A new perspective on Tofu

I felt the need to document a lunch experience we had while in Tokyo. One afternoon we dined at Tofuya Ukai, a very authentic looking (but actually only a couple of years old) tea garden type of structure which sits below the iconic Tokyo Tower and specializes in Tofu dishes. While coming across as very intimate, this restaurant actually seats 550 people. We were sat in a private tatami room and began a 9 course, 3 hour lunch that was truly unforgettable. Besides being delicious, the presentation was absolutely stunning. Here is a recap of what we had the pleasure of sampling that day.

Boiled tender abalone & eggplant.

crown daisy boiled spinach

sake

deep fried tofu with scallions & sweet miso

simmered crab & fried tofu ball

sashimi sampler of maguro & mackerel

shrimp, fried chestnuts, mystery fruit

shiba braised pork berry

grilled barracuda sushi

bean soup with tofu

fried shrimp & fish meat dumpling

rice cooked with taro

peach jelly