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2016-06-16
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A Japanese influenced, fusion-tapas restaurant is how Naked Gurume Gyarari describes itself. This is not new to me after Nobu experience but still sounds interesting as creativity never halt.Located on Elgin Street, this place is no doubt in amongst the buzz of Soho, but as it’s on the first floor it allowed us to enjoy a quiet meal. A gallery-like corridor and stark black and white stairway leads us to the restaurant, which is divided into a gallery/private dining room on the left, and a main d
A Japanese influenced, fusion-tapas restaurant is how Naked Gurume Gyarari describes itself. This is not new to me after Nobu experience but still sounds interesting as creativity never halt.
Located on Elgin Street, this place is no doubt in amongst the buzz of Soho, but as it’s on the first floor it allowed us to enjoy a quiet meal.
A gallery-like corridor and stark black and white stairway leads us to the restaurant, which is divided into a gallery/private dining room on the left, and a main dining area on the right.
The deco is stylish but simple, having black color as key scheme, perhaps keeping it “naked”. The minimalistic set-up also align with the name “Gurume Gyarari” which actually means “gourmet gallery”. That means, customer should focus merely on food.
An open kitchen countertop completing a contemporary. I don’t mind to sit at the bar with sights of busy chef and kitchen if dine alone.
Small dining tables are all set with elegant table setting. Space is limited between tables which is popular in busy area like Soho.Presentation of all dishes were delightful. We start off with a special shooter.
Jyunsai Shooter
Jyunsai Shooter
$78
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With a base of sake, Sea Urchin 海膽 and Kmichi Ponzu Viniagrette 泡菜酸醋汁 were another pair of unique ingredients of this shooter. The presentation was nice, light yellow color with violet lily petal on top, and a big piece of uni immersed in the clear drink.
Jyunsai Shooter
$78
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My dining companion is an oyster fans. She ordered oyster in 3 ways to start with. Today’s pick came from Australia.
Thai Inspired Oyster
Thai Inspired Oyster
$88
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Thai Inspired Oyster
$88
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Iberico Ham Wrap Oyster
Iberico Ham Wrap Oyster
$98
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Iberico Ham Wrap Oyster
$98
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Having said so, it is very subjective whether you like this dish. The strong taste of Iberico Ham overwhelms the oyster. Interesting to say, this Oyster was relatively skinny as compare to the last dish, wonder this was chosen in purpose.
Mentaiko Crispy Oyster
Mentaiko Crispy Oyster
$88
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Mentaiko Crispy Oyster
$88
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We then started with sushi roll.
Mini Unagi Rice Crispy
Mini Unagi Rice Crispy
$118
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Mini Unagi Rice Crispy
$118
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Mentaiko Hotate Sushi Roll
Mentaiko Hotate Sushi Roll
$168
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Mentaiko Hotate Sushi Roll
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Scallop was no doubt juicy, tender and also thick. Crispy rice roll underneath contribute contrast sensation to palate was a forever perfect match.Overall experience was palate stimulating. There are delicate details that was impressive and interesting. It was a cozy place to meet friends and chat. Though, we should have ordered more variety of dishes to meet my desire for gourmet. By the way, I heard that spaghetti was good. I also found Australia oyster far less satisfying than fatty Hiroshima’s.
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