Dinner at Gessen (月泉)

Dinner at Gessen (月泉)

at Gessen (月泉) on 3 July 2026
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I visited this restaurant during lunch, taking advantage of an opportunity offered to young professionals. They had announced their schedule on social media. I arrived 15 minutes before opening, and there was already a line of about 20 people, which continued to grow. By the time the doors opened, there were over 30 people waiting.The restaurant has 6 counter seats, 5 tables for two, and one table that can accommodate about 6 people. Depending on the group size, if you don’t line up within the first 20, you won’t be able to enter during the first round. Arriving 15 minutes early wasn’t enough to secure a spot in the first round.The lunch menu for young professionals offers two options: shrimp in a spicy Sichuan mayonnaise sauce or shrimp-flavored kara-age. Both are priced at JPY 1300, and you can enjoy unlimited refills of rice and soup, which is an incredibly reasonable deal. While waiting in line, the staff takes your order.I ordered the shrimp kara-age.I was seated 35 minutes after opening. Depending on when seats become available, you may have to share a table, but the staff kindly checks if you prefer to move to the counter or not. My food was served within 10 minutes after being seated.The side dishes included finely sliced bell peppers mixed with corn, green beans, and eggs stir-fried with spices. The main dish featured shrimp in a rich miso-flavored sauce, cut into bite-sized pieces.It’s immediately clear that an incredible amount of effort and skill has gone into preparing the ingredients. You can only truly understand the difference through experience. The texture and flavor are something you need to taste to appreciate.The quality of the ingredients, cooking techniques, and seasoning are all top-notch, and the service was excellent without any rudeness.While lunch was an impressive experience, I find myself compelled to visit for dinner as well.

8 / 10