和風さっぱり甘めフレンチ : Breston Court Yukawatan

When I made a reservation over the phone, the moment they realized I wasn't staying the night, the staff's tone became cold. They might as well make it so that you can only eat if you stay overnight.

Once seated, the first thing that caught my attention was that the underplate was chipped. It was a gold plate, yet it had wear... how disappointing for a high-end restaurant.

Next, I was struck by the fried sweetfish and the koi sashimi—the tiny bones got stuck in my throat. I’ve never found koi to be delicious; I think it’s best enjoyed as a display piece.

What bothered me the most was the ratio of spicy to sweet dishes. Sweet dishes made with carrots, sweet dishes made with potatoes, desserts, and a mixed selection of little sweets... How many sweet dishes do they plan to serve!? By the time dessert arrived, I was forcing myself to eat, yet a cute little birdhouse filled with more sweets appeared... I felt compelled to express my excitement with a "Wow, amazing!" but inside, I was quite disheartened.

I thought I should try a fancy restaurant at least once, but I guess it wasn’t quite my style. Paying JPY 38,880 for two courses, plus JPY 972 for an apple juice and JPY 3,985 in service charge didn’t feel worthwhile.

Oh, and I didn't like the bread either. Instead of butter or olive oil, they offered a tofu paste to spread, but bread and tofu just don’t go together...