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On January 14, 2022 (Friday) around 6:30 pm, I had various dishes and drinks. I found an interesting restaurant in Abiko, so I decided to go there. It's not far from the station, but located in a hidden spot down a little alley... Nice! Escargot, assorted appetizers, and two main dishes with a bottle of wine. I leisurely enjoyed them while the chef, who seemed to be the only one, prepared them. It was good that I could experience this situation at an early hour. I would like to make this kind of restaurant my regular spot... It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

For lunch, the first dish I tried at the restaurant was the Escargot, which is also in the name of the restaurant. The seasoning was The Classic Course. In terms of price, it was around 3000 yen. The duck and the accompanying Morel mushrooms were very flavorful and delicious. The duck was cooked perfectly, with a rosy finish, and the seasoning was just right. There was plenty of mashed potatoes and sauce, making it a high-quality classic bistro dish. For dessert, I chose the Tarte Tatin. In fact, I have only had Tarte Tatin about three times before, but this was the most delicious. It was so good that I wanted to buy just the Tarte Tatin and take it home. You can enjoy the slight warmth of the tart contrasting with the ice cream.

My friend made a reservation at this restaurant. As the name suggests, there are snails everywhere from the entrance! There are hidden snails throughout the restaurant, making it fun to search for them. There are two course options: 1800 yen and 2500 yen. We chose the 2500 yen course. The appetizers and snails were delicious, and the main dish was frog legs. The frog legs were fried and very tasty, the best I've ever had. We also shared desserts, a tart tatin and red wine poached pears, both of which were excellent. It was a very satisfying lunch. I already want to go back, it was such a wonderful restaurant.

I used a 2500 yen course for lunch. The appetizer was voluminous and had a delicate French flavor, but it was a bit too vinegary for me, with a more adult taste. Next, you can choose between escargot and soup, and I ordered the escargot, which is also the name of the restaurant. It was my first time trying it, and it was delicious with basil oil, similar to the taste of Ahihijo. Next was the main meat dish, which was tender, light, and delicious, especially the seasoning of the potatoes underneath! Finally, the dessert, "Tarte Tatin," was truly delicious. The combination of apple compote and caramelized sugar was exquisite, with a crispy tart base and refreshing ice cream on the side. It was a routine of balancing the flavors and textures, and I was truly satisfied. I enjoyed it so much that I wished they had a café as well! Although it is a bit pricey for lunch, I believe you will get more than your money's worth in satisfaction!

I have visited this place several times, but this time is after a long time. It is close to Abiko Station, but it may be difficult to find for first-time visitors. I ordered the A lunch course. It took a long time for the appetizer, main course, and everything to be served, so if you have plans after eating, I recommend not going. There are signs outside and on the menu asking for the dishes to be served quickly. By the way, this time it took over 30 minutes for the first appetizer to be served. The appetizer was full of vegetables. I ordered the beef sirloin steak for the main course, and my sister ordered the fish dish. The sirloin steak was tender and delicious! The side of potatoes was also delicious. I tried a bite of my sister's fish dish, which was in a cream base and also delicious. It took an hour for the drinks and dessert to be served. It was a very luxurious lunch experience.

It was delicious! The lunch prices had gone up. Some items had an additional charge of 500 yen. But it was worth it! I want to go back to this restaurant again.

The owner manages the restaurant alone. The establishment is not flashy, but the food is well-prepared and comforting. I visited for lunch. The appetizers were all delicious, I wanted to eat more. The main dish of lamb was tasty, with no unpleasant smell and just the right amount of fat. The owner was very kind. Thank you for the meal!

I visited a place I used to frequent during my university days. I tried their lunch set for 2,500 yen, which included a choice of 2 appetizers and 4 main dishes. I chose the pork shoulder confit with lentils and foie gras. The lentil sauce had wild boar in it. The meal also came with dessert and a drink. I had sparkling wine and house white wine for about 4,500 yen in total. I was satisfied with the experience.

The meal we had, starting with escargot and including various dishes like game meat, during our date was all delicious and made for a happy time.

I had the lunch course and it was great. I want to go back again. The interior of the restaurant was also nice and well-designed.

The escargot was delicious. We ordered a variety of dishes, and the duck was also delicious, and the appetizers were good too. It's reasonably priced and a wonderful restaurant.

