Barberians Steakhouse (Toronto)

Posted on Sunday, November 16, 2014 by
Location: Toronto, Canada
Address: 7 Elm Street
Website: http://www.barberians.com/
Type of Meal: Dinner
When a restaurant’s been in business for over 50 years, you know they’re doing something right. Started in 1959, Barberian’s is a steakhouse institution. Their dining room proudly displays Canadian history with a mixture of sculptures, paintings and artifacts; from  paintings by the Group of Seven, a copy of the Globe and Mail from 1867 and pre-Confederation currency from the Hudson’s Bay Company, there’s a lot to be seen if you’re a museum, art or history buff.  But, none of this matters to me, what draws me to Barberians is their meat – all 16 ounces of it to be exact.

Their menu is stocked with traditional classics - no there isn’t the wagyu beef you’ll find at Jacobs - just the timeless cuts of meats that were probably around 50 years ago. The lack of choice isn’t a concern for me, give me an aged black angus bone-in ribeye any day, it will always be my favourite.

First to arrive is a basket of hot garlic bread and pickled vegetables (a collection of carrots, cucumbers, cabbage, a cauliflower floret and a jalapeño for whoever is brave enough to try it). I’m glad they leave the dish of vegetables with you throughout the meal, they really helped to break through the heaviness of the steak when I just need a refreshing sharp crunch.


After seeing the table beside get their salads and the enormous portions, my husband and I split a Caesar ($10.25; half portion pictured below). Unlike Harbour 60, it’s not done table-side but encompasses all the elements of a good classic – thick super garlicky dressing, smothered with grated parmesan, cool fresh romaine leaves and crisp croutons. It did lack bacon bits, but I don’t mind this given I’ve never been a huge fan of bacon.


For my first visit I had to go with the house specialty… the rib steak (available in 16 or 24 oz portions). Opting for the smaller one ($49.75), it nevertheless was a hulking piece of beef. Barberians is known for their steak seasoning, a secret blend that has been used since its inception and can even be purchased to take home. I have no idea what’s in it, but it adds just enough flavour to the steak without becoming overly salty so that the natural meat juices still stood out. As with the typical rib eye, it was wonderfully tender from the marbling and cooked to the perfect medium rare doneness. In my opinion, it wasn’t as good as the one I’ve had at Harbour 60 but any difference is slight as both were a delight.


We were offered a choice of rice, baked potato or fries with the steak (note there’s a $7.75 supplement for mashed potatoes) so you could get away with ordering just a steak without paying extra for sides. Although the fries were good (I snuck some off the plate of a fellow diner), nothing goes better with steak than a loaded potato. The condiments arrive table side allowing patrons to customize as they please - I packed mine with sour cream, chives and feta cheese (an interesting option which adds a bit of briny richness to it).

Despite the fact that I had to give away a portion of my steak after starting to get meat sweats, I was actually craving something sweet to end the meal. So our table of four decided to share an order of hot apple beignets with vanilla ice cream ($10.25). As with all of Barberian’s portion sizes, the dessert was more than enough to satisfy all of us with the dish having two full sized beignets and two scoops of ice cream.  Inside each beignet was a large thick slice of apple, which reduced the batter ratio and helped to lighten the dessert. Covered with cinnamon sugar and sprinkled with finely chopped walnuts this is my type of dessert.


It’s a steakhouse where you can arrive clad in suit or sweat shirt and feel equally welcomed. During our Sunday visit, the place was packed but there was never a moment we felt unattended to. Although the steak at Barberian’s wasn’t the best I’ve ever had, there’s something about their atmosphere that is so enjoyable and embracing that it’s certainly the one I’ll return to. Here’s to hoping that it will continue to be around for many years to come. 
Overall mark - 8 out of 10
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  • 6 - decent restaurant but I likely won't return
  • 7 - decent restaurant and I will likely return
  • 8 - great restaurant that I'd be happy to recommend
  • 9 - fantastic restaurant that I would love to visit regularly and highly recommend
  • 10 - absolute perfection!

