ふらわ★
At night, lobster & champagne at Ebizo. Just like Shibuya and Jinbocho, this area is also a gathering place for young people. As a middle-aged person, I feel a bit out of place, but I am recommended to come here if I want to eat lobster. So, I made a reservation in advance for a seat and dishes. I opted for a course menu and the most exciting part is wondering what the next dish will be. Upon entering the restaurant and giving my name, I was escorted to a seat in the center of the restaurant, closest to the tank where lobsters imported from Canada are kept. It's not a completely reservation-only place, and you can enjoy not only the course menu but also a la carte dishes. There is a menu available, but there are also dishes introduced on the wall that are not listed on the menu. Ordering something like "I'll have this and this, prepared like this" is just a dream. At the table, I chose the cooking method for the lobster and left the wine selection to the staff. We started with a toast with champagne. The atmosphere of the restaurant and the upcoming dishes influenced the selection of champagne. The champagne we had was Marie Demets Champagne Brut Tradition NV, a Pinot Noir champagne from France. It was slightly pink in color, with moderate bubbles and acidity, making it delicious at any time. After the toast with champagne, the staff introduced the lobster for the evening. The lively lobster had its claws lifted up. Just the right size for the plate, which was interesting. Before starting the meal, we had lobster bisque. Bisque is a soup made with crustaceans, shells, miso, fish stock, and wine. Here, when it comes to crustaceans, it's lobster. We scooped it up with a cup just the right size with a large spoon. It was rich but not overpowering, and the right amount of heat prepared our bodies for the upcoming dishes. This seasoning is the chef's taste itself, and it seemed like it was going to be a fun night. As an amuse-bouche, we had Aomori-grown San Fuji caramelized buffalo mozzarella. In simple terms, it was baked apple with cheese, served on a large glass plate. The apples were delicious on their own, and the cheese was buffalo mozzarella. The service asked if they could serve it, and I said, "Yes, please," feeling relieved. The combination of sweetness, tartness, warmth, and coldness made it very delicious. Next, we had Michel Thomas Sancerre Lachaume Blanc, a Sauvignon Blanc from Loire, France, 2020. The wine was prepared at the right timing for the upcoming dish. As an appetizer, we had Mont Saint-Michel omelette. I didn't know about Mont Saint-Michel, so I looked it up and found out it's a UNESCO World Heritage site in France. The chef had experience working near Mont Saint-Michel at "La Mère Poulard." The service served it for us. I don't usually eat omelettes, but this one was delicious. It was fluffy with a touch of mushrooms, which wasn't shown in the picture. The sauce was delicious, and I didn't need any ketchup or sauce. Next, we had Defaix Frères Chablis, a Chardonnay from Burgundy, France, 2019. The white wine was prepared for the next dish. It had a strong flavor that could stand out as the main dish in French cuisine, and when I checked the price, it wasn't cheap. For the main course, we had Live Lobster. I chose the Ameri...