Wednesday, August 21, 2024 Dalian’s Yotsuba at Four Seasons showcases the city’s finest seasonal sea urchins, blending tradition with innovation for a refined seafood dining experience. Nestled at the southernmost point of Liaodong Peninsula in Northeast China, Dalian is celebrated for its rich seafood bounty, including distinctive varieties available all year round. Between May and September, the city reaches the peak season for harvesting sea urchins, especially the esteemed maruni and purple varieties, which are a culinary treasure for gastronomes.
At Yotsuba, located within the Four Seasons Hotel Dalian, these succulent sea urchins are seamlessly woven into the culinary offerings, creating a menu filled with inventive preparations that deliver a luxurious taste experience. Gourmets flock to taste the sea urchin sashimi at Yotsuba. The process involves delicately removing the roe by hand and tasting it raw, allowing the subtle, sweet flavors to envelop the taste buds.
Beyond the classic sashimi, Yotsuba delights with imaginative dishes like sea urchin tempura wrapped in shiso leaves, a combination of sea urchin with crab meat and fish roe jelly, and hand-rolled sea urchin sushi, blending the rich flavors of sea urchin with assorted complementary elements. At Yotsuba, the skilled itamae chefs invite diners to indulge in some of the finest sushi and sashimi offerings in Dalian, presented with artistic flair and simplicity. This culinary voyage showcases Dalian’s best seafood prepared using premier Japanese techniques.
The restaurant features an intimate sushi counter for those seeking interaction with the chef, a private room for exclusive gatherings, and a main dining area suitable for any dining experience. The menu includes a quick lunch selection with Japanese staples like donburi, ramen, udon, and okonomiyaki. Visual treats such as daily seafood robatayaki and signature live kuruma shrimp tempura round out the dining experience.
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