CLOSED: The Richmond Grill (Richmond Hill)

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Location: Richmond Hill, Canada
Address: 10165 Yonge Street
Type of Meal: Dinner
Situated in a neighbourhood reminiscent of Unionville, it’s unlike the plazas filled with big box stores you’ll generally find in Richmond Hill. However, unlike the cobblestone surroundings, Richmond Grill’s window is plastered full of decals making it seem more like a fast food kabob place than an Italian restaurant. But, if you’re able to look past the tacky window and enter the restaurant, you’ll be greeted with an intimate and dimly lit dining room with bottles of olive oil adorning each table. Yes, its quintessentially Italian and with it comes tons of food and welcoming service.  

Soon after ordering, our waiter whisks out a basket filled with bread and crackers. As a warning, do not fill up on bread as the portion sizes at Richmond Grill are significant – and that’s putting it mildly.

Appetizers are meant to be shared or could easily replace a meal if you’re not overly hungry. My husband and I split the grilled calamari ($11.95; only half of portion shown below) and even a half size consisted of one and a half pieces. The calamari was tender and fresh; the charred smokiness was mellowed by the fresh warm salsa topping it (consisting of tomatoes, olives, capers, roasted garlic and red onion). I especially liked how the olives were freshly pitted and not too strong as to overpower the dish. The salsa was good with the calamari, on its own or would likely be even better atop bread (which I wanted to try it if weren’t for worry about filling up).


The mixed seafood linguine ($18.95) contained another piece of grilled calamari (I really should have planned my meal out better), two prawns, chunks of tender salmon, tons of mussels and unshelled baby clams throughout. The sauce, a simple fish broth, is exactly what I want with seafood pasta – just let the cooking liquid act as the flavour, too much tomato drowns out the wonderful natural seafood essence. A mix of julienned peppers, leeks, onion, snow peas and roasted garlic rounded out the dish adding some crunch to the pasta. If only the linguine was more al dente, the dish would have been perfect.


My husband’s grilled black angus striploin ($31.95) was a brimming plate of meat, fresh cut frites, thick slices of portobello mushroom and vegetables. He noted the steak was cooked well and the beef a nice tender cut. Alas, I was too excited to dig into the linguine and forgot to snap a picture of his meal. 

All in all, Richmond Grill offers great dishes at a low price. Trust me, come hungry as you will surely not be disappointed. Just try to look past the decals on the windows, not the greatest sight, and you will be in for a treat. After all, a restaurant that’s been in business for seventeen years must be doing something right.

Overall mark - 8 out of 10
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  • 6 - decent restaurant but I likely won't return
  • 7 - decent restaurant and I will likely return
  • 8 - great restaurant that I'd be happy to recommend
  • 9 - fantastic restaurant that I would love to visit regularly and highly recommend
  • 10 - absolute perfection!

CLOSED: DT Bistro (Toronto)

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Location: Toronto, Canada
Address: 154 Harbord Street
Type of Meal: Brunch

 My first thought upon entering DT Bistro's dining room, after drooling at the pastry laden display case, was how bright and airy it was and boy it smelled good. Unlike some other restuarants that serve brunch, there were no crazy lineups and crowds but rather just enough patrons to give it credibility while still allowing a sense of tranquility and quick service.

The menu incorporates a good mix of breakfast and lunch offerings. Unfortunately, a fair number of them are denoted "seasonal" and thus my first choice (fried soft shell crab on brioche) was unavailable. Perhaps it's better as I ended up getting the slightly heart friendlier goat cheese frittata ($16) instead. Chocked full of vegetables including caramalized onions, spears of asparagus, ribbons of zucchini, peppers and sundried tomatoes, it certainly hit the spot first thing in the morning while giving me at least two servings of vegetables for the day.



Without relying on creamy sauces or too much cheese, the dots of tangy goat cheese made the fritatta light enough so I wasn't sluggish feeling after brunch. Served with a handful of salad (the raspberry balsamic dressing was quite nice) and toasted bread the bread was quite a hefty portion that couldn't be finished.

Of course it could be due to our table opting to start with a basket of scones ($7.50) which seemed like a popular choice. Not overly big, they are hot and crispy with a flakey soft centre; really what you'd expect in a scone. The batter had a lovely citrusy taste from small flecks of lemon rind. Accompanying the scones were Devonshire cream, apple compote and lemon curd . Overall, although the Devonshire cream was not as thick as I prefer, the compote and lemon curd were nice additions that gave the scones a nice flavour without being overly sweet and thick.



