I made my first reservation at this restaurant (Table Check) for my trip to Kochi, and once I secured the booking, I adjusted my schedule and booked a nearby hotel.On the day of the visit, I entered the restaurant right on time for my reservation. I was surprised to find only two pairs of two-seat counter spots and two two-seat tables inside (I think they could accommodate up to 12 seats if they tried), showcasing a luxurious use of space.After being shown to our seats, we ordered drinks. When I asked, they didn’t have draft beer, so we decided to go for the wine pairing half (8 varieties) for JPY 6,600 as a couple (both of us are light drinkers). I appreciated that instead of just 3 or 4 glasses, we could try 8 different types in smaller portions!We toasted with sparkling wine and started our meal.【Liver Pâté】It was freshly made and still warm—absolutely delicious! I usually order liver pâté at yakitori places, but this was on a whole different level of flavor, making me feel like I hit the jackpot on the first round!【Onion and Prosciutto Soup】First off, it scored 100 points for presentation! When I took a bite of the soup with the prosciutto, the flavor was unexpectedly delightful—so incredibly tasty! The prosciutto was, of course, top-notch, but this soup—was it made from onions? It was so good it was almost unbelievable! 【Isaki (Chicken Grunt)】The skin was crispy while the flesh was fluffy, and the myoga (Japanese ginger) added a nice touch!【Fried Horse Mackerel】My first impression was "Wow, that’s huge!" I thought to myself, "Eating such a large fried dish at this moment might come back to haunt me..." But when I took a cautious bite, I exclaimed, "So good!" The fritters were so crispy I wondered if they were made with "Curl" chips! 【White Asparagus】This is a stylish Italian dish featuring white asparagus. The asparagus had a nice crunch, topped with a sauce reminiscent of egg bread. Just as I imagined, it was delicious!【Ragù Pasta】The flavor of the vegetables was stronger than that of the minced meat, showcasing a careful attention to detail in this dish. It had a hearty punch that I really enjoyed!【Bamboo Shoot and Shiitake】The bamboo shoots had a fluffy, crunchy texture, and the large shiitake mushrooms were incredibly firm and elastic—were they from Kagawa? (I’m not sure.) It was my first time trying them.【Young Pigeon】Some might find the appearance a bit off-putting, but my wife devoured it! The texture was wonderfully bouncy, and the skin was deliciously crispy!【Pudding】Surprisingly, it was a warm pudding! My wife warned me, "It’s very hot, so please be careful when eating it," but it was even hotter than I imagined! (Hotter than chawanmushi!) And it was incredibly delicious. It was the best pudding I’ve ever had in my life!We finished with coffee.Overall, it was truly amazing! No, it exceeded my expectations! I was captivated by the originality of the husband’s dishes and impressed by the thoughtfulness of the wife. They are such a young couple, yet they are wonderful, and I felt a bit envious! After the meal, both of them saw us off, and we left the restaurant declaring that we would return. It was a great meal!
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