川井 潤
17 years ago, it seems that this place opened, but this was my first visit. The space is stylish, and the concept is like the name of the restaurant, "House". It feels like hosting a dinner party at home, with a VIP dining room beyond the kitchen. The classic table and the door knob at the end of the room without a door add a playful and stylish touch to the space. The meal started with a "pre-dinner drink", which was a smoothie made from oranges, apples, beets, carrots, and red radishes. It felt good to start with something that seemed good for the body. The first dish was a warm dish called "flan", similar to a chawanmushi in Japan. It was made with cold-resistant cabbage and Ezo venison broth, creating a delicious and warming soup. Next, a cute dish decorated with flowers was served, which turned out to be a tart filled with fennel and fruit yogurt paste, with miso sauce. It had a dessert-like taste and was interesting and delicious. The "fish tartare" was simple and delicious, made with fish, ponkan, green onions, collagen, and caviar. The dessert was a cheese tart with strawberry flavor, cassis sauce, and burrata cheese. It had a delightful strawberry aroma and tasted delicious. The "red sea bream from Kujukushima" was pan-fried with a crispy skin and served with a leek and miso-based aioli sauce, along with lily bulbs. It was delicious and hearty. The "shoulder loin of free-range pork from Eleso" was cooked at a low temperature for a day, and served with a sauce made of celeriac, horseradish, and celeriac. The pork and the sauce were both delicious and high-quality. The meal ended with the restaurant's specialty, "shiba-zuke and foie gras mixed rice", which was a hit even with foreigners. The combination was undeniably delicious. The accompanying "miso soup made from the red sea bream" elevated the flavors of the rice. The "ganache" dessert looked like a souffle but was actually a warm mixture of chocolate and cream, with a caramel lid. It was rich and delicious, especially when paired with the salted ice cream. Looking back, the amuse-bouche, various appetizers, fish, meat, rice, and dessert made up a full course meal. Despite feeling full, the high-quality dishes left me completely satisfied. I don't think a stylish restaurant like this is the place for three middle-aged men to come and dine like we did today.