Enjoyed Italian & French cuisine with Hokkaido wine at Il Neige Sapporo☆ On March 1, 2023, I walked about 15 minutes from Musashi-Seki Station towards Oizumi Gakuen Station and dined at Il Neige Sapporo, where I had Hokkaido wine with a focus on Italian & French cuisine. The full course meal was delicious. The soup made with white pumpkin was simple and tasty, while the pie was filled with various seafood and had a rich sauce. The pasta and duck were also delicious. The chocolate mousse and strawberries were a nice touch. The restaurant had only 6 counter seats, with a wine shop in front where you could buy the wines they served. The Hokkaido-themed curtain was cute. Despite the Japanese-style counter and interior, the cutlery of knife, fork, and spoon complemented the deliciousness. The wine tasting started with Niagara, each with a unique flavor profile. The recommended wine by the manager, "KURISAWABRAN," was particularly good, showcasing various flavors like a kaleidoscope. I was impressed by the variety of flavors in this wine. I tried a wine from Nagano's Obuse, which was very tasty and of high quality. The "DOMAINE SOGA San Shimi 2014 Petit Verdot" was quite rare and different in taste despite using the same grape variety. It made me feel like I couldn't catch up with the wines from Obuse no matter how long I aged them. The bus ride back to Oizumi Gakuen Station was a pleasant end to a hospitable and delicious dining experience. I would definitely like to visit again.

I used this restaurant for lunch on a holiday in June 2023. This place serves lunch during the day and wine with appetizers at night. I had the red wine stewed pork cheek (1100 yen + 300 yen) with salad, soup, rice or bread, and a drink. It felt like a well-prepared dish, and the red wine sauce was really good. It had a stylish French vibe. I chose rice, which was okay in taste. I also had a glass of Furano wine called "Baccus" (600 yen). The husband of Tada Farm is the owner. It was nice to have a domestic wine after a while. I also tried a bite of the pan-fried flatfish with hairy crab (1000 yen + 300 yen) that my husband ordered. The presentation was lovely, and the flatfish was cooked a bit firm. Two types of bread were served with the meal.

I arrived at 13:15 on a regular day. I ordered the pork sauté lunch set B, which came with rice, salad, drink, and dessert for 1,100 yen. I think it's a reasonable price. Other than the fact that the rice wasn't delicious, it was neither good nor bad. I'll try going at night next time.

I was pleasantly surprised by the French wine bar Il Neige after a long time. It is located in a somewhat remote area accessible by bus from either Oizumi Gakuen Station on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line or Musashiseki Station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line. It's about a 15-minute walk from Musashiseki Station, approximately 1.2 kilometers away. Attached to the Hokkaido wine specialist Sato Liquor Store, Il Neige offers a complete Hokkaido experience. - Hokkaido-produced ham, half & half: Delicious Hokkaido-produced pork ham and black wagyu ham from Hokkaido (Cecina) with a mild saltiness. - Roasted lamb salad: Served with mustard seed for added texture. - Lamb rillettes: A perfect companion for wine. - Ezo abalone Japanese-style pasta: A pasta dish with plenty of abalone and a soy sauce base, with the option to add grated ginger for a different flavor. - Hokkaido-produced Pinot Noir raisins: A complimentary treat. - Various wines from different wineries, including Cave D'Eclat, Takeda Winery, and Domaine Ichi. Il Neige offers a selection of 140 glass wines from Hokkaido, ranging from 60cc to 70cc and priced between 600 yen and 1,200 yen each. While the serving size may seem small, the prices are fair considering the retail prices of Hokkaido wines. Additionally, customers can enjoy bottled wines at the restaurant for an additional 1,500 yen to 2,000 yen on top of the retail price from Sato Liquor Store. With a collection of Hokkaido wines, dishes made with Hokkaido ingredients, reasonable prices, and a cozy atmosphere, Il Neige is a wonderful place to visit. I usually don't give 5-star ratings, but I can't let this gem of a restaurant go unnoticed. It's truly a fantastic place!

I was pleasantly surprised by a hidden gem, Il naige Sapporo. Despite the name suggesting it's in Sapporo, it's actually located in Nerima, Tokyo! It's not the most convenient location, but worth the visit. Run by a couple from Hokkaido, they specialize in Hokkaido wines at Sato liquor store and a bistro called Il naige Sapporo. The wine selection is impressive with 140 varieties available by the glass. The lunch menu offers A, B, and C sets, as well as a special Bouillabaisse dish. The food is made with Hokkaido ingredients and is delicious. The atmosphere is relaxed and the owners are friendly. It's a wonderful place to enjoy Hokkaido wines and cuisine at a reasonable price. Highly recommended!

2023.05　I tried it for the first time. I attended a certain meeting where a French bento was served. I was impressed by how fancy it looked at first glance, but surprisingly, it was a proper French meal. I really like this style, you know. I mean, I like to eat a variety of delicious dishes in small portions. It's French, but it came with rice instead of bread, so I imagined it was created by a Japanese chef. Well, I guess bread in a bento is a bit tricky (laughs). Thank you for the meal.

The Special Garden Bento for 1620 yen is a bento box that includes rice topped with roast beef and grilled seafood salad. In addition to the delicious roast beef, you can also enjoy scallops, salmon, squid, and mussels.

I had a bento box for lunch. It was provided by my workplace, so I'm not sure about the price. It's rare to see such a hearty Western-style bento box. Even though it was cold, all the side dishes were delicious. It may look like a small portion, but the variety of items made me feel satisfied and surprisingly full. The outside looked like an appetizer platter, and the main dish, a hamburger, was not too greasy. The portion of rice was small, making it suitable for pairing with wine. And it even came with dessert. It looked like a chocolate cake and was really good. The actual store is a bit far, so I might not have many chances to visit, but this bento box makes me want to go there.