The French restaurant 'Lien' located at Ikejiri Big Bridge.
A French restaurant located in a residential area, about 8 minutes from Ikejiri Big Bridge.
“Lien”在法语中意为“连接”。
A space that values the distance between guests and the host.
The owner-chef is Mr. Koichi Uehara. After graduating from Aomori Cookery School, he moved to Tokyo.
西荻窪にある『サン・ル・スー』。金子シェフのもとで修業を積んだ後、フランスへ渡り、パリの有名レストラン「エレーヌ・ダローズ」などで腕を磨いた。2014年12月に「Lien」を開店した。
With a friend from Yokohama.
The menu consists of three courses. I requested a B-course with double main dishes of fish and meat.
【乾杯】
ジンジャーエール
Friend: "White Wine"
【アミューズブーシュ】
“Purple Cauliflower Marinade”
“Wild vegetables, Parmesan cheese, and taro-salad cake”
チーズタルト
A tart with semi-hard cheese, washed-down cheese, parsnip cheese, and apricot cheese. Served with Parmesan cheese slices in the shape of leaves.
“Sakura Tuna Calamaro”
Stewed zucchini, mousse of white fish, Ehime's cherry trout, with a touch of green pepper.
Tomato and anchovy paste.
【アペリティ・ミラセット】
“Snowy Ginseng Mousse”
A sweetness that defies belief—it seems not to contain any sugar at all.
Grilled Squid
Eel and Squid with Cuscus
“Bacon and Onion Quiche”
“青森の津軽サーモン”
The chef’s hometown product, Tsugaru salmon, is smoked. Served with marinated shallots.
Pate de Camembert
“Vegetable Pickles”
“カエルのサラダ”
【パン】
Pan de Camembert
【メイン】
“甘鯛の鱗焼き”
A sweet tuna fillet with crispy scales, served with bamboo shoots, ham, and a cream sauce made from white beans.
【メイン】
Lamb Fricadel with Walnuts and Dates
The lamb was ground into minced meat, then rounded out without any binding. It was made into German-style hamburgers, or "Frikadellen".
Fleur de Sel, with a margarita sauce.
Creamy cauliflower mousse, stir-fried stick celery, roasted rosemary with pickled vegetables and walnuts.
It's rich and juicy. The sauce is relatively mild compared to demiglace, yet it complements the deliciousness of the meat perfectly.
Friend: "Beef Roasted in Red Wine"
The Persian dishes on the surface looked delicious.
【デザート】
“Vanilla Ice Cream with Angouleres Sauce, Chocolate Tereno with Black Pepper and Cinnamon”
Cherry Cake Terrine, Banana Mousse Grès, "Tea-Miso Cake"
A variety of fruits are served, colorful and a feast for the eyes. A delightful selection of desserts.
【음료】
“アイスティー”
From Ikejiri Big Bridge to Miseno, it’s a gourmet area, but to find French cuisine of this high quality is quite rare.
The care shown by the staff is also perfect.
The chef came to see us off.
The Toranomon Hills restaurant is said to be open on Tuesday.
The modern French restaurant 'Lien' located in Ikejiri Big Bridge.
A French restaurant quietly located in the residential area of Ikejiri-Ohashi.
“Lien”在法语中意为“连接”。这个空间注重与客人的距离感，为客人营造了一个亲切的迎接氛围。
Owner Chef Koichi Uehara graduated from Aomori Culinary School and moved to Tokyo. He studied French cuisine under Chef Koizumi in Nishi-Ominegobe. After returning to Japan, he went to France to further his skills at renowned restaurants like "Éliane D'Arros." In December 2014, he finally opened "Lien."
The menu consists of three courses. I ordered Course A with a friend.
【Appetizers】
“Cupcakes with Parmesan cheese, Parmesan cheese chips”
“Handmade Potato Chips”, “Tart with Tomato Braising Sauce of Beef”
A savory cheesy cake with a rich, moist flavor of sauerkraut.
Put the slowly cooked beef tendon stew in a crispy tart dish.
【アントレ】
Yonei-machi-Itaeri-Mi Shin-Ika to Dekinai no Risotto Balsamic-Souse
Soft squid, slightly sweet cabbage, and long onions are stir-fried together, then paired with well-cooked rice. The bitterness of the long onions serves as a good accent to enhance the flavor. It's rare to encounter a risotto that is so delicious.
Friend: "Pork udon with Ravigo sauce, cream sauce made from various kinds of mushrooms"
【スープ】
Kino to Truffle Cream Soup
Filled with a variety of mushrooms such as shiitake, mushrooms, shimeji, and enoki. Adding black truffle enhances the umami flavor, resulting in a deliciously flavored dish.
【パン】
『バゲット』
Both the crafts and the clams are delicious.
“Pan de Camembert”
【メイン】
Frikadel with Duck Meat Juice, Walnuts, and Dates
Round the coarse duck meat, and combine it with a sweet-and-sour sauce similar to teriyaki sauce. For the garnish, add zucchini, purple radish, sweet potato, small yams, pumpkin puree, and radish pickles.
Please break the warm tofu into pieces and mix them together before eating. The juices from the duck meat hamburger are drizzling down.
