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We had lunch with our family at hus on the 7th floor of the VIORO building in Tenjin. The cafe has a stylish atmosphere with sofa seats and is baby stroller friendly, making it convenient for families with children. We arrived around noon and the place was full, so we had to wait for about 10 minutes before being seated. We ordered the B set for 1,980 yen, which allowed us to choose between fresh pasta or pizza. We selected the following dishes:
- Chicken with Japanese-style meat sauce and black sesame flavor
- Rich Bolognese simmered for 8 hours
- Pinocchio pizza
The appetizer platter included salad, smoked salmon, ham, baguette, and pate. It was not very large but had a good balance of flavors. The baguette was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
The chicken with Japanese-style meat sauce had fresh pasta made with spinach kneaded into wide flat noodles. The sauce was a flavorful combination of Japanese dashi, miso butter, sesame, minced chicken, burdock, and green onions, giving it a distinct Japanese taste.
The rich Bolognese simmered for 8 hours was made with minced meat from Kyushu, onions, carrots, celery, and three types of mushrooms cooked in a rich sauce with red wine. The pasta was the same as the previous dish and paired well with the sauce.
The Pinocchio pizza had toppings like tuna, corn, sausage, and a base flavor of mayonnaise, making it a hit with kids.
For dessert, we had a selection of three different sweets, which were quite filling.
The prices were almost the same as in Tokyo, so it's understandable that it might be a bit expensive in Tenjin. Overall, we enjoyed our meal today.