Literally translated, “Ichigo Ichie” means “One Life, One Moment” and is meant to indicate an experience to cherish. And although it is suppose to be written as 一期一会, there is clever wordplay here with Chef @akane.eno’s phonetically-similar family name replacing the last character. Hence: 一期一江.
I visited within a week of the restaurant’s official opening and from what I experienced, everything seems to be in a tip-top state already.
At $128++, the 6-course Tasting Menu I chose was the less expensive of the two (the other is $188++), and I enjoyed it very much. Not only were the ingredients of high quality but Chef Akane’s culinary skills ensured they were showcased to their best. When you watch her and her team in action, you can tell the food here is prepared with so much heart.
Shown above is the Chawanmushi with Baby Sea Eel, Bamboo Shoot and Ume. I learned from my foodie friends @szeliang888 and @alanloveshisboys that this seasonal fish is also known as “Noresore”. Besides being amazed at how Chef Akane managed to retain its smoothness in the steamed egg custard (because once cooked, the fish becomes flaky), I was impressed by the extreme liquid-like texture of her Chawanmushi. A stunning start to a very satisfying Kappo meal.