It’s August, and cumulus clouds are blanketing the sky—how are you all doing? Today, I’d like to talk about the unexpected charm hidden within our restaurant’s signature dishes and the joy of discovering new ways to enjoy them. Precisely because these are classic dishes, I’d like to offer a unique perspective that will allow you to rediscover their depth.
A dish that goes beyond the classics to reveal the true value of the ingredients
Our “Premium Three-Piece Sashimi Platter” and “Premium Five-Piece Sashimi Platter,” beloved by so many of our guests, have firmly established themselves as our signature dishes. However, it might be a bit of a shame to view them merely as seafood dishes. The natural sweetness and texture of fresh seafood change subtly with the passing of the seasons. Our “Sashimi of the Day,” which varies depending on the day’s catch, embodies the expertise of our chefs, allowing you to rediscover the bounty of the sea with every bite. Precisely because it is a classic dish, the impression it leaves can change remarkably depending on the freshness of the ingredients and the cutting technique alone. We invite you to take your time and fully appreciate the depth of this dish in our serene atmosphere. It is within our classic menu items that our “commitment to the finest ingredients”—a value we hold dear—is most vividly reflected.
The Expressions of the Cuisine, Enhanced by the Setting of a Private Room
The taste of a dish is greatly influenced by its surroundings. This is precisely why our restaurant is committed to providing private rooms for every table. By shutting out the surrounding hustle and bustle and sitting face-to-face in a private space with subdued lighting, you’ll be able to perceive the aromas of dishes you usually eat without a second thought with greater clarity. For example, the rich, fragrant aroma of our perfectly grilled skewers is brought out even more vividly precisely because you’re in the enclosed space of a private room. Limiting external stimuli such as sight and sound to focus solely on taste and smell is truly a luxurious experience for adults. Why not take your time to explore a new side of our classic menu items in a private room enveloped in tranquility—a stark contrast to the vibrancy of the Ebisu neighborhood?
A Classic Yet Fresh Way to Enjoy the Course Layout
Banquet courses such as the “Taste Course” and “Carefully Selected Course” are, so to speak, the quintessential compilation of our signature dishes, offering a well-balanced selection. However, if you view these not merely as meal sets, but as a “story” in which you can enjoy the sequence in which the dishes are served and the changes in temperature, a completely different perspective emerges. The flow—beginning with appetizers and continuing through the main hot pot dishes and grilled items—follows a rhythm meticulously calculated by our head chef. For example, in the hot pot dishes included in the “White Offal Hot Pot Course” and “Taiwanese Offal Hot Pot Course,” new discoveries lie hidden in the very process of how the flavors evolve as the course progresses toward its conclusion. Combining the meal with an all-you-can-drink plan allows you to freely experiment with pairings that complement the dishes’ temperatures and flavors—a unique pleasure of the course format. By reimagining classic menu items as a course, you’re sure to discover new flavors you’ve never noticed before.