Sachiko's is a Japanese restaurant with a difference. The fresh raw fish delicacies served at the sushi bar are only the beginning. Sachiko's extensive menu goes well beyond, all the way to the higher joys of Kaiseki cuisine - food for the gods. Designed by the ancients as worthy offerings for ceremonial occasions, Kaiseki is Japan\'s definitive dining ritual. Executive chef Shoichi Kojima applies the divine art of Kaiseki to a tasty array of dishes with casual preparations best suited for New York's hungry mortals. The chef's art begins at the market, where he expertly selects only the choicest meats and freshest seasonal fish and vegetables. This is critical, because his next challenge is to bring out the essence of each ingredient in subtle yet savory tastes worthy of a divine palate. Purity and harmony are essential elements of the kaiseki tradition. What pleases the tongue must also respect the body as a whole. These lofty ideals translate into a menu that is as healthy as it is tasty.

Starting at the sushi bar, your circulatory system is treated to the dietary harmony of Tuna, Aji, Sanma, and Buri, fish rich in what we now identify as DHA and EPA. This makes the added pleasure of indulging in Sachiko's excellent selection of wine and sake a safer and sweeter experience. Gomadofu is typical of the delicacies emerging from Chef Kojima\'s kitchen. This humble dish is elevated to an exquisite pleasure with the complimentary blend of sesame and kuzu root powder. The delicious synthesis of these natural elixirs is rich in nutrients and vitamin E, all combining to improve complexion, circulation, and even cerebral function. Sachiko recommends you complete your dinner with 'pomegranate sorbet' . Abundant in estrogen, pomegranate has been considered the fruit of life, and has been sought out by women for the last 6000 years to sustain their beauty.

Treat yourself to the real Japanese dining experience at Sachiko's on Clinton. Your tongue, your body, and perhaps even your soul will know the difference.