DT Bistro was quite enjoyable and great for last minute plans if you are not up for waiting. They also offer an afternoon tea package for $28 after 2pm that also seemed quite nice and perhaps could draw me back to try it one day.
 
Overall mark - 8 out of 10


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  • 6 - decent restaurant but I likely won't return
  • 7 - decent restaurant and I will likely return
  • 8 - great restaurant that I'd be happy to recommend
  • 9 - fantastic restaurant that I would love to visit regularly and highly recommend
  • 10 - absolute perfection!




Rigoletto Bar & Grill (Tokyo)

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Location: Tokyo, Japan
Address: 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato (5th floor of the West Walk in Roppongi Hills)
Website: http://www.rigoletto.jp/
Type of Meal: Lunch
Located on the in the Roppingi Hills complex, Rigoletto is one of the few restaurants with low prices; it’s also spacious and serves American favourites such as burgers, pizzas and pasta.

Despite its extensive menu and prix fixe lunch menu options, my husband and I stuck with the a la carte menu and each had a salad and 6 inch pizza (pizzas are also available in 10 inch sizes).

The mixed salad (¥400) I ordered was a simple spring mix with grape tomato, cucumber, sprouts and asparagus shavings. The vegetables were all tossed with a creamy miso dressing and topped with fried garlic chips. Although the ingredients were quite ordinary, the dressing and garlic chips added a nice Japanese twist to the salad which was quite enjoyable. 


Meanwhile, my husband’s Caesar salad (¥500) was pretty standard… I didn't bother to try it. 


Rigoletto’s menu contained an interesting sounding sour cream shrimp pizza (¥1,100). The crust was the blistered Neapolitan style, which is softer and doughier making it harder to hold slices of. With no tomato sauce but rather just the tangy sour cream it reminded me of eating naan bread with dip. Except in this case there was a liberal amount of shrimp, broccoli and capers on top. All in all, an interesting twist but wouldn’t be my go-to combination.  


The spicy diavola (¥1,100) contained various cured meats (spicy salami and prosciutto), button mushrooms and garlic chips. Once again I didn’t try it so unable to comment on its taste. But, my husband did like the spicy oil they brought for the pizza to add extra flavour.  
Overall, Rigoletto is in line with most chain restaurants you’d find in North America. It’s a cheerful environment as they shout as you enter and leave. Moreover, they have a huge open view kitchen – we sat at a booth right in front of the person shaping burger patties – so it’s entertaining. Like the North American chains it’s a good family restaurant with the louder environment, quick service and reasonable price points. If you do visit, I’d suggest trying their burgers as it seemed to be the more popular dish as we saw these flying out of the kitchen most often.

Overall mark - 7 out of 10

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  • 6 - decent restaurant but I likely won't return
  • 7 - decent restaurant and I will likely return
  • 8 - great restaurant that I'd be happy to recommend
  • 9 - fantastic restaurant that I would love to visit regularly and highly recommend
  • 10 - absolute perfection!

Sip Wine Bar (Toronto)

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Location: Toronto, Canada
Address: 2 Broadway Avenue
Website: http://www.sipwinebar.ca/
Type of Meal: Dinner

Newly opened on a quiet street close to Yonge and Eglinton, Sip Wine Bar already has quite the following as seen by the packed restaurant during a Saturday visit. Their décor is simplistic with wooden tables, exposed cream bricks and tons of light bulbs hanging from the ceiling. Aside from the dining room on the main floor, the restaurant offers a private dining area downstairs (with its own bar) that would be perfect for parties.

With tons of delicious sounding items on the menu, my friends and I decided to order a selection of dishes and share family style. First up was the fittura mista ($15.95) or deep fried shrimp and calamari. Arriving piping hot we couldn’t get enough of these lightly dusted nuggets of salty seafood. Of course, things that are deep fried are inherently delicious, but these shrimp and calamari were tender and didn’t feel too greasy or heavy.


On the other hand, the polpette di Luisa ($8.95) or meatballs with tomato sauce was a bit lackluster – possibly because I ate this second. Served lukewarm it didn’t have the same freshly made feel of the fittura mista; to me it seemed like they were spooned out of heating dish with spring mix tossed on the side. The meatballs and sauