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I wanted to challenge the nighttime duck hot pot, but couldn't make it. However, during lunchtime, while strolling around this area, I remembered how delicious the beef stew here was. The lunch menu includes options like beef stew, hashed beef rice, and tempura rice set, but this time I decided to go for the hashed beef rice (¥800). It was a satisfying dish at a reasonable price. The beef stew is also available at night, but for lunch, it is served with smaller cuts and a reduced portion for ¥1200. Still, it's filling enough. The rich demi-glace sauce with a hint of acidity and a touch of country miso-like flavor adds a Japanese twist to the stew served in a bowl. I realized that the nighttime duck hot pot and the lunch hashed beef rice are must-try dishes. Satisfied.
In March 2010, amidst the unpredictable spring weather, I visited this restaurant. Despite the weather, many cherry blossom viewing tourists were walking around the area, and when I entered the restaurant around 11:30, I was the only one there, but it quickly filled up. The small interior means that if you sit at a large table, you'll likely be sharing it with others. I ordered the beef stew for lunch (¥1200). It took quite some time for the dish to arrive (about 20-25 minutes, I think). It's a stew dish, so the wait was expected, but eating alone among a crowd was a bit embarrassing (laughs). The egg soup with a thick texture had a subtle sesame fragrance. It leaned towards a Japanese style rather than a Chinese style egg soup. The dressing for the fresh vegetable salad, served in a ceramic container, was perhaps homemade. It was slightly sour but quite delicious. The main dish, beef stew, came in a large bowl. At first glance, it seemed to have chunks of carrots and potatoes. In reality, there were two large pieces each of potatoes and carrots. The potatoes were soft and fluffy, while the sweetness of the carrots complemented the demi-glace sauce perfectly! And hidden underneath the potatoes were thick slices of beef tongue, scattered throughout. The generous portion provided a satisfying meal, feeling luxurious. Despite the stormy weather outside, this lunch moment felt like a peaceful spring, warming both my heart and body.
