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“ Reserved in advance for the kaiseki lunch course for the girlfriend and myself on valentines day. I have nothing to say regarding the food other than mesmerizing. From the presentation to taste, it was near perfection. Chef and the staff were extremely kind and informative to us foreign couple. Note that ordering drinks will bump up your bill a bit but it is well worth it. The nama biru there was the most creamiest and coldest one I had in Japan. Thank you for the hospitality - kochisousamadeshida! ”

“ - Delicious and creative - I've been to Japan ~ 10 times but I've only had sushi omakase before since my husband isn't interested in kaiseki. I booked this place this time because my parents have never been to Japan and I want to introduce them to Japan's dining culture, and I was lucky to reserve this place successfully online. There were many sites that can do that for you, especially if you are fine using google to translate Japanese into your language. It's located at the basement of a somewhat residential area in a fancy neighborhood. The server greeted us right away and stored our jackets and bags. There were guests in the private rooms, but the counter was empty and it was somewhat awkward. Then they pulled out a glass tank with fishes to introduce the grill fish that we'll have today. We had the short course and it was 9900 yen/person (after tax). However, we were quite full in the end. All the dishes were creative and there were extra desserts for X'mas season. My dad doesn't have a good taste bud to understand the meal, but they were both happy to try kaiseki and my mom really loves the dessert plate. The bathroom is located near the small entrance and there are mouthwash with different flavors, tons of towels, etc. The restaurant is clean and they refilled our tea when they were empty (my family is like a big tea bucket). We each had one bowl of rice for the main dish and there were a ton of leftover rice, so they kindly asked us if we want to take them home. They wrapped them into rice balls and made a super cute bento for us that reminds me of zingzi. When we left, the restaurant owner (main chef) came out to thank us for our visit. It was funny because my parents thought he wasn't the main chef as he was grilling fish when we entered. Who'd know grilling fishes is more difficult than other type of cooking? I know some people mentioned that he used common ingredients etc, but I think what's important is the details of the dishes and how the cooking was executed. Or maybe the more expensive courses aren't worth it, but I think this short course is definitely worth it. I mean, coming up with the dishes is an art too and it's worth something in my opinion. Though I've never had fancy kaiseki, so what do I know? Anyways, thank you for your hospitality, I hope to return to Japan and try your other cooking one day. ”

“ The food looked simple on the surface but was incredibly delicate and refined. The chef places great importance on the soup, saying the dashi is the heart of his entire meal—and I have to agree. It was incredibly refreshing. The grilled fish course was also memorable: ayu (sweetfish) slow-cooked so tenderly that you could eat it whole, head and bones included. The claypot rice with bamboo shoot, topped with soy-marinated tuna, was rich and flavorful. Since I visited as summer was beginning, there were lots of vegetable-forward dishes. Still, it was very filling. Each serving was generous. The meal wrapped up strong with desserts that I really love: their house-made kuzukiri noodles—soft, chewy, satisfying. ”

“ First of all, thank you so much for the great experience, ありがとうございます。 Everything was great with the overall food and dining experience. Every dish has been made with great details and it was so great that there were english translation for every dish while it was presented to us. Food was fresh and there was even the fresh rice to bring home afterwards since we were so full! Excellent way to celebrate my wife’s birthday and they also provided the traditional Japanese rice for birthday. Last but not least, the matcha at last was also excellent as well. I can describe every single dish in this review but this could take pages to do so, so I suggest you go and book a table to give it a try instead. Keep in mind that one dish which is the grilled fish head that might has lots of fish bones.. so for those who wants meat with no bones, just bear in mind with that! Otherwise, you just get so full and satisfied so it’s all good. Thanks again and hope we can visit here again soon and of course, Japan too! Excited to have Japan being opened for everyone now! Cheers!! ”

“ We came for the 8 course lunch set and the food was outstanding. The set consisted mostly local fish and fresh vegetables, expertly cooked with dashi, with a slight sweetness highlighting the freshness of the ingredients. The quantity was aplenty with surplus kimedai stewed rick which was packed expertly as onigiri takeout. The lady staff speaks fluent English. The Warabi mochi was lovely. At the end of the meal, the chef / owner insisted on escorting us out of the restaurant demonstrating his appreciation. Overall a wonderful Japanese Kaiseki hospitality experience. ”

“ The meals were excellent and quite impressive. We had a very nice experience with the Japanese foods here. The chef was quite friendly, even to non-Japanese, and he could speak English, explaining the meals. The dishes were quite delicious and they changed the meals very frequently. Although the price might be a little bit high, the quality was really worthy. ”

“ Ordered the 11 course, standard meal for lunch! Out of the 11, really liked the 10. Food was good! I always say, if the chef can make me enjoy something I don’t like to eat, then they have done a great job! If you can’t finish the clay pot rice dish, they also make it into an onigiri for you to take home. ”

“ Outstanding kaiseki experience. Each course was thoughtfully presented, highlighting the natural flavors without overpowering them. Mochizuki-Sensei’s careful balancing of taste, texture, and seasoning was flawless. Nothing felt rushed or overly complicated; just pure elegance and respect for ingredients. Highly recommend, deeply satisfying. ”