Sight
Glossy nigiri, fanned sashimi, colour arranged on dark stone.
01 — The name
悟り sa·to·ri (n.)
In Zen Buddhism, a sudden flash of awakening. That first bite where everything goes quiet except the flavour is the moment we cook for.
Scent
Toasted sesame, charred scallion and a pot of broth simmering since noon.
Sound
The crackle of tempura and the sizzle when a stone bowl reaches the table.
Touch
Soft rice, a crisp gyoza base, noodles with a proper bite.
Taste
Umami first, then heat, then that one bit of sweetness at the end.