<7.24-8.5 Small solo exhibition at Tappo-san> On 7.21, I had a hearty lunch at a restaurant called Kiraku, which specializes in Saga beef, that I found through the furusato nozei system. I don't usually eat a lot of meat, so being able to experience this while supporting my hometown through tax donations was a great opportunity. I had reserved a teppanyaki counter the night before, so I was excited to visit this place on the 5th floor of Royal Crystal Ginza, not knowing anything about the atmosphere of the restaurant. As I entered the elevator, I noticed someone else heading to the same floor. When I arrived, I was guided to my seat in the center of the counter, surrounded by other reserved seats. I decided to order a la carte, getting a 120g cut of Saga beef fillet, tomato salad, grilled vegetables, garlic rice, and coffee, with mineral water to drink. It was almost a perfect match for my meal voucher. The atmosphere was lively, with people enjoying drinks in the middle of the day. It's important to have time to relax. Other guests seemed to be having a set course meal, as a common appetizer was served to them. Two chefs appeared at the counter, cooking with precision and skill. While waiting, I enjoyed a refreshing tomato salad with daikon slices. The meat and grilled vegetables were then served, allowing me to season them with wasabi, yuzu pepper, and local salt and soy sauce. The meat was tender, flavorful, and had a nice balance of fat. I savored each bite, occasionally sandwiching it with vegetables to refresh my palate. The garlic rice was a powerful finish to the meal. I ended with a hot coffee in a beautiful cup from Saga. The restaurant was bustling with activity, and I was grateful for the delicious meal. Starting today, my solo exhibition at Ginza Tappo-san begins. In February, I held my first solo exhibition, which attracted various participants, but since then, I have been focusing on smaller solo exhibitions, constantly improving my prints and framing. I aim to show gradual improvement in quality. I hope those who visited in February will come see my current exhibition, and those who visit in the future will enjoy the changes and improvements. I want "small solo exhibitions" to tell the story of a year-long journey of continuous improvement. Where will I go tomorrow?

I was taken to a really delicious Saga beef steamed basket restaurant by a senior colleague who knows Ginza inside out and loves it. As expected, it was a wonderful restaurant, with everything from appetizers to desserts being perfect and delicious. For lunch, there are three ranks of steamed baskets, and since there were three of us, we ordered the top rank for two people and the third rank, domestic beef, for one person to compare. It was also fun. The sweetness of the Saga beef stood out. The sight of the large steamer, about 50cm square, filled with vegetables was impressive, a very impactful and visually appealing hospitality. The servers carefully steamed the meat and wrapped it with vegetables one by one. It was a lunch that filled both the stomach and the heart with enjoyable conversations and thoughtful hospitality. It's a place that makes you want to bring important people here.

I had the Saga beef and Wagyu course with steamed shabu-shabu at this restaurant. It started with appetizers, including pasta with Saga vegetables, Saga beef roast beef, and salmon with caviar. Delicious!! Then came the steamed shabu-shabu (forgot to take a photo) where vegetables are steamed in a square steamer and wrapped with meat to eat. The staff served everything and explained each dish, making the dining experience enjoyable. The Japanese sake paired well with the Saga beef. I tried both Saga beef and Wagyu, and they were different! Saga beef was incredibly sweet! Even though Wagyu was delicious, Saga beef was amazing! The rice at the end, along with pickles made by Saga's grandparents, was refreshing and satisfying. Overall, it was a completely satisfying lunch experience!

The teppanyaki restaurant in Ginza, JA Saga Directly Managed Teppanyaki Restaurant, Saga Honten, was located on a roadside and had a family restaurant vibe. However, in Ginza Hananoginza, it is located on the 5th floor of a high-class building. The dish is the Saga beef standard course. The original yuzu pepper is delicious and melts in your mouth. Each person gets a mini rice cooker for rice.

I revisited after 5 years. I have the best memory of the fillet meat here in my life, so I revisited. This time, I shared a fillet and a sirloin. The fillet is definitely the most delicious in my life. And everything from appetizers to desserts is excellent. The service is also perfect.

It was a long time since my last visit, but the food was still delicious. And the prices were still reasonable. However, the chef who served us was very cool and didn't show much emotion. He didn't engage in conversation to stimulate our appetite or create a relaxing atmosphere. The meat was tender and juicy, the appetizers were tasty, and the dessert was good too. Overall, the food was delicious and the prices were fair, but it was a bit disappointing that the chef lacked the lively and engaging presence that you might expect from a restaurant with an open kitchen.