The whole restaurant was decorated with snails! It was a cute restaurant and the food was delicious!

I wanted to eat escargot so I went to Abiko. The parking lot is at a nearby parking area. Today, I had the B course lunch. It included two appetizers, a main dish, and dessert. The appetizers were escargot and soup. The main dish was sirloin steak. The dessert was apricot tart. The escargot I wanted to eat was delicious and satisfying. I enjoyed the leftover sauce with bread. I was satisfied with both the soup and the main dish. I would like to go again. Thank you for the meal.

Recommended for those who like casual French bistros and escargot lovers. Choose the A course, which includes a choice of one appetizer from three options, as well as main course, dessert, and drink selections. Two types of bread are served. This course format allows for easy conversation and enjoyment. I visited with four people this time, and everyone, mostly women, seemed to be having a great time chatting away. I enjoy dishes that use a variety of ingredients, so I was pleased with the meal. It was delicious. The chef and sous chef seem to be running the kitchen together. The escargot is apparently famous, so I'd like to try it next time. The interior design of the restaurant, including details like the escargot fork, was also impressive.

After a meeting in Abiko, I visited a restaurant located in a hard-to-find location through a shopping street and alley from Abiko subway station. This casual French restaurant has been in business for over 30 years, with escargot as its main specialty. The interior of the restaurant has the image of a countryside dining room in France. The menu offers two options: a prefixed course meal and a la carte. On this day, I ordered the 3500 yen course meal and separately ordered two dozen escargots. The a la carte appetizers included a variety of options such as escargot, mushroom cream stew with escargot, and salmon marinated salad. The main dishes included options like fish of the day, steak, and duck confit salad. The appetizer platter I ordered included a fine country-style pate, quiche, marinated sardines, sea urchin mousse, and prosciutto. The escargots were served in a Burgundy-style sauce with a strong garlic and butter aroma, and the mushroom sauce was also delicious. The escargots did not have any unpleasant smell or taste. The main dishes were scallop mousse with blue blanc sauce and pigeon with duck jus sauce, both of which were flavorful and well-matched with the wine. I skipped dessert, but they kindly served me my favorite blue cheese and washed-rind cheese instead. Overall, it was a comforting and enjoyable dining experience.

(I visited a lonely "bocchi lunch" on a holiday (although it was a weekday). This is a long-established bistro that has been in business since 1985, so it has been operating for 32 years. I finally fulfilled my wish, which I had seen on TV and had been recommended by a chef acquaintance. (It takes one hour one way from my house, and costs 620 yen by train) There are two types of lunch, A and B. A includes appetizer, main dish, dessert, and drink for 1890 yen, while B includes two appetizers, main dish, dessert, and drink for 2625 yen. You can choose from several options for appetizers, main dishes, and desserts. On this day, the choices were as follows... Appetizers: Soup of the day, Assorted appetizers (2 dishes), Escargot. Main dishes: Fish dish of the day (Black sea bream with mustard cream sauce), Beef sirloin steak, Oven-baked pig's feet Saint-Menehould style, Kangaroo fillet steak (+500 yen), Rabbit sausage with sauerkraut (+300 yen), Assorted meats (lamb, duck, pork shoulder loin) (+500 yen) - limited to one serving. Desserts: Tarte Tatin, Pot-baked pudding, Chestnut parfait. Drinks: Coffee, Tea, Herbal tea (hot only). My order was... B lunch: - Appetizer 1: Assorted appetizers (meat pate, white asparagus bavarois, carrot rapé, egg mayonnaise, lentils, etc.) - Appetizer 2: Burgundy-style escargot - Main dish: Pig's feet Saint-Menehould style - Dessert: Tarte Tatin with Earl Grey ice cream - Coffee - Bread - Cremant de Loire 800 yen - Chablis 2014 700 yen - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2012 800 yen Total: 5184 yen The restaurant's interior exudes a sense of history. The apprentice prepares the appetizers, while the owner prepares the main dishes. The owner took our order and he had a good-natured and gentle demeanor. Everything was cooked with care and there was nothing to complain about. If this restaurant were closer, I would visit every week without hesitation. Thank you for the delicious meal.)