Thursday, August 22, 2024 Dalian, situated at the southernmost point of the Liaodong Peninsula in Northeast China, is celebrated for its rich seafood offerings and distinctive year-round catches. From May to September, the city enters its prime sea urchin harvesting season, yielding the highly coveted maruni and purple sea urchins that food enthusiasts eagerly seek out. At Yotsuba, located in Four Seasons Hotel Dalian, these fresh and succulent seasonal sea urchins are skillfully integrated into the menu, offering guests an array of innovative dishes that deliver a luxurious and refined culinary experience.
Sea urchin sashimi is a must-try for food lovers. The roe is expertly extracted from its shell, enjoyed raw with a spoon to fully appreciate its sweet, fresh flavors that linger on the palate. Beyond the traditional sashimi, Yotsuba also presents creative offerings like sea urchin tempura with shiso leaves, sea urchin paired with crab meat and fish roe jelly, and sea urchin hand rolls, each dish harmonizing the sea urchin’s unique taste with other complementary ingredients.
Yotsuba At Yotsuba, expert itamae chefs invite guests to savor the freshest sushi and sashimi in Dalian, meticulously prepared and presented in a simple yet elegant manner. This culinary journey showcases the best seafood Dalian has to offer, combined with the finest Japanese cooking techniques. For those seeking a more intimate experience, the sushi counter provides an opportunity to interact with a .