I visited this restaurant around 11:40 AM on a holiday, having made a reservation in advance, but I arrived early. This Italian restaurant, Ushimaru, is quietly nestled in the rich rural landscape of the Sanbu area in Chiba, focusing on local ingredients. Taking advantage of its proximity to fields and the sea, the restaurant crafts its menu based on the fresh vegetables, seafood, and meats available that day, which is truly appealing. The interior exudes a calming atmosphere with warm wooden accents, and the dishes presented on the table convey the essence of the ingredients beautifully. From appetizers to mains and desserts, each plate is carefully layered with the aromas, sweetness, and bitterness of the ingredients, resulting in a simple yet lingering taste. By embracing local production for local consumption and utilizing seasonal ingredients to their fullest, there are always new discoveries with each visit.The dishes prominently feature locally grown vegetables and herbs, showcasing their robust flavors through various cooking techniques and combinations, allowing for a multitude of textures and aromas in a single plate. The meat and seafood dishes are selected at their peak freshness, and while based on Italian techniques, they are creatively unrestricted, making each dish captivating.~ Summer Course ~Sunny Chocolate Corn Ice Cream⚫︎ Local VegetablesFried Kohlrabi, KonoshiroAitake MushroomsSoft-shelled Turtle MeatballsPrawnsOpened LoachIshigani Crab and Zucchini⚫︎ Chiba ProduceRefer to Image 14 for details⚫︎ Kujukuri Fish, Nerve-Deadening, Charcoal GrilledChiba Buda, Natural Aoyama PepperTomato SauceJersey Beef Shiro-Senmai with Chiba Buda, served with homemade olives from Togane⚫︎ Kujukuri Natural Rock OystersNatural Oysters, Smoked with Straw⚫︎ Katsuura Mega Abalone, TokobushiChiba Abalone with Tokobushi Risotto, Okahijiki, Myoga⚫︎ Kujukuri EelGrilled Chiba Eel with Five Types of Vegetables⚫︎ Sanbu Jersey Beef (Castrated, 25 months fattened)Spare Ribs, Smoked with Cherry WoodOnions, Balsamic SauceFlap Meat⚫︎ Palate CleanserMulberry Ice Cream⚫︎ Local Flour PastaPasta with Basil and Pistachios harvested just five minutes ago, served with dried tomatoes⚫︎ Sanbu Milk DolceHomemade yogurt and ice cream made from Sanbu milk⚫︎ Post-Meal BeverageBarley Tea Tart and Ice CreamFrom appetizers to desserts, each dish utilizes seasonal ingredients, starting with a plate that highlights vegetables from the fields, followed by cold and warm appetizers featuring the bounty of Chiba's sea, handmade pasta, and carefully selected meats and fish for the main course. To conclude, the homemade dolce showcases seasonal fruits and herbs, stimulating the senses and leaving a lasting impression with every bite. Additionally, the service from the staff was excellent, making for a pleasant dining experience, for which I am grateful.I would love to visit this restaurant again when I am in Sanbu City, Chiba.
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