This year, I went on a gourmet tour in Osaka Fukushima. This is the last one for this year. DECEMBER 2022 - Tortellini in Brodo The soup with concentrated flavor warms you up. - Saury Low-temperature Cooking with Yuzu Vinaigrette The saury has a fluffy texture with crispy skin. - Steamed Abalone with Asparagus Risobianco The abalone and risotto are delicious. - Kakao-infused Wild Boar Cannelloni The wild boar has no gamey taste, and the cocoa adds a delicious richness. - Suzuki in Padella with Anchovy Tomato Fonduta The anchovy tomato sauce is excellent. - Roasted Honshu Deer with Red Wine Sauce The deer meat is tender and tasty. - Pasta Sharing 2 Types The cheese made with "Brigante" in Cacio e Pepe is undoubtedly delicious. Handmade Trenette with Migratory Crab Bisque The crab flavor is rich and delicious. - Praline Mousse with Kumquat Compote and Cocoa Sorbet The refreshing taste of kumquat and the sweetness of cocoa complement each other. - Pane Cafe Tea Pairing Wine Wines you want to drink before you die, the wine god's etiquettes of wine. It's interesting. The excellent ingredients and creativity make the dishes outstanding. The bread is also homemade. And it's very fulfilling yet reasonably priced. The calm interior allows you to relax. I would like to visit this restaurant again. Thank you for the delicious and enjoyable time.

I made a reservation in advance and visited the restaurant. I had the 9000 yen (tax included) course. The atmosphere inside the restaurant was very casual! The chef and the server were both taking care of us. The food, except for the pasta, was delicious! The appetizers, fish dishes, and meat dishes were all tasty! We had the wine recommended to us, even though we had very little knowledge about it. Considering the price, the portion sizes were great and the content was wonderful. However, the food took about 3 and a half hours to be served, and the speed of each dish being brought out was quite slow. There was even one dish that took almost 40 minutes to arrive. The restaurant wasn't full, but it felt a bit chaotic and it was difficult to order drinks. Thank you for the meal!

I visited the Italian restaurant "Via del Enme" in Fukushima Ward, recommended by a friend, for the first time! In conclusion... it was a great decision to go! I will definitely go again! It was a wonderful restaurant! The interior was chic and the atmosphere was great, and the staff's service was excellent. The best part was the pairing of food and wine! It was amazing. The pasta was especially delicious this time (I chose Summer Truffle Mushroom Ragout with hand-cut Spaghettoni), it was so good that I want to eat it again tomorrow and the day after. I am grateful to my friend for recommending this great restaurant. Thank you for the meal. I will visit again soon! ✨

Via Del Enme is a popular Italian restaurant located a 3-5 minute walk from Fukushima Station. It offers a nice atmosphere and the option to enjoy wine pairings. It has been selected for the Michelin Bib Gourmand and received high praise. They also offer a casual lunch course on weekdays, making it accessible in terms of price. I tried the pranzo B course this time. The soup, made with the gentle sweetness of onions and the aroma of thyme in foam, was a perfect start. The refreshing salad combining prosciutto and oranges gives a sense of spring. The risotto with sakura shrimp and Américaine sauce, the pasta with a great texture of oil and the richness of seafood, and the roast of Yamagata pork enhanced by mustard and black pepper, all the way to the main course, were all delicious. The dessert, using strawberries like Caprese, was a refreshing dolce that felt the season. Please visit and enjoy! Thank you for the meal!

I walked about 3.4 minutes from Fukushima Station. There were many famous shops around. It was a very casual and pleasant Italian-French restaurant. The food and variety were plentiful. The wine was also delicious. I think it's reasonably priced.

The taste was very polite. I started with beer and then had a glass of wine. I was surprised at how delicious the wine was. It paired really well with the food and was very easy to drink. I was happy to see a dish with turnips. The first turnip soup was hot. The next appetizer also had red turnips. They were delicious eaten raw. Then came the ravioli, pasta, and venison. The pasta with firefly squid and rapeseed blossoms was good, although the rapeseed blossoms were a bit bitter. The bread was delicious, so I had seconds and got a focaccia-like bread the second time, while the first was a round bread. It must be sourdough bread, right? I wanted to ask if it was made here, but didn't get a chance. The coffee cup was easy to hold. Thank you for the meal. I want to go again.

