◆Visit Rating 4.03 Michelin ★★★ (16 consecutive years) 14th in Japanese Cuisine in Osaka 166th in Japanese Cuisine nationwide ◆About the Restaurant This renowned Japanese restaurant has maintained its Michelin three-star rating for 16 consecutive years while continuing to innovate within tradition. It has also received a Green Star for its commitment to sustainable dining. The restaurant features a sukiya-style building that evokes the spirit of tea ceremony, surrounded by a garden with trees and beautiful moss, as well as the tea room Kasuian. It offers a tranquil and luxurious atmosphere that allows guests to forget their daily lives. Not only is the food delicious, but it also reflects the ancient Japanese appreciation for nature, presenting beautiful dishes that embody traditional culture and seasonal scenery. All guest rooms are fully private (7 rooms in total), ensuring a personal space. This makes it suitable for various occasions, including special anniversaries, celebrations, and important business meetings. ◆Impressions I made a reservation by phone before visiting. The atmosphere inside the restaurant was elegant, creating a wonderful Japanese space. The service was polite and very good, though it felt somewhat mechanical and lacked warmth, which made me question the three-star rating. On the other hand, the explanations of the dishes were excellent, providing the intention and background for each ingredient. However, the quality of the ingredients and the taste of the dishes did not match the price. I left feeling disappointed with my friend. ◆Meal Cost (tax included) JPY 22,000 + 10% service charge ◆Dishes Served (food only, tax included) ✔︎✔︎Welcome Sake: Mutsu Hassenin ✔︎✔︎Octopus, Hamo, Yam, Daikon, Shiso On June 1st, is it the opening day of the ice room? A dish reminiscent of ice. Both the octopus and hamo were light and refreshing, yet incredibly flavorful and delicious. ◆Simmered Dish ✔︎✔︎✔︎Tokushima Hamo, Minazuki Tofu, Ume, White Cucumber, Yuzu Dried sardines, salt removed. The broth was rich yet easy to understand, and very delicious, much clearer than Kyoto-style. I was surprised by the size of the hamo. ◆Sashimi ✔︎✔︎Sea Bream ✔︎✔︎✔︎Marinated Bonito ✔︎✔︎✔︎✔︎Kensaki Squid Cucumber, Shiso, Wasabi, Tosa Soy Sauce, Mustard Miso The squid was incredibly delicious, undoubtedly one of the best I've ever had. The bonito was also packed with flavor, surprising for summer, and the sea bream was consistently delicious. ◆Cold Dish Winter Melon Somen, Sweet Shrimp, Onsen Egg, Shiitake, Mitsuba Wasabi, Yuzu This was my first time trying winter melon somen. It was cool and delicious, a unique way to enjoy it, and the combination of various ingredients was very tasty. ◆Appetizer ✔︎✔︎Scallops, Cucumber ✔︎✔︎✔︎Sesame Dressing, White Celery, Rikyu Fu, New Burdock ✔︎✔︎Pine Nuts ✔︎✔︎✔︎Egg Cake ✔︎✔︎Sweet Potato ✔︎✔︎New Ginger Simmered in Syrup ✔︎✔︎Snap Peas ✔︎✔︎Flower Myoga Each dish allowed for a simple enjoyment of the ingredients' flavors, differing from typical appetizers, and many had a healthy taste. ◆Grilled Dish ✔︎✔︎Ayuu from Lake Biwa, Yuzu Vinegar Of course, it was delicious, but it was rather ordinary. Given the course price, I expected a bit more. ◆Bowl Dish ✔︎✔︎✔︎Oiseto Isaki, Osaka Round Eggplant, Green Pepper, Ginger Deep-fried, Oiseto Isaki, round eggplant The broth was rich and extremely delicious, and the fish was well-fatted and tasty. ◆Rice ✔︎✔︎Corn Rice, Three-Bean The corn was incredibly delicious. It had a special corn flavor. The corn was grilled with soy sauce, making it very fragrant and tasty. ◆Soup ✔︎Tofu, Ground Sansho, Red Miso Soup Hmm... ◆Dessert ✔︎Cherry, Watermelon, Kiwi, Pineapple, Honey Jelly Hmm... it was normally delicious, but I didn't feel any creativity. ◆Sweets ✔︎✔︎Himuro Mamoru, Kuzu Yaki This was my first time trying it, and it was very delicious. ◆Post-Meal Drink ✔︎✔︎Matcha ◆Notes ◆Disclaimer *The Michelin and Gault & Millau ratings include past and current information. *Prices are listed with tax included. ⭐️Rating Criteria Based on dining experiences across the country, considering local characteristics, etc. For example, in Tokyo, slightly higher prices are acceptable. The overall score is generally determined by the average of taste and cost performance. Ex. Taste 4.2, Cost Performance 3.8 gives 4.0. Taking the price into account: ⭐️3 or below: Satisfied with just one visit ⭐️3.5: Delicious, generally satisfied ⭐️4: Very delicious, would recommend ⭐️4.5: Exquisite/Will return/Definitely recommend ⭐️5: The pinnacle of exquisite/Will visit for a lifetime/Highly recommend *I carefully consider up to the first decimal point. *If I notice any discrepancies in the criteria, I occasionally review past ratings. ◆I sincerely hope that my followers enjoy delicious meals at the restaurants I review. I place the utmost importance on satisfaction relative to location and the amount paid. ◆I value the reliability and objectivity of the content I provide, and I generally include the meal costs.
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