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I love oysters! I want to eat oysters! So, I made a reservation and came here. Honestly, the exterior of the building and the elevator are what you would call a typical mixed-use building, and you can feel the age, but once you enter the restaurant, all worries disappear. When you open the door after getting off the elevator, you will find a chic bar-style restaurant with tables, a counter in the back, and private table seats surrounded by walls with dim lighting.
[What we had today]
- Fresh oysters: Various seasonings are served together, but they are delicious as they are, and they were amazing with just a few drops of oyster sauce or ponzu.
- Fried oysters: The best oyster fry I've ever had! Crispy thin coating, juicy oysters inside. Enjoy the natural taste of oysters with rock salt.
- Oyster fry: When you bite into it, it's hot and crispy, with a juicy oyster flavor bursting out. The oysters are large and delicious on their own, and they were also great with the tartar sauce on the side!
- Oyster peperoncino: There are regular and half sizes, and when I ordered the regular, they asked, "The regular size is about 3 servings, are you sure?" After some hesitation, I went with the regular size, and it was so delicious with plump oysters and al dente pasta, lightly seasoned with less oil. I had no problem finishing it all (laughs).
- Oyster and mushroom cream risotto: Light and flavorful cream, with a pleasant texture of mushrooms throughout. I finished this one too!
We also enjoyed other dishes besides oysters!
- Shirako ponzu: Large and plump shirako! It had a milky flavor and was delicious!
- Salmon sashimi: Slightly sweet, with just the right amount of fat, and a refreshing taste.
- Shrimp mayo: This was delicious!!! Large shrimp with a rich mayo sauce. The shrimp was bouncy, the coating was crispy in places, and the combination of the shrimp's texture and aroma with the mayo sauce was delicious!
[Overall impression]
All the dishes were delicious, and the fresh oysters were excellent! The oysters and shrimp used in the dishes were also large and top-notch! (Many places serve small oysters and shrimp in dishes like fried oysters and shrimp mayo (tears)). Moreover, not only the dishes but also the service was top-notch. They offered to hold our umbrellas and coats when we entered, and provided us with hot towels when we were seated. I've been feeling that there are fewer places with such attentive service lately, and it's really nice. I was further impressed when they picked up the menu when I dropped it, changed the plates without us noticing, and smartly handled things like providing new saucers and ashtrays. They also gave us a lovely dessert plate for our anniversary, exceeding our expectations, and we were able to enjoy a pleasant time throughout. No matter how delicious the food is, if the service is terrible, the restaurant itself can become a bad memory. This place not only serves delicious food but also provides thorough customer service, making it a truly hidden gem of a restaurant ☆☆ (All seats allow smoking while dining! For smokers, this is also a significant plus! Both paper and electronic cigarettes are allowed!)