Michelin Guide 2022 Italian cuisine Bib Gourmand featured restaurant! The appetizers, pasta, main course, and dessert were all incredibly delicious ✨ Thank you for the feast! Course includes: Seasonal soup, 2 appetizers, choice of 3 pastas, main course, dessert + coffee. Appetizer 1: Swallow's soup, Appetizer 2: Salmon tartare with kumquat vinaigrette, Appetizer 3: Beef and beef tongue ravioli with mushroom Parmigiano. Pasta: Choose from 3 options - Wild boar ragu with spinach, Squid with rapeseed and Aglio e Olio, or Migratory crab bisque with hand-cut trenette (additional ¥770). Meat dish: Roasted Honshu deer meat with red wine sauce. Dessert: Today's dessert + coffee and bread. Price: ¥4,200. Drink: Sparkling wine ¥880.

"Viadelenne" is an Italian restaurant located in the Seidendoori shopping street in Fukushima, and it is one of the 441 restaurants nationwide that have been selected as Michelin Bib Gourmand. This restaurant offers incredibly delicious dishes at a low budget. The "Pranzo B + Pairing 3 glasses" course costs ¥6,700 and includes a seasonal soup, a salad with prosciutto and pear, homemade bread, cannelloni with beef cheek and mushroom sauce, a choice of pasta, roasted beef sirloin with red wine sauce, dessert, and espresso. The dishes are described in detail, highlighting the flavors and textures of each course, along with the wine pairing options. The review praises the quality of the food, the reasonable prices, and the overall dining experience at Viadelenne.

The food was delicious, almost all the dishes were delicious. However, the service was so slow that I was almost falling asleep. Even though the food was so good, I wonder if it's worth it with such slow service. I wish there were more staff. There was only one server, and they were very relaxed.

It's an Italian restaurant in the Michelin 2023 Bib Gourmand selection. The interior is calm with a modest number of seats. I had the weekday pasta lunch set for 2400 yen. The duck tagliata was delicious with well-cooked duck meat and nicely prepared skin. The presentation was also beautiful. The texture of the fresh pasta was also good. I thought the weekday lunch special was quite a good deal.

I made a reservation because I couldn't get in before due to it being full. I chose the simplest course, the lunch set for 2200 yen, because my appetite has been a bit low recently. The white asparagus pasta was especially delicious!

I didn't know there was such a delicious and wonderful Italian restaurant so close by. The calm atmosphere, understated service, delicious food, and great wine. I don't know why they chose this location, but I absolutely love it. It feels like a hidden gem restaurant. The new burdock soup, lightly smoked tuna with salsa verde, summer truffle and mushroom ragout hand-cut spaghettoni, today's dessert with nut mousse and strawberries, bread, and coffee. The aroma of the new burdock, the fragrant aroma of the summer truffle, the toothsome texture of the handmade pasta, and the delicious dessert with pistachio and sweet strawberries. Even the mousse and meringue, which I usually don't like, were delicious. The name "Via Enme" comes from Italian, where "Via" means "road" and "Enme" means "M". It means "the road we've taken so far and the road ahead". It's so cool.

It had been a while since I met up with a friend, so we decided to have a nice lunch together here. They only had a set course with a main dish on Saturdays, so we went for the 3850 yen course with wine pairing. We upgraded the pasta to Summer Truffle for an extra 800 yen. From the soup to the end, the dishes were truly satisfying and perfect for adults. The drinks were great too, and we couldn't help but keep sipping on them. The Summer Truffle had a lovely aroma and tasted delicious. I'm glad we made the change. I'd love to try the a la carte menu for dinner sometime. I'll definitely be back! Thank you for the wonderful meal!

We visited the restaurant "via del emme" to enjoy a leisurely lunch. The atmosphere inside was calm and the lovely background music added to the ambiance. They offer three lunch courses priced at ¥2,000, ¥3,500, and ¥5,000. We ordered the ¥2,000 pasta course. The course included soup, salad, pasta, dessert, and a drink, with the option to adjust the pasta portion. We were completely satisfied with the taste, presentation, and portion size. We will definitely visit again. Thank you for the delicious meal!

