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Recently, I had lunch at zaBro in Omori, an establishment known for its creative dishes featuring domestic chicken as well as its focus on pasta and pizza. Here’s what I ordered that day:
- Suntory draft beer, 600 yen (jug)
- San Antonio Soave Fontana, 680 yen (glass)
- Hakodate Wine, preservative-free Niagara, 680 yen (glass)
- Torre Zella Cabernet Sauvignon, 660 yen (glass)
- Caprese salad with cherry tomatoes and mozzarella cheese, 690 yen
- Grilled chicken thigh with tomato sauce, 1,100 yen
- Cheese menchikatsu (fried minced chicken cutlet) with tomato sauce, 390 yen
- Shinshu chicken white liver pate (served with 4 pieces of baguette), 770 yen
- Japanese-style pasta with chicken soboro and green onions topped with a soft-boiled egg, 1,100 yen
Firstly, the draft beer was perfect for a daytime meal when you're feeling hungry. The Caprese salad, which I had enjoyed during my last visit, had plenty of fresh basil, and the portion size was just right. After that, I switched to white wine and chose grilled chicken thigh for my main dish. You could choose between the tomato sauce or a special sweet sauce, and I went with the recommended tomato sauce. zaBro has been a chicken specialty restaurant in Omori for three generations, so you can’t go wrong with it!
However, I realized that I mistakenly ordered the cheese menchikatsu, which also came with tomato sauce. While it was delicious, perhaps I should have chosen something different. To balance things out, I decided to order the white liver pate as a light snack, but it turned out to be quite filling since it came with four pieces of baguette.
For dessert, I had the Japanese-style pasta with chicken soboro and green onions, topped with a soft-boiled egg. This pasta is made with fresh noodles from a local shop called Rifurando, and it was absolutely delicious. The warm egg on top was a perfect addition.
Sadly, I arrived a bit late due to a prior engagement, which made the experience feel a bit rushed. Next time, I’ll aim to get there earlier to enjoy my meal more leisurely. This was my second visit, and I was pleasantly surprised that the staff remembered me and even my previous orders. They were friendly and responsive when I had questions, yet also knew when to give me space, creating a comfortable atmosphere overall.