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I stayed at the Royal Park Hotel The Kyoto and went here at night. The private rooms have a veranda, a beautiful courtyard, and a stunning ceiling, with Casablanca and carnations arranged, creating a luxurious atmosphere. The hallway is decorated with pinwheel chrysanthemums, and the entrance is adorned with kikyo, kurukuruma, and white ginger, creating a lovely ambiance. The menu changes weekly. North Shinsaibashi never disappoints. I had shabu-shabu in the best setting. In Osaka, shabu-shabu is made with beef. I chose the meat course to try three types of meat. This course is supervised by gourmet chef Hasegawa. The meat was delicious and the experience exceeded my expectations. North Shinsaibashi is the best! Meat Course 18,500 yen ・ Seasonal vegetable suri-nagashi with corn and dashi. The dashi flavor is stronger than the corn, giving a Japanese twist. It gently seeps into the stomach. ・ Kiraku's specialty roast beef with seasonal vegetable mille-feuille. The seasonal vegetables include grilled eggplant, zucchini, and asparagus. The presentation is vibrant. The ginger on the grilled eggplant adds a nice flavor, complementing the umami of the roast beef and light vegetables. ・ Kiraku's tartare with wagyu beef, apple, and caviar in a shell. The blue dish gives a stylish appearance. The softness of the wagyu beef tartare is enveloped by the crispy shell, with the sweetness of apple and the saltiness of caviar as accents. ・ Today's steak with yu-an-yaki. Served with wasabi, yuzu, and sudachi. The outside is crispy, while the inside is incredibly tender and juicy. The meat is perfectly cooked, thanks to Chef Hasegawa's supervision. ・ Shabu-shabu of three types of black wagyu beef (Chateaubriand, sirloin, ribeye) with salt ponzu, sesame sauce, and egg mousse. Garnished with doubanjiang, scallions, and candied yuzu. Each meat is large and tender, with a juicy and melting texture. The umami of the meat spreads gently, creating a delightful experience. The highlight of shabu-shabu. The sirloin is Miwa beef from Nara, the ribeye is Wao beef from Kumamoto, and the Chateaubriand is seasonal vegetables from Miyazaki. ・ Seasonal vegetable assortment from Nara Yamaguchi Farm. Includes tofu, tokiiro hiratake, maitake mushrooms, white negi, carrot, okahijiki, shungiku, mizuna, etc. The tofu is for about 2 minutes, and the rest can be eaten raw, so it's quick. Goes well with salt ponzu. ・ Doufu-tantanmen with soy milk. A creamy and gentle soy milk flavor with a spicy kick afterward. ・ Wanmono with saury, sesame tofu, and deep-fried leeks, soaked in Kujyo green onion broth. The plump sesame tofu and fragrant saury complement each other well, enjoyed with the broth. ・ Kamimino yubiki with top mino. The texture is fantastic. ・ Shabu-shabu broth-based zosui with Nara Miwa beef and Ryu's egg. Delicious on its own, but even more luxurious with the toppings. Even though I was full, I finished it all. ・ Seasonal dessert: Matcha-topped fresh pudding. [Drinks] Shared 1 cup of sake for 2 people. ・ Umeshu soda ・ Osaka-ya Chobei Daiginjo ・ Saku Masano Tomonaka-tori, tax rice Daiginjo sake ・ Black oolong tea