Shanghai's low-key Michelin-starred Yakitori... worth going there in the rain!

Tokyo Miji Yakitori, hidden on Maoming South Road, is indeed worthy of its reputation. Even the strong wind and heavy rain could not dampen the enthusiasm of the diners, and the seats were quickly filled during meal time. It is said that the chef worked in a Michelin restaurant in Tokyo for many years. Although local ingredients are used, the ritual of roasting the bird on the spot satisfies the diners' stomachs, bodies and minds. It is also a joy to quietly enjoy the full set of dishes prepared by the autumn chef alone. I am full of anticipation just by looking at the menu before eating. Skewers are their signature dish. Ordinary ingredients, simple presentation, but whether it’s meat or vegetables, you can feel the chef’s great cooking skills with just one bite. Personally, I prefer chicken meatballs, which are first brushed with sauce and then grilled. The meat is plump and juicy, and fresh lotus roots and green onions are added. The skin of the chicken thighs with skin is very crispy, and the chicken is tender and juicy. It can be said that it is delicious even when eaten alone. The chicken wing roots are full of fat and flavor, with a solid texture, and green peppers and mushrooms added to enhance the flavor. Eel is also my favorite. The fish skin is covered with sauce, and the meat is tender, firm and elastic. Eggplant, shredded cabbage and other refreshing side dishes are interspersed throughout the meal, and their attentiveness can be seen in the details. "Wasabi Chicken Breast" is grilled chicken tenderloin with celery and seaweed, and the seasoning is just right. The "Bamboo Fungus Wrapped Crab Zhenzhang Bowl" is suitable for drinking the soup first, which is so fresh that the whole body is crispy, and then eating the smooth bamboo fungus wrapped crab. The "Mushroom Chicken Rice" not only uses minced chicken, but also uses matsutake, oyster mushrooms, chanterelles, and king oyster mushrooms. I thought I was full and just wanted to try a little, but unfortunately I couldn't control myself after one bite and finished the whole bowl. The "Autumn Moon Pear" before the meal and the ice cream after the meal were the finishing touches. I would give full marks to this taste bud journey accompanied by the curling smoke.