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Lamada Renaissance? Lamada Hotel?? Huh? Premier Hotel???? Lately, hotel names have been changing so frequently that I can't keep up with them (;'∀') But I really like this place, it's delicious. It's a bit pricey, but hey, it's a hotel so it's expected. When you don't have money, just don't eat, right? So... I finally saved up enough for my 100 yen savings and decided to come here after a long time. The hotel parking lot is so bland, isn't it? Why is it so dull and concrete-like? Is it trying to create a contrast with the elegant interior of the hotel? Stepping on the soft floor after getting off the elevator and being guided to my table with a formal greeting, I sit down as the chair is pulled out for me. The menu is handed to me. I always used to order the "Dim Sum and Tsuyu Soba Set (3000 yen, tax included)", and I decide to order the same this time as well ( ´,_ゝ`)プッ For the Dim Sum, I choose the "Xiaolongbao". And for the main dish, I go with the "Five-Ingredient Ankake Tsuyu Soba (Yakisoba)". I've ordered other dishes before like the steamed shrimp dumplings and the hot and sour soup noodles, but that was it... The "appetizer" arrives. Half a shrimp with cucumber on top of lettuce, all on a slice of lemon. Is it a salad? Nope, it's shredded potatoes on top of it all. The mild sesame dressing complements each component well, making it a dish that leaves you wanting more. It's great, isn't it? ♪ The Xiaolongbao is served. It's always nice when they include shredded ginger on the side. Opening the lid reveals the Xiaolongbao along with steam. I'm not a big fan... but it's understandable, right? The Xiaolongbao served on paper, which will definitely tear and spill the soup into the steamer... (;'∀') So, I delicately hold the chopsticks in my right hand, hold the spoon in my left hand, pick up the head of the Xiaolongbao with the chopsticks and... snap. I sip the remaining soup and enjoy the Xiaolongbao... The skin is not too thick, but soft and chewy, and the flavorful filling overflows with deliciousness, especially when combined with the shredded ginger. The "Five-Ingredient Ankake Tsuyu Soba (Yakisoba)" is the main dish. The generous amount of ingredients and the brown sauce create an appetizing visual. I try to pick up some with my chopsticks... The large pieces of cabbage are crunchy, the squid is tender, the shrimp is juicy, the shiitake mushrooms are moist, and the combination of beef and pork provides a nice contrast in texture. The flavor of the sauce... I wonder if the chef has changed or if the direction has shifted, but it lacks depth... I try the noodles, which are medium-thick curly noodles, but... they're a bit too soft... I had a "Yakisoba Bento", a soul food from Hokkaido, yesterday after a long time, and it was delicious, right? The "Oshiruko" dessert has a Chinese twist, with a subtle sweetness and a coffee that has a restrained aroma and richness. And that was my lunch experience. Thank you for the meal.