【Visiting Time】Evening from 18:00【Occasion/Number of Guests】Business dinner【Access/Location】Located about a 10-minute walk from JR Ashiya Station and within walking distance (approximately 5 minutes) from Hanshin Uchidai Station, this hidden gem stands in a calm neighborhood.【Atmosphere/Seating】The restaurant offers a refined and tranquil space where you can enjoy a leisurely time. The layout centers around counter seating, allowing you to experience the lively atmosphere. I even spotted a celebrity known as the "Champagne Prince" nearby.【Service】The staff is attentive and courteous, providing thoughtful service. Thanks to their well-timed drink offerings, I was able to enjoy my time comfortably throughout the evening.【Order Details】Omakase Kushi Katsu Course (featuring various skewers including shrimp and seasonal ingredients, palate cleansers, ochazuke/rice dish to finish, and dessert)【Taste, Quantity, Presentation】The batter is incredibly fine, light, and crispy, ensuring that I felt no heaviness regardless of how many skewers I ate. Each creative skewer showcases the ingredients' charm to the fullest. The variety of condiments and sauces kept things interesting until the end, and the presentation of each skewer was beautifully done. I was thoroughly satisfied with both the variety and portion size.【Recommendations/Improvements】The quality of the kushi katsu and the lightness of the batter are truly impressive. It's no surprise that this place is said to be the hardest to book in Japan; the satisfaction level justifies it. At this price point (around JPY 10,000 to JPY 15,000), the experience offers exceptional cost performance.【Summary (Desire to Revisit/Recommended Occasions)】With top-notch taste and cost performance, this is a place I would love to revisit time and again. Although making a reservation can be challenging, the experience is transformative enough to change your perception of kushi katsu. I wholeheartedly recommend it for special occasions or dining with gourmet friends.
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