ガレットブルトンヌ
I love classic French cuisine. When it comes to representing classic French cuisine in Japan, this is the place. I visited after a long time, and not only the food, but also the hospitality that is unique to a grand maison, I felt it once again. Hospitality is not easy, it is deep and complex. This is because it cannot be done by following a manual, in fact, there is no manual. The president and general manager, Kenji Ito, is one of the few in Japan who can embody the essence of hospitality. On this day, the foie gras dish was so delicious that when I asked for a second serving, instead of just smiling, as a regular server would do, Ito-san said, "Oh, there is a refill button here," and quickly reached under the table, making us burst into laughter. This is it. Hospitality is about how you treat your customers, but when a little witty humor is added, the atmosphere becomes lively, and you can relax even more. A story from the restaurant "Astrance" in Paris. The pigeon was so delicious that when I asked, "Where is this pigeon from?" the server replied, "Oh, I caught it this morning at Trocadero Square." We burst into laughter. Seeing us laughing, the waiter also looked satisfied. Ito-san has also been to a restaurant in Reims, and for me, it was a special moment to be able to talk about Reims after a long time, making it a pleasant time. Now, this day was for lunch. There were several course options and à la carte dishes, and the lineup was so tempting that I wanted to try them all, but I opted for the 15,400 yen course. Chefs Junji Koga and Junya Teshima uphold THE Classic. 1. Yellow pepper mousse with tomato jelly 2. Appetizer - Red and white turnip with lobster, grapefruit, avocado, tomato, peach jelly, vinegar, acacia honey, and peach puree with beet puree accents. I also tasted my companion's lobster gateau in "Coq d'Or style." 3. Duck foie gras and smoked breast meat - both with a light smoky flavor. The duck meat is seasoned with cassonade, and the foie gras has a hint of sweetness from acacia honey. The brioche was perfectly baked. God is in the details. 4. Braised tongue sole with royal sauce - finished with fon, vermouth, white wine, tomato, basil, and thyme. 5. Red wine-braised beef cheek - intoxicating depth of the rich sauce. 6. Dessert wagon - I tried almost everything except for two items: - White chocolate and Earl Grey cake - Aloe compote - Gateau Chocolat - Gateau Basque - Passion fruit, pineapple, yogurt mousse with mango - Pudding 7. Earl Grey baguette - accompanied by LAMIABLE Terre d'Etoiles Brut Champagne Grand Cru champagne. Upholding classic French cuisine. The cuisine continues to evolve, and that is good, but I also felt the significance of continuing to preserve the taste that has been loved for many years.