This restaurant left me in awe with dishes that truly deserve a detailed explanation.The combination of corn soup, grilled corn, espresso, and lemongrass was so surprising that I questioned my understanding when I first heard it, but it turned out to be the best soup of my life. The corn soup, paired with vanilla ice cream, created a refreshing creamy cold soup perfect for hot summer days, and the salt sprinkled on the ice cream added a delightful accent. I can't find the words to describe how incredible the flavors of lemongrass, corn, and coffee were together; it was simply unbelievable. I could drink a whole pot of it!The venison steak was cooked to perfection, leaving me speechless; it was an exquisite dish. The accompanying cabbage was sweet, which didn't quite suit my taste, but the tenderness of the meat was so remarkable that it didn't matter at all.The dessert, a melon ice cream with champagne and Hakkaisan jelly, was a bit strong for someone like me who doesn't drink alcohol.The apricot dessert, which I couldn't taste any apricot in, was interesting. It was overshadowed by the lavender, and then a flambéed peach started next to me, leaving me completely confused. I was really looking forward to it since I love apricots, so it was disappointing.The rose amber candy from the dessert cart was incredibly delicious, and I ended up eating three of them! I wish they would sell them at Shiseido.I appreciated that they accommodated my menu requests.However, I was disappointed that the flambé started right next to the desserts, the service took quite a long time, and the staff's reactions were slow.My experience at Robuchon was so perfect that I can't help but compare it, which makes my evaluation stricter. At Robuchon, they perfectly gauge the pace at which guests eat and serve dishes at the best timing, explaining how to enjoy each plate in detail. In comparison, the timing here didn't meet my expectations, and I wished for more explanations, so the service felt a bit lacking.Additionally, while many places promptly attend to you with just a slight movement, here, I had to pull out my chair for them to come over, which was quite disappointing.Despite the slight disappointment in service, the impact of the corn soup was extraordinary, making it an unforgettable day.
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