I attended the opening party and visited for dinner about two weeks later in early September. On this day, not only the service staff but also the chef personally came out to explain each dish. His genuine personality reflects on his face. The kindness in his cooking and the firm core that doesn't waver are evident. We opted for the chef's choice course with wine without looking at the list. The pace was matched with drinks, and the sommelier, Tusti-chan, and the nurse with a sommelier qualification, admired Madame K-san, making the dining experience enjoyable. We started with a toast with sparkling wine, followed by sea urchin and consommé jelly with potato chips on top, providing a delightful texture contrast. The appetizer featured fresh fish sourced through a special route and was a refreshing dish with tomato acidity. The next dish was a repeat from the previous party, presenting a harmonious blend of sweet Hokkaido corn and foie gras, both strong but not overwhelming. Chef's specialty, Australian polony terrine with chicken liver mousse, truffle vinaigrette, showcased a well-balanced blend of tangy sauce and rich, moist liver. The main course featured lamb sourced from the chef's acquaintance's ranch in Hokkaido. Despite my slightly intoxicated state, the lamb had a satisfying chewiness, tenderness, and juiciness. The sauce, incorporating lemon and other fresh elements, was a departure from typical lamb sauces, making it suitable for those who prefer lighter red wine or white wine pairings. Having indulged in wine throughout the meal, I passed on dessert and opted for a cheese assortment. The petit fours were not overlooked, demonstrating the restaurant's commitment to quality. It's truly a fantastic restaurant that one would become a fan of after visiting. I look forward to trying the lively atmosphere during lunch on a weekend. Thank you for the wonderful meal! ★ TEL: 03-6804-6703 Address: 3-6-7b-town 1F, Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo Business Hours: - Lunch: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM (Last Order) - Dinner: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Last Order) Closed: Irregular

L'Ermitage Okamoto in Minami-Aoyama is a French restaurant tucked away in a quiet residential area. I had their lunch course on this day. **Menu Special:** - **Amuse Bouche:** Broccoli mousse, layered with Hokkaido shrimp jelly in a glass. A cold appetizer to start. - **Entree:** Leek terrine, white chicken liver mousse, and truffle vinaigrette. A beautifully pressed leek, white liver mousse, and shaved black truffle with vinaigrette to balance flavors. - **Eentree:** Pan-seared foie gras on risotto with sweet sherry sauce. Foie gras and black truffle slices on risotto with sweet sherry sauce. - **Poisson:** Pan-seared fish from Hokkaido with Royale sauce. The fish of the day was flounder, with a butter sauce using Noyilly Pratt, tomatoes, and herbs. - **Viande:** Roasted lamb from Hokkaido with bacon, sausage, and stewed pork belly. A dish to savor various preparations of lamb, offering a long-lasting flavor. - **Dessert:** Dessert using chicory. A unique dessert made by roasting chicory roots to a coffee-like state, combined with Bavarois and custard. - **Avant Dessert:** A platter of classic desserts presented on a wagon, enjoyed with coffee. As spring unfolds with warm and cool days, this French cuisine, with its classic style and hearty dishes, was a delightful experience. The chef's personality shines through, making it a reassuring French restaurant. It was delicious. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

From Omotesando Station, it's quite a walk, but worth it for this cozy underground French restaurant. The food is incredibly delicious and meticulously prepared. For a client dinner, the wine pairing dinner course runs about ¥25,000 per person. At the end of the course, they also serve tea and sweets, which might be a bit much for women to finish. Overall, it's beautifully presented and delicious.

Delicious. From start to finish, everything was consistently delicious, and the prices were reasonable for the quality of the dishes provided. The wine selection also matched my taste preferences. While the lunch menu hasn't changed much since my last visit, I'm always excited about the specials and dessert cart, so I'm completely satisfied! Perfect! Thank you for the wonderful meal!

Weekday lunch, 12:30, reservation for 2 people. We had a table seat. The restaurant is spacious with tables placed comfortably apart, and the dishes are served leisurely, allowing us to enjoy a relaxed time catching up with an old friend. For the price, we got two main dishes, one fish and one meat, along with a dessert cart. The portions were generous, and the overall light sauce complemented the meal well. The highlight was the quail risotto, where the quail, tender and flavorful, paired perfectly with the risotto. I couldn't help but admire my friend's graceful eating manners as she delicately enjoyed the quail with its bones. The miniature dessert from the course, Chicory Coffee Bavarois, was delicious.

