Tokyo Food Guide: Who says happiness can't be tasted?

Who had an unbelievably delicious lunch today? 😍 Me! 🤩 Enjoying such exquisite flavors during a rainy day in Tokyo truly feels like unbeatable happiness! 🤪 This is my favorite Bistro's lunch omakase! (Montee is more of a French bistro, so it's not comparable.) This meal left me utterly satisfied. 😌 Omakase Course (Tax included: ¥5,600) Appetizer 🥗 + Soup 🥣 + Fish Dish 🐟 + Meat Dish 🥩 + Dessert 🍰 + Drink ☕️ ⭐️ Vegetable Terrine 🥦🥕🦐 A crystal-clear jelly embedded with colorful vegetables: broccoli, okra, carrots, mushrooms, and a touch of shrimp for garnish. 🤤 The jelly itself is refreshingly light, while the vegetables are perfectly crisp and sweet. 😋 The accompanying white sauce is mildly tangy with a hint of creamy milk flavor, adding layers of complexity. This dish is incredibly appetizing! 🤤 ⭐️ Pumpkin Potage 🎃 The moment you taste it, it's irresistibly smooth! 🤩 The sweetness and richness of the pumpkin are completely blended and dissolved into every drop of the soup. It's a natural pumpkin sweetness 🎃, harmonized with subtle hints of milk and butter, enhancing the pumpkin's flavor even more. 🤤 Drinking this on a rainy day ☔️ warms you up entirely! ⭐️ Grilled Spanish Mackerel with Tapenade Sauce The fish's skin is perfectly crispy with a slight charred aroma, while the flesh remains tender and juicy, retaining its natural sweetness. 😌 The tapenade sauce (olive paste) is savory and rich, with hints of garlic and olive fruitiness, making the dish incredibly flavorful! 👅 The diced tomatoes add a touch of acidity, balancing the dish beautifully. 😋 Overall, it's a perfect combination of savory, umami, and a hint of tanginess! 🥰 ⭐️ Yamagata Pork Loin Sautéed with Pomegranate Sauce 🐖 This dish is a divine blend of meat aroma and fruity fragrance! 🤩 The pork chop is cooked to perfection, with a slightly crispy exterior and juicy interior. 🤤 The meat is tender, evenly marbled, and not dry at all, offering a delightful chew. The highlight is the pairing with pomegranate sauce, which provides a refreshing sweet and sour fruitiness that contrasts yet harmonizes with the pork's richness. The sauce's mild acidity lightens the meat's fat, making every bite incredibly satisfying! 😋 The accompanying mashed potatoes are creamy and smooth, while the broccoli, mushrooms, carrots, and greens are simply seasoned to preserve their natural sweetness, balancing the dish and enriching the overall flavor. 🤪 ⭐️ Chocolate Terrine 🍫 The dessert is a chocolate jelly 🍫 topped with caramel crisps and raspberry accents ✨. The jelly is silky and rich, with a bittersweet chocolate flavor. The caramel crisps add texture, while the raspberries provide a sweet and tangy contrast, making each spoonful utterly satisfying. 😋 This lunch set, from start to finish, is refined and delightful. Escaping into a cozy bistro for this meal on a rainy day fills you with pure happiness! 💯