Hello everyone, today my colleagues and I visited Sant Emilion near our workplace. Due to the spread prevention measures, we were the only customers today, enjoying a relaxed meal in a private setting. The amuse-bouche was a choux pastry parcel with pickles, not on the menu but a delightful surprise. The slight saltiness whetted our appetites. Next, we had sea urchin spring rolls with a tangy sauce and mint leaves, providing a refreshing and enjoyable combination. Then came the simmered blowfish with seasonal vegetables and rape blossoms, beautifully presented and served with a delicious sauce. Personally, I was pleased with the addition of rape blossoms and the tasty sauce. The marinated foie gras with lily bulb and balsamic sauce was surprisingly light and flavorful, a perfect balance. Paired with a fruity white wine, it was a great match. The flounder and mushroom pie had a unique texture and was quite interesting. Finally, the much-awaited main course was grilled wild boar from Munakata. The meat was tender and flavorful, with a good balance of fat, making it a satisfying dish without any gamey taste. It was a delightful experience at this casual yet high-quality French restaurant. The staff was attentive and considerate, providing a comfortable dining experience. I will definitely be back for more delicious meals. Thank you for the wonderful food.

It's really delicious. You can feel at ease bringing people here. The photos are just a sample, but from the appetizers to the dessert, everything is delicious. I was here for a business dinner, but the couple next to us was celebrating a birthday. It's a versatile restaurant that fits various occasions.

This is my favorite restaurant. I always feel like going there regularly! Each dish is carefully made, and it's very enjoyable to hear stories about the dishes. The food is delicious, and the bread served in between is also very tasty. Every time I come here, I feel so happy.

I went to a Michelin-starred restaurant because I wanted to eat delicious food. It was around 10,000 yen for 8 courses. The choux pastry at the beginning was delicious, and the fish and meat dishes were also very tasty. The service was excellent, as expected from a Michelin-starred restaurant. The only downside was that the dishes were a bit slow, but the staff took good care of us and made sure we had a pleasant experience.

Personally, this is the number one satisfying restaurant in Kokura that stands out from the rest! The simple yet delicate dishes, combined with a sense of challenge or curiosity, are quite daring in my opinion. And I really enjoy the unique flavors they offer. Everything was truly delicious this time as well. Especially as a fan of lamb, I was pleasantly surprised by how well grapes and lamb go together. Thank you very much.

I have been to this restaurant probably around 7 times now. The selection of wines that pair well with the dishes has improved since the past. The dishes are always new and I can taste different flavors each time! The service is also wonderful, thanks to which I was able to have a fun time with my friends.

2-3-33 Sakaimachi, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Tachibana Building 1F, Saint-Emilion. Opened on May 18, 2007. Located on a small hill in the town of Saint-Emilion, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in southwestern France. The restaurant's name is inspired by the owner chef's favorite town. They source ingredients from local producers and also import from France to create memorable and inspiring dishes. A 10-minute walk from JR Kokura Station and a 5-minute walk from the Heiwadori Station on the monorail. 30 seats available, with private rooms and reservations accepted. No service charge, credit cards accepted, no smoking, no parking available. Operating hours are 5:30 pm to midnight (last order at 9:30 pm), closed on Sundays. Awarded one star in the Michelin Guide Fukuoka, Saga, Nagasaki 2019 special edition. Due to the current situation, the restaurant has temporarily shifted to takeout only. Reservations must be made by phone the day before. Pick-up can be arranged at the main street if arriving by car. Pick-up times are from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm, and only cash payments are accepted. The menu is available on their website. I made a reservation and picked up the food by car. Chilled red wine at home and enjoyed a stay-at-home Saint-Emilion night! The menu included a selection of appetizers, lobster mousse with spring cabbage rolls, foie gras-infused Japanese-style hamburger, and jasmine tea pudding for dessert. The main dishes were vacuum-packed and required heating in hot water, with the option to enjoy the generous sauce with pasta, bread, or rice. The dessert included a rich jasmine tea pudding with Madagascar vanilla beans and small sweets. The restaurant also offers new takeout menus and accommodates special requests. I look forward to using their services again and hope for a quick return to a safe and normal daily life.

Located at 2-3-33 Sakaimachi, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, on the 1st floor of Tachibana Building, is Saint-Emilion. Opened on May 18, 2007. The name of the restaurant is inspired by the town of Saint-Emilion, a UNESCO World Heritage site situated on a small hill in southwestern France. The owner chef sources ingredients primarily from local producers and also from France. The aim is to provide dishes that leave a lasting impression and evoke memories. The restaurant is a 10-minute walk from JR Kokura Station and a 5-minute walk from the monorail Heiwadori Station. It has 30 seats, including private rooms, and accepts reservations. There is no service charge, credit cards are accepted, and it is a non-smoking establishment with no parking available. Operating hours are from 17:30 to 24:00 (last order at 21:30), closed on Sundays. In the Fukuoka, Saga, Nagasaki Michelin Guide 2019 special edition, Saint-Emilion received one Michelin star, making it the only restaurant in Kitakyushu to achieve this recognition. The reviewer visited the restaurant for dinner and describes the experience, including the ambiance, menu, wine selection, and detailed descriptions of the dishes served. The reviewer also mentions the difficulty of receiving Michelin stars in the region for French cuisine and congratulates Saint-Emilion on its achievement.