"On our wedding anniversary, we celebrated by enjoying a lunch at 'Lumière Mont Okamoto,' a renowned French restaurant located in Omotesando. We made a reservation through the online booking system about 10 days prior and opted for the lunch course starting at 11:30. The restaurant is conveniently situated about a 10-minute walk from Omotesando Station's A4 exit, surrounded by trendy boutiques, restaurants, and cafes, which made the stroll quite enjoyable. Arriving a little before 11:30 on a Tuesday, we found a few groups already waiting, but we were seated within minutes of the opening. The interior is beautifully designed with predominantly white walls and wooden flooring, offering a cozy ambiance with seating for about 7 groups of 2 to 4 people. We kicked off with a glass of wine and started our culinary journey. Here's a summary of our impressions of each course: 1. 'Asparagus Bavarois' - A refreshing dish with a gentle asparagus fragrance complemented by a flavorful broth jelly. 2. 'Poularde Onion Terrine with Chicken Liver Mousse' - An exquisite appetizer featuring tender, sweet onions and a delightful liver paste topped with a truffle-infused sauce. 3. 'Pan-Seared Foie Gras with Risotto' - A luxurious dish where the creamy risotto, flavored with mascarpone, perfectly balances the richness of the foie gras. The addition of generous truffle slices enhances both aroma and taste. 4. 'Pan-Seared Halibut' - The halibut, cooked to perfection, offers a succulent texture, accentuated by a tangy tomato-infused sauce. 5. 'Filet Mignon with Périgueux Sauce' - A hearty main course featuring tender filet mignon accompanied by an array of exquisitely prepared vegetables. Each vegetable, from white and red turnips to bell peppers, eggplants, zucchinis, potatoes, and asparagus, bursts with natural sweetness and flavors, impressing even those not particularly fond of vegetables. 6. For dessert, we savored a delightful 'Chicory Coffee Bavarois' with its smooth texture and perfect balance of sweetness from coffee-infused milk. Additionally, the dessert trolley presented around 10 options, allowing us to indulge in a variety of sweet treats. Among them, the cheesecake stands out for its rich flavor. Before enjoying dessert, the chef personally greeted us, presenting a surprise anniversary plate—a touching gesture that added to our overall happiness. Both my spouse and I were thoroughly satisfied with the attentive service provided by the staff, who not only served with precision but also entertained us with their unique conversation throughout, ensuring we had a blissful lunch experience. The only minor concern was perhaps the duration of the meal, with our lunch lasting until around 3 pm. However, given that it was a holiday, it didn't pose a problem. Overall, it was a memorable dining experience that we highly recommend trying."

The restaurant offers reasonable lunch prices and has a casual atmosphere similar to a family restaurant during lunchtime. It's scorching hot due to the summer weather, and even though the door is open, the temperature inside is quite high. The service staff seem a bit sluggish, and the glasses and utensils aren't very clean. Despite these drawbacks, the food is delicious.

The chicken risotto with French seasonal vegetables prepared by a chef from Hokkaido was exquisite. Both fish and meat were paired with sauces that enhanced their natural flavors. The dessert cart featured Hokkaido-inspired treats like a huckleberry dessert. While classics like cheesecake and tarte tatin were delicious, the sweets seemed a bit ordinary. Nevertheless, the variety of bite-sized desserts was enjoyable after a satisfying meal. The restaurant ambiance, with options for both table and private seating, felt inviting and versatile.

The atmosphere of the restaurant was beautiful and had a sense of openness, which was wonderful. The dishes were very meticulous and delicate, with elegant presentation, and I was very satisfied. However, I found the saltiness a bit bothersome. Also, the male staff who took our reservation had a somewhat intimidating demeanor, which made me nervous, but we had a lovely lunch. I would like to visit for dinner next time.

♪Course Menu ■Amuse-Bouche ■Appetizer - Warm Salad of Seafood, Lightly Sautéed with Butter or - Chef's Selection of Appetizers ■Fish Course - Pan-Seared Fresh Fish from Hokkaido, Royal Sauce ■Meat Course - Roasted Pork with Shallot Sauce or - Chef's Selection of Meat Dish of the Day ■Bread (Help yourself) ■Petit Dessert - Chicory Coffee Bavarois ■Dessert Cart - Selection of 8 or More Cakes ■Black Tea

We were a group of 5, so we used the semi-private area at the back of the restaurant. It's a bit tucked away from Aoyama Street, giving it a hidden gem vibe. The service from the staff was excellent. For the final dessert service, when we requested "all varieties," they plated a little bit of each (about 10 kinds) for us. It was truly impressive.