I have visited Kigaku in Saga several times, but this was my first time visiting Kigaku in Tokyo. Maybe because it's in Ginza, I feel a special atmosphere compared to eating in Saga... Ginza Magic? The appetizer using Warasubo dashi from the Ariake Sea alien, plentiful use of Saga beef giving a luxurious feeling. Kigaku is also famous for its steak, but as someone who has used it many times, I recommend the seiro steamed dish! A generous amount of Saga beef, larger than the meat used in Imahan's sukiyaki, is placed in a seiro filled with vegetables! Dip the semi-raw meat with vegetables in ponzu or sesame sauce! The excess oil is removed, leaving a refreshing taste (I recommend the seiro steamed dish for those who are not fond of the strong fat taste of Saga beef!). The gentle flavor pairs well with Nabeshima. The fish from the Genkai Sea is delicious! The freshness of the kue and isaki sashimi made me smile unintentionally. The red sea bream ochazuke after the seiro steamed dish was also excellent! The soup is rich, and even though I was full, I couldn't resist the dessert (I have a separate stomach for dessert). I also enjoyed the high-temperature and low-temperature extracted Hizen tea with dessert. I prefer low temperature, while my companion prefers high temperature, so we enjoyed the difference as well. Additionally, you can enjoy Arita ware dishes, so pottery enthusiasts will be delighted. I was able to fully enjoy the distant land of Saga! Thank you for the feast!

I asked my friend where they wanted to go to celebrate their birthday, and they mentioned they wanted to revisit Kiraku, so we decided to go there. I couldn't find a way to make a reservation online through major websites, so I had to make a reservation over the phone, which I hadn't done in a while. After hanging up, I realized I forgot to mention that I had a reservation when I arrived at the counter, which caused a bit of a scramble (laughs). The restaurant seemed to have fewer customers, perhaps due to the recent easing of travel restrictions, and I remembered not being able to make a reservation a few times in the past. I thought it might become difficult to secure a reservation again in the future. When I made the reservation, I was told that the seafood dishes were subject to availability, so I confirmed on the day and ordered the highest-grade Saga beef sirloin and red snapper. The assorted appetizers were beautifully arranged and looked very elegant, which lifted my spirits. Personally, I really enjoyed the beef stew. The Saga garlic was surprisingly large and had a gentle, unique flavor that I had never experienced before. The seafood teppanyaki was delicious, especially the red snapper and mushrooms, and the seaweed sauce had a deep, delicious flavor. The Saga beef was, of course, incredibly delicious and perfectly cooked. The staff explained that they added a special touch to the soy sauce and salt, enhancing the flavor. The freshly cooked rice was turned into garlic fried rice, and we enjoyed it all, including the simple conversation about adding eggs to make it fried rice. I look forward to visiting again soon.

☆BRONZE 2018, 2019, 2020 ☆ Top 100 Restaurants 2021, 2022 ☆ Michelin One Star 2014 ~ (Saga Main Store) If asked, "What comes to mind when you hear 'Saga'?" I would now answer "Kiraku." Not a J-League team or that song (laughs), but a wonderful restaurant that makes you want to visit Saga. Thank you to MyRebi for recommending it! ＼(^o^)／ The lunch menu at the counter seat is as follows. Including tax. There is no service charge for lunch. You should be satisfied with any course. The cost performance is quite good. ■ Botan - Premium Saga Beef... 10,000 yen Saga Wagyu... 7,300 yen Domestic Beef... 5,000 yen ■ Rindou * In addition to Botan, "Grilled Seafood" is added Premium Saga Beef... 12,500 yen ← << Chose this one this time >> Saga Wagyu... 9,000 yen For steak, choose fillet or sirloin. My wife and I each ordered one and split them in half. The level of each dish is extremely high. A selection of carefully selected ingredients representing Saga Prefecture. Is this the serious effort of JA Saga? The staff at the restaurant also have confidence in the ingredients. The cold "ureshi no cha" was easy to drink and delicious. I don't know how many cups I had. Is it really okay for this to be free... (;・∀・) My wife was immediately captivated by the appetizer. The Saga beef shigure-ni, cold chawanmushi, and bouncy suzuki fish poêlé with nori sauce were all delicious. The surprising jumbo garlic was lightly fragrant. The "Premium Saga Beef" was, of course, the best. The "Joujo Koshihikari" was shiny and concentrated. The miso soup and pickles also have a Saga touch. It has a special sweetness that is addictive. And the staff in kimono looked wonderful. The smile, thoughtfulness, and perfect despite being young. I can't remember such a pleasant customer service. We had a very good time. (*´∀｀*) My wife and I agreed. "If you want to eat teppanyaki in Tokyo, this is the place to go."

