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In search of Japan’s best Onsen Ryokan — Hoshino Resort KAI Matsumoto 星野リゾート界松本
Access: 8/10
Setting/surrounding area: 7/10 (mountain, city)
Activities: 7/10 (hiking, sightseeing)
Rooms: 6/10
Onsen: 7/10 (Sauna, private open air onsen in some rooms)
Other facilities: 6/10 (restaurant, shop, lounge)
Food: 6/10
Wine/sake list:... More
In search of Japan’s best Onsen Ryokan — Hoshino Resort KAI Matsumoto 星野リゾート界松本
Access: 8/10
Setting/surrounding area: 7/10 (mountain, city)
Activities: 7/10 (hiking, sightseeing)
Rooms: 6/10
Onsen: 7/10 (Sauna, private open air onsen in some rooms)
Other facilities: 6/10 (restaurant, shop, lounge)
Food: 6/10
Wine/sake list: 5/10 (Japanese wine only)
Service: 10/10
Foreigner friendliness: 10/10 (English speaking staff, English menu)
Overall: 72/100
Pros: easy access from Tokyo; spacious rooms; private sauna and indoor onsen; evening concert in the lobby
Cons: guest room decor is a bit old school; the large suite with sauna has no outdoor onsen; decent food but nothing super memorable; only Japanese wine available; futon and pillow are not very comfortable
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at 銀座 やまの辺 at Ginza Yamanobe Edo Chuka
Ginza Yamanobe 銀座やまの辺 2nd visit — love the Matsutake & Shanghai crab season! The Matsutake consommé was super concentrated, even better than eating the mushroom. Hairy crab roe and fukahire was an indulgent combination which hits the spot. Finally the 30-year Shanghai Hi-story was probably the best Shaoxing wine I’ve ever had, almost... More
Ginza Yamanobe 銀座やまの辺 2nd visit — love the Matsutake & Shanghai crab season! The Matsutake consommé was super concentrated, even better than eating the mushroom. Hairy crab roe and fukahire was an indulgent combination which hits the spot. Finally the 30-year Shanghai Hi-story was probably the best Shaoxing wine I’ve ever had, almost like a well balanced Oloroso. •
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at Bistro 響 at BISTRO 響
A cute little bistro in Matsumoto serving very high quality dishes using local ingredients. Both chef and somm were nice and accommodating, highly recommended! @hibiki.mfp •
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A cute little bistro in Matsumoto serving very high quality dishes using local ingredients. Both chef and somm were nice and accommodating, highly recommended! @hibiki.mfp •
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at 焼肉ジャンボはなれ at Yakiniku Jambo (焼肉 ジャンボ)
Yakiniku Jumbo Hanare 焼肉 ジャンボ はなれ 1st visit — a casual lunch, very good quality meat especially the gyutan and hearts, although the overall seasoning is a bit too heavy for me. •
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Yakiniku Jumbo Hanare 焼肉 ジャンボ はなれ 1st visit — a casual lunch, very good quality meat especially the gyutan and hearts, although the overall seasoning is a bit too heavy for me. •
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at 徳山鮓 at Tokuyama zushi (徳山鮓)
Byo lunch at Tokuyamazushi. The funky funazushi calls for a funky wine and 00 Radikon Oslavje Fuori dal Tempo was just impressive. 60% Chardonnay 40% Sauvignon Blanc, 9 years bottle aging before release. The combination of skin contact, controlled oxidation and maturation made it taste almost like an old Barolo. Both Dujac and Mortet paired well with... More
Byo lunch at Tokuyamazushi. The funky funazushi calls for a funky wine and 00 Radikon Oslavje Fuori dal Tempo was just impressive. 60% Chardonnay 40% Sauvignon Blanc, 9 years bottle aging before release. The combination of skin contact, controlled oxidation and maturation made it taste almost like an old Barolo. Both Dujac and Mortet paired well with kuma nabe. A bottle of Tatsumi gin on the terrace after the meal was just the perfect ending to the trip!
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at Restaurant koke at Restaurant Koke (Restaurant Koke)
Koke 1st visit — a new innovative restaurant in Kyoto with Spanish influence. Beautiful space reminiscent of the new Aca1 in Tokyo. Great service and accommodating staff. The dishes were original and well executed. Loved the green pee with soy custard, boiled cabbage and the final tomato congee/risotto, which reminded me of gumbo. Great potential.... More
Koke 1st visit — a new innovative restaurant in Kyoto with Spanish influence. Beautiful space reminiscent of the new Aca1 in Tokyo. Great service and accommodating staff. The dishes were original and well executed. Loved the green pee with soy custard, boiled cabbage and the final tomato congee/risotto, which reminded me of gumbo. Great potential. •
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at エクアトゥール at Restaurant L'Equateur (エクアトゥール)
Restaurant l’Equateur エクアトゥール 2nd visit — this time at the 3rd floor counter/bar, which was cozy and intimate. Some innovative and tasty dishes incorporating French, Japanese and Chinese elements. Highlights were uni & awabi; beef tripe & hotaru ika; and perfectly roasted lamb. •
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Restaurant l’Equateur エクアトゥール 2nd visit — this time at the 3rd floor counter/bar, which was cozy and intimate. Some innovative and tasty dishes incorporating French, Japanese and Chinese elements. Highlights were uni & awabi; beef tripe & hotaru ika; and perfectly roasted lamb. •
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at 銀座ふじやま at Ginza Fujiyama (銀座ふじやま)
Ginza Fujiyama 銀座ふじやま 1st visit — very high quality food, the uni + anago maki and snapper shirako were delicious. Both chef and sous chef were friendly and tried to make conversation despite my broken Japanese. Although it was a little strange that the chef disappeared for quite a while during service and the sous chef prepared most of... More
Ginza Fujiyama 銀座ふじやま 1st visit — very high quality food, the uni + anago maki and snapper shirako were delicious. Both chef and sous chef were friendly and tried to make conversation despite my broken Japanese. Although it was a little strange that the chef disappeared for quite a while during service and the sous chef prepared most of the dishes.. •
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at 麻布十番ふくだ at Fukuda
Azabujuban Fukuda 麻布十番ふくだ 2nd visit — amazing autumn flavors with some rare and fun sake pairing, an even more elevated experience than the first time. Highlight was the anago and eggplant dish, both ingredients were extremely tender and soft, melted in my mouth almost like drinking soup. Definitely one of the top kappo restaurants in... More
Azabujuban Fukuda 麻布十番ふくだ 2nd visit — amazing autumn flavors with some rare and fun sake pairing, an even more elevated experience than the first time. Highlight was the anago and eggplant dish, both ingredients were extremely tender and soft, melted in my mouth almost like drinking soup. Definitely one of the top kappo restaurants in Tokyo. •
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at 鳥さわ22 at Torisawa (鳥さわ22)
Torisawa 22 鳥さわ22 3rd visit — cozy intimate atmosphere and interesting background music selection. Food quality here has been consistently good. Highlights this time were liver sashimi, shiitake and minced chicken rice. •
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Torisawa 22 鳥さわ22 3rd visit — cozy intimate atmosphere and interesting background music selection. Food quality here has been consistently good. Highlights this time were liver sashimi, shiitake and minced chicken rice. •
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