This time, I looked at Roble's side dish section! The temptation of Jansson is a delicious gratin made with potatoes, cream, and cheese in a mille-feuille shape. It was delicious when I bought it last time, so I bought it again this time. I also bought the grilled mackerel with ponzu sauce, which is hard to make at home. Jansson's Temptation 100g/¥398 Grilled mackerel with ponzu sauce ¥540 Total ¥1,155 - discount ===========

First visit in August 2021 (No.2964) I visited this place to buy some dinner as I was in the Ginza area picking up some ideas. The operating company here is "Natori Delica," established in 1979. You may recognize the name as a subsidiary of the company that makes snacks like dried squid and salami. They specialize in producing and selling European-style deli foods, including Italian cuisine, and have various outlets in the Tokyo metropolitan area under different names. This particular place combines the French words for grape "raisin" and wheat "ble" in its name, offering authentic French dishes from appetizers to main courses that pair well with wine and bread, for easy enjoyment at home. They have outlets in Isetan Shinjuku Store, Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi Store, and Mitsukoshi Ginza Store. The Mitsukoshi Ginza Store also has an Italian deli shop called Salumeria Galibardi, which is also operated by Natori Delica, so it seems like a one-stop shop for European-style deli foods. With no high expectations, I purchased the following item that caught my eye: "The Temptation of Jansson" for 731 yen. Visually, it looks like a pale gratin or lasagna. "The Temptation of Jansson" is a traditional Swedish home-cooked dish made with thinly sliced potatoes, cream, and cheese. It's interesting that a shop specializing in French cuisine offers Swedish food, but why not? The dish's name comes from a story about a vegetarian religious leader named Erik Jansson in the 19th century who couldn't resist the delicious smell and appearance of the dish and ended up trying it. The authenticity of this story is questionable, though. The dish is known for using onions and anchovies, with Nordic anchovies being a smaller type of herring called sprat, which is sweeter and less salty compared to the anchovies used in Italian cuisine, which are made from sardines and are saltier. After reheating, I tried it, and it was a tasty gratin with thinly sliced potatoes, garlic, and anchovy flavor. It was a pleasant surprise, considering my previous disappointing experience with a Milanese-style cutlet I bought from Natori. Thank you for the meal.

While researching, I was surprised to find out that this place, which I thought was a subsidiary of Natori-san, was actually a Western-style shop and not a specialty store. They had wine and bread, which matched the concept perfectly, so I decided to make a purchase. I forgot the names of the dishes, but they were all priced at 500 yen each. Overall, the experience was like being at a department store's Paul Bocuse section. The taste was average. I was pleasantly surprised by the dish that had mashed potatoes sandwiched between mackerel. Thank you for the meal.

For more details, please refer to the blog: https://ameblo.jp/hamilton00/entry-12526022108.html I wasn't in the mood for eating out that night, so I decided to have a light meal at home. I went to the French delicatessen on the B2F floor of Ginza Mitsukoshi. They had various French appetizers in the showcase, including several types of terrine. It was hard to choose because they all looked beautiful. Eating French cuisine lightly at home is a nice idea, so I want to visit the French delicatessen in various department stores in the future.

I tried buying deli items for the first time at this store. The mackerel galette for ¥420 had a beautiful cross-section like a mille-feuille. I gave a piece to my husband and son who love blue fish. When heated, you can smell the garlic-infused tomato sauce. My husband commented that the breadcrumbs on top could be crispier. The downside of deli items to take home is the taste was good. I also tried the flaxseed beef roast, 2 slices 185g for ¥3145. Since it was evening, I ate the two remaining slices as they were. It came with horseradish and demi-glace sauce. While the horseradish was appreciated, the demi-glace sauce felt a bit off. Maybe gravy or a red wine and soy sauce base would be better. The meat was tender and for the price, I was satisfied, but some improvement in the sauce would be nice. There seem to be many good flavors and ideas. I will visit again!

