Located just under 10 minutes north of Kobe Sannomiya, this restaurant is situated on Kitano-zaka, where many famous establishments gather. It has a Tabelog Bronze rating and is known as a reservation-only spot that exceeds the rankings of the top 100 restaurants.The restaurant is on the basement level of a brick wall building, and the signage above ground is small, making it a bit hard to find. Inside, there are 6 counter seats, but there is ample space for each guest.The course menu is the same for both lunch and dinner, featuring 15 dishes in a small-plate format, which is quite trendy these days. What sets this restaurant apart is that the menu is completely refreshed every two weeks. Along with that, all 10 pairings are updated as well, which is something I’ve never heard of elsewhere.This time, the course focused mainly on fish, with only one meat dish. I completely agree with the chef's sentiment that fish is better for experiencing the seasons. The dishes are characterized by their unique use of spices and aromas, with many plates featuring delicious sauces. My favorites included the grilled swordfish with white asparagus fermented sauce as the fifth dish and the anago (conger eel) with foie gras as the tenth dish.For pairings, there are 8 non-alcoholic options and 10 wines available, with wine pairings offered in 30, 50, 70, and 100ml servings. The 100ml pairing totals a substantial 1 liter, which is quite a deal. It seems this was set up at the request of regular customers, and it was my first time seeing such an option. All the beverages are carefully selected from Japan, and given the focus on fish, there is only one red wine, which pairs nicely with the anago instead of meat.With a total stay of over 3 hours, the price, including a 50ml pairing, came to just under JPY 35,000, which is quite reasonable considering the volume. If it were easier to make reservations, I would love to visit regularly. I’ve already secured a reservation for my next visit, so I’m looking forward to it.It was a great meal!
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