Sanwa, an Italian restaurant located a 5-7 minute walk from Shirogindai Station, is renowned for its exceptional cuisine crafted by chefs trained in authentic Italian and famous French restaurants in Japan. It has received top ratings and was recognized as one of the best Italian restaurants in Tokyo in 2023 and 2025, as well as being selected for Tabelog Silver from 2024 to 2026.Guests can choose their main dishes and pasta, allowing for a customizable course based on their appetite. Reservations can be made by phone from 12 PM to 4 PM, but it’s preferable to visit with familiar regulars.Here’s what I enjoyed during my visit:-----------------------------◾️ Mozzarella Cheese Mousse with Miyazaki Mango The course began with an amuse-bouche featuring a smooth mozzarella cheese mousse paired with the rich sweetness of Miyazaki mango and olive oil. The creamy texture of the mozzarella combined with the fragrant olive oil was simply captivating from the very first dish.◾️ Prosciutto and Gnocco Fritto This Italian dish features gnocco fritto, a traditional fried bread from the Emilia region, topped with prosciutto. The fat from the prosciutto melts beautifully, complementing the crispy texture of the fried bread, making it a delightful treat.◾️ Boiled White Asparagus with Scrambled Eggs A generous serving of thick white asparagus paired with scrambled eggs and white truffle. The moment it arrived, the rich aroma of white truffle filled the air, enhancing the sweetness of the asparagus and the cheese aroma—absolutely delightful!◾️ Yamako Hon-Tuna Carpaccio It’s rare to enjoy hon-tuna in carpaccio form, and this one from Yamako is exceptional. The cold tomato sauce and olive oil create a gazpacho-like flavor, and the leftover sauce is delicious when paired with focaccia.◾️ Fried Kinmedai (Golden Eye Snapper) This large fried kinmedai is coated with a crispy batter. Thanks to the broth infused with saffron and sansho pepper, the umami of the fish is beautifully highlighted.◾️ Green Pea Risotto A simple yet exquisite green pea risotto seasoned with olive oil, salt, and butter. Despite the absence of dairy, it has a creamy and rich flavor reminiscent of béchamel sauce—truly remarkable.◾️ Granita for Palate Cleansing Served as a palate cleanser, the red shiso granita offers a refreshing acidity and cool texture, heightening the anticipation for the main course and pasta.◾️ Ezo Venison from Minato The main dish features roasted Ezo venison, carefully grilled over charcoal. The meat has a perfectly crispy exterior without any bitterness, and the robust umami of the venison is well-preserved, providing a satisfying portion.◾️ Hasegawa’s Mushroom Spaghetti This popular dish features pasta made with a mushroom ragù. The moment you take a bite, the rich aroma and gentle sweetness of the mushrooms fill your senses, leaving a wonderful sense of satisfaction.◾️ Squid Pasta This dish features pasta infused with squid ink, combined with spear squid and aori squid, allowing you to enjoy squid in every bite. The cooking methods and textures vary to avoid heaviness, creating a harmonious dish that squid lovers will adore.◾️ Sakura Ebi Pici Using thick, chewy pici pasta, this dish showcases the flavor and umami of sakura ebi. The aroma and taste of the sakura ebi infuse the pasta, creating a unique dish that can only be enjoyed here.◾️ Caramel Panna Cotta The course concluded with a rich and creamy panna cotta that melts in your mouth, providing a wonderful texture.-----------------------------This restaurant offers an extraordinary Italian dining experience that everyone will rave about, so be sure to visit!Thank you for the meal!*Instagram Gourmet Account https://www.instagram.com/shunsuke.naka/ (Followers have surpassed 10,000!)*Gourmet Blog https://syn-gourmet.com*Comprehensive Links https://lit.link/syngourmet
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