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Tofu-centered kaiseki cuisine at "Ume no Hana Honmachi" offers a wide variety of dishes at a reasonable price. Located on the 21st floor, the restaurant has a great view and attentive service. The portions are generous, so you will leave satisfied without breaking the bank. While the dishes mostly consist of tofu and do not include much meat or fish, each dish, especially the yuba, is delicious and very satisfying. Today's lunch is Japanese food at "Ume no Hana Honmachi" located near Honmachi Station on the 21st floor of the Midosuji Grand Tower. As an Uber Eats partner, the restaurant also sells bento boxes. Please note that lunch menu is not available on Sundays and holidays. Upon entering the restaurant, you will be asked to take off your shoes and provided with a warm towel and tea. The first three dishes, chawanmushi, Meio Tofu, and yuba simmered in broth, arrive quickly. The chawanmushi is steamed with shrimp, mochi, nori, ginkgo nuts, shiitake mushrooms, mitsuba, and yuzu, creating a flavorful and textured dish. The Meio Tofu is sweet and creamy, with a hint of miso on top. The yuba simmered in broth has a silky texture with a chewy yuba bite, complemented by mitsuba and wasabi. The tofu salad and tofu shumai with ponzu sauce feature a large smooth tofu base with sliced onions, nuts, sesame seeds, and a light dressing. The tofu shumai is served with ponzu sauce and topped with mustard for a refreshing taste. The yudofu, served for two, consists of a large smooth tofu base with chewy yuba on top, served with hot spring water, soy sauce, sesame seeds, and ginger. Other dishes include renkon dumplings, nama-fu dengaku, and yuba tempura, each offering a unique texture and flavor. The meal concludes with pickles, seasonal rice, and yuba soup, followed by a comforting dessert of tofu ice cream with plum sauce and fragrant hojicha tea. Enjoy a satisfying and delicious meal at "Ume no Hana Honmachi"!