They always treat the photographer
The word “sakura” is the Japanese name for a specific type of flower that grows on cherry blossom trees.
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But there aren't any cherry trees in Mykonos so we made a sushi bar instead :)
I am just kidding!
Sakura is indeed the cherry blossom and it is true that there is a sushi bar with that name in the most glamorous Greek island but I don't really think that it has anything to do with the island's flora!
It sounds Japanese though and it makes a pretty catchy brand name!
The hall was very impressive and the colourful lights created a very cozy atmosphere whilst they made the editing of the pictures a real nightmare :)
But the most impressive of all, was the chef. All in black, like a samurai from the Far East ready to draw his sword!
Fortunately he only had a few knifes in his briefcase, that are meant to cut fish and only fish!
I am not an expert in sushi but, in my humble opinion, it was good, very good! The chef let us know that his philosophy is based on the Edomae style which apparently is the best way to prepare sushi.
I admit that I have never heard of this Edomae but as a studious blogger I googled it and that's what I found out:
Edomae refers to the river and ocean that flowed in front of Edo Castle!
“Edo” is the old word for Tokyo, and the “Edo period” is the name of the time period that lasted from 1603 to 1868, around 260 years. This is the so-called samurai era when the House of Tokugawa ruled over Japan.
During this period, the current Imperial Palace was called Edo Castle and the area that could be seen from the top floor was called Edomae.
Also, dishes using seafood caught from Edo Bay (Tokyo Bay) or the river, which could be seen from Edo Castle, came to be called Edomae cuisine.
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If you are very, very self-restrained you may get out of this establishment only 30 euro poorer than when you got in but I don't know anyone who has such self control and anyway what's the point to go to an expensive restaurant if you are trying to pay the minimum bill?
Of course I didn't pay, I was the photographer, remember?
Actually I don't think I have ever paid for sushi, at least not in Greece. But I have taken pictures of many sushi restaurants and they always treat the photographer :)
Talking about prices, Mykonos is the exact opposite of a low budget destination. Everything is ludicrously expensive, even the grocery shops, let alone restaurants or clubs so if you don't have a very strong motivation for going to this particular Greek island then go to another one. We have a lot and very beautiful ones :)
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I'm definitely going to ask you for advice when we come as it does sound expensive!
I love sushi and there are a LOT of sushi places here. They are as common as bakeries in main towns. And they are CHEAP. A takeaway plate of mixed sushi and sashimi for $9 AUD for lunch. A sit down restaurant with curry and/or various side dishes like agadashi tofu (yum) might cost around $30 though. More if you get into the sake. Have you ever indulged in sake? So good.
Looks like they really went all out on the decor!!! A bit... Pink?.. for me..
In Greece sushi is considered gourmet and it is relative rare. You can find in Athens and some other big cities, reasonably priced one but especially in touristic places it is way overpriced!
I have tried sake once, in New York and I didn't like it but it may not have been the best one :)
Haha yes, a lot of pink :)
What a beautiful restaurant pff it looks really fancy, perfect for the photos, the ended really good too!
Thank you, I am glad you liked it :)
I promise to ask you for advice when I go back to Greece. There is so much beautiful there, but, I don't remember any sushi restaurants in the few times I have been there. I must say that I was in Greece, so I wasn't looking for sushi. :)
The place is rather pink, I'm pretty sure you are aware. :) But, then Sakura is exactly that. The national flower of Japan, the cherry blossom, and here the sakura are pink. I looked it up and we have a lot of Japanese Restaurants called Sakura too, what a great name, in my opinion. The interior is striking in its looks and very chic and comfortable with all the pillows and private dining. I think it looks rather nice and although I don't eat out very often, I think it is probably a fair price for it.
The actual highlight of the post for me is how you photographed the food. You had me at the first shot. The placement looks casual, not sure how much fussing you had to do to make it look so enticingly casual. Upscale and relaxed. Not sure how you did it but, it works amazingly.
The cook got a smile from me, although I know they carry their own tools. he still made me grin. :) I love this post and sushi is delicious! Thanks for taking us along!
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Yes, sushi is not common in Greece so no wonder you don't remember any :)
The place is definitely pink but for this once I'll say that it was an appropriate colour!
And Sakura sounds great indeed, it is not a surprise that there are many restaurants with that name!
Thank you once again for your encouraging comment, now I have to figure out what would be my next #MarketFriday post :)
You always find the perfect subject. I have faith in you! :)
Seriously though, no stress. It is meant for fun.
Of course it is meant for fun! We wouldn't want it any other way :)