◇Second Visit (March 2021) After 3 and a half years, I visited Via Del Enme again, where you can enjoy sophisticated Italian cuisine. This popular restaurant, also selected by the Michelin Bib Gourmand, is recommended to make a reservation even for weekday lunches. Last time, I had the appetizer and pasta course, but this time I reserved a course that includes warm appetizers and main dishes as well. The restaurant is located in a corner of the Seiten Street shopping district. Behind the solid heavy door is a chic space filled with the warmth of wood. Even on weekdays, the place was bustling with reserved customers! Lunch is available from Monday to Sunday, 12:00-14:00 (Please check the latest information from the restaurant for the current business form and hours). There are two lunch courses, the same for weekdays and weekends (as of March 2021). ■ A Course (5 dishes) 2,200 yen including tax Soup, appetizer, choice of 1 pasta from 3 types, today's dessert, coffee, homemade bread ■ B Course (7 dishes) 3,850 yen including tax A Course + 1 warm appetizer, main dish The pasta options for the day were as follows: - Wild boar Bolognese with Parmigiano - Firefly squid and rapeseed aioli - King crab bisque hand-cut tagliatelle +550 yen I chose the wild boar Bolognese for pasta. The main dish was beef cheek red wine stew. First, we started with a warm soup. ◇B Course (7 dishes) 3,850 yen including tax (Soup, appetizer, warm appetizer, pasta, main dish, today's dessert, coffee, homemade bread) ■ Cauliflower Zuppa The hot cauliflower soup was delightful with its creamy and rich flavor! In addition to cauliflower, there are also onions and celery? The full-bodied sweetness of the vegetables. The fine white foam on the surface is made by extracting the essence of prosciutto, combining herbs and milk. Since the base soup is quite rich, the delicate milk foam flavor is slightly subdued? However, the fragrant olive oil and crispy fragrant croutons complement each other well, making the soup delicious♪ ■ Prosciutto Coppa Insalata Citrus vinaigrette The plate looks like a flower garden! A colorful salad made with two types of prosciutto and coppa from Parma. The smooth texture of prosciutto has a rich and sticky flavor, while the coppa, made from shoulder and neck meat, has a clear saltiness and strong umami. The salad includes baby greens such as arugula and endive, pink daikon radish, snap peas, sweet cherry tomatoes, and surprisingly sweet grapefruit tomatoes♪ It is dressed with a refreshing dressing made with new onions and the sweet and sour blood orange sauce. The combination of abundant ham flavors and umami with the fruitiness of Melogold (grapefruit x tangerine) is excellent! The citrus acidity is so fruity and refreshing, giving the salad a spring-like and refreshing impression. ■ Duck Tortellini with Gorgonzola Cream This is what I wanted to eat! A warm appetizer with tortellini (pasta similar to ravioli wrapped in dough) in a sauce of my favorite gorgonzola. The homemade sausage made with duck meat is kneaded into the chewy dough with tomatoes. It is a bite-sized piece that can be eaten in one go, but the strong umami of the duck meat is impressive. The combination of duck meat, especially the sausage, and the thick and sweet white leeks from Oita. The classic duck and leek combination is made into a sophisticated Italian dish. The accompanying sauce is also exquisite! The Gorgonzola cream is smooth with the characteristic aroma of Gorgonzola that lingers in the nose, and it has a deep richness and saltiness that is irresistible! It is made by simmering the Gorgonzola cheese with several herbs and white wine. This sauce is so enchanting and addictive that it goes well with bread too. It was a taste that I would want to eat every day. About 15 minutes after the warm appetizer, the hot pasta arrived. ■ Wild Boar Bolognese with Parmigiano Wow, this also smells delicious! The rich Bolognese made with wild boar, tomatoes, and aromatic vegetables. The hand-cut wild boar meat ===========

Today I visited a new restaurant called "Via del Enme" for the first time. It is located in a shopping street on the north side of Fukushima Station on the circular line. The interior of the restaurant is chic and clean. I had made a reservation for a wine pairing course, so I was seated and waited for my drinks and dishes. The dishes all had vibrant colors and were beautifully presented, which made me excited. You can adjust the portion size for pasta, but as a pasta lover, I ordered a large portion. All the dishes were delicious. I ordered the wine pairing course, but there were a few points where I thought other wines would have been better. Nevertheless, the dinner was satisfying in terms of both quantity and quality. Thank you for the meal.

