Loco美味は幸福
Ginza, behind the GUCCI boutique, is a very cute restaurant with eye-catching wall illustrations. This restaurant, as the name suggests, is a Michelin one-star Italian restaurant operated by GUCCI. Finally, I was able to visit this restaurant with my friends. Upon entering the restaurant, a gentleman in a floral apron greeted us and suggested taking a commemorative photo before the meal. We were escorted to the fourth floor by the elevator, where the two-seater tables were arranged in a C-shape, providing a spacious and comfortable seating arrangement. The sofa was plush and comfortable.
We started with the amuse-bouche, which consisted of three items. The first was fried tapioca with pickled zucchini paste and decorated with flowers. It was visually appealing, with crispy tapioca complemented by the refreshing zucchini paste. The second item was hazelnut and liver paste rolled in truffle chocolate style and coated with coconut. It had a smooth texture and a delicious taste. The third item was a spring bonito and olive tartare wrapped in skin with a message from the chef engraved on it, saying "Let's return to Italy together." It was well-seasoned and delicious.
For the appetizer, we had "Mar e Monti," a tartare of Shinshu beef and white shrimp in the shape of an apple made with hazelnut-flavored spring roll skin. It was served with fennel, apple, and yuzu pepper sauce, creating a harmonious blend of flavors. The main course was "Pizzaiola," which was actually marinated red snapper with tomato and oregano sorbet on top of a tomato gazpacho-style sauce. The red snapper was tender, and the sorbet added a refreshing element to the dish.
We also enjoyed "Tortellini Parmigiano Reggiano Cream," a pasta dish stuffed with four types of meat and coated with Parmigiano Reggiano cheese cream. The cheese was rich, and the combination of flavors was delightful. Another main course was "Conger Eel Sicilian Style," featuring deboned conger eel wrapped in smooth zucchini cream, baked eggplant, and mint paste, topped with Shishito pepper and plum jam. It was a fusion of Japanese and Italian flavors.
For dessert, we had "Ananas," a pineapple tart tatin with lemon meringue and caramelized Okinawan pineapple. It was a delicious and refreshing dessert. We ended the meal with small sweets, including a custard roll and a waffle topped with berry chocolate and hazelnuts.
Overall, it was a luxurious lunch experience that I would love to revisit.