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I made a reservation for the Diners Ginza Week and visited the restaurant at night. I had the impression that Okahan is known for sukiyaki, but the reminder call I received the day before informed me that it is not sukiyaki and is located on the 8th floor. The menu for the Diners French Week is published on the event website, but the Ginza Week menu is not, so I was unsure about what to expect. The Diners Ginza Week course costs 11,000 yen (including one drink, tax, and service charge) with additional items available at an extra cost, and a 10% service charge on beverages. The bill at this restaurant is usually paid by one person using a credit card for everyone, or if separate payments are required, only cash is accepted. I have attended many Diners events before and have never encountered a situation where separate credit card payments were not allowed, so I was surprised by this policy. It was difficult to split the bill as each person had ordered additional items such as wine. After negotiating, we were able to pay separately with Diners cards, but those without Diners cards had to pay in cash. I wonder if this restaurant is more suitable for entertaining clients? This was the first time I had experienced this at a Diners event, especially at a restaurant that charges a service fee. It was a bit inconvenient. On this day, we sat at the teppan counter with four people. The meal started with an abalone presentation, and the chef changed midway through cooking. The experienced chef moved to a private room, and a younger chef took over. The cooking process was efficient, with no flambé. The pace of cooking the meat was a bit fast. Perhaps it would have been better if they had taken a more leisurely pace after opening the bottle? •DINNER 11,000 yen ・Appetizer...Boiled lotus root and taro Very light and refreshing, could use a bit more broth. ・Onion gratin soup Served piping hot. The flavor is on the rich side. ・Grilled abalone in butter Grilled dancing abalone. The flavor is on the rich side. ・Charcoal-grilled new onions Since the abalone had a strong flavor, this dish that came after felt a bit vague in taste. I wanted some salt. ・Salad Sunny lettuce, lettuce, sliced onion, French dressing. Could use a bit more of an accent. ・Rib roast thin slices 60g x 2 The meat is placed on top of a piece of bread. Served with soy sauce and Japanese hot mustard, grated ponzu, and salt. I also tried the grilled Wadagane with Japanese hot mustard, and surprisingly, it goes well with the meat. The thin slices lose some juiciness, so it would be better to mix them with raw egg to enhance the melting sensation. ・Bread The bread that the meat was placed on is toasted with butter, but it's just regular bread toasted with butter. Since they have a teppan, it would be nice if they could add some more creativity, like French toast or eggs on top. ・Grilled vegetables...Awaji onions, bean sprouts, hōtō grass Mostly bean sprouts, enjoyed for their texture. It was served with ponzu, but it might be better to leave some ponzu and change the flavor midway. ・Garlic rice More moist than expected. ・Red miso soup, pickles 【Drinks】 ・White wine 1 glass ・Red wine 1 glass The Diners Week course offers good value for money. It might be best to come with two people at the counter.