I visited the renowned Michelin three-star restaurant, Quintessence.I drove there and used the coin parking located a short downhill walk from the restaurant, in addition to the underground parking available. After 8 PM, it costs JPY 100 per hour, with a maximum of JPY 500, so I recommend this option.The interior has a calm atmosphere, and photography is prohibited except in private rooms.The menu is completely white with no dish names listed, encouraging guests to "enjoy the freshest seasonal flavors."Since it was my companion's first experience with a French course, I informed the staff in advance.They provided detailed explanations of the dishes and how to enjoy them. I appreciated their thoughtful consideration, especially since I was driving and my companion was underage, ensuring that the alcohol used in the dishes was properly cooked off.While there were no extravagant cart services or flashy presentations like at Robuchon, the restaurant allows you to focus on the dishes themselves."The flavors change every second, so please enjoy them right away," was the advice given, and once the dishes arrived, we were encouraged to eat immediately. This meant I hardly looked at my phone and could savor each dish at its best.Each dish was simple yet left a strong impression, and it was the most enjoyable French cuisine I have ever tasted.I was particularly moved by the specialty, goat's milk bavarois.With a simple combination of olive oil, salt, lily bulb, and macadamia nuts, it was truly delicious, and I enjoyed it until the very last bite with bread.The biggest surprise was the fried zucchini.It was incredibly juicy and the best zucchini I have ever eaten.I initially thought the portions might be small, but by the end, I felt perfectly satisfied.However, considering the price range, I didn’t feel it offered high cost performance, which was a slight concern.The estimated dining time was about three hours, but since we were encouraged to eat the dishes as soon as they arrived, we leisurely enjoyed the dessert and finished in about two hours.This time, we ordered non-alcoholic sparkling wine for the toast, water, juice, and two pieces of candy art priced at JPY 2,200 each.The candy art requires a reservation by noon the day before, and instead of a birthday plate, they prepared simple candy art for us.On the day I visited, the course price increased to JPY 41,250 per person, resulting in a total bill of about JPY 105,000 for two.It was a wonderful restaurant where you can slowly appreciate the quality of each dish and the deliciousness of the ingredients without any flashy presentations.I look forward to visiting again in a different season.Non-alcoholic sparkling wine1. Spring sea bream and girolle mushroom sablé ⭐️ A single bite reveals the fish's umami with a refreshing, slightly sour sauce, perfectly complemented by the mushroom flavor!2. Shrimp and green asparagus soup ⭐️ The chunky shrimp were plump and delicious.3. Goat's milk bavarois (with lily bulb, macadamia nuts, olive oil, and salt) ⭐️ An impressive dish. I could eat it over and over!4. Mussels (with choux pastry and shogunji mushroom) ⭐️ The choux pastry soaked in sauce was very tasty.5. Fried zucchini (with beef prosciutto and green chili) ⭐️ The best zucchini I have ever eaten. This dish was my favorite!6. Couscous, scallops, and black truffle ⭐️ The most impressive dish with a generous amount of the largest black truffle I have ever seen.7. Kinmedai (red snapper) (with dried champignon and white wine sauce) ⭐️ The skin was perfectly crispy, and the cooking was superb, with a very tasty sauce!8. Three cuts of lamb ⭐️ I had the loin, tenderloin, and neck, and the neck was perfectly fatty and concentrated in flavor, which was surprisingly delicious!Desserts 1. Cocoa sorbet and American cherries 2. Passion fruit macaron (with mascarpone and sweet summer orange) 3. Apple, plum, and ume pie 4. Meringue ice cream ⭐️ The final meringue ice cream left a strong impression.Food: ★★★★★ Service: ★★★★☆ Atmosphere: ★★★★☆ Cost performance: ★★★☆☆ Would like to visit again: ★★★★★