burrata + mentaiko

To be honest, I only remember two things about Daikaya. The house sake at happy hour that was like $12 for a little carafe (so I got two).

And this burrata with mentaiko oil, toasted nori, whipped cream, and orange. Slathered all over the grilled bread, what started as my least exciting menu order actually became my favorite. So happy my intrigue got the better of me.

The rest of the menu has since changed so the details are fuzzy.

There was a pickle side. The chef apparently likes to experiment with pickles and fermentation in his spare time. 

There was octopus, but just a section of its tentacle.

There was mackerel because I almost never turn down mackerel, but the unexpectedly sweet topping was so-so.

I liked the little onigiri stuffed with eggplant and miso.

And the crispiness of this rice was more memorable than the tuna on top of it.