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2018-04-14
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天勝 (English name: Tensho Jananese Restaurant) is located in Henry House. A building in Causeway Bay with a lot of excellent Japanese restaurants. In fact, this building is where a lot of Japanese expats eat so I'm always assured a pretty decent meal.Tensho had been opened for a year now and I have yet to try it. Not my fault really as there are just far too many restaurants in Causeway Bay. But Tensho was always under my radar and I gave it a try that afternoon. The restaurant wasn't very big bu
Tensho had been opened for a year now and I have yet to try it. Not my fault really as there are just far too many restaurants in Causeway Bay. But Tensho was always under my radar and I gave it a try that afternoon. The restaurant wasn't very big but it was spacious enough. There are tables but I opted to sit at the bar table as I love the watch the chef at work. Upon sitting down, I noticed my surrounding customers. They were all Japanese. Another thing was the chef. He looked familiar. I had seen him some where and it didn't ring a bell until I went home later that night. He was the esteemed Chef Ito Katsuhiro. Working previously at Hotel Nikko before opening Tensho in Wanchai until it closed due to building redevelopment. He later reopened under Youka, also located in Wanchai. But that closed. But he has reappeared again! And so has the return of Tensho!
I was presented with the lunch menu. Menu is in English, Chinese and Japanese. Most sets were under $200. Sets include an appetizer, salad, chawanmushi, miso soup and dessert. I decided to opt for the bento box set ($280) so I could try a little bit of everything. Plus, I just love everything in little pieces.
The salad was a simple with crisp salad greens and sesame dressing. Nothing very special about it. Portion size was a bit bigger than expected.
There was an appetizer of spinach greens topped with bonito flakes. This was very light with a small amount of seasoning. Basically, let the vegetable speak for itself.
Chawanamushi was smooth and silky. Appreciated that they didn't put a layer of broth on top that is so popular in some places now a days. Just let the ingredients speak for themselves.
There was also a plate of pickles. Quite honestly, I've been to a lot of Japanese restaurants and this place probably provides the most amount of pickles. They were pretty good, too and helped finish off my rice.
The miso soup was fine. Nothing that really wowed me.
The bento included four different cooked dishes.
There was a deep fried tofu, topped with bonito flakes that is also hit with a slightly spicy paste. The tofu was soft and smooth. The sauce that accompanied it was not too strong.
A braised pork belly with shimeji mushrooms. The pork belly was soft and literally fell apart when I picked at it with y chopsticks.
There was a selection of tempura items that included shrimp, okra, sweet potato, pumpkin and eggplant. The crispy tempura was light and not oily at all.
This last small plate included a piece of grilled makerral, tamagoyaki and salmon roe on top of grated daikon. Again portions here are pretty generous. The tamagoyaki was a nice big portion. And oh so soft and sweet. The fish was grilled perfectly. Lightly seasoned as well. The salmon roe was a good way to finish off my rice. Salty and cooled down by the daikon underneath.
There was also two pieces of sushi. A utterly melt in your mouth toro and a delicately delicious snapper. The quality of the fish was excellent and I can now understand why all the Japanese customers were eating sushi rice.
The meal ended with dessert. Two slices of crisp apple. Simple and to the point.
That is the thing with my lunch. It was simple and to the point. The chef let the ingredients speak for themselves and that is something I can appreciate. I love how quiet it is as I hate lunch places were it's so noisy, I can't hear myself think. The chef was attentive to all his customers. Even at one point, he noticed I had problems picking up the soft tofu and he gestured to a wait staff to provide me with a spoon. He doesn't say much but one could tell, he really cared for all he served. It's no wonder all his customers seemed to be regulars. And I? I'll be back. I'll try a sushi rice next time. ご馳走様でした!
张贴
