SHUNJI
Today, I went to a famous hot pot restaurant in Hiroo. I had previously been to the sister restaurant in Otemachi, called Hua Jiao Ting Bar, and I became hooked on hot pot there! I had always wanted to visit the main store, and finally I had the chance! There are rumors that this place is popular among celebrities as well... I immediately placed my order. First, we toasted with beer, and the beer was Masters Dream, which I quite like. We started with the cold dish of jellyfish. It was my first time trying such large and firm jellyfish, and the crunchy texture was amazing! The sesame oil flavor was also very nice. When we drizzled black vinegar on it, it tasted even better. It felt elegant right away. Next, we had a trio of appetizers, all delicious and elegant. Especially the cold dish of scallops was incredibly tasty. The Angel Shrimp with Longjing Tea Leaves was crispy and fried with a natural salt flavor. This dish featured Longjing tea leaves, which I hadn't really tried before, and the flavor was excellent! The Angel Shrimp had a strong taste as well!! The pork in black vinegar sauce was incredibly tender and delicious. I don't usually eat sweet and sour pork, but this dish completely changed my perception of it. Black vinegar is delicious! I might get addicted to it! Finally, the moment I had been waiting for - the hot pot!! The sauce included a sesame-flavored tantan-like sauce and a spicy red sauce. Both were delicious, but being a fan of spicy food, I found myself using up the red sauce quickly. We could choose from pork, beef, or lamb for the meat. I was thinking of accommodating everyone's preferences, but then I found out that each person could choose one type of meat - so, of course, I chose my favorite, lamb. The combination of hot pot and lamb is amazing!! And when I added cilantro to it, it was just perfect~ The hot pot needs no explanation of its deliciousness! Of course, we also enjoyed the noodles as the finishing touch. Eating delicious hot pot and elegant dishes in a private room made me feel like a celebrity. It was a truly satisfying experience. I will definitely come back again. Thank you for the meal!