"Tucked away in a tranquil, tree-lined haven, you wouldn't believe this restaurant is near Harajuku Station ✨. The interior exudes a luxurious warmth with its wooden accents and a large, single-slab table. They even have a private room, rumored to be frequented by celebrities incognito 🥰. On this occasion, I indulged in: * Chef's Tasting Menu - ¥18,000 * Wine Pairing (50cc x 6) - ¥6,000 * Non-Alcoholic Pairing (6) - ¥5,000 💕 To cut a long review short, here's the overall impression: The dishes are incredibly sophisticated, showcasing a masterful blend of Japanese and Western influences with carefully selected ingredients. The pairing options elevate the experience further, with the senior sommelier personally presenting a curated selection of over 300 wines and beverages, each accompanied by insightful and friendly explanations ✨. What truly impressed me was how the wines and drinks, while full of character, harmonized seamlessly with the dishes, enhancing the flavors and bringing out the best in each course ✨. Every time a new wine and dish arrived, I was filled with anticipation. The moment I tasted them, the pieces fell into place, creating a delightful puzzle of flavors. The non-alcoholic pairings, primarily herbal and tea-based, were equally magical, adding a special touch that elevated the dishes to new heights ✨. This is an experience I highly recommend to anyone who appreciates fine dining 🥰. Here's a breakdown of the menu: ◼︎ Seasonal Three-Course Amuse-Bouche * Dried Horse Mackerel and Long Eggplant Salad * Ginkgo Nuts (with Sansho Pepper and Salt) * Smoked Mushroom Mousse → A trio of autumnal flavors, both visually appealing and delicious. Perfect for enjoying with wine as you eagerly await the next course ✨. ◼︎ Three-Layered Verrine (Specialty) (Beef Bone Jelly, Soy Milk and Cream Cheese, Chicken Double Consommé Jelly) → Spoon the three layers together for a symphony of flavors: the delicate sweetness of the consommé, the smooth creaminess, all harmonizing in your mouth for a truly blissful experience ✨. ◼︎ Appetizers * Fig and Dried Persimmon Cherry (Jelly) Tempura → Deep-frying intensifies the fruit's sweetness, creating a concentrated burst of natural flavor. * Nobeji Turnip (Aomori) and Kauai Shrimp (Hawaii) Blancmange → The sweetness of the seasonal turnip and the creamy blancmange create a beautiful and delicious combination. ◼︎ Rye and Whole Wheat Country Bread (Burnt Butter, Harajuku Honey, South African Olive Oil) → The warm, fluffy bread baked in a pot was simply divine. It was equally delicious with the dish sauces or the honey-infused burnt butter ✨. ◼︎ Soup of the Day (Kitaakari Potato (Kanagawa), Kitaakari and Shadow Queen Potato Chips) → The taste of Kitaakari potato shines through! The subtle sweetness and fluffy texture are a testament to why it's called the 'chestnut potato' ✨. ◼︎ Fish Course * Pan-Seared Red Snapper, Ratatouille, Sautéed Akita Oyster, Cardinal Sauce → The beautifully seared red snapper and the rich, whole-shrimp sauce were a match made in heaven. The sautéed oysters, cooked after ordering, were a revelation ✨. * Saikyo-Yaki (West-Style Grilled) Silver Cod, Three Cheeses (Parmigiano-Reggiano, Mozzarella Marinated in Tamari Soy Sauce, Fromage Blanc Sauce) → This was truly exceptional! Who knew white miso and cheese could be such a perfect pairing? 🥺 ◼︎ Palate Cleanser: Fermented Pineapple Sorbet ◼︎ Meat Course * Kin-Agu Pork Loin and Belly (Rare Breed with Only 100 Heads Raised), Jus de Veau Sauce (Pork Stock) → The tender, fatty Kin-Agu pork was rich and flavorful ✨. * Beef Sirloin, Sautéed Mushrooms, Red Wine Sauce, Hida Sansho Pepper, Steamed Vegetables (+¥1,000) → A classic main course that never disappoints. The red wine pairing was perfect ✨. ◼︎ Dessert * Chef Pâtissier Nakajima's Specialty La Vie en rose ~ Bramley Apple ~ (+¥500) → Visually stunning. The crispy exterior and the sweet, but not overly sweet, apple compote were a delightful combination. * Obuse Chestnut Mont Blanc ~ Phoenix ~ → Rich and creamy mont blanc. ◼︎ Petit Fours (Financier, Boke Berry Panna Cotta, Darjeeling Amber Sugar) Herbal Tea This restaurant is perfect for special occasions, girls' nights out, dates, and more 💕. If you're in the neighborhood, be sure to check it out 💖🤭. Thank you for the delicious meal 🫶."

"Japan Airlines Domestic First Class In-Flight Meal Review I was excited for the Italian in-flight meal, and even while it was being warmed up, the cabin was filled with a unique, herbaceous aroma. Every dish had a deep flavor. Even a single slice of ham, or a single carrot, had a carefully considered taste that was unlike any other in-flight meal I've had before. Each dish was worth savoring and chewing thoroughly. In that mood, the coffee-flavored panna cotta for dessert truly made me feel happy. Perhaps it was the effect of the virgin olive oil, but I felt truly content until the very end. I felt that this meal should definitely be enjoyed while gazing at the trees of the shrine. Appetizer * Ham platter from Kagoshima Fukudome Farm, served with green olives, paprika, and pickled carrots * Tuna and crab mantecato Main * Herb-crusted sea bream * Salsa Vermouth, roasted potatoes, broccoli, and vegetables with thyme * Petit bread * Butter Dessert * Coffee-flavored panna cotta * Extra virgin olive oil ------------------------------------- End of Month, Outbound Flight Appetizer * Caprese salad with olives * Shrimp and vegetable salad Main * Milanese-style cutlet of Sakurajima Miyubi Pork (black pork) with tomato sauce, roasted potatoes, and zucchini with mint * Petit bread * Butter Dessert * Coffee-flavored panna cotta * Extra virgin olive oil"

"This is a renowned establishment specializing in light, seafood-based ramen. I usually order the light, yuzu salt ramen when I come here. What's truly remarkable is that despite being completely free of chemical seasonings, it bursts with an incredible depth of flavor. Could this be the origin of the '¥1,000 wall' often discussed in the ramen industry, effortlessly surpassing it?"