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**Title:** Oyster Bar Lunch near Higashi-Ginza ✨ Steak Black Curry 🥄 **Review:** Visited on a weekday afternoon around 1:00 PM with a few friends. There was a short wait. Oyster and 150g Steak Curry ¥2,290 It's been a while since I last visited, but the steak is delicious, the atmosphere is great, and it has a hidden gem feel. It's a place I've loved for a long time. The richness of the meat and oysters blends perfectly with the black curry, making it a sophisticated dish. ✨ It's been popular for a long time and is located on the 2nd floor of a mixed-use building, about 5 minutes from Higashi-Ginza Station. Definitely recommend it for couples or special occasions in the evening. 🙋

I visited for lunch on a Saturday. It was relatively empty, likely due to it being a Saturday. I ordered the oyster and beef steak curry with 100g of rice. The curry was rich and flavorful, and the steak was excellent. I enjoyed it very much. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was calm and relaxing, making it a comfortable place to be. I would definitely like to visit again for dinner.

I had a truly delicious curry! It was the "Beef and Oyster Steak Black Curry" with 150g of rice, priced at ¥2,190, which I found to be a steal! The beef steak was cooked to perfection, incredibly tender. The curry, after a while, revealed its rich spices, yet it was so smooth and flavorful that I couldn't stop wanting more. The meat and curry seemed to work together in a magical way, enhancing each other's deliciousness. The occasional coarse peppercorns added a delightful touch. I ordered the 150g portion, which was a bit on the larger side, but I was surprised by the generous amount of meat. I was truly satisfied! It's a size I'd recommend to others. The restaurant is small, so be prepared to wait, but it's definitely worth the wait. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, and I'm grateful for their service. I will absolutely be returning! It was delicious!

I made a reservation for a weekday evening and visited. I reserved the "Basic Set with 6 Appetizers and 3 Live Oysters from Across Japan" course (¥3980) and then ordered a la carte. For a la carte, I had the Beef Tataki Hamburger Tartare Style (¥2200) and the Abalone and Oyster Liver Sauce Pasta (¥1800). All the dishes were incredibly delicious, bursting with the flavor of oysters and seafood. They also offered to increase the number of live oysters to 4, so I took them up on that. The live oysters were incredibly fresh, all plump and juicy! I was amazed to learn that the size and flavor varied depending on where they were harvested. The hamburger tartare style was essentially a raw hamburger with plenty of vegetables and oysters on top. The combination of tender meat and oysters was heavenly. The liver sauce pasta was a short pasta coated in a rich liver sauce with an anchovy-like flavor, and it also included abalone and oysters, making it a luxurious dish. It was a bit salty, but still delicious. The restaurant is a bit cramped, but since there were few customers that day, it didn't feel too narrow. It had a moody and relaxing atmosphere. I was able to pay with a credit card. Next time, I'd like to try the oyster curry for lunch.

The food felt a bit lukewarm. The beef was good, but the oysters were a bit undercooked. Maybe oyster fritters would be a better topping... though I haven't tried them. 😅