Friend: "Roast Chicken Breast from Ooedo Prefecture, Daisen"
【デザート】
“Milk Ice Cream, Fruit Salad, Valona Chocolate Tereno, Banana Mousse Grasse, Caramel Mousse”
Milk-like ice, rich chocolate teardrops, and fluffy, airy banana mousse – these desserts offer a rich variety of textures, lightness, heaviness, and flavors.
【음료】
“コーヒー”
The chef was in charge of the kitchen here. At Tiger's Hills, he was responsible for serving customers! According to the manager, the chef does everything by himself. He’s a leader who is as wise as a mirror. Everything was delicious.
池尻大橋は閑静な地域にもかかわらず、現在ではフレンチ名店の激戦区となっています。その中でも、洗練された雰囲気の中で本格的な美味しいフレンチを気軽に楽しめる評判のお店です。店内はモダンでセンス溢れる空間です。小さなレストランですが、圧迫感が全くなく、居心地が良いです。
The reservation was successful for the New Year’s Eve. The restaurant was packed with customers, and all seats were occupied.
Menu
A・Appetizers・Soups・Main Courses・Desserts・Post-meal Drinks・One drink
【음료】
『アイスコーヒー』
【アントレ】
Grilled scallops from Okayama, served with risotto made with Italian rice from Aomori
Crispy and fragrant, the oysters are cooked to perfection. The soba is well-seared, retaining all its delicious flavors. This is a technique that even experts can't replicate. The richness of the cream risotto is also fully absorbed by the oysters. When cheese is added to finish the dish, it adds more texture to the rice, making the taste even more satisfying. The fragrant cream sauce and the smooth texture of the oysters make this a truly delicious meal.
Mother's 【Antre】 "Grilled bonito from Nagasaki, marinated with green pepper and garlic flavor"
The chicken is rich in flavor and has a delicious aroma from being grilled. It's clear that high-quality chicken is used. The potato salad beneath it has a sour taste that complements the overall taste. Even though the vegetables are marinated, the acidity is kept moderate so that the ingredients can be fully enjoyed.
【スープ】
New Onion Soup
A rich soup with a smooth texture that delivers a shocking sweetness from the onions, allowing you to feel their subtle sweetness. The chef explained that this soup is made by boiling only onions without any potatoes. It utilizes the moisture and thickness of fresh onions, along with a little cream and milk. What a beautiful, delicious soup—a true masterpiece.
【パン】
『バゲット』
The baguette, regardless of the flour's flavor, has a rich taste and a strong umami and texture. The thick crust is quite firm after baking. The crumb is moist and chewy. The rich flavor of the crust is strongly emphasized during baking. It has a fragrant quality that reminds me of baked pastries. This is made by a renowned restaurant known as “SINIFIAN SINIFIÈ”. It’s simply exceptional in taste. Today, I ate four pieces for my mother.
【メイン】
Bluefish Brand Chicken, Tori Tori Broccoli Roast, Basiliko
The skin is fragrant and crispy from the baking process, while the meat has a chewy texture and is juicy. It can be enjoyed on its own, highlighting the deliciousness of the chicken. If you prefer, please add Balsamic Sauce! This sauce is made by heating Balsamic vinegar to enhance its flavor. When combined with the chicken, the taste is further enhanced. As side dishes, green vegetables, sweet potatoes, and peppers are grilled meticulously to ensure they are delicious.
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“As a side item, ‘coarse salt’ was provided—a well-thought-out gesture.”
Mother [Main]: “Today’s Fish Dishes: Poire of Miyazaki-crafted sweet tuna, served with beetroot bruleé and white wine.”
Carefully unwinding the scales of the sweet salmon and roasting them. The crispy scales paired perfectly with the plump, soft texture of the sweet salmon fillet. A beautiful sauce made by mixing roasted butter sauce with bright red beets. Together with the smooth butter sauce, the umami of the salmon was perfectly captured in this delicious pâté.
【デザート】
“Pampading, Red Wine Compote of Pear, Raisin Mousse, Ice Cream with Cocoa and Caramel, Served with Angrejs”
『Pampdink』
Pampinding, Pampeldu. A pudding with a delicate flavor created using the "Golden Law" recipe, combined with the chewy texture of bread that resembles kastela. The bread is cut into smaller pieces after being baked on a larger scale, resulting in a crispy edge. Delicious, served with Souse Angres.
Mousse with Raisins
Melt while still maintaining a smooth texture. Delicious raisins serve as a great accent to the flavor.
It has an exquisite softness, resulting in a very elegant presentation.
『Chocolate and Caramel Ice Cream』
The caramel gelato has a rich coffee flavor, combined with the distinctive, rich aroma and sweetness of caramel. It is truly delicious.
“Nectar of Pear Compote & Red Wine Stew”
The pear has a rich flavor reminiscent of red wine. It seems to have absorbed some of the wine’s taste. Although it is served lightly, its flavor is overwhelming. The texture of the flesh stands out, and the quality seems excellent.
【음료】
“コーヒー”
A slightly sour taste, but a mild and elegant flavor.
The level of the appetizers and the main dishes was truly "outstanding". Not only were the dishes excellent, but delicious desserts were also served. It's hard to put into words—it was a true masterpiece of culinary excellence. Every item was far beyond our expectations. This was a restaurant that truly lived up to its reputation.
The classical French cuisine also appears, despite its simplicity. The use of luxurious ingredients makes everything truly special. Lunch is definitely worth visiting again and again. I really hope you'll also try the dinner options.
