Dinner at Gastronomy Joel Robuchon (ガストロノミー ジョエル・ロブション)

Dinner at Gastronomy Joel Robuchon (ガストロノミー ジョエル・ロブション)

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For her birthday celebration, we chose the JPY 33,000 prefix course.The total bill for two came to JPY 117,151, and we enjoyed five glasses of wine together.【Overall Review】- This was my first dining experience at a three-star restaurant, and I did quite a bit of research beforehand, but it exceeded my expectations in a good way. Every dish was delicious and surprising, making me truly understand the difference in quality at a three-star establishment. The service was incredibly attentive, allowing us to have a pleasant time. We ended up staying for about four hours, although the last hour was just me unable to move from being too full.- I was concerned about the wine prices, so I called ahead to request "reasonable options." This made it easier to trust the recommendations without worrying about the bill. The champagne was around JPY 9,000 per glass, and the wine started from JPY 5,000, which was reflected in the final bill.- Although the total was about JPY 120,000, I felt it was justified considering the quality of the food and service. If you are purely after the food and drinks, it might feel a bit pricey, but if you're looking for a special experience, I believe it offers value for the price. My girlfriend really enjoyed it, which was great.【Details】We arrived about 20 minutes early, and the entrance door opened.We checked in and waited at the bar counter on the second floor.We entered the dining room right on time, and I was amazed by the luxurious decor.⚪︎ Aperitif: Champagne (Taittinger Brut Réserve, JPY 8,500 excluding tax)- The price of one glass is equivalent to a whole bottle. If you're on a budget, it's better to skip the champagne.⚪︎ Mineral Water: Shizen (JPY 1,600 excluding tax)⚪︎ Sea Urchin and Shrimp Gaufrette⚪︎ Caviar Imperial⚪︎ Bread Cart- The croissants were particularly delicious. I held back on the bread since I wanted to save room for more mashed potatoes and dessert.⚪︎ Lobster and Root Vegetables with Honey Vinaigrette- The lobster meat was wrapped in daikon. The slightly sweet sauce was also delightful.⚪︎ Fried Frog Legs with Parsley and Garlic Coulis- There was no gamey taste at all. They were served hot, and the buttery aroma of the sauce was strong and delicious.⚪︎ French Squab Breast and Cabbage Wrap with Caramelized Quail and Herb Salad- This was my personal favorite. It had an intense umami flavor and paired wonderfully with the mashed potatoes. I also enjoyed the sweet preparation of the quail (caramelized).- Knowing Robuchon's joke ("The three stars were thanks to the mashed potatoes and herb salad"), I wanted to try the herb salad. The vinaigrette paired well with the herbs.⚪︎ Red Wine: Domaine de la Janasse (JPY 5,000 excluding tax)- They suggested a wine that complemented the main dish.⚪︎ Mashed PotatoesI ordered a refill and received a whole plate.⚪︎ Cheese Cart⚪︎ Sauternes: Château Guiraud 2009 (JPY 4,500)- They suggested a wine that paired well with the cheese.⚪︎ Strawberry Mousse and Champagne Granita with Yogurt Chantilly and Meringue Accents- The popping sound was quite amusing.⚪︎ Dessert Cart x2- I particularly liked the vanilla ice cream with plenty of vanilla beans, so I had two scoops.⚪︎ Fresh Herbal Tea (+JPY 2,500).- I heard they will resume the herb cart in May 2026. You can choose herbs from the cart to make your own herbal tea. My girlfriend chose a regular herbal tea (chamomile).

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