Lebre@Ginza Mitsukoshi A deli shop located in Ginza Mitsukoshi. They sell stylish items such as quiche, bento boxes, terrines, and pates. I had the recommended Lebre plate. It included cheese quiche, layered potato bake, green fettuccine, roast beef, pumpkin salad, pate, and asparagus and shrimp terrine. The roast beef was thick and had a meaty texture that was surprising! The cheese quiche had a very rich cheese flavor. It was a delightful plate with a variety of items in small portions.

Before heading home, I like to wander around the department store basement. I probably have used it a few times. Here is what I got: ・Quiche Lorraine 432 yen ・Crab, shrimp, and scallop with lobster sauce quiche 594 yen I warmed them up at home and enjoyed them with white wine. There are three types of quiche, and I chose two of them. Lorraine has a fluffy texture and a mild taste that I think everyone would like. The lobster sauce one has plenty of crab and scallops. I couldn't really taste the shrimp or lobster sauce. The pastry is light, but I wish it had a bit more buttery flavor. Looking at the receipt for this review, it says "Natoli Delica Rebre." So it was a deli from Natoli, which explains the affordable prices. I will visit again. After this, I was lured into Holländische Kakao Stube.

Garden salad with 10 types of vegetables for 450 yen/100g was good. The oven-baked cream white fish for 490 yen was a bit too rich with crab cream. The salmon and basil terrine for 483 yen had two tasty terrines in one set, both delicious and visually appealing. The foie gras and fig terrine for 910 yen was delicious with a classic combination. The cold flan for 390 yen was mediocre. Overall, it seems like a place where you should definitely go for the terrines.

I was feeling a bit hungry, so I headed to the basement floor of Ginza Mitsukoshi department store. They sell stylish side dishes at this shop. Among the three types of quiche available, I chose the "Summer Vegetable Tofu Quiche" (457 yen). The other two options are the classic "Quiche Lorraine" and the "Ricotta Cheese Quiche." I was intrigued by the word tofu, so I went with the "Summer Vegetable Tofu Quiche," which had a slightly milder taste, perhaps due to the tofu. It contained tomatoes and zucchinis as summer vegetables. They provided a cooling pack with it, so I enjoyed it chilled, which made it taste more summery. They also offer a quiche set with all three mini quiches (670 yen), which might be worth trying for comparison.

I had the opportunity to attend a fantastic and interesting lesson by a wonderful person in the field of elegant interior design. I decided to make a little trip out of it and stayed overnight in Tokyo before the lesson. While exploring the city and visiting elegant interior design shops, I found myself in a dilemma about where to have dinner. Eventually, I ended up in a department store's food section and bought some delicious seafood dishes. I found a cozy spot to enjoy my meal and even tried using a microwave to warm up one of the dishes. The result was a creamy and delicious seafood dish that I thoroughly enjoyed. It was an unexpected but delightful dining experience that left me feeling happy and satisfied.

While strolling around Ginza, I came across a shop selling pâté and ended up buying some. It was located on the 2nd floor underground of Ginza Mitsukoshi, around the middle of the floor. I purchased the pork pâté for about 500 yen, and they even provided a cold pack. I enjoyed it at home with a baguette I bought elsewhere. The taste was decent, and it would pair well with white wine. There was a generous amount in the container, enough for one baguette.