I made a reservation and visited. I am very satisfied. Delicious dishes, smooth service, a glass of Furano wine, and a fulfilling lunch for just under 8,000 yen. ⭕️ Carrot mousse is beautiful! Beautiful! ⭕️ Seafood salad, warm seafood, and a sauce that goes well. The vegetables are also delicious! ⭕️ Sole meunière ⭕️ Quail and risotto Both fish and meat are delicious, and the accompanying vegetables are colorful. ⭕️ Bavarois one-bite dessert. Melting deliciousness. ⭕️ Dessert wagon, you can apparently order all 11 types. However, I chose 6 types. The pudding and Mont Blanc were delicious. Lastly, the chef personally saw us off. We had a little chat about Hokkaido. It's a wonderful place where time flies. Before I knew it, 3 hours had passed. It's a restaurant I want to visit again to enjoy a leisurely meal and conversation with loved ones.

◎Restaurant Name: L'Homme Chic Okamoto◎ ★ ★ ★ ★ (5-star rating)◎NPS (Net Promoter Score) rating: 8◎French Top 100 Restaurant◎In a nutshell: A restaurant that offers dessert wagon sales and emphasizes on ingredients from Hokkaido.◎Order◎Lunch Course: ¥5500↓◎Aged Carrot Mousse with Consommé: Rich and creamy mousse with intense flavor.◎Bread: One baguette with ample butter. Despite only one piece of bread, they provided more butter than one could use. Bread refills seem to be finished.◎Seafood Salad: Scallop, shrimp, squid, octopus, and mussels on mixed greens with avocado puree, rich and flavorful.◎Butter-Seared Fish Fillet: Crispy skin with moist and flavorful flesh inside!◎Quail and Parmesan Cheese Risotto with Roasted Vegetables: Tender quail meat and perfectly portioned cheese risotto.◎Bitter Dessert: A dessert featuring chicory root as Bavarian cream with sauce and dusting of powder. Sweet with a coffee-like flavor, delicious.◎Dessert Wagon: Choose from 11 varieties! Went for a larger Mont Blanc and got them all! All of them were delicious.◎Coffee: Choice of coffee, tea, or herbal tea.◎Location: Approximately midway between Omotesando and Gaienmae stations, nestled in a residential area.◎Product Quality: 86 points, Service: 80 points, Cleanliness: 79 points.◎Overall Rating: 84 points (out of 100).◎Overall satisfaction: High satisfaction (the dishes are excellent, and the dessert wagon offers great value for money).◎Restroom: Equipped with a washlet○, Cleanliness: ○◎Power Outlets: × Wi-Fi: ×Would definitely want to visit again. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

I wanted to have a meal at an incredibly delicious restaurant, so I did a lot of research and finally went. I was deeply impressed by the fantastic dishes. I took it a bit too easy and almost ran late for my next appointment, so I couldn't chat much with the chef, but it was amazing. Thank you very much! I will definitely visit again.

I finally had the chance to visit this restaurant that I had been curious about for a while and struggled to make reservations. It's located away from the lively streets of Omotesando, tucked into a quiet alley – exactly the kind of atmosphere I love. The first dish was a carrot mousse served in a martini glass. At first glance, the color and softness reminded me of sea urchin. It was sweet and easy on the palate for a first course. For the second course, I chose a warm seafood salad. The seafood sautéed in butter had a perfectly balanced, concentrated flavor, complemented by the surrounding greens. The third course was a fish dish, rich and delicious with butter. We had the option to choose the fourth course, and I went for quail. They had prepared quail thigh and breast, both incredibly tasty. The fifth course was a coffee-flavored pudding as a palate cleanser. The sixth course allowed us to choose as many cakes as we wanted from a selection of nearly ten. However, I was already quite full, so I opted for two small portions – a Haskap berry roll cake and milk ice cream. The elegant white tablecloth and the calm, sophisticated interior made it a place I'd love to visit again.

Organic French cuisine is delicious and has a gentle flavor that's also kind to the body. However, when it comes to fish or meat, I often crave carbohydrates. Even if it's not rice, I would like to have pasta or something similar as a closer. It felt a bit disappointing when dessert came without a proper closure. Thank you very much for reading until the end. I update my experiences honestly, mainly focusing on Miyagi Prefecture in the Tohoku region. Your follows, likes, saves, and comments are greatly appreciated. I'm very happy about them. Through gourmet experiences, I hope to create connections.

