ハヤブサ77
I really like the paella shop at the Dining Maison in Takashimaya, but unfortunately, after going there a few times, I've seen all they have to offer, so other than sitting in a spot with a nice view, there's no reason to go back. When I get hungry and think, "I came all the way to the department store, so why not eat something," the French cuisine has turned into a bistro, and the other shops offer things like yakitori, curry, hamburger, or very expensive Japanese food, so I end up coming back to this place. There are also Chinese and dim sum shops in Takashimaya, and for some reason, the quiet atmosphere and elegant feel of this shop are gradually becoming more appealing to me. The good thing about this shop is that they have a variety of dim sum in addition to expensive dishes, so when you feel like snacking on something, you feel like coming here. I tried the shark fin here before, but this time I focused on dim sum. They had a wide variety of xiaolongbao, and I had a hard time deciding, so I ordered the foie gras and truffle xiaolongbao. The price for one piece is around 350 yen, which is comparable to Din Tai Fung. Well, it's actually cheaper than Din Tai Fung (laughs). I couldn't really taste the truffle, but I felt a slight flavor from the foie gras, which I thought was unusual. However, at this price, the skin is made thick, so it feels a bit disappointing and confusing, but it was delicious. One good thing about this place is that even though the staff have Japanese names, they speak in Chinese, and the female waitress works diligently and energetically, creating a pleasant atmosphere. There is also a male staff member who seems to be in charge of the hall, and he works very hard as well. The elegant and quiet atmosphere of the shop, the refined customers, and the decent selection of drinks make it a place where you can relax. I also tried the shark fin dim sum, which was juicy and delicious, but since there is shark fin in the sauce at the bottom, make sure to eat the sauce as well. I also tried the oyster stew dim sum with yuba that I learned in Tokyo, but I preferred the one at Hibiya Tim Ho Wan. It's not that this one is bad, but I think this one has more filling and is better made, while the one at Hibiya has a more enjoyable taste and texture of yuba. The price here is about twice as much as the one at Hibiya. But when considering the atmosphere and other relative factors, it's not just about the price. There are also black sofas in the back, and when I was there, people in suits were sitting in the back having conversations, so I think it might be used for limited reservations. While the shop may be happy with customers who order expensive items, having a variety of options like this shows good consideration as a good restaurant. It's elegant overall. Thank you for the meal.