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Musai An Ikeda
(無彩庵 池田)- Nearest station：
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- Closed：
- Monday, Tuesday
Restaurant information
Details
| Restaurant name |
Musai An Ikeda
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| Categories | French |
| Phone number (for reservation and inquiry) |
0267-44-3930 |
| Reservation availability |
Reservations available
Please note that it may be difficult to connect to us by phone during business hours. |
| Address |
長野県北佐久郡軽井沢町大字長倉1891-50 |
| Transportation |
It takes about 10 minutes by taxi from Karuizawa Station. 1,183 meters from Naka Karuizawa. |
| Business hours |
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| Average price |
JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 |
| Average price（Based on reviews） |
JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
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| Payment methods |
Credit card accepted （VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners） Electronic money not accepted QR code payments not accepted |
Seats/facilities
| Number of seats |
14 seats （ 10 tables with 40 seats and 4 counter seats.） |
|---|---|
| Maximum party size | 14 people（Seating） |
| Private rooms |
Unavailable |
| Private use |
Available For up to 20 people |
| Non-smoking/smoking |
Non smoking |
| Parking |
Available 5 parking spaces |
| Space/facilities |
Stylish space, Counter seating, Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible |
Menu
| Drink |
Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
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Feature - Related information
| Occasion |
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| Location |
Beautiful view, Hideout, A house restaurant |
| Service |
Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises, BYO drinks, Take-out, Delivery |
| Family friendly |
Children are welcome at our restaurant only if they are in elementary school or older and can enjoy a course meal. |
| Website | |
| The opening day |
2011.4.1 |
| Remarks |
We ask about any food allergies or ingredients you cannot eat when you make a reservation. |
| Restaurant highlights |
A cozy interior filled with the warmth of nature. Enjoy French cuisine made with seasonal ingredients that change with the seasons.
Step into an extraordinary space that feels like being in the heart of a forest. At "Musai-an Ikeda," you can savor exquisite French cuisine while experiencing the changing seasons. The chef carefully selects vegetables from producers whose faces you can see, ensuring a personal touch in every dish. Each plate is a delightful combination of ingredients born from interactions with these producers, showcasing a playful spirit. |
Located in the Nakakaruizawa area of Nagano Prefecture, this French restaurant is a delightful find. I made a reservation for lunch on a holiday.
The interior features floor-to-ceiling windows and high ceilings, creating a spacious and airy atmosphere. This restaurant is said to be a sister establishment of the renowned French restaurant, "L'Hermitage de Tamura..."
In any case, it was founded by Masakazu Ikeda, who worked at the Tamura group before branching out on his own in 2011.
◾️ Course / JPY 8250 (Tax Included)
◻︎ Amuse-Bouche Platter
- Firefly squid and sweet shrimp with raspberry sauce
- Sauce of udon, butterbur sprout, and cream cheese with dried Japanese radish
- Rice flakes with shirasu (young sardines)
- Tomatoes from Kochi Prefecture and mozzarella from Karuizawa
- New onions and wasabi mousse
◻︎ Appetizer
Seared Shinano Yukimasu (snow trout), Tenryu (river fish), and today's wild vegetables
With ayu (sweetfish) broth sauce and tomato coulis.
The Shinano Yukimasu was moist and flavorful. The sauce, reminiscent of mayonnaise, combined tomato, egg whites, and vinegar, while the wild vegetables added vibrant flavors.
◻︎ Second Appetizer
Green asparagus (from Nagawa Town, Aspara Maru)
Chiyo-maboroshi pork rillettes, Jambon-Cuit
Jambon de Himeki prosciutto salad
63°C temperature sauce with burnt butter and cheese.
This dish showcases an array of thoughtfully used ingredients, resulting in a refined presentation. Personally, I loved the asparagus gel, which was solidified with kanten (agar-agar). The ham and pork rillettes brought out the quality of the ingredients beautifully.
◻︎ Additional (JPY +1000)
Potato soup with Kita Akari potatoes and soy milk
Topped with summer truffle powder.
The summer truffle was simmered in consomme, then frozen and ground into powder, adding a wonderful accent. The soup itself was rich and comforting, truly delicious.
◻︎ Main Course
Low-temperature confit of Shinshu salmon
With kazika fish, salmon flakes, and rapeseed puree.
You can choose your favorite for the main course. I selected the Shinshu salmon, which had a slightly raw flavor due to the low-temperature confit, and the rich umami of the salmon filled my mouth. It was incredibly delicious.
◻︎ Dessert
Banana kuzumochi
With wasanbon sugar sorbet.
You can also choose your favorite for dessert. This Japanese-style sweet was elegantly flavored and delightful.
The course concluded with small treats and coffee. Overall, I felt the attention to detail was evident, and the incorporation of Japanese ingredients and techniques into the French cuisine made for a wonderful experience.
I believe the cost performance is quite reasonable. It was a great meal.