The house Mignon Car Pacho, for example, is a must-order. With the Japanese love for select beef, this is usually a touchstone to a menu, and Seiji's scores beyond expectations. An angelic touch of fruity, extra virgin olive oil and a whisper of grated Parmesan wakes up the palate to the transparent layering of flavors. Delicacy and attention to detail are apparent as well in gyoza, a traditional Japanese dish. These light, moist meat dumplings burst with the flavors of finely minced meat and green vegetables.
Entrees are also models of thoughtful menu composition and workmanship.
Take the breaded veal cutlet. The platter arrives with a crisp-coated, tender cutlet surrounded by five accompaniments. Rice is served as a side dish and the day's fresh soup comes with the entrees. The only disappointment was the creamy conch shell au gratin. Described as containing both conch and clams, it seemed to have neither.