This is the meat section at Seijo Ishii on the first floor of Atre Oimachi, straight ahead after exiting the central ticket gate at Oimachi Station. They have the best selection of meat in this area, even better than the Seijo Ishii store in Jiyugaoka. Sometimes they have better quality items than the local Tokyu Store or OK store, so I have been using this store quite frequently lately. On this day, I found Matsusaka beef shank for stew and also bought Oyama chicken thigh meat. Additionally, I purchased French fermented butter after a long time. It is a type of butter where coarse salt known as "Fleur de sel" is kneaded in as whole crystals. It is quite expensive, costing nearly 2000 yen for 250g, but the taste is worth it. I baked soft French bread at home on that day, sliced it, and enjoyed it with the butter. The base fermented butter itself has a rich flavor, and the crunchy texture of the savory salt crystals is delightful. A French person I knew from work used to boast that France has the best butter and salt, and after trying this, I can understand why. By the way, the stew made with Matsusaka beef shank and the simmered dish made with Oyama chicken and taro purchased from Fukui were both very delicious.

I arrived at Oimachi from Shinagawa on a crowded train. I bought dinner at Atre Oimachi and stopped by Seijo Ishii to get some beer. Coming from the countryside, Seijo Ishii always feels a bit fancy to me. The customers also seem quite elegant, almost like madams. The beer section had a variety of beers from around the world, although not as extensive as one might expect. I tried a beer from Thailand today. It was low in bitterness, fruity, and quite delicious.

Today in Oimachi, I visited the Seijo Ishii store located in the Atré Oimachi right next to JR Oimachi Station. I ordered the Assorted Appetizers Plate for 1250 yen and the Almond Caramel Roll for 1290 yen. The Assorted Appetizers Plate included items like Salmon Pie, Shrimp and Squid Basil Marinade, 3-color Terrine, Uni Mousse, Liver Pate, and Salmon Marinade. The Uni Mousse and Liver Pate were delicious with a sophisticated flavor. The Almond Caramel Roll was moist with a great texture from the chocolate and almonds, and it was super tasty. This store is great for finding gourmet items for a home party at reasonable prices.

I went shopping at Seijo Ishii. It's a convenient store nearby, but also a bit troublesome for me. I can buy some luxurious ingredients there. I could just buy canned highballs at a convenience store, but I end up stopping by Seijo Ishii and regret buying Belgian beer and cheese. People like me should normally only drink rainwater and endure hunger. Luckily or unluckily, the Atre Oimachi store has expanded the meat sales space and reduced the alcohol sales space after renovation, so I don't feel as tempted to overspend and ruin myself as before. I felt like having a Saison or a Lambic, so I visited after a long time. However, they didn't have Saison or Lambic. So, I ended up buying Duvel Triple Hop. It has a stronger citrus aroma and bitterness than regular Duvel, refreshing and nice. Oh, this is delicious. It's 100 yen more expensive than regular Duvel though. Thank you for having me.

Seijo Ishii offers a selection of wines, cheeses, homemade deli items, fresh produce, imported sweets, and more from Japan and around the world. Just browsing the store is enjoyable, making it worth a visit even if you don't buy anything. My favorite is the maple syrup from Canada, which comes in a stylish bottle. I always keep it stocked as it is a must-have for my morning pancakes. The taste is definitely different from store-bought pancake syrup.

Seijo Ishii Original Cheesecake Assortment, Koshu Mont Blanc, Hokkaido Ebisu Kabocha Pudding, and Koshu Mont Blanc Pudding all have a firm texture with a strong paste-like consistency, providing more satisfaction than expected. Kimuraya Sohonten's Melon Pan, Bagel & Bagel's Rich Milk Bagel, Sweet Potato Bagel, Pistachio White Chocolate Bagel, and Maple Walnut Bagel can be microwaved for 20 seconds at 500W to become fluffy and aromatic, making them delicious.

I'm so happy that I can eat a lot of cheesecake~ As expected, Seijo Ishii has the best cheesecake!! The one with raisins and the regular cheesecake were the most delicious! Even though it was after dinner, I finished it all by myself. Amazing...

I bought homemade pudding. It was delicious.

Over and over again