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*Credit cards and cash only. Table check. New Look Co., Ltd., which operates various types of businesses mainly in Yokohama starting from Yakiniku Tenryu, had caught my attention since I randomly dined at Motsushige in Yoshino-cho and was impressed by the deliciousness of the salt simmered dish. I had heard that they opened a Takkalmaru specialty store in the fiercely competitive soul food district of Azabu-Juban, so I was curious. After viewing an art exhibition at the New National Art Museum where my acquaintance was participating, I made a reservation and walked here for a stroll. We were promptly guided to a table for four after thorough alcohol disinfection and temperature check, and there was a reservation sheet with the reservation name and a message written on it placed on the stove, which was a nice touch! Even black name aprons with the name written on them were available - a thoughtful gesture. The course explanation was given first, and it was explained that the Takkalmaru is all-you-can-eat with a few side dishes included in the course, and there was also an option with all-you-can-drink, but bottled beer was not included, so we started with a simple Takkalmaru set for the number of people at 4300 yen per person excluding tax, and a medium bottle for 700 yen. The Suntory bottled beer was served chilled, both the bottle and the glass, making it very refreshing! After a while, the Takkalmaru with half a chicken, leeks, enoki mushrooms, potatoes, and tteokbokki arrived in an aluminum pot, and even the bones and chopsticks were aluminum, giving an authentic feel to the tableware! We were told that we could make the sauce if we wanted, and we were provided with tategi (homemade chili paste), mustard, soy sauce, vinegar, and chopped raw garlic and chives to add as we liked. The slightly red sauce recommended was not as spicy as expected, with a good balance of sourness and sweetness, making it a refreshing accompaniment to the chicken! The vegetables provided a nice texture, and we opted to have more tteokbokki, leeks, and enoki mushrooms, but before adding the vegetables, we were advised to add more soup, and we added plenty of homemade white kimchi for flavor variation, ensuring that we could enjoy the meal without getting tired of it. We also ordered a sweet potato shochu with hot water at 500 yen and an apple sour at 500 yen for drinks, and we ordered a half serving of porridge to enjoy after the hot pot. The remaining ingredients were carefully removed, the soup was brought to a boil with skimming done regularly, and we added rice and beaten eggs to the soup, creating a flavorful porridge topped with seaweed, which left us feeling satisfied. The female staff who served us throughout were very pleasant, but there were a few disappointing points with the male staff, which was a bit of a letdown. However, the interior and the restroom were very clean, and the spacious and stylish semi-basement hideaway space was calming. I would like to come back again when my stomach is empty and spend some time here.