Kigaku @ Ginza is a teppanyaki restaurant that uses the highest quality Saga beef. It is a top-ranked establishment in the competitive teppanyaki district of Ginza in terms of both reputation and taste. Today's menu includes: - Appetizer: Cold Tan Tan noodles, Saga beef roast beef, hamo plum meat, Saga beef terrine, tomato miso pickled pinchos style - Sashimi: Horse mackerel, spiny lobster, yellowtail - Palate cleanser: Yamanashi peach cold soup - Teppanyaki dish 1: Abalone steamed on a hot plate with butter sauce - Teppanyaki dish 2: Highest quality Saga beef sirloin and fillet with accompaniments - Rice in a clay pot and pickles - Banana tart, shiso ice cream - Coffee I have visited this restaurant several times, and the meat is delicious with a good amount of marbling but not too heavy. The sashimi is also nicely aged, giving it a sticky texture with sweetness and umami. I enjoyed the combination of fillet and sirloin with salt, wasabi, soy sauce (from Kyushu), and yuzu pepper (a special order from this restaurant that pairs perfectly with the meat). I will definitely continue to dine here! Thank you for the meal! ^_^

Located just a 2-minute walk from Ginza Station B6 exit, this restaurant, Saga Gyu Kiraku Ginza, offers a great location for lunch and a luxurious teppanyaki experience. I made a reservation for the next day, and when I arrived, there were only two parties at the counter. The staff mentioned that the restaurant can be quite empty on some days, and it is possible to walk in without a reservation. Due to the pandemic, business dinners have decreased, but the evening customers are gradually returning. The staff, who kindly put on aprons for us, are from Saga, and the restaurant focuses on offering Saga beef and other specialties from Saga. I tried the banana beer made in Saga, which had a subtle banana flavor and was very refreshing. The appetizers included Saga beef simmered in soy sauce and a cold corn soup made with corn from Saga. For the main course, I chose the Saga beef teppanyaki. The menu offers various options, including a course with local fish from the Genkai Sea, Saga beef, and premium Saga beef. I opted for the Saga beef, cooked medium rare, and it was delicious. The garlic rice as a side dish was a must-try. The dessert, mango cake with Saga mangoes, was delightful, although the melon was actually from Ibaraki. Overall, the restaurant offers good value for its location near Ginza Station, especially considering the quality of the food and service. The staff mentioned that the restaurant is not yet fully busy, so now might be a good time to visit.

I used the table seats for lunch on a regular day from 12:00. I wanted to sit at the counter, but since there were 4 of us, we sat at a table that can accommodate 8 people. It felt a bit luxurious to use such a spacious area with just 4 people, and it made me a little embarrassed, haha. ⭐️ Plum, domestic beef, assorted appetizers, Saga summer vegetables ratatouille, paprika mousse, sweet potato, Saga beef red wine stew, salmon marinated. The appetizers were beautifully arranged and a delicious assortment of food. The Saga beef was from the harami part and was very tender with a good texture. It was packed with the umami flavor of the meat and was very delicious! The condiments included garlic soy sauce, Himalayan rock salt, and yuzu pepper. The raw seaweed tsukudani was a big hit ♩ I asked them to sell it as a souvenir, haha. Special dessert: melon jelly, pineapple tart. It was a really wonderful restaurant! The attentive customer service, the Saga-grown vegetables and meat, and the dishes with attention to detail were all very delicious and satisfying! It was a restaurant that impressed me in every way after a long time (^^)

Visited "Ginza Kiraku" for the first time. Located on the 5th floor of ROYAL CRYSTAL GINZA, just a few minutes from Tokyo Metro Ginza Station and JR Yurakucho Station, with establishments like Yugetei and Esquis also present. Upon stepping out of the elevator, you enter a luxurious interior. There were families, groups of women, and couples among the customers. I debated between the steamed lunch set and the steak, but this time I chose the steak/Japanese beef for ¥4,500 tax included. - Appetizer Assortment: A variety of Saga beef, Saga smoked salmon, ratatouille with vegetables, onions, etc., with plenty of Saga ingredients! - Steak: I chose Japanese beef this time, and it was tender and delicious. - Steamed white rice, miso soup, pickles: The freshly cooked rice was delicious, and the assortment of pickles with different varieties was great. - Dessert: Coconut milk jelly? Topped with plenty of Saga-produced sweet summer oranges, strawberries, and other fruits, it was delicious. Tomato pie: The tomato was surprisingly sweet like a fruit. - Happy Tea: I would definitely like to visit again.

I used a invitation. I was surprised to find tan-tan noodles as the first dish haha. The horse sashimi is delicious, but the cutting is small and a bit unsatisfying. The spiny lobster moves while being grilled, showing its freshness, but it lacks a bit of seasoning and doesn't fully bring out the flavor of the ingredients. I chose sirloin for the meat. It is grilled on an iron plate to a crispy medium rare, but when cut into small pieces, it lacks a bit of satisfaction. It's not even 80g per person in total, right? After the photo, stir-fried bean sprouts and another 4 slices of meat came, but I prefer thick slices to chew on rather than thin slices. Grilled meat is usually followed by rice and red miso soup, but who doesn't want to eat meat and rice together? The deliciousness of the meat goes without saying, but I felt a bit of regret that there might be more room for improvement in terms of creativity in this meal.

