Yume means “dream” in Japanese and at the year-old Yume Sushi in Arlington,Va.
, it translates into a dynamic seven-course omakase experience navigated by Kannasute. Born in Thailand, Kannasute opened the 70-seat dining room and sake lounge in 2018 to realize his vision of a customer-first restaurant that showcases his passion for Japanese food and culture.
The menu has a standard rundown of sushi staples, but it’s the dealer’s choice that allows the chef to shine brightest.
From this close vantage point, it is easy to be captivated by the chef ’s careful preparation and assembly of each dish. Bites of fish are accented with dollops of French caviar, truffle oil-spiked wasabi and delicate squares of rich foie gras.
Sliced toro is finished with a swipe of soy sauce aged 50 years and a dusting of 24-carat gold powder. Several courses are seared with Kannasute’s handy blowtorch for added flavor and showmanship.
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As the seven course symphony concludes, chef ’s passionate metaphor rings true – Yume’s fresh chorus of flavors can make any palate sing.
Say Yes to Sake!
Start with a Lycheetini filled with crushed yuzu-spiked ice. Be sure to ask for guidance when approaching the extensive and impressive sake list.
Our picks are thee classic dry Kubota Junmai Daiginjo and the unique Amabuki Rosé Sake.