◆ Restaurant Information & Overall Satisfaction ◆• Visited on a weekday at 7 PM.* Entry and unique store rules: Reservation only. This time, I dined on a Thursday evening. Although lunch is only served on weekends, there are weekday lunch options available as well. For details, please contact the chef.■ Location: About a 15-minute walk from Shimonoseki Station. The restaurant is located in a stylish building designated as a national tangible cultural property, tucked away in an alley.《Cleanliness, Atmosphere, Service, Cuisine, etc.:》The historical and aesthetically rich architecture, designated as a national tangible cultural property, welcomes you and raises your expectations even before you step inside. The entrance is not at the front but through a hidden door on the left side. The chef, who honed his skills at a famous grand maison, creates stunning French cuisine that emphasizes fresh local ingredients from Yamaguchi Prefecture and homemade dishes. Despite being a one-man operation, the chef's skillful execution and warm hospitality create an incredibly comfortable atmosphere. This renowned restaurant offers a special experience in an intimate setting with just eight counter seats, allowing you to enjoy a sublime omakase course that stirs the senses.Opening Date: March 2017Reasons to Trust: Local ingredients from Yamaguchi and the ambiance of the building.Signature Menu: Omakase CourseAwarded a Tabelog medal as one of the top 100 French restaurants!Average cost during visit: from JPY 20,000.【⭐️ Must-Try Signature Menu ⭐️】✨✨✨◉ Omakase CourseAppearance & Taste: A full course of 10 dishes luxuriously incorporating local blessings. The chef's precise techniques and unique ideas shine through, providing a continuous sense of wonder from the first to the last dish.JPY 20,000.【Drink Menu Details】● Alcohol price range: JPY 1,200 - 2,000.● Soft drink price range: JPY 500 - 800.● Glass of wine: JPY 1,200.● Sparkling mineral water: JPY 650.【Other Menu & Course Details】• Butternut Squash Cold SoupAppearance & Taste: A rich soup combining the savory fat and umami of locally sourced wild boar, with the nutty texture and gentle sweetness of squash.• Spear Squid / Young GingerAppearance & Taste: Fresh, sweet local spear squid paired with the richness of karasumi (dried mullet roe) and okra, complemented by the refreshing flavors of fresh kabosu (citrus) and young ginger.• Soft-Shelled Turtle / Yasuoka Onion / Green YuzuAppearance & Taste: A chawanmushi (savory egg custard) featuring the tender meat of soft-shelled turtle, local Yasuoka onions, and fragrant green yuzu. It boasts an unparalleled softness and deep umami flavor.• Mackerel / Red Onion / OliveAppearance & Taste: Mackerel infused with a rich smoky aroma, accented by sweet and sour red onions and crispy olives. The lingering taste of grilled eggplant is also remarkable.• Paprika / Managatsuo / Sweet Long PepperAppearance & Taste: Crispy fried managatsuo (a type of fish) harmoniously paired with a spicy sauce and the sweetness of paprika.• Lettuce / Blue Cheese / PineappleAppearance & Taste: Fresh lettuce combined with rich blue cheese and the sweet and sour notes of pineapple, creating a refreshing and novel combination.• Kinmedai (Golden Eye Snapper) / Yellow / White Eggplant / GinkgoAppearance & Taste: Thick, fluffy kinmedai grilled to perfection, paired with yellow chives and local white miso for a deep flavor.• Nagao Wagyu / Maitake / Black GarlicAppearance & Taste: Grilled to perfection, the shinshin and inner thigh cuts of Hagi Wagyu are complemented by the fragrant maitake mushrooms and local black garlic, creating an exquisite steak.• Muscat / Gentle BreezeAppearance & Taste: A lightly sweet panna cotta served with local gentle breeze yogurt ice cream, and fresh muscat grapes for a refreshing finish.• Chocolate / BlueberryAppearance & Taste: A rich and smooth chocolate terrine paired with the sweet and sour notes of locally sourced blueberries, creating a blissful dessert.《Personal Opinions and Concerns》• Suitable for: Those looking for a special dining experience in Yamaguchi, those who want to enjoy the warmth and hospitality of the master in a top-notch atmosphere, and those interested in high-quality local ingredients at a great price.• Not suitable for: Those concerned about the price or with scheduling conflicts.• Plate volume: ⭐︎ ⭐︎ ⭐︎ ★⭐︎ Small• Value & Cost Performance: ⭐︎ ⭐︎ ⭐︎★ ⭐︎ Good• Service Assurance: Low ⭐︎ ⭐︎ ⭐︎ ⭐︎★ High (They accommodated multiple reservation changes, providing maximum reassurance. They made special arrangements to allow changes up to four days prior.)• Worth visiting: ⭐︎ ⭐︎ ⭐︎ ⭐︎ ★ Yes• Difficulty of visit: Low ⭐︎ ⭐︎ ⭐︎ ⭐︎★ High• Accessibility: Poor ⭐︎ ★ ⭐︎ ⭐︎ ⭐︎ Good• Speed of food service: ⭐︎ ⭐︎ ★⭐︎ ⭐︎ Fast (One-man operation)• Overall Cleanliness: ⭐︎ ⭐︎ ⭐︎★ ⭐︎ Clean• Originality: ★⭐︎ ⭐︎⭐︎ ⭐︎ Chain-like feel• Indoor Temperature: Cold ⭐︎ ★⭐︎ ⭐︎ ⭐︎ Hot• Freshness of Ingredients: Old ⭐︎ ⭐︎ ⭐︎ ⭐︎ ★ Fresh• Flavor Intensity: Mild ⭐︎ ⭐︎ ★⭐︎ ⭐︎ Strong■ Power Outlet: No Wi-Fi: No■ Toilet Cleanliness: YesBased on the above, the overall rating is 93 points (out of 100).If you visit Karatsu in Yamaguchi, this restaurant offers an outstanding atmosphere and taste, making it a place I would love to return to. It was a great meal. I wonder if I can make a reservation again despite its popularity.