Hyperlocal Tokyo

I had been wanting to try this restaurant for a while because it seemed like a place where you could get delicious French-Italian food at a reasonable price. I finally had the chance to visit. I was able to get a table without a reservation. The inside was noisy and not very relaxing. The food was too salty for my taste. The appetizer platter seemed to have been sitting out for a while and I couldn't finish it. I'm sorry. I don't think I'll be going back.

This time, we were able to choose from a variety of dishes, including a wine-all-you-can-drink option, salad, appetizers, Rossini as the main course, pasta, and dessert. The wines included in the all-you-can-drink option were all delicious, including red, white, and sparkling. The service and atmosphere were excellent, and the food was delicious as well. ^ ^ I gave it a 4-star rating because the foie gras in the Rossini was significantly smaller than before. While this is likely due to the weakening yen, it was a bit disappointing as it was a dish I was looking forward to. Overall, I had a very satisfying experience.

I went for lunch because I wanted to try the Rossini. The food was satisfying in terms of both taste and price. This time, I added foie gras for an extra charge, so the regular Rossini has less foie gras than in the photo. The tables are close together, but it wasn't crowded so it didn't bother me much. The service was polite and friendly. I had a bad experience at another branch, so I had been avoiding 'Ore no' restaurants, but this visit made me want to go back again, which was great.

I've been a regular at the "Ore no" series restaurants lately, frequenting places like "Ore no Kappou," "Ore no Dashi," and "Ore no Yakitori." I had a positive experience at this particular location during a weekday lunch, finding both the food and service to be above expectations. However, during a recent dinner gathering, the service fell short. While it's possible the staff member was new or part-time, they seemed to have forgotten our order, which was disappointing compared to my previous experiences at other "Ore no" restaurants. Earlier that month, I had a positive encounter at "Ore no Yakitori" where a staff member, possibly new or inexperienced, noticed us from the kitchen counter and proactively approached us, even though we hadn't called them over. This gesture impressed me, making the service at this location even more disappointing. Additionally, I hadn't considered the presence of live music, which made conversation difficult during our dinner. In hindsight, I realize this was a poor choice for a formal gathering.

I had been wanting to try this restaurant for years, as it had become quite the buzz a few years back. I happened to be in Tokyo for work and, after much deliberation, decided to choose this place for a bit of a talking point. I was surprised to find the restaurant tucked away in a corner of a building, but even more surprised to learn that the restroom was located in the basement of the building! It was lunchtime on a weekday, so there was no need for a reservation. They had a lunch menu, but I opted for the uni pasta, as I've been a fan of uni pasta ever since I tried it at another restaurant. This place is famous for its uni pasta, so I had high expectations for it to be even better. Perhaps I had set my expectations too high, but it didn't quite hit the spot, and I found it difficult to finish. My companion ordered the truffle risotto, and we both felt... well, I'm not sure how to describe it. Was it supposed to be refined? It just didn't suit our simple palates. The price was also a bit steep. They also serve a small dish like an appetizer when you order anything other than the lunch menu. I don't think I'll be going back.