JoeColombia
On this day of the weekend, my family visited this place. It's very convenient to make reservations through Tabelog. We used to come here often, and there are several familiar shops along the narrow street of Omotesando Nishi-dori on the Shibuya side. As you get closer to this area, you realize that Hiroo Station is nearby. The exterior of the restaurant is lovely, and the cozy interior with counter and table seating for about 14 people feels bright and inviting. Maybe it's because it's still bright outside with sunlight streaming in as it's dinner time from 5 pm, but dining during this time of day feels lively, almost like being abroad.
The course menu is available until 9 pm, and then you can order a la carte until 2 am. Very Nishi-Azabu (^◇^;). The course starts with an assortment of appetizers, followed by choosing any 5 items from the menu. Yes, you can choose any 5 items you like. So, you can choose 5 pasta dishes or even 5 desserts! However, in a group, everyone must choose the same items except for desserts. After some discussion, my family selected 4 items together, but we couldn't resist adding 2 more servings per person (^◇^;). Here's what we had:
- Assorted 8 appetizers plate: Duck, omelette, truffle egg, mackerel, sea cucumber, prosciutto melon, and more, all incredibly delicious.
- Horse meat carpaccio with Italian Fontina cheese (additional order): Incredibly tender and tasty.
- Cold carbonara with plenty of sea urchin: Absolutely delicious, a hit with everyone.
- Snow crab cream croquette with tartar and caviar: The standout dish of the night, unbelievably delicious.
- Lemon-scented salsiccia risotto: Refreshing and perfectly cooked rice.
- Ultimate hamburger with onion consomme sauce: Perfectly cooked and seasoned, a must-try.
- Luxury TKG with Japanese beef and foie gras (additional order): Should have ordered more, it was so good.
- Tiramisu-flavored shaved ice with espresso ice cream: A perfect ending to the meal.
The portion sizes are just right, even for kids aged 12 and 3, and the flexibility to add more if needed is a big plus. The menu is so tempting that you'll want to try everything. The dishes are straightforward but incredibly delicious, making you crave for more. The restaurant's welcoming atmosphere and fantastic menu make it a must-visit place.