At Chiso, the ingredients are dashi, miso paste, spongy lumps of tofu,

September 24, 2012 12:00 am
Complementary appetizer: stewed and marinated tuna.
Complementary appetizer: stewed and marinated tuna.

At Chiso, the ingredients are dashi, miso paste, spongy lumps of tofu, and small cubes of potato, because apparently it is still winter in the heart of whomever made the miso soup today. It is my first course, and I use it, as intended, as a kind of meditation—clearing my head, cleansing my palate, putting me in the proper state of mind for the ballet of courses to come. All photos by Peter Mumford.Published on May 26, 2010

Hamachi Tempura.

Hamachi Tempura.

Uni.

Uni.

HiroaE™s special roll with avocado, tempura, and salmon.

HiroaE™s special roll with avocado, tempura, and salmon.

Roast Duck.

Roast Duck.

Sweet Shrimp with crunchy fried heads.

Sweet Shrimp with crunchy fried heads.

At Chiso, the ingredients are dashi, miso paste, spongy lumps of tofu,

Sweet Shrimp with crunchy fried heads.