KUISINBOU侍
Around 5:00 PM, visited with 2 people. Located on the east side of Shijo in Pontocho, in a recessed corner that looks like a dance venue. The exterior of the restaurant is a calm Japanese style, with no menu outside, making it feel somewhat upscale. However, if you don't order Wagyu beef dishes, you can enjoy 1-2 drinks for around 10,000 yen for 2 people. The interior has a counter surrounding the cooking area, giving it a traditional Japanese restaurant or sushi bar atmosphere. The decor is simple and understated, creating a serene and uncluttered space.
[Food Received]
★Ginger Rice Porridge (Appetizer)
Surprisingly, rice porridge was served as an appetizer. The refreshing aroma of ginger and gentle dashi stimulate the stomach, preparing it for the upcoming meal.
★Li Family Kimchi Assortment
Various kimchi varieties are served in a basket. Made with ingredients like Chinese cabbage, radish, garlic sprouts, squid, carrots, and cucumbers, the flavors are not overly sweet but refreshing.
★Seafood Pancake
Highly recommended. The thick and chewy batter is packed with seafood ingredients like plump shrimp, served on a sizzling hot plate and topped with sweet and spicy Korean miso.
★Wagyu Beef Tartare
Beautifully marbled beef tartare made with thigh meat.
★Raw Beef Intestines
Carefully prepared raw beef intestines served with a sweet and savory miso for a crunchy texture.
★Handmade Cold Noodles
Handmade cold noodles made to order. The noodles have a resilient texture, made thin to combine a chewy and satisfying bite. The soup, made from beef bones, balances the overall taste of the cold noodles perfectly.
★Bokseun Dogason Makgeolli
Ordered Makgeolli, a Korean rice wine, as it's a must for Korean cuisine. Priced at 1,000 yen per glass, it was delicious with a well-balanced sweetness and acidity, and the addition of carbonation made it refreshing.
[Overall Impression]
The restaurant seems to have its main branch in Daikanyama, Tokyo, and the refined atmosphere inside reflects that. The dishes, including the presentation, are meticulously crafted. This Korean restaurant in Pontocho is a rare find, and I highly recommend trying the seafood pancake and Bokseun Dogason Makgeolli. Thank you for the meal.