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Birthday present celebration dinner for two people, a man and a woman. The restaurant has a splendid appearance and gives off a feeling of being detached, just like its name suggests. As soon as you enter, you see a counter where the chefs prepare the food right in front of you. We were warmly welcomed and taken to our table on the second floor. The staircase is decorated with many bottles of sake, indicating a rich selection of shochu. We had a private room this time, although it was open to the top, allowing us to hear the conversations from surrounding tables clearly. I personally find it a bit uncomfortable being completely alone with just one other person, so that aspect was a bit challenging for me. At one point, a large group was seated next to us in a bigger private room, and the staff kindly offered to move us if their loud voices bothered us. We enjoy a lively atmosphere, so we didn't mind at all, but if you are sensitive to noise, it's best to inform the restaurant when making a reservation. Until 7:45 pm, only set courses are available, so starting at 6:00 pm, we naturally booked a course, but we were also curious about the à la carte dishes. We were shown the pre-cooked state of the sea bream that would be prepared for us, which got us excited. The dishes included various preparations of sashimi, lightly salted grilled fish, a flavorful clay pot rice, and shabu-shabu. The seasoning was spot on. Each dish was explained to us in detail. The broth from the shabu-shabu was used for the rice or the clear soup, I believe. The clay pot rice was shown to us after cooking, with each grain of rice standing firm and full of flavor, making it a delightful meal. It's been a while since I had rice with such firm grains, and it was a big hit. The attention to detail and care from the staff is what makes me want to come back to a restaurant, and I felt that the staff at this restaurant exuded kindness. Even without exchanging a single word, you could feel it from everyone, creating a wonderful atmosphere. I look forward to coming back at a different time to try dishes outside of the set course menu.