I was invited by a gourmet friend to this exclusive restaurant that only accepts 6 reservations per day for their counter seats, and I was thrilled to visit!◼︎ Just a 5-minute drive from Katata Station in Otsu City◼︎ Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays◼︎ Cash only◼︎ Private rooms available◼︎ Parking available◼︎ Lunch menu offered◼︎ Reservation onlyWhat I enjoyed was the…⭐️ Premium Omi Jidori Course for JPY 9000, exclusively at the counter.☆ Appetizers (3 types)- Female chicken "Yodare" (saliva chicken) with chili oil made from chicken fat- Female chicken breast with cheese and fermented rice- Simmered breast and thigh meat of Omi JidoriAll of them were delicious right from the start, raising my spirits! ٩(ˊᗜˋ*)و☆ SoupA gentle broth made from 100% Omi Jidori chicken with matsutake mushrooms, winter melon, and tsukune (chicken meatballs). It was comforting and flavorful.☆ SashimiKombu-cured female chicken breast and tenderloin, male chicken gizzards with skin, male soft roe, and female spleen. I enjoyed them with salt or fresh wasabi. Everything was fresh and truly delicious!☆ Various Side Dishes- Miso-marinated female chicken liver- Spleen pâté- Tokyo mushrooms- Smoked female chicken "Sorires"- Male chicken thigh pancetta- Omi duck breast with marmaladeThese were excellent accompaniments, showcasing great craftsmanship!I switched from beer to sake.☆ Female chicken liver and gizzardsThey paired wonderfully with garlic! d(≧▽≦*)☆ Male liver and hearts from both male and female chickensThese went perfectly with sesame oil, which I absolutely loved!☆ Thigh meat (calf) tartareA dish that can only be made with fresh ingredients! Wrapped in seaweed.☆ Female chicken thigh grilled with strawThe sauce made with sweet Kyushu soy sauce was a highlight!☆ Chicken comb with ponzuThis was my first time trying it. It had a refreshing texture similar to sea cucumber.☆ Grilled female chicken wings with saltThe freeze-dried wasabi marinated in soy sauce added a fragrant touch, making the crispy wings even more delicious.☆ SaladA huge serving! So crunchy!☆ Fried male chicken drumsticks and knee cartilageThese were meaty and had a great texture!☆ Cream croquettesMade with Omi Jidori chicken broth and new onions in a béchamel sauce! The flavors were concentrated and incredibly delicious!☆ Juicy Hamburg steakCoarsely ground thigh meat hamburger! The cheese and fresh black pepper were a great accent.☆ Dashi-maki tamago (Japanese omelette)Fluffy and undeniably delicious! (๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵)☆ Grilled bonjiri (chicken tail)I was curious if it was an onigiri (rice ball) while it was grilling, but it was bonjiri! I devoured it!☆ Grilled neck (4 types)Neck, esophagus, lymph, and trachea all on one skewer! A unique texture I had never experienced before—so chewy!☆ Diaphragm (harami) rare cutRich in flavor with a good amount of fat.☆ Grilled female chicken thighA classic deliciousness!☆ Chicken riceFamous chicken rice from Amami Oshima! With various ingredients, delicious chicken broth, and the premium rice "Milky Queen." It was so tasty and went down smoothly.☆ Mazesoba (mixed noodles)The noodles here are from the famous Kadoya! Topped with chili oil made from chicken fat, they were also delicious and smooth!☆ DessertIce cream with colorful toppings! Refreshing matcha ice cream to finish off the meal.☆ Various beers and sake…By the time I reached the salad, I was already quite full ( >
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