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A long-established restaurant with over 50 years of history has been renovated last year while retaining its classic charm! You’ll be surprised by how calm the atmosphere is just one street away from Roppongi's main road. The interior features an indulgent space with only four tables! Reservations are recommended, but it seems that there are still days when you can walk in without a reservation. They offer both courses and à la carte options, making it quite versatile. This time, I ordered the most affordable course, plus a few extra dishes. Honestly, I might have been a bit too greedy! I definitely think you could be very satisfied with just the course alone.
One thing I really appreciated about the sukiyaki was that the staff cook the meat for you! With only four tables, this level of attentiveness is possible. Although sukiyaki is the main dish, the restaurant serves other delicious options, which is a big plus—helpful for those of us who find too much meat a bit overwhelming at our age.
▼ Here’s what we had:
- **Imoni ( yam soup)**: This was such a comforting flavor. Even though it was the first dish, I could almost see it as the perfect end of the meal dish!
- **Fig and Shine Muscat with Sesame Dressing**: A crowd-pleaser! Perfect for the end of summer.
- **Meat Sushi**: They grill it right in front of you! The rice is just a little bit, with plenty of meat—a true indulgence! The cut was ribeye. Often, when you order meat sushi at less reputable places, you can be disappointed, but the quality here was outstanding. The meat was tender and beautifully cooked with a slightly rare center—so delicious!
- **Sukiyaki**: It seems that this restaurant has ties to Shiga, so it's prepared in the Kansai style. As I mentioned before, the staff cook it, so you can enjoy it at the perfect moment! You can also refill the egg, so feel free to indulge! The meat is premium shoulder loin. The vibrant red of the meat, the green of the shungiku (crown daisy), and the brown of the sauce create a stunning presentation… It was just the right amount and so tasty!
- **Palette Cleanser (Tomato Pickle)**: A refreshing bite to cleanse the palate after all the rich flavors!
- **Dashimaki Tamago with Sukiyaki Sauce**: Highly recommended! You might wonder if it’ll be too salty with the sauce, but it’s been perfectly balanced, so it’s not a problem at all! This is something only a sukiyaki restaurant can pull off.
- **Sukiyaki's Final Dish (Mochi or Kishimen)**: A bite-sized mochi grilled in the sukiyaki pot! It’s exciting to watch it puff up! The combination with the nori and sauce was great, and because these are small bites, it doesn't feel heavy at all!
- **Famous Saba Somen**: Apparently a local dish from Shiga. It was my first time trying it, but the slippery noodles and fragrant mackerel were really appetizing!
- **Tai Gohan (Sea Bream Rice)**: If you go with a group of four or more, this is a must-order! The visuals are simply stunning… A whole half fish is included—such a luxurious touch! Since it’s cooked in a clay pot, it had a nice crunchy layer too. Just be cautious of any small bones left behind.
To be honest, I was already full, so after they packed up the leftovers, I asked them to make rice balls with it, taking most of it home. I’m always the type to want to try everything that’s recommended!
=== Entry Situation ==========
Weekday at 7:30 PM, for 2 people, reservations were made.
=== Order Contents ==========
- Ume Course: 9800 yen
- Saba Somen: 1200 yen
- Tai Gohan: 4000 yen
- Beer, Sake, etc.