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I revisited the restaurant the other day, forgetting about my fullness from last time. I couldn't get a refill of rice again, but I was happy to finish the dessert♡ This time, I had Perrier and the mini hamburgers for the appetizer were so delicious that I felt like having white wine. The chilled asparagus soup was to my liking. Just like last time, the visual contrast with the large steamed basket that came after was amazing. The Saga beef wrapped in plenty of vegetables was truly delicious. You can enjoy it with ponzu sauce and sesame dressing, but it's also good to eat it with just yuzu pepper♡ The pickled plum in red vinegar served with the meal had a thick texture and was delicious. The sesame miso on the horse mackerel had a fresh crunch. The dessert, which was like a karinto-style eclair, had a stylish presentation with melon pudding, making the meal enjoyable.

I went to Ginza Kiraku for teppanyaki lunch. I have been there a few times before, usually opting for the steamed course, so this was my second time trying the teppanyaki. This time, my friend and I ordered the Saga beef and domestic wagyu courses, and added a foie gras to share. The appetizer served at the beginning also featured Saga beef, which was delicious with ponzu sauce. Before the teppanyaki started, they showed us the ingredients that would be cooked, which got us excited. We started with the foie gras, which we shared, and it was delicious. Then, they showed us a huge Saga garlic, which they carefully grilled on the teppan. Watching the meat and vegetables being cooked right in front of us is the charm of teppanyaki! We shared the domestic beef and Saga beef, and I was amazed at how different they looked even before being cooked. After trying the domestic beef, I was blown away by the Saga beef - so delicious! The Saga beef had a refined, not overpowering, fat content, making it tender and incredibly tasty. The grilled garlic was also amazing, with a delicious aroma and crispy texture. We also had steamed rice, red miso soup, and pickles, all of which were delicious. The pickles were especially tasty with a variety of options. The dessert was an eclair with a black sugar and karinto-inspired twist, which was delightful. We also enjoyed Saga tea, and had about 4 drinks each, all for just under 20,000 yen. It was a luxurious lunch, but the value for money was excellent. The service was polite and friendly, and the atmosphere was great. Overall, it was a very satisfying course!

During the lunchtime in the midst of the pandemic, there were only two other groups besides us. Alcohol was not served, so we enjoyed some delicious orange juice. The carefully prepared appetizers reminded me of Italian cuisine, and the tataki meat was tasty. The large steamed dish was unexpected, filled with plenty of greens and mushrooms. It was so delicious that we finished it quickly. Each piece was finished by Nakai-san, enhancing the flavor with vegetables. The rice cooked in a clay pot with pickled sea bream and plenty of pickles made me want seconds, but the steamed vegetables made me feel full. As a finishing touch, we had a dessert platter. We truly enjoyed the luxurious yet satisfying experience of a Ginza lunch.

I come to this kind of restaurant maybe once or twice in my life, haha. It's a luxury to have a chef in a private room cooking for you. I still feel inexperienced as I can ignore the presence of the chef and have a conversation. The most exciting moment was when the chef grilled garlic on the iron plate. I was thrilled to see what would happen next. The appetizers were delicious. However, due to the early closing time because of the coronavirus, I felt rushed and couldn't fully savor the experience. It was a shame. I don't know how much the meal cost since it was treated, but considering the location in Ginza, private room, exclusive chef, and quality ingredients, there must be a lot of added value. If it's just about the meat, it might be tastier to spend 10,000 yen on ordering it. But considering the cooking and cleanup, the restaurant is amazing! Ordinary people like me think that way. I feel a mix of emotions about being entertained at such a place. It made me realize my place in the world. I always think Saga Prefecture is a nice place. The meat is famous, but the traditional, nutritious, delicious food from the sea and mountains is also wonderful. This restaurant is managed by Saga JA, and I had the opportunity to taste some lesser-known ingredients from Saga. Thank you for the fantastic time, flavors, and experience. Thank you for the meal.

This is a place I've been wanting to visit for a while, as I met a lady at a wine party who recommended it. Thanks to Corona, the teppanyaki space had a spacious seating arrangement with only three of us and two other pairs of customers. The kimono-clad female staff serving us were polite and relaxed, typical of a JA Saga establishment. The HAGAKURE course for 20,000 yen included a variety of dishes such as appetizers, soup with beef tendon, sashimi of Sakura meat, teppanyaki of live Ise lobster, and the highest grade Saga beef teppanyaki. The food was all high quality and delicious. The garlic presentation was impressive, and the Saga rice was a standout. The portions were small but of high quality, perfect for adults. The price may be high, but considering the location, atmosphere, and staff, it's understandable. The dishes were served on plates made by a renowned artisan, adding to the luxurious experience. It was a luxurious and enjoyable dining experience.