Souzu

A couple of weeks ago,

I went to Niigata City to translate at Food Messe in Niigata.

Souzu (ソウズ) was a cozy izakaya near out hotel

and was an excellent choice.

Interior.

Plum Wine made of Japanese Sake (Niigata's specialty).

Shirako-Ponzu (白子ポン酢).

Nodoguro Sashimi (のどぐろ、赤ムツ)

which is a fish found only in this area.

Fried Tofu & Taro (里芋と豆腐の揚げ出し).

Gorgonzola Cheese & Rice Pasta Gratin.

(Niigata is famous for rice)