Ginza Shinohara is a renowned Japanese restaurant with two Michelin stars. ✨ I visited in June and had the opportunity to hear stories related to that month. Surprisingly, I was the only solo diner… The lively conversation and attentive service made for a delightful experience! We started by deciding on additional menu items. During my visit, I could choose from three options: Kobe Beef Tenderloin for JPY 5,500, Caviar for JPY 10,000, and Snow Crab for JPY 6,600 (all can be ordered). ● Ordered Items Omakase Course JPY 35,000 + Additional Meat Dish JPY 5,500, Two Types of Sake Total: Approximately JPY 47,000 *Service Charge: 10% ● Reservation Method OMAKASE *Reservation difficulty: somewhat challenging ● Course Duration Approximately 3 hours and 10 minutes *If you arrive at 8 PM, it may extend past 11:30 PM depending on the order of service… ● Course Contents 1. Sea Urchin and Sesame Tofu 2. Ayu Sushi 3. Fried Abalone 4. Soft-Shelled Turtle Broth Soup 5. Ise Lobster, Tuna, and Squid Sashimi 6. Ayu Head 7. Fish Dish (Sea Urchin and Karasumi Sprinkle) 8. Hassun 9. Shiga Prefecture Tomatoes with Tomato Jelly 10. Foie Gras, Dried Persimmon, and Rum Raisin Monaka 11. Pike Conger and Asparagus 12. Ginger Rice and Pickles 13. Hida Beef Tenderloin (additional) 14. Zosui 15. Sweets 16. Matcha ● Taste Every dish served was of exceptional quality. Notably, the Fried Abalone, Soft-Shelled Turtle Broth Soup, and Foie Gras with Dried Persimmon and Rum Raisin Monaka stood out. The Pike Conger and Asparagus had a strong sweet flavor typical of Kansai cuisine, which I personally found a bit overwhelming. The Zosui was also rich due to the broth. The Soft-Shelled Turtle Broth Soup exemplified the quality of Japanese cuisine, and the Foie Gras, Dried Persimmon, and Rum Raisin Monaka were innovative and deeply flavorful—I wished I could take some home as souvenirs! ✨ ● Impression The welcome was from an Ise Lobster. From the moment I entered, it was clear this was a theatrical dining experience! The presentation of the Hassun is done during the course, where they decorate it with ice pillars tied with ropes. Then, the lights dim, and the chef begins to narrate stories related to June. After the storytelling, the lights come back on, and the Hassun is removed before continuing the meal (I thought, "Wait, we’re not starting to eat with the decoration still on?"—it left me a bit puzzled, but I suppose it’s better to have it removed for a proper meal). The decoration took quite a while to set up, yet it was only for this moment! ● Other Notes Going alone was quite a challenge at this restaurant! If you arrive late, it can run very late, risking missing the last train home. (;^_^A) You don’t need to dress too formally for your visit.
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