Not ready to welcome the work week after the long weekend, but I can definitely push through if I get to enjoy this at the end of a tough day - JINzakaya’s melt-in-your-mouth Gindara Yaki ($36).

A beautiful piece of marinated cod, the silky yet buttery quality of the flesh just tick all the right boxes for me. Deeply seasoned, the elegant slab of a fish was also meaty and sweet yet not too heavy on the tastebuds. Served in a Shiso leaf with teriyaki sauce and pickles, the highlight for me was the well-executed skin prepared with a nice char to it (hint of smokiness) and crispy texture.

This was a hosted meal. Thank you JINzakaya and Les Amis for the warm hospitality, and Burpple for the invite!