Four years ago, I took a photo of the entrance, dreaming of visiting one day.Recently, a cancellation opened up a spot in my gourmet friends' group, giving me the chance to finally visit SECRETO.It seems that if you keep saying you want to go, it eventually happens.I’m grateful for the connections I have through fellow food lovers, as I wouldn’t have made it here on my own.I prepaid JPY 29,700 and received a ticket-style menu.The owner-chef, Akiyoshi Yabunaka, hails from Noto and trained at the world-renowned restaurant El Bulli.This innovative restaurant offers a theatrical dining experience with delightful conversations.**MENU**1. Secret Heart A gentle bite reveals a juicy filling of peach and plum.2. Corn Cappuccino Noto's "Kankan Musume" chicken bouillon with croutons.3. Pommes Gallette, Iberico Ham, Summer Truffle Top-quality truffles from Jose Lito.4. SUSHI, Hamana Lake Unagi, Piccata, Yam Wasabi The unagi is prepared in a piccata style, offering a satisfying and delicious experience.5. Foie Gras French Toast Foie gras is frozen with liquid nitrogen (-196°C = 77K) and shaved right in front of you.6. Noto Kinmedai, Noto Ueda Farm Tomatoes With Nobuko's pickled plums and Shuji's dressing.7. Gifu Prefecture Wara Sweetfish, Tade Vinegar, Crystal Tomatoes Sweetfish somen with blended tomatoes and shaved ice made from tade vinegar.8. Noto Sweetfish, Summer Vegetables, Karasumi Bouillabaisse.9. ANJI Shake Time Each participant receives a shaker to create their own non-alcoholic cocktail. It’s fun, but my hands got cold!10. Noto Premium Sirloin Cap, Saikyo Miso, Tomoko's Sansho With Noto soy sauce and Tomoko's sansho, Noto shiitake, and Hokkaido Inka potatoes. Both the meat and potatoes were incredibly delicious.11. Clay Pot Rice, Isaki, Sasae, Lotus Seeds Vietnamese-style rice served with sweetfish soup.12. Pineapple, Mango, Coconut, Yuzu, -196°C.13. Cigar Time A dessert that looks like a cigar but is edible.After the lottery event, those who won and first-timers experienced a smoke effect through liquid nitrogen-cooled macarons, following the chef's demonstration. It was a blast!**Alcohol** * Gin Tonic Monkey 47 (Germany) A famous craft gin that sparked the gin boom.* Don’t Stop Noto Sake! Kin Shirokoma x Tedori River Junmai Sake (Hiyoshi Brewery, Wajima x Yoshida Brewery, Hakusan)* Masuzensen Kijoushu (Toyama)* Whiskey Ao and Clear Tomato Cocktail I heard they became an ambassador for Ao.* Hyuganatsu Clara (Beer Cocktail)* DE BATZ Saint Mont Blanc (French White Wine from Sud-Ouest) Grape Varieties: Gros Manseng, Petit Courbu, Arrufiac* Tanba Wine (Japanese Red Wine from Kyoto) Grape Variety: Pinot Noir* Nobuko's UmeshuAfter dinner, during bar time, I enjoyed an Irish coffee for JPY 1,500, while the performance of Blue Blaze was beautiful.
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