かなきち君★
I went to a restaurant that had been on my mind for a while and had a reservation made a few days ago. The restaurant is located on Kotaki Bridge Street, just a few minutes' walk from Seibu Shinjuku Station. When you climb the stairs to the second floor, you will find a chic and moody space with a black and red color scheme. The seats are spacious, allowing for a relaxed dining experience. We ordered the "San no Ushi Course" for 16,500 yen, which included dishes such as corn cold flan, tartare yukhoe hand rolls, Hokkaido asparagus wrapped in bacon, thick-cut tongue, and thick-cut lean meat (filet, ichibo). The staff cooked the meat for us, allowing us to enjoy it at its best. All the dishes were delicious, especially the quality of the appetizers was impressive. Before the meal, they showed us the meat before cutting it, which was amazing! The attention to detail in the service was impeccable, making it a great choice for special occasions such as dates, anniversaries, or business dinners. The corn cold flan appetizer was delightful, with a jelly-like texture and a refreshing sweetness from the corn. The yukhoe hand rolls were made with marinated beef tartare on top of vinegared rice, topped with perilla flowers. Rolling the seaweed around it and taking a bite was a delightful experience. The combination of the tartare's flavorful sauce, the saltiness of the caviar, and the floral aroma of the perilla flowers was irresistible! The crispy bacon-wrapped asparagus, known as "chojang," was served with a vinegar miso sauce that added a spicy kick. The tongue, ichibo, and filet were all thick-cut and delicious. The tongue was tender with a crispy surface and a subtle richness from the fat. It was refreshing when paired with sudachi citrus. The ichibo had a juicy and flavorful fat that melted in the mouth, complemented by salt and wasabi. The lean filet was tender and had a rich flavor that lingered. The grilled zucchini and eggplant were generously sized and packed with flavor. The palate cleanser was "Sanjin," the highest-quality "Yobonishiki" noodles. The thin noodles, combined with the green onion and ginger broth, were light and refreshing. The eagerly awaited Chateaubriand steak sandwich was served on a bread made with plenty of whipped cream and butter. The bread was baked crispy on the grill, topped with a chariabin sauce, and the Chateaubriand was placed on top. The combination of the refined and subtly fatty Chateaubriand with the bread and sauce was exquisite. The Chateaubriand was tender and juicy. It was so light that I finished it in no time. The seasonal water kimchi was made with melon. The broth had a kimchi flavor while the melon was sweet, creating a unique sensation. It was refreshing and served as a nice break between courses. The chicken was tender and juicy. It enveloped the tongue in a softness that was pleasant. It was delicious when eaten with the kombu dashi, and personally, it was my favorite! The harami had a crispy texture and a good bite. The richness paired well with the sweet and refreshing new onions and black pepper, making it easy to eat. The sirloin sukiyaki was garnished with summer truffles shaved in front of us, which was luxurious! We enjoyed it by mixing it with sauce and egg yolk. The sirloin had a rich fat that was delicious. After finishing the meat, it was served as a rice bowl topped with egg. The luxurious truffle flavor was so delicious! For the finale, we had the indulgent choices of curry and cold noodles. I couldn't resist choosing both! The curry with tender shredded beef was delicious. The pleasant spiciness and sweetness of the curry made it easy to eat, and I finished it all in no time. The cold noodles with an egg-like flavor were served with beef and chicken broth, making it easy to eat, and I enjoyed it to the last bite.