辣油は飲み物
Koichi Takaa, who was a chef at Affetto Azabudai in Tokyo, returned to his hometown of Hokkaido and opened this restaurant. I had high expectations for him even after he went independent, as I was impressed by the lamb dishes from Boya Farm that I had at Affetto Azabudai. The restaurant is located in a building, but it has a charming atmosphere that is very relaxing. Instead of Italian music, jazz bossa nova plays in the background, and despite the small size of the restaurant with only 3 tables and 4 counter seats, the large windows create a sense of openness.
The course menu here offers three price ranges: 4,500 yen, 5,500 yen, and 7,000 yen. If you are visiting from outside the area, I recommend not hesitating to go for the 7,000 yen "Chef's Choice Course" by Koichi. The dishes include:
Inizio. Yellowtail from Rausu, marinated in Colatura
Antipasti. Mackerel from Kushiro marinated in white balsamic vinegar, served with burrata from Marche
Antipasti. Lightly smoked salmon from Gin, with avocado sauce
Pane. Butter-sautéed tachi (a type of fish), daikon sauce, Sardinian cuttlefish ink
Primo piatti. Spaghettini with North Kombu clams from Tomakomai
Primo piatti. Lamb ragout from Boya Farm, hand-cut tagliatelle
Secondo piatto. Sirloin of Shiraoi beef
Dolce. Eggplant mille-feuille, rare cheesecake, custard, Peruvian Amazon cacao, Kampot pepper
Each dish showcases the flavors and ingredients in a unique and creative way, making the dining experience truly memorable.