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Roppongi station on the Hibiya line is just a 1-minute walk away. Located in a stylish building off the main street, this restaurant, known for its unique concept of "yakiniku without meat," is called Yaki Oishii Kawarinkarou Roppongi Rinka. I had visited once before and was eager to come back, so I revisited after a year. This time, I reserved the "Unlimited Drinking Course!! Ultimate Course" for 19,800 yen, which includes unlimited drinks. The price may seem high, but the quality justifies it. By the way, booking through the official website gives a 1,000 yen discount. The interior of the restaurant is elegantly decorated, and the seat we were assigned this time had a view of Tokyo Tower from the window, creating a truly Roppongi-like atmosphere. Since we chose the course with unlimited drinks, we immediately ordered our drinks. The unlimited drink menu includes beer, sours, highballs, shochu, sake, and wine. We started with beer, and the Hebes sour was the most delicious. Now, let's move on to the course dishes. First up was the "Seasonal Hamo and Homemade Ponzu Jelly Assortment," a refreshing and tasty appetizer. Next was the famous "Blissful Three-Meal Bowl," which features sea urchin, salmon roe, and grilled tuna that resembles meat. It was a luxurious and delicious dish. Following that were three delicacies: "Softshell Turtle Liver Sashimi," "European-style Salted Squid," and "Simmered Alfonsino." Each had a unique and strong flavor that I personally enjoyed. We then ordered sake, and I chose the balanced type from the three options available for the unlimited sake. It was easy to drink and highly recommended. The sashimi platter included horse mackerel, flounder, and shrimp, all fresh and delightful. The restaurant's specialty platter included softshell turtle, premium kalbi, kalbi, Hokkaido scallop, sardine, grilled bigfin reef squid, and squid, all cooked to perfection by the staff. What's surprising is that all these items were seafood, not meat. The sushi rice served at this restaurant is made with red vinegar, and it's free to refill. We enjoyed various toppings on the red vinegar rice. The kalbi, when mixed with egg yolk, was superb. Next came the "Rich Hamaguri Clam Broth Cold Noodles," a refreshing dish with the unique flavor of clam broth. Despite being full, we managed to enjoy this dish. Lastly, we had the "Handmade Ice Cream with Shizuoka Red Tea and Bergamot Oil," a dessert with a perfect balance of tea aroma and sweetness. It was a fitting end to such a lineup of dishes. Overall, this was my second visit to this restaurant and it was just as impressive as the first time.