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Private Kitchen Yuu (Hibiya Line Hiroo Station, 15-16 minutes walk) A restaurant where wine, beer, and Shaoxing wine go well with the dishes. Anniversary dinner with my husband on March 3, 2023 (Sunday) at 18:00 (opening at 18:00) - Reservation only. 2 groups upon entry - Full house after entry. [Order Items] (Including tax) 'Course' 9,900 yen 'Heartland' 715 yen 'Shaoxing Wine Glass' 1,320 yen 'Glass of White Wine/Red Wine' 935 yen [My Impression] Taste: ★★★★☆ Atmosphere: ★★★★☆ Service: ★★★☆☆ Cleanliness: ★★★★☆ [Customer Profile on the Day] Couple [Thoughts] When looking for a restaurant for our small anniversary, we usually consider Italian or casual French, but we happened to find this restaurant and had a family meeting. Although we usually associate Chinese food with Yokohama Chinatown, after checking on Tabelog, we immediately made a reservation. We chose the route from Hiroo Station on the Hibiya Line among several nearby stations. We had already checked the route to the restaurant, as well as the exterior. The restaurant has only a counter, and it is stylish and simple with a sense of cleanliness, making it comfortable. Upon entering, there were already about 2 groups, creating a friendly atmosphere. The menu for the day was placed on the table, which heightened our expectations for the food. First, we ordered drinks. My husband is not a heavy drinker, so we usually opt for bottled beer at restaurants that offer it. Here, they had Heartland in a bottle, so we ordered that, which seemed unexpected for two people. My husband was planning to order a glass of red wine later, but maybe we should have explained that as well? We toasted with beer, and I then proceeded to enjoy white wine, red wine, and Shaoxing wine. The Shaoxing wine here was the sweetest I've ever had. 'Three Appetizers' - Nanohana blanched in Hong Kong sweet soy sauce A spring-like dish with a delicious sweet soy sauce. - Steamed chicken with ginger and preserved mustard greens sauce The ginger and scallion sauce is common, but the addition of preserved mustard greens was unique. The sauce, which highlighted the freshness of the vegetables, was very tasty. - Today's fresh fish sashimi salad (Evodia) The crispy spring roll skin, along with the fresh vegetables and sashimi, provided an enjoyable mix of textures. 'New Onion and Chinese Ham Potage' I have had onion potage before, but this was my first time with added Chinese ham. The sweetness of the new onion combined with the richness and umami of the ham was delicious. 'Live Abalone Chinese Steak' The tenderness of the abalone was surprising, and the liver sauce was exquisite. Not related to the food, but from this point on, something caught my attention... There was a customer who arrived later wearing perfume. While the scent was pleasant as a perfume, it would be appreciated if people refrained from wearing it when dining in non-private restaurants. 'Sauteed Three-Legged Scallop with Chinese Vegetables' A colorful sautéed dish with a variety of vegetables. There were many vegetables that I don't usually eat, and it was a delightful and delicious dish. The gentle seasoning allowed the vegetables to shine, and the plump scallops were delicious. 'Braised Beef Cheek in Fresh Tomato' First, the tenderness of the beef. Despite the firm texture, it was incredibly tender and delicious. The highlight was the sauce, with the freshness of the tomatoes adding a refreshing touch to the rich sauce. Together, we whispered, "I want some bread." 'Plum and Perilla Soup Fried Rice' The combination of plum and perilla gave it a Japanese touch, making it feel like eating ochazuke, but in reality, it still had the essence of fried rice. The umami melded with the soup, and the aroma of plum and perilla matched perfectly. I really liked it. 'Awa Wasanbon Almond Tofu' The almond tofu made with wasanbon sugar was elegant and not overly sweet, spreading a refined deliciousness in the mouth. It was a dish to savor the lingering taste of the course. Since our stomachs were satisfied, we left the restaurant with a sense of satisfaction.