

We are particular about the rice and water.

This sake is a masterpiece of skill, a testament to the uncompromising dedication of our master brewers.

 

This time it's this「Ginjo Gokujo Yoshinogawa」Suitable for

"Yoshinogawa Irizake Ryofu Somen"を

They made it for me!

Using roasted sake in the special dipping sauce,

Let's try changing the flavor!

Is this all the recipe we need today?

This is a surprisingly easy dish.

Summer cooking time is quick and easy.

Let's get through the summer with extra deliciousness!

 

≪Roasted Sake Somen Noodle Dipping Sauce≫

★Ingredients★ (2 servings)

Yoshinogawa Roasted Sake: 30 cc

White dashi: 50 cc

・Kelp stock: 30cc

*For the powder type, please dissolve it in water before use.

Water: 200 ml (1 cup)

 

And guess what? Mix this together and put it in the refrigerator

Once chilled, it's ready!

All that's left is to boil the somen noodles!

The plum flavor adds a nice accent, making it refreshing.

The saltiness might make it a staple for changing up the flavor!

Its amber color also creates a cool and refreshing look.

 

And one more dish, this time specially made so that you can make it at home.

Sashimi that you can buy at the supermarket is perfect for summer

It was transformed into a salad!

*Please note that this service is not usually available in our store.

 

Seafood salad (with roasted sake dressing)

The key is the dressing!

Perfect with sashimi and raw vegetables!

This dressing is absolutely delicious!

Ingredients

★Ingredients★ (2 servings)

- Assorted sashimi: 1 pack

(Approximately 4 types, with toe caps)

Lettuce: about 3 leaves

• Tomato: 1

・Cucumber: 1

・Japanese ginger: 1

Salt and pepper: a pinch

 

≪Roasted Sake Dressing≫

★Ingredients★ (2 servings)

Yoshinogawa Roasted Sake: 50 cc

Mirin flavor: 30 cc

Grain vinegar: 30cc

・Kelp stock: 30cc

*For the powder type, please dissolve it in water before use.

Olive oil: appropriate amount

*You can change the oil to sesame oil to give it a Chinese flavor.

Point: A mirin-flavored drink without alcohol.

Please use it.

If you are using real mirin,

To evaporate the alcohol once,

Heat it over a fire and let it cool down.

★Recipe★

1. The sashimi platter is,

Please separate the sashimi and the garnishes.

We'll be using the parsley and shiso leaves too, so please don't throw them away!

2. Wash the garnish, parsley, and shiso leaves once with water.

 Point: The garnish should be crisp,

It also removes the fishy smell from the garnish of sashimi.

3. Cut the shiso leaves in half and use some for salads.

I'll use it for salad dressing.

For the dressing, please chop it finely.

   

4. Sashimi is,

Cut it into bite-sized pieces.

Season with a little salt and pepper.

   

5. Cut the garnish into bite-sized pieces.

Please cut it roughly.

6. Arrange the lettuce, cucumber, and tomato on a plate.

Finally, sprinkle some sashimi on top and it's done!

7. Pour the dressing into small dishes and pour it over the salad.

You can pick them up and enjoy them.

At this time of year, a staple in the refrigerator

Cucumbers and tomatoes play a major role.

The sashimi is seasoned with salt and pepper.

The plums in the refreshing roasted sake dressing

It adds a great accent and completely transforms the sashimi!

Eat plenty of vegetables along with it.

Let's prevent summer fatigue.

 

Now, let's review today's key points.

★★Today's Key Points!★★

1. Sprinkle salt on the fish.

Secondly, wash your utensils thoroughly.

The third dressing is:

Add chopped shiso leaves to enhance the aroma.

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And once again,

“To purchase "Yoshinogawa Irizake",

It is available through Rakuten Shop.

Please click here.

→https://item.rakuten.co.jp/y-hisagotei/irizake3/

 

Other retailers include:

・Yoshinogawa Sake Museum Brewery (Nagaoka City)

・Ponshukan Niigata Station Store (Chuo Ward, Niigata City)

・Niigata Furusato Village (Nishi Ward, Niigata City)

・TSUTAYA Bandai Store (Chuo Ward, Niigata City)

We may not have it in stock.

Please understand this in advance. (As of August 2021)

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And finally, the restaurant's most popular menu item

"Grilled pufferfish and cod milt on a hot stone"を

They made it for me!

The flesh is made from locally sourced pufferfish.

The milt is also made from locally sourced sesame pufferfish.

A combination of the most delicious parts of each type of pufferfish.

This dish consists of grilled pufferfish and cod milt.

Sear both sides thoroughly in olive oil, then let it steam.

When you dip it in the special sesame sauce,

The flesh has a firm texture.

The cod milt is crispy on the outside,

You can enjoy a fluffy and creamy texture inside!

Chilled Ginjo premium Yoshinogawa

It's an item you'll find yourself reaching for without even thinking.

 


 

"Sushi and Japanese Cuisine Yonehachi"Mr.

Founded in 1956, the current president is Toshihiko Kawada.

The third generation, after graduating from university

In the future, I plan to take over the family business, so I'll be living in Tokyo for about three years.

I heard he trained in Japanese cuisine.

Amidst all this, the second-generation owner, the father, fell ill.

He apparently took over the family business and has been doing it ever since.

The name of the shop is Yonehachi

A shop that deals in "rice," starting with the auspicious number "eight" (hachi).

It seems the first generation was given the name.

 

The first floor features a counter, typical of a sushi restaurant.

On the second floor, there are bench-style private rooms with partitions.

The third floor has private rooms with chair seating. The fourth floor is

We have a large hall as well as rooms to suit different occasions.

When placing an order, you can easily operate it from your fingertips.

Orders can be placed using the touch panel.

 

Yonehachi has a wide variety of menu items, not just sushi,

You can enjoy everything from à la carte dishes to set courses.

At the shop, the kimono looked very good on her.

His wife and proprietress, Junko Kawada

They'll show you around!

Please visit our shop when you come to Nagaoka.

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This time's menu is

You can enjoy this at the "Sushi & Japanese Cuisine Yonehachi" restaurant.

At the store

• Seafood salad (with roasted sake dressing) 968 yen (tax included)

※Limited time offer in AugustThis is what it will be.

*This is usually served in stores.

Seafood saladYoshinogawa Roasted Sake Dressing

This service is provided on a pay-per-use basis.

  

Grilled cod milt on a hot stone: 1,133 yen (tax included)

*Popular menu items at the restaurant

 

The event will be broadcast from 6 PM on Saturday, August 14th.

NSTIt will be broadcast on "Smile Stadium"!

It will only be broadcast within Niigata Prefecture.

Please check it out!

For those from outside the prefecture,

Please do stop by if you ever come to Nagaoka.

The entrance to the shop is lined with autographs from celebrities.

Athletes, film directors...

 

——————-☆The shop we requested this time☆——————-

<Sushi and Japanese Cuisine Yonehachi>

[Address] 2-1-7 Higashisakanoue-cho, Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture

[Telephone] 025-33-0440

[Business Hours] Monday to Saturday

17:00-22:00

(Last order for food: 9:15 PM, Last order for drinks: 9:30 PM)

Takeout and delivery available from 11:00 to 20:00.

[Regular closing day] Sunday

(Takeout and delivery services are available.)