Relatives' wedding reception! First, we toasted with bottled beer together! We had red snapper and salmon marinated. It was delicious, a bit on the strong side, but it went well with the drinks. Then we toasted with sparkling wine! We had sautéed mackerel and langoustine corn saffron risotto, a strange taste that I tried for the first time. Next, we had domestically produced beef loin cooked at low temperature. Someone ordered a bottle of red wine, so we toasted again! We had seasonal rice and clear soup. The overall quality of the food was average. The staff's attention to detail was interesting, they arranged the napkins into heart shapes every time we left the table and returned! Thank you for the meal! 😊

About two months ago, a guest house wedding "Larashans Garden Tokyo Bay" opened in the "Toyosu Gururi Park" with a view of the Rainbow Bridge. Due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the opening was delayed, but I had heard about it. However, since I have no connection to weddings, I didn't pay much attention to it. But when I found out that there is a Michelin-starred restaurant with the same name in Toyama City, I became interested. I decided to visit the place, but I hesitated because the cafe, which offers reasonably priced meals, is always crowded with the F2 layer of customers who specifically come to visit. However, during my visit to Ariake for some errands, I decided to stop by Fuji Bridge and walk to the restaurant. I arrived at the restaurant around 12:30 and was fortunate to secure the last table. I chose the "B" option from the lunch set menu, which offers three choices (A/B/C). The soup of the day was a creamy brown mushroom potage with a hint of spice that complemented the sweetness of the mushrooms. It was warming and delicious. For the main course, I chose the weekly fish dish, which was a combination of John Dory and shrimp with Amerikin sauce. The shrimp had a unique tempura-like coating that surprised me, and the John Dory, although slightly under-seasoned, was accompanied by tasty ratatouille, steamed Kyoto turnips, and grilled snow peas. For dessert, I was presented with a selection of five options made in the on-site kitchen. I chose the White Chocolate and Lemon Ganache Mousse, which was suggested by the staff. It was a perfect balance of refreshing lemon flavor and sweet fruit accompaniments. Overall, I enjoyed the meal, although I believe that a better selection of tea would have enhanced the experience even more.

Exploring Tokyo's gourmet scene! Koto Ward, Toyosu Edition Michelin-starred wedding banquet cuisine Cuisine Française La Chance Visiting the newest wedding venue in Tokyo, "La Chance Tokyo Bay" for the first time! On a clear winter day, after work, I went to a meal in Toyosu for a junior colleague's wedding. Taking a shuttle bus from Toyosu Station, we crossed Toyosu Market and headed towards the sea, with a view of the Rainbow Bridge. Located in a park with a view of the sea, this new wedding venue opened in September 2020, offering Michelin-starred French cuisine. The quality of the food is top-notch, with a focus on authentic cuisine. After a solemn wedding ceremony in a modern church bathed in seaside light, we moved to the reception hall with high ceilings and full glass windows facing the sea. The meal started with a seafood tartare with a hint of herbs, followed by crispy kataifi-wrapped langoustine and scallops with tomato and basil. The main course featured perfectly cooked sautéed mackerel with saffron risotto and clams. The low-temperature vacuum-cooked wagyu beef with violet mustard was tender and flavorful. The meal ended with a comforting kelp-infused white fish dashi tea rice bowl topped with salmon roe. The dessert buffet was also excellent. I was impressed to learn that the delicious food was from a Michelin-starred French restaurant. Each dish showcased exceptional craftsmanship and exquisite flavors. I look forward to returning on another sunny day to enjoy the delicious food and celebrate special occasions.