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Favorite French restaurant that ranks in the top three. This, along with Stephane Pantel in Kyoto and another restaurant, are the French restaurants I am currently repeating. This is my first review on my third visit. I really liked it during my first lunch visit, had dinner on my second visit, and this time I visited for lunch. The location is inside the commercial building odona in Yodoyabashi, directly connected to the station, making it very convenient to access. The interior has a classical atmosphere that evokes a sense of the good old days, exuding the grandeur of a grand mansion. I prefer this kind of subdued atmosphere over overly stylish ones (sometimes overly stylish can be tiring, and sometimes it looks rather unsophisticated, don't you think? lol). Being a restaurant with Japan's oldest winery, "Maruki Wine," I think they offer a rich selection of wines and provide high-quality wines at a reasonable price. Leave the wine selection to the sommelier, and you can't go wrong. I don't remember any of the wine brands I've had so far (lol), but they were all delicious. Also, I had cheese for dinner, and the lineup of cheeses is fantastic! Aren't there types of cheese that you don't often see elsewhere? They must be properly stored, as they are all delicious, and I want to try all of them. For those who love cheese, be sure to give it a try. Now, onto the main topic. This time, I ordered the 5000 yen course. (I extracted the course contents directly from the restaurant's website) ■ Pre-appetizer - A bite of bliss I think there were about four types, but each one was elaborate and so beautiful that it was almost a waste to eat them. Mmm! They're all delicious! ■ Appetizer - Half-cooked egg of pheasant and asparagus from Presskiru Field The pheasant egg was rich and very sweet, and the harmony with the asparagus was wonderful. ■ Fish dish - Biwa trout with Bearnaise sauce It melted in my mouth. The beautiful color of the trout and the rich yet elegant taste of the sauce. ■ Meat dish - Grilled veal loin with a good aroma The meat was very tender, and the sauce was exquisite. The quality of the meat was high, and I was very satisfied with the main dish! ■ Dessert - Strawberry nougat glacé with yogurt sherbet and matcha sauce The dessert is always outstanding. Both the appearance and taste are excellent. My excitement never wanes until dessert. ■ Cute little sweets in a jewelry box ■ Coffee or tea, infusion And here, women's excitement rises even further. Just as the name suggests, it's a jewelry box. With a separate stomach fully open! Each sweet is lovely, and I conquer all the varieties every time. Here, women's hearts are truly captivated. So, this is also perfect for a date, right? The 5000 yen course with soft drinks and service charge was 7000 yen per person. When I had the 7500 yen course, I also had alcohol, so it was a little over 10,000 yen, and for dinner, I drank several types of wine by the glass, added cheese, and it was about 25,000 yen. The reason I like the food at this restaurant is that it has a solid foundation of traditional French cuisine with a proper touch of originality. This "proper originality" is the most important point for me. (Because there are more and more restaurants showing off incorrect originality) I basically have an allergy to restaurants with the genre "Innovative" on Tabelog (with some exceptions). Well, with the current trend, there are many excellent restaurants, but... is it a matter of taste? Am I a Showa-era person, or do I have no interest in sushi restaurants that emphasize the marriage of champagne or wine, or sushi restaurants that incorporate Western elements into their ingredients. Oh, I digressed lol. The service is outstanding in hospitality, and while being a traditional restaurant, it is characterized by its friendliness. It relaxes you with just the right Kansai-style warmth, so you can enjoy yourself without feeling tense. The customer base is older in age. It's calming, this atmosphere. Also suitable for couples. As mentioned above, women's excitement rises even further. In other words, this is the best lol. Just like its name, it's a jewelry box. With a separate stomach fully open! Each sweet is lovely, and I conquer all the varieties every time. Here, women's hearts are truly captivated. And that means it's perfect for a date, right?