Kitajima Tei @ YotsuyaI returned for lunch after six months! This renowned French restaurant is famous for its generous portions and deliciousness. It is often considered the ultimate destination for French cuisine lovers.The lunch menu is the same as the dinner menu. I opted for the 4-course meal priced at JPY 16,500.First up was the amuse-bouche tart. It featured a paste made from sea bream spread on a pastry, topped with thin slices of zucchini, tomato, and eggplant, resembling a pizza. The concentrated flavor and aroma of the sea bream combined perfectly with the buttery, flaky pastry, creating a delightful balance. However, with such a substantial amuse-bouche, I began to worry about the volume of what was to come. A happy dilemma indeed.The second amuse-bouche was a tomato soup, which contained a soft-boiled quail egg, topped with basil oil and basil cream sauce. This dish was a perfect blend of richness and freshness, truly exceptional. It’s impressive how they elevated tomato soup to such delicious heights. I could drink this every morning.Now, onto the main course, starting with the first dish. I chose the sea urchin consomme jelly with cauliflower mousse, just like last time. This is one of their specialties. For sea urchin lovers, this dish is a dream come true, allowing you to indulge in sea urchin to your heart's content. The sweetness of the sea urchin, the umami of the consomme jelly, and the creamy flavor of the cauliflower mousse blend together in an incredible taste, and the portion is generous.The second dish featured thick white asparagus with hollandaise sauce. Accompanied by a paste made from the soft roe of sea bream, combined with herbs in a pastry, the moment you take a bite, the juice from the asparagus bursts forth. I’ve been overwhelmed by delicious dishes one after another, and it’s pure bliss. However, at this point, I was starting to feel quite full.The third dish was a meunière made from the head and collar of sweet sea bream. The outside was crispy and incredibly fragrant, seasoned generously with salt, making it a perfect match for wine. The flesh was plump and juicy, retaining moisture, and it was simply delicious. We found ourselves silently picking at it like crabs. You can also place a slice of lemon on top to infuse its aroma and change the flavor. At other restaurants, this dish alone would be substantial enough to serve as a main course.The fourth and final main dish was roasted black-haired wagyu top sirloin with shallot sauce. The beautifully pink cross-section was stunning. It was incredibly tender, yet the lean meat had a supple texture, and the richness of the fat was perfectly complemented by the fragrant sauce. The accompanying vegetables were also delicious. However, I was nearing my limit. My breathing was getting heavier.For dessert, I chose the chocolate mousse from a wide variety of options. It was quite bitter, with a hint of cocoa acidity amidst the sweetness, surprisingly light and easy to enjoy. Incorporating strawberries and cookies added a nice rhythm to the texture.I couldn’t finish the baked sweets, so I took them home. I’ll enjoy them slowly at home.The lunch lasted nearly four hours, but it truly flew by. The bill was around JPY 27,000 per person, which is unbelievably reasonable considering the quantity and quality. At a flashy French restaurant in Minato, it wouldn’t be surprising to be charged double. Thank you, Kitajima Tei.Chef Kitajima was also very engaging, greeting us and explaining the ingredients, and checking in with a smile to ask if everything was delicious. It was a truly enjoyable dining experience. The legend is incredible.It was a great meal.