I was invited by a friend to a small Italian restaurant where we could enjoy a leisurely meal with a limited number of seats. Despite being a lunch, we were served a full course meal with each dish meticulously prepared. The dishes had a lovely aroma and it was a wonderful dining experience. They even celebrated my birthday, making it a perfect day. I would love to visit again in the evening. Thank you so much!!

A small restaurant with about 16 seats. Despite being located in a small shopping street and appearing casual, the food was of high quality, almost like that of a fine dining restaurant. I ordered Course B with a main dish (tax included 3850 yen). Let's also order a Spumante. - Caiaffa Spumante Brut Milia (900 yen): The label has a spell-like title with a centipede on it (!). The centipede is a symbol of the vineyard, indicating good quality. The long-lasting smooth bubbles are very relaxing. Now, the food has arrived. 【Turnip Soup】: A warm soup with a creamy turnip and milk aroma. Eating it alternately with the green bean espuma is delicious. 【Prosciutto Coppa with Pear and Red Radish】: A salad-style appetizer with blood orange sauce. The pear is delicious! The ham is not too salty, and it goes well with the pear. I prefer this over melon! 【Pane Rustico】: A rustic Italian bread. It is crispy on the outside and chewy inside, with a fragrant wheat aroma. 【Baccala Mantecato Ravioli】: The second spell-like title of the day. This dish has a refined taste, almost like a sophisticated fish sausage. The fried cod milt is crispy, and the tomato sauce is delicious. 【Choice of 3 Pastas】: I chose the Handmade Tagliatelle with Crab Bisque (+500 yen). A rich pasta with the umami of shellfish. 【Red Wine Braised Beef Cheek】: A classic main dish with a rich and glossy appearance. The beef cheek is tender, and the slightly sweet sauce reminds me of the taste of a hotel restaurant. 【Dessert of the Day】: A compote of kumquat and chocolate mousse with caramelized nuts. A rich and flavorful dessert to end the meal, with a delicious meringue on top. 【After-Dinner Coffee】: I chose coffee. The coffee was rich and aromatic, with warm milk on the side. I am satisfied! I'm glad I trusted everyone's reviews and went. This is truly a hidden gem. I indulged in luxury from lunchtime! Thank you for the meal. I will definitely come back! ♡

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, I attended an orchestra concert for the first time in about six months. The venue was Symphony Hall. For lunch, I chose a Bib Gourmand (great value) restaurant. The interior was chic and elegant. I had assumed it was a spaghetti restaurant, but the menu was similar to a fine dining Italian restaurant. I was surprised at the great value of the Bib Gourmand. The chef was born in Hyogo Prefecture in 1975 and trained in Osaka and Kobe before moving to Italy in 2006 for further training. The restaurant I visited opened in 2016. I ordered the August 2020 course for 3,500 yen (excluding tax), which included corn soup with octopus, cold capellini with conger eel, pasta with guanciale, erbette, Parmigiano, and lemon, roasted duck breast with cassis and red wine sauce, and today's dessert. It was a delightful meal. The encore performance at the concert was Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 8 (Pathetique) 2nd movement.

I made a reservation at the restaurant. I was pleasantly surprised by how full I got, and the cost performance was excellent. Each dish was beautiful and delicious, I couldn't help but take photos. I was able to adjust the portion size of the pasta at the end, so my stomach felt just right.

While organizing my phone photos, I came across a picture of this restaurant and realized that I hadn't posted a review. I visited in April 2020, which was actually three years ago (oops). I had some business in Umeda, so I made a reservation and went alone. Due to the pandemic, I was the only customer at this lovely restaurant, which made me feel a bit sorry. Please see the menu photos for more details. I ordered the lunch course and a beer, which came to a total of 4730 yen including tax. The meal started with soup and featured a delightful Mt. Fuji salmon dish. It had been a while since I had ravioli, and the pasta I chose with rich firefly squid sauce was incredibly delicious, as I recall from looking at the photos. The main course, dessert, and coffee left me completely satisfied. I wish I could go back to this restaurant at least one more time while I'm in Kansai. 😊