I was invited to visit a certain client's 10th anniversary celebration. It was a 10-minute walk from Kokura Station, and I arrived without getting lost as I used to live in Kokura when I was younger. As soon as I entered, I was greeted with wine glasses and the event began with everyone gathered. The menu was as follows: - A small dish to start: A slightly spicy small salted bread and pickles. The bread was not too sweet and had a nice flavor. The pickles were average, but would go well with white wine. - Hokkaido scallop royale with seasonal vegetables: A dish that gradually builds up excitement. - Seared bluefin tuna with original spices: This was my favorite. It was full of the richness of medium fatty tuna. - Roasted live lobster with basil risotto: Another dish to savor, with the risotto's texture being excellent. - New ginger granita palate cleanser: Shaved ice with a slightly sweet ginger topping. It was refreshing, but the dish was a bit difficult to eat. - Miyazaki black beef A5 rank lamp meat with raspberry sauce: Soft and delicious, there's no other way to describe it. - Miyazaki ripe mango mille-feuille with vanilla ice cream: The coffee paired well with the dessert. After three hours of dining, I realized that French cuisine is delicious but can be quite filling. I would like to try the seared bluefin tuna with sake next time.

I went to eat Sant Emilion's curry for New Year's limited time (^_^) It's a French restaurant, right? Unlike regular curry, it's a luxurious curry! The rice was delicious☆☆ I had foie gras curry ^_^ Mmm... so luxurious~ Next time, I'll try the French dish (^ω^)

Ordered foie gras curry harami steak with potato topping and the dishes arrived in about 30 minutes. The white rice had a wonderful aroma and was delicious. The steak was tender and flavorful without any unpleasant smell. I thought it was on the sweeter side, but then a gradual spiciness kicked in, making it a delicious curry! I would love to have it again.

In Kitakyushu Kita-ku, it was one of my favorite restaurants that falls into the delicious category, but for Christmas dinner, it was oysters last year and the content seems to be the same every time, so I might be getting a little tired of it. The petit is actually better when you go on an ordinary weekday. And the desserts are always surprisingly delicious! The atmosphere of the restaurant is also lovely, so please keep up the good work in the future. (^○^)

"San Temilion" instead of "Saint Emilion". Although I haven't really explored many restaurants in this area to confidently say it is the best French restaurant in Kokura, it definitely holds its own when compared to French restaurants in other prefectures. It's a very good French restaurant, with "Etensele Kawamoto" also being a good option. I visited once about 10 years ago, so my memory is a bit fuzzy, but I've been meaning to revisit for lunch or dinner. However, it seems they may have stopped serving lunch now. I was a bit disappointed, but then I found out they offer osechi (New Year dishes). I was considering ordering from "Hirakawa" this year, but decided to try it from here instead. The osechi for 2 people costs 23,000 yen. It includes delicious items like lobster and foie gras, as well as vegetable dishes. Osechi meals from other places can cost around 15,000 to 20,000 yen, so I was initially hesitant, but it was definitely worth it. I still want to dine at the restaurant itself. I saw a "Degustation Course" on Tabelog, which caught my interest. By the way, I noticed that when I uploaded a photo of the osechi on Tabelog, it automatically set the visit date to "1/1"... It made me realize that New Year is coming soon."

When I went on a regular weekday, the Christmas dinner was nothing special, but I feel like the Saint-Émilion was more delicious on a weekday. The meat and dessert were both super delicious (@￣ρ￣@). I would be so happy if a chocolate cake came out for dessert (⌒▽⌒). I want to eat delicious chocolate cake again!

I love trying a little bit of everything, so I was thrilled with the variety in the course menu!

It was very delicious. The wine pairing was also well done. A little pricey though.

I used this restaurant for my birthday celebration. A reservation for the 9000 yen course is required. The pre-dinner drinks included a mixture of shiso juice and red wine, as well as shiso juice and ginger ale. The bacon and cheese choux and homemade pickles amuse-bouche were delicious. The sazae with basil sauce was amazing, with the basil butter sauce reaching deep into the sazae shells. The bitterness of the sazae was well balanced by the sauce. The appetizer of Hokkaido scallop royale with marinated edible chrysanthemum was a surprising delight. The homemade whale bacon and cucumber carbonara-style somen noodles were exceptional. The steamed Hagi sweetfish with herb sauce was delightful. The concentrated peach granita was a refreshing treat. The Miyazaki A5 rank black-haired wagyu ribeye with fond de veau sauce was cooked to perfection. The fresh melon mille-feuille and Valrhona chocolate dessert were the perfect ending to the birthday meal. The staff were kind and even prepared a birthday candle and card, as well as a flower gift. The service was exceptional and the food was beyond expectations. It was a memorable birthday celebration and I would love to come back next year. Thank you for a wonderful meal.

