タケマシュラン
Yutenji area, passing through the drinking district from Sangenjaya Station. It is located in a residential area about a 15-minute walk away, quite far. The exterior is reminiscent of a mountain hut. The interior also has a warm atmosphere with a lot of wood used. The name of the restaurant means "as it is" in Italian. Chef Shunsuke Imura worked at Jūban's "Casa Viniteria" and Hiroo's "Bottega" before opening his own restaurant in 2019. The bottle wines range from 5,000 yen and up, with many natural wines from Italy. There is no wine list, and each time you consult about a bottle, the chef comes out from the kitchen, which is nice, but it also means all kitchen operations stop, resulting in terribly slow service. If there was someone who could discuss wine at the same level as the chef, the restaurant's operation would dramatically improve. The crostini with liver paste is delicious. It has a rich and condensed flavor that is worth the price, despite initially seeming expensive. On the other hand, the salad with chicory and blood orange is mediocre. It is simply cut and mixed, more of an ingredient than a dish. Priced at 1,600 yen, it is overpriced, and the fact that it took nearly an hour to be served is puzzling. The focaccia is lightly warmed each time you ask for it. Simple but tasty with a crispy surface. The stewed beef tripe and black cabbage dish is outstanding. The flavors meld well, with the taste of the ingredients blending harmoniously. It is well seasoned and pairs perfectly with bread and wine. The best dish of the day. The pasta with white fish and bottarga has a generous amount of bottarga on top of a significant portion of white fish. The richness of the flavors makes it more of a sake accompaniment than a carbohydrate dish. The main course, buttered guinea fowl, is simple and delicious, but some find it too plain for the high price of 2,900 yen. I had room for more, so I ordered the pasta with Ezo deer ragu, which had a generous amount of meat and was a powerful dish that paired well with sake, even more so than the main guinea fowl dish. Each person had a bottle of wine and a glass of wine, totaling 14,000 yen per person. Hmm, this is a bit expensive. The food is undeniably delicious, but considering the location, casual atmosphere, and slow pace of service, it felt a bit overpriced. The restaurant has been fully booked every day due to the celebratory prices for the opening of the independent business, but once the rush settles down and the operation improves, the impression may change. Let's come back in three years.