On a certain day in November. On my way back from a meeting in Tsukiji, I decided to walk to Yurakucho for the sake of my health, but my spirits were low so I ended up at Mitsukoshi in Ginza. I thought I should buy something for my home... and as I descended to the basement, my eyes were drawn to "Le Bled" right in front of the escalator. The showcase displayed delicious-looking terrines. Oh, I didn't know there was such a shop here. I don't usually visit the delicatessen section of department stores, so I had no idea. I tried three items: "Vegetable Terrine with Bagna Cauda Sauce" (left in the photo) - A terrine of various vegetables beautifully layered and set with jelly. The taste was clear and nice, and it paired well with the garlic-rich bagna cauda sauce. "Venison Terrine with Apple Sauce" (middle in the photo) - A terrine made with Ezo deer, with the sweetness of raisins, the fragrance of spices, and the light texture of pistachios complementing the rich flavor of venison. The sweetness of the apple sauce was a classic combination and the overall taste was unexpectedly delicious. "Pate Can from Chiba's Hayashi Ranch" (right in the photo) - Pate can has a strange texture that feels watery the moment you put it in your mouth. Sometimes deli pate cans are like this, where the flavor of the meat, herbs, and spices becomes diluted. I wonder what this is all about... I'll try buying it again next time. Oh, the variety of French deli items has increased compared to a decade ago, and the range of terrines and pates available has become really diverse. While the takeout terrines from Les Enfants Gâtés and Table Ogino are exceptional, being able to enjoy such flavors at a regular department store deli is quite satisfying. Oh, what a wonderful time we live in... hooray!

I bought it to take home and eat. Before that, I wonder what kind of affiliation this shop has with Natori, the cheese cod brand. It gives the impression of being a dry snack for drinking, but does it deal with food in general? It seems to have been around for over 30 years, along with Jackie Carpaccio. In the end, I chose "Jansson's Temptation." Jansson's Temptation is also known as "Jansson's Temptation." Theory 1: In the 19th century, Jansson, a religious man who strictly adheres to dietary rules. Jansson adhered to vegetarianism very strictly, influenced by his environment such as location and relationships. One day, he came across "Anchovy and Potato Casserole" and couldn't resist the tempting smell of anchovies mixed with other enticing flavors. Theory 2: In the late 19th century, Jansson, an opera singer, who may have been good at cooking or just a foodie. He came up with a delicious dish with potatoes cooked in the oven with an accent of anchovies. Everyone enjoyed the dish. Theory 3: Movie "Jansson's Temptation." In the early 20th century, with the mass production of heat-resistant containers, Jansson's Temptation became a popular dish in Sweden. Inspired by a movie title, a writer's mother said, "Let's have some 'Jansson's Temptation'." It was a witty naming, similar to calling the adjacent part of a fugu's skin "Tootoumi" in a playful way. I wanted to try Jansson's Temptation, and it turned out to be delicious. Thinly sliced potatoes and dairy products, possibly with cream, combined with the unique flavor of anchovies, created a great dish. It reminded me of La Blanche's sardine and potato terrine, even though the dishes are completely different. It was a satisfying experience to finally try the dish I had been wanting to eat, and the compatibility was excellent.

There is a stylish delicatessen located in the basement of Mitsukoshi in Ginza. The store has a fashionable atmosphere. Inside the showcase, there are many delicious side dishes lined up. The quiche looked very delicious too. I bought the white fish in tomato sauce. The fish was very tender and delicious. The sauce was creamy and good. I think the cost performance of the store is quite good. I would like to try other side dishes as well.

Table Ogino Mitsukoshi Ginza store closed in late February, and the French deli showdown in the department store basement ended with Le Bre winning. It seems that the location played a big role in determining the outcome. Having the escalator right there definitely gives an advantage. I tried the 3 kinds of quiche set for 670 yen. Quiche Lorraine, moist cheese quiche, shrimp and shirasu (whitebait) and rapeseed flower quiche. Since the quiches have an expiration date of tomorrow, there's no need to rush to eat them on the same day. It's fun to be able to try different varieties little by little.

I had chicken rolls with Sharapin sauce, sardine galette, and cabbage rolls. The chicken rolls had a nice meaty texture and the Sharapin sauce was amazing! The sauce was a bit subtle, giving a smooth and delicious flavor that matched well with the meat. The sardine galette had a great blend of herbs, breadcrumbs, tomato, and sardine flavors, making it a tasty dish. The sardine oil added a nice richness to it, so I highly recommend it. The cabbage rolls were easy to eat, with a well-balanced mix of meat, cabbage, tomato, and seasoning. It had that reliable and delicious taste often found in hotels.