Kaze, Cincinnati (Over-the-Rhine)

Another meal another friend! While it has been rather cold I’m not minding since I get to see so many good friends while in town for work. It was hump day and Andrea had just taken an exam so we thought it would be good to celebrate! We decided on Kaze, a Japanese restaurant she had been wanting to try.

Due to the arctic like temperatures outside I started with the Udon Soup. Soup always fools me… I often think I will be hungry after but the broth was hearty and the vegetables plentiful. This still didn’t stop me though from ordering half a Crunchy Scallop Roll and a few sashimi pieces: Toro (fatty tuna), Tako (octopus) and Tamago (egg). It had been a while since I have enjoyed raw dead fish and this was a good place to splurge. The sashimi was absolutely fresh and the roll executed well.

Not that I ever want a good restaurant to be empty but I was almost glad since I came in dressed pretty casual. The restaurant itself is rather swanky and the prices definitely cater to a more affluent crowd. Although, I did see a few happy hour specials that looked tempting if you want rolls or a cocktail!