On the second day in Kyoto, we made a reservation in advance and visited the restaurant at noon.
Just behind the hotel where I am staying. Lunch will start at 11:30.
Both my husband and I ordered a mini-course that costs 2300 yen.
This mini-course offers a variety of appetizers and main dishes, from which you can choose one at a time to order.
First, let's toast with beer and pink lemonade!
First, the appetizers...
The dish that my husband requested was “Ufuma Yonesu”.
On top of the mashed potatoes, there are four pieces of boiled eggs, cut into halves.
On top of the egg, there’s a sauce based on anchovy.
And on top of that, cucumbers, green peppers, strawberries, and other toppings are added as decorations.
Another type of mayonnaise-based sauce is used to bring everything together.
It's a delicious appetizer with a gentle flavor. However, the portion is not very large, so two boiled eggs are considered a generous amount for our family^^;
I ordered "deer meat risotto and garlic toast".
This garlic toast pairs well with the light and crisp taste of the dish.
However, this item is quite large in quantity for our household.
As I continued eating, I found that the taste became more intense.
It was my first time at this restaurant, so I didn't know how much food to order.
Based on our age, I thought it would be sufficient if both of us shared about one-third of the responsibility.
Perhaps it would be more enjoyable to go in groups of three or four people, rather than going alone with just two people.
A bread made with homemade rye was served.
This was very hot; the surface was crispy, and it wasn’t too addictive, making it easy to enjoy. ♬
The main dish seemed to be what the husband actually wanted to eat, but it contained foie gras, which he is not fond of.
I ordered "beef steak" and "lamb gratin".
The beef steak was accompanied by eggplant and bell peppers buried inside it, along with couscous.
The compatibility with the source meat was also good, and the portion size was just right. The steak is red meat with less fat, making it easy to enjoy.
I was given one portion, and I thought that it was enough. But as I continued to eat, my husband seemed to be bothered by the richness of the sauce.
Since I really like sheep, whenever I see the word "sheep" on the menu, I always order something related to sheep.
It would have been better to confirm what kind of dishes there are before making the request...
I haven't had French food very often, so I imagined it would be something like cooking meat by myself.
Looking at the dishes that came out, I was shocked.
The dishes served in a slightly deeper dish were covered with latte art on their surfaces.
Is there minced sheep added below that? I can sense a distinctive aroma, but it was difficult to tell whether the meat itself was present or not.
At the bottom of the page, there was couscous included in the meal. However, it felt more like a dish where latte toluy was the main ingredient, rather than couscous itself.
(Perhaps this is what a "gratine" dish actually looks like... I'm sorry! I don't really understand French.)
Latte tofu has a faint scent of rosemary as well...
The taste was very strong and rich, making it a dish I really don't enjoy.
The husband who tried to help me was instantly defeated in just one fight^^;
That's understandable. I really don't like potatoes, onions, and sheep... You can tell from the beginning that it's impossible to eat them, right^^;
The desserts can be chosen one by one from among five varieties.
Here, based on mistakes made when choosing the main item, we asked about what kind of dessert and then chose accordingly.
My husband ordered pudding, and I ordered crème brûlée.
The crème brûlée has a gentle flavor, with the cream part being thick and creamy.
The pudding was described as "adult-level," but it had a rather bitter caramel flavor. I really didn’t enjoy it at all.
My husband initially said it was a bit too difficult to eat, but as we continued eating, he added that it might become a favorite dish.
At the end of the meal, we were served red tea and coffee as a light snack.
When we visit Kyoto, we tend to choose only Japanese cuisine.
However, in such cases, both the ingredients and cooking methods often overlap, which sometimes leads to boredom.
Recently, I've started visiting restaurants in different fields as well.
French is not something my husband usually goes to. I, on the other hand, go there occasionally with my friends.
I thought the bistro might be a bit more approachable, so I decided to visit there for lunch this time.
For us, who are novice French eaters, this visit was indeed a field that seemed a bit challenging.
Thank you very much for your hospitality.
