Jimbocho Den

 December 14, 2014

Tokyo, Japan

Sunny and Crisp

 

Late this summer, I had an opportunity to go to one of the hottest restaurants in Tokyo called Jimbocho Den.  Chef Hasegawa is known to be very friendly and talented.  The restaurant got a Michelin star only shortly after opening.  I have to say, it was one of the best and enjoyable meals I've had in Japan.  Everyone in the restaurant was friendly and was having fun while cooking.  In addition, they have been very accomodating about my dietary restrictions - no pork or foie gras.  

The entrance is very unassuming so easy to miss

The decor is understated and beautiful

My meal started with this beautifully cooked (sou vite, I believe) ayu

Followed by a roasted fish (can't remember what kind)

All of their dinnerware is specially made

And his signature dish - fried chicken served in a box

with a list of his favorite restaurants

And the best fried chicken I've had

Followed by delicious Buri (fish) with beets.  Never had anything so good..

And paired with recommended sake

Mackerel roasted on a leaf!

Their signature salad.  Best salad ever

With another type of sake

Followed by a light soup flavored with matsutake mushrooms

And the last dish:  Rice cooked with fresh ikura.  Just as good as from Sushi Saito

And a traditional Japanese dessert combined with Western influence (cheese)

The chef

As I could not finish the rice, the chef made me rice balls to take home which I had for breakfast the next day

Comments

[Sandra Myers]

love the salad - like a painting!