二日酔い飯
ParksideDinner, here for a hangover meal. So, I visited "ParksideDinner" again where I had previously tried the Eiichi Shibusawa Curry. The temperature is starting to feel like summer during the day (even though it's not quite 30°C yet), making it a bit difficult to walk around Hibiya Park. As usual, the system where you go to the restaurant and wait in line using your mobile phone (they'll contact you when it's your turn) is convenient!
Menu:
Onion Gratin Soup - 2,200 yen
Beef Curry - 3,080 yen
This time, I wanted to try the regular Beef Curry! So, I ordered the Beef Curry and also added the Onion Gratin Soup because whenever I come to the Imperial Hotel, I always want to have it, and also some beer and potatoes!
Beef Curry & Beer:
With the hot weather outside, a cold beer is delicious! And the fried potatoes as a snack. While munching on the potatoes, the Onion Gratin Soup arrives! It is incredibly delicious. The crumbled bread and the rich cheese in the onion soup match perfectly. The richness and flavor are just amazing every time you eat it!
Then, the curry arrives. Originally, the curry roux is served separately in another dish, but I pour it over. The curry is, of course, delicious! It's almost like, is this really curry? It has a deep richness, quite different from the typical European-style curry.
Imperial Hotel's curry has a long history, first appearing on the menu around 1931. The 8th head chef, Bunjiro Ishiwatari, learned it as a direct disciple of the "father of modern French cuisine, Auguste Escoffier," during his training in Europe.
This is so delicious! The taste of the vegetables that have melted into it is also strong. And there's still some texture left. It doesn't completely melt! Even the side dishes like Fukujinzuke are served in separate dishes, which is stylish. Truly amazing! Occasionally, it's nice to eat this kind of curry!
After the meal:
So, I tried the classic Beef Curry from the Imperial Hotel, and it was as delicious as I imagined! The price is high, of course, but I think it's a menu that must have been made with a tremendous amount of effort. It would be impossible to make or eat at home at this price! I thought it would be nice to go back for a treat once in a while.