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I was guided to an L-shaped sofa seat. The seating comfort was good. They provided blankets, which was a nice touch considering the season. The table was a small square, about 50cm on each side, which I initially thought was small, but it was actually a good size for the dishes. The night view was lovely, overlooking Kabukicho, Shinjuku, and even the distant Skytree.
- Antimist
Today's marinated fresh fish, bacon and onion quiche, homemade roast beef, duck rillette. The fresh fish was salmon, and it had a nice depth of flavor. The roast beef was tender and delicious, although the sauce was lacking. The quiche and duck were average.
- Antifred
Foie gras terrine with consomme jelly and raisin puree, accompanied by a bear-shaped pastry. The foie gras maintained its flavor well, with no sinew. The raisin puree added richness to the taste. The consomme jelly had a nice aroma but was a bit difficult to eat. It was disappointing to see some baby leaf greens were wilted. The bear-shaped pastry was a fun addition.
- Zuppa
Tomato and basil scallop soup. A well-made soup that highlighted the flavor of fresh scallops. The soup itself was mild, and the dried tomato skin was not pleasant. A hint of basil added a nice touch.
- Pane
Daily bread. It was disappointing that there was no bread to go with the meal, and when I thought I would get more, the basket was taken away. It would have been nice to have some oil with the bread.
- Pesce
Sauteed sea bream and lobster with Americaine sauce. The sauteed dish lacked flavor history, more like a braised dish. The sea bream had a soft skin and a slightly fishy smell. The lobster was easy to eat, although it was a bit salty. Despite the wilted baby leaf greens, the plate was well presented with a good amount of watercress.
- Granita
Blood orange granita. Served in a glass, the red sorbet was delicious and refreshing.
- Carne
Roasted wagyu zabuton with yuzu pepper salsa. The roast was not as hot as advertised, more like a tataki style. It had a subtle flavor of red meat, and the yuzu pepper sauce was a nice touch. The greens were interesting, not something you can easily find in the market.
- Pasticceria
Seasonal fruit compote. A cocktail glass with three types of fruit was elegantly presented, making it easy to eat. The combination of watermelon, mango, and melon was refreshing.
- Dolce
Today's dessert plate. The presentation was lacking in elegance, resembling a lunch buffet with various petit gateaux. The raspberry mousse was good, but the rest was average. It was disappointing not to be asked about post-meal drinks.