In October 2014, I finally visited Saint Emilion, a restaurant that I had been curious about for a long time. I ordered the anniversary course and it was amazing! The homemade pickles and cheese puffs that came as a service before the first dish were delicious and got me excited. The three appetizers were all very tasty, especially dipping the bread in the sazae soup was fantastic. The dish with avocado, firefly squid, and mate clam was both delicious and beautifully presented, truly impressive. I mentioned that I don't like fish, so they served me Hokkaido scallops with lobster sauce instead, and it was heavenly. The duck roast was so flavorful that I couldn't help but sigh in amazement. The side dishes, like bamboo shoots, were all carefully selected and I was deeply moved. The dessert plate with strawberry mille-feuille that I had requested in advance was also delicious, and the candy work was beautiful. I was also very happy to receive a bouquet as a gift. I have decided to visit again to try the lobster next time. The cocktails and wines were also delicious, making it a very satisfying dinner experience. In October 2015, I revisited the restaurant to try the Ozaki beef, which I had been craving for. This time, I ordered the 10,000 yen course. The first appetizer was a dish with plenty of caviar and lobster, which was both beautiful and delicious. The second appetizer was squid ravioli, surprisingly sweet and delicious. The fish dish was hirasuzuki, a French dish with a hint of Japanese influence, beautifully presented and delicious. Of course, as a person who doesn't like fish, I still enjoyed it. The main dish was the long-awaited Ozaki beef, which was incredibly flavorful and a meat lover's dream. The sauce was also delicious. The dessert was also exquisite. I was so full from eating and drinking that I forgot to take photos. The beauty and taste of the dishes, as well as the chef's personality, were truly outstanding. The service was also excellent, and I left the restaurant feeling very satisfied and content.

Anniversaries are always celebrated with a dinner at Saint-Émilion. The food is always delicious and the atmosphere is classy. It reminds me of the trips I took to France when I was single, visiting places like Mont Saint-Michel and the streets of Paris. The chef's skills make me feel like I'm experiencing a taste of France while in Kitakyushu. Every time I go, I order both the fish and meat dishes. The cocktails are amazing, and I always look forward to the courses that follow. The white asparagus cold soup was like a work of art, and the Miyazaki Black Wagyu beef was so delicious that it made me smile. The service is perfect in every way. Even my husband, who doesn't usually like French food, loves the French cuisine at Saint-Émilion. We had another wonderful and memorable time for our anniversary. Thank you for the fantastic food and experience! ★★★

I used to go by the nickname Take-chan, but due to a failed update, I became Take-chan NO2, but I am the same person. When my good friend (female) had her birthday, we had planned to visit this restaurant, but it was closed for renovations. It felt like getting an elbow strike from a loved one, so I was determined to go no matter what. We have been on many gourmet trips together, but this time we decided to try a more affordable option since our usual outings cost over 10,000 yen each. Finally, we met the Blue Lobster. We arrived a month later than planned, but it was worth the wait. We opted for the 8,000 yen course with appetizers, fish, meat, and dessert, and upgraded to the Blue Lobster for an additional 3,000 yen, making it a total of 11,000 yen. When we made the reservation, we mentioned it was our one-year anniversary of gourmet trips, which made the occasion even more special. The restaurant was elegant, and we were seated in a private room with candles creating a romantic atmosphere. The chef brought the Blue Lobster to our table to show us before cooking it, which was quite a spectacle. The food was delicious, and as we neared the end of our meal, the lights dimmed, and a candlelit Mille-feuille with "Congratulations on your anniversary" written on the plate was presented to us. We were also given a bouquet of flowers for the occasion. My friend mentioned that using such a setting for a date on her birthday would be perfect. It was the first time we experienced such elaborate hospitality during our gourmet trips. The staff, especially the women, were attentive and friendly. The Blue Lobster was cooked in oil that added a sweet aroma and flavor to the dish, making it truly delicious. The texture of the lobster was tender and flavorful, living up to the reputation of being the most delicious Brittany lobster in the world. After settling the bill, we stepped outside, feeling satisfied both in our stomachs and hearts. The cool autumn breeze enveloped us, making it a perfect ending to a wonderful meal. It was truly a feast.

"Sant Emilion" is the restaurant I visited this time. I had dinner for 9,450 yen. Please refer to the photos for the course contents. The amuse-bouche, made with eggshell, was like a condensed version of carbonara and quite delicious. For the main course, I chose venison. It was roasted venison with foie gras on the side. The sweet and sour sauce complemented the venison well. My companion had the Kagoshima black wagyu beef fillet, which they preferred over the venison in terms of sauce flavor. The dessert was excellent. First, there was coconut espuma with blocks of persimmon inside. Then, a dessert plate arrived with an apple strudel and ginger honey ice cream combination that was delightful. The chef used to be the head chef at the Austrian embassy, and the apple strudel seems to be one of his signature dishes. I wish they still served lunch so I could have come here just for the desserts. It was a nice touch to receive small sweets at the end. Thank you for the meal.