Located in a residential area of Minami-Aoyama, "Le Merciman Okamoto" is a restaurant owned by Chef Okamoto Hideki, known for his extensive experience gained at top restaurants both domestically and internationally, including "Chez Ino" and "Du Loanne" (now closed). Here, patrons can enjoy traditional French cuisine following the lineage of Inoue Asahi. The name "Le Merciman (remerciements)" is French for "gratitude." Recently, spurred by a conversation about their specialty, "Polo Onion Terrine," I decided to make a reservation after six years, coincidentally revisiting during the same season. The course unfolded impeccably: - Carrot Mousse with Caviar and Consommé Jelly: A dish featuring Hokkaido's sweet carrot mousse topped with consommé jelly and caviar, where the sweetness and fragrance of the carrot burst forth, complemented by the saltiness of the caviar. - Gratinéed Scallop with Cep Mushroom Cream Sauce: A gratinéed scallop generously topped with mushroom cream sauce and thick slices of truffle, offering the sweetness of the scallop and the rich aroma of mushrooms. - Polo Onion Terrine with Chicken Liver Mousse and Truffle Vinaigrette: A simple dish showcasing sweet Polo onions alongside a rich chicken liver mousse and a tangy vinaigrette, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. - Pan-fried Cod Milt with Burnt Butter Flavor: Delicate cod milt with a fragrant butter sauce, accented by the spiciness of capers, delivering a reliably satisfying dish. - Lily Bulb and Foie Gras Croquette with Périgueux Sauce: Smooth foie gras croquette adorned with black truffle-scented Périgueux sauce, served with tender lily bulbs for textural contrast. - Pan-seared Hokkaido Seafood with Sauce Royale: Using Hokkaido soy, the seafood of the day, Soi, is accompanied by a light, tangy sauce royale infused with vermouth, tomatoes, and basil. - Ezo Venison Composition with Grand Veneur Sauce: Impeccably cooked venison with a beautiful deep red color, served with a well-balanced Grand Veneur sauce that enhances the meat's flavor, accompanied by venison bacon, sausage, and stew, each offering unique aromas and textures for a delightful experience of the whole animal. - Chicory Coffee Baba: A baba made with chicory, imparting a subtle bitterness that brings a refreshing aftertaste. - Fondant Chocolate with Milk Ice Cream - Coffee and Mignardises

I had my first visit for Christmas dinner! The dishes, meticulously crafted with Hokkaido ingredients, were so exciting just to look at on the menu. From dishes rich with truffles, to fresh fish, to tender venison, and a variety of delightful desserts, everything was absolutely delicious. Thank you for the feast.

The restaurant name "Remerciements" comes from the French word for "gratitude." Chef Okamoto, with experience from renowned French restaurants, emphasizes connections with local producers in Hokkaido. The menu highlights rich local ingredients, including seafood from Hakodate, venison and boar from a local hunter, and lamb from Ishida Men Sheep Farm in Hokkaido's Asahikawa. Vegetables are sourced from various Hokkaido producers. Chef Okamoto, trained at places like "Le Chateau de Joel Robuchon," uses learned techniques to enhance the potential of ingredients, creating dishes like the special "Poireau Onion Terrine" and a dessert wagon service during lunch. The courses aim to provide a fulfilling experience, with a special amuse-bouche, soft French bread, and signature dishes like "Foie Gras Poêlé with Risotto and Sweet Sherry Sauce," "Pan-seared Hokkaido Soy with Royal Sauce," and "Composition of Hokkaido Venison with Grand Veneur Sauce." Non-alcoholic beverage options include a Chardonnay and Sparkling White One, along with Acqua Panna. The set menu price is 8,470 yen (tax included).

I've been curious about L'Embellir Man Okamoto for a long time. Their specialty, the Poireau (leek) terrine, served with chicken liver mousse and truffle vinaigrette, is simply divine. Each component tasted fantastic on its own, but when combined, the flavors were elevated to a whole new level. This dish is a must-try here. Chef Okamoto hails from Hokkaido, and the menu features ingredients sourced from there, with many wines also coming from the region. The meal included a carrot mousse amuse-bouche, followed by the Poireau terrine, pan-seared Hokkaido fish with royal sauce, roasted pork loin with shallot sauce, a petite dessert, and a dessert cart.

It was for a hometown tax donation reward. The food and hospitality were fantastic. Despite some loud customers, the distancing was enough to feel safe. The leisurely service allowed for engaging conversations. The lamb dish offered various enjoyable textures. The surprise addition of leek terrine paired with liver mousse changed the vibe. The crab and abundant sea urchin risotto was impressive.

We visited for lunch with a friend who loves wine. They were delighted by the abundance of rare Hokkaido wines. The dishes were incredibly delicious, and it's no wonder it's popular. The humble personality of the chef seemed to shine through in every dish.