Japanese cuisine Takamitsu (日本料理 鷹光) Nagoya

Every time I visit, I am always excited by the delightful dishes and the calming atmosphere at Takamitsu. I dined there for dinner this time. On this day, I enjoyed each carefully crafted dish made with the young chef's commitment to quality ingredients, from the appetizers to the final rice course! ◆◆ Today's Menu ◆◆ Appetizer: Junzai Sashimi: Flatfish, Sea Urchin Warm Dish: Pike Conger Assorted Delicacies: Sendai Beef, Clam, Abalone, Bamboo Sushi, Pumpkin Grilled Dish: Sweetfish Vinegared Dish: Hairy Crab, White Yam Stalk Soup: Sweetfish Final Rice: Scallop, Corn Dessert: Moonlight, Nanyo From the seasonal appetizers to the sashimi, I enjoyed a series of dishes with gentle flavors that reflect the season. The chef's attentive demeanor at the lively counter was truly impressive. The modest service from the chef's wife was also excellent, and the lantern light in the courtyard created a wonderful space to experience something extraordinary. Thank you for the incredibly satisfying meal! I look forward to my next visit! Less

I visited my favorite hard-to-book Japanese restaurant for the first time in a while.It was raining that day, and the owner kindly offered me a towel at the entrance, welcoming me warmly.Such thoughtful gestures are truly appreciated.The lanterns visible from the counter looked beautiful, even with the rain adding to the atmosphere.【Omakase Course】◆ Ezo Abalone, Water Shield, Daikon Sprouts, Okra, Kuzu Noodles ◆ Sashimi: Kitamurasaki Sea Urchin, Mud Squid, Meichi Sea Bream ◆ Grilled Pike Conger, Grilled Eggplant, Ume Paste, Sauce ◆ Appetizer: White Tofu with Celery and Perilla, Tender Octopus, Simmered Black Pumpkin, Grilled Sendai Beef Fillet with Saikyo Miso, Clam in Ice Room, Sasa Sushi with Sandfish, Fried Pike Conger Bones ◆ Gujo Grilled Ayu, Kamo Eggplant with Kinome Miso ◆ Hokkaido Hairy Crab, White Sweet Potato, Crab Miso, Sudachi Jelly ◆ Grilled Sweetfish and Winter Melon Soup ◆ Corn and Scallop Rice, Pickles, Water Eggplant, Karimori, Radish Pickled in Nuka ◆ Yamanashi Kiyou Plum, Nanyo Cherry, Mizu Yokan 【Drinks】◇ Bottled Beer ◇ Japanese Sake: Houken ◇ Japanese Sake: Higan ◇ Japanese Sake: Jozan ◇ Two Types of White Wine by the Glass The first dish, Kuzu Noodles, was beautifully presented and had a delightful texture.The sashimi, Meichi Sea Bream, was transparent and stunning.I always look forward to the appetizer platter. The tender octopus was incredibly soft and delicious.The clam in ice room was coated in agar, giving it a cute, smooth appearance.The corn and scallop rice was luxurious with plenty of scallops.I was also pleased that the dessert was light and based on seasonal fruits.Each dish was meticulously prepared, and I enjoyed every bite.It was a great meal. Less

Reservations at Takamitsu have become nearly impossible to secure. Currently, new bookings are only available for regular customers, making it quite difficult for newcomers to get a reservation.Here’s what we enjoyed on this day:**Appetizer** Winter melon, abalone, and Akita's water shield **Sashimi** Grilled hamo (pike eel), sweet shrimp, and sea urchin from Hokkaido's Kitamurasaki uni, served with cucumber garnishes **Steamed Dish** Sweetfish, new lotus root, okra sauce, and plum paste **Eight Delicacies** Konjac with sesame vinegar, kaiware radish, and white miso with wild celery Grilled aigo (tuna), hamo bone crackers, tender octopus, simmered pumpkin, and grilled squid with egg yolk **Grilled Dish** Sweetfish **Vinegared Dish** White taro stems and muscat grapes **Soup** Scallop and corn dumpling Rice with ribbonfish and young ginger **Dessert** Chilled sweet resembling hydrangea Just looking at the photos of the dishes, you can surely sense their deliciousness.Every dish was truly delightful, and I wish I could visit at least twice a year... Less

I travel across the country in search of delicious food, focusing on Tabelog Award-winning restaurants, renowned establishments, and Michelin-starred places. I use this as a record of the places I've visited, so my comments will be brief. I am grateful for my daily meals. It was a great meal.◆Awards◆ Tabelog Bronze Award 2026 Tabelog Japanese Cuisine EAST 100 Best Restaurants 2025 ◆Crowd Level◆ It’s becoming harder to get reservations. Thanks to those who invited me.◆Parking◆ None ◆Duration of Stay◆ About 3 hours ◆Cuisine◆ Lunch Course ◆Comment◆ This restaurant has newly entered the awards this year. Although it just opened, reservations are quickly becoming unavailable. I look forward to the day I can visit again.＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ • The score is primarily determined by the taste of the dishes within their respective genres. • Points may be added or deducted based on cost performance, service, and ambiance. • Facilities such as accommodations, roadside stations, and golf courses are rated on a 0.5 scale for the entire establishment. For detailed evaluation criteria, please refer to my profile.＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝I appreciate all your "likes," "follows," and "saving the restaurant." Thank you for reading until the end. I hope this helps you in choosing a restaurant. Less