Have I really managed to finish the whole portion of sushi for the first time ever? Seems like a dream now, but I think I even want to repeat it.
Ok, Matcha Komachi seems to be a good place to convert even the most hopeless case into a fan of Japanese cuisine. Once again I was grateful to Yelp, because it helped me identify it as - for some intangible yelp-reason - just right for my next attempt to finally get to like the cuisine of the Far East. Maybe because of the selection of Onigiris, that seemed low-risk, I thought at least I will not stay hungry. But my sushi tasted delicious all of a sudden, and the rice was sticky in a beautiful way. Well that's as much a novice can tell about it. I even tried to intuitively use the sticks, after embarrassingly asking for knife and fork as a back-up. Due to my general strong dislike of soy (the sauce is ok), I must remain picky about the dishes I can order, but I really want to discover further on what makes Japanese food so beloved. I know it is a shame that I already haven't, but you need the right time and place for everything.
Looking at the photos, I did imagine Matcha Komachi to be bigger, but its relatively small size won't bother you. The space is used just lovely, and you get enough of it, plus the bar is constructed to offer some extra seats in a comfy way. My first thought was: a perfect "Tageslokal". Even that space-saving sink in front of the kitchen instead of a full-blown washroom is charming somehow.. maybe because I like to take a peak into the kitchen if I can.
The service was alright really, and if anyone of the staff isn't smiling excessively, I would ascribe it to a culture difference rather than lack of kindness. The Mochi for Dessert was also an experience. Sure i would have filled it with chocolate instead of beans or nuts, but I did kind of like it. Now I read people in Japan often suffocate on Mochis because they are sticky and hard to swallow - that might be another argument for chocolate filling - sure they would go down the throat better. All in all, I want to go soon again! read more