河井継之助
Root. It's hot (;´Д`) Wiping off the sweat, I walk towards this place. Han-tei, looks nice. It has a good atmosphere. A family of four enters the Western-style restaurant one after another, and I almost got lured in, but no, dangerous, dangerous. Oh, this way. A casual exterior. Make sure not to make a mistake. Visited the restaurant at 11:30. Informed the staff that I was dining alone and was coolly directed to the counter seat, where I sat near the entrance and looked at the menu. They only serve lunch on weekends, with omurice or hamburger for 1000 yen, and you can choose between ketchup and demi-glace sauce for the omurice. They also offer two types of desserts, drinks, and alcoholic beverages. Ordered the "Omurice with Demi-Glace Sauce (1000 yen)" and looked around the restaurant. The interior that left me speechless had a calm atmosphere, suitable for a date. The Beatles-like music was playing softly in the background. The ambiance is nice, but I can't quite put my finger on it, but something feels unsettling. Completed in 6 minutes. Oh, splendid. This place used to be a restaurant called Takel, where I had a bad experience with omurice, but it closed down... I thought I would never meet it againヽ(;▽;)ノ The demi-glace sauce spreads from the center to the front of the rolled omurice, with a salad and spaghetti on the side. Comes with a cup of soup. Well then. Oh, delicious. A smile unintentionally appeared on my face. The egg, although rolled, has a substantial thickness, with a hint of butter fragrance, not too heavy. The rice is slightly crispy, with a mild acidity, also with a hint of butter fragrance like the egg. The ingredients include chicken, onions, and bell peppers finely chopped. Although not very impactful, the chewiness of the chicken and the crunchiness of the onions are enjoyable. The demi-glace sauce is rich and slightly bitter, with a light acidity. The salad, with a balsamic vinegar-like acidity, is the most acidic. Oh! The spaghetti is also delicious! It has a blue cheese-like flavor, and I want more of it \(//∇//)\ The soup is probably soup stock? Light and flavorful. Finished in no time. The portion size is normal, slightly on the smaller side maybe? But I wasn't sure because I was hungover (*´-`) It was simple, but that's where the difference in skill stands out in this type of omurice. Yes, it was delicious. Especially, the texture of the egg was fantastic. Overall, with mild acidity and light seasoning, it was not flat. Each ingredient's flavor was enjoyable, and the delicate nuances prevented it from being bland. The demi-glace sauce, while not overpowering, was deliciously meaty, and the spaghetti had an interesting contrast with its richness. The acidity of the salad dressing seemed to balance out the flavors of the omurice and spaghetti. I always thought that the key to omurice was controlling the acidity, but here, they started by reducing the acidity and created depth through the other flavors' nuances. It was a high level of completion, I thought. The service was like a cat, for better or for worse. Well, to be continued.