Named for its grape-like clusters.
Budo means grape in Japanese. This sansho bears fruit in clusters reminiscent of grapes and is known for its large berries and fragrance.
Budo sansho
A little sansho.
A new dimension.
At Gogyo, we use budo sansho from Wakayama. Taste the eel and sauce first, then add a little to your next mouthful. Adjust the amount as you discover its aroma and tingling finish.
Try the eel first, then add a little.
Start with the eel and sauce as served. Add a small amount of sansho next, adjusting to your preference for aroma and tingling sensation.
First, savour the eel.
Then, a little sansho.
First, enjoy the eel and sauce as served. Then add condiments and a little sansho to taste. Finish with warm dashi broth: three ways to enjoy one meal.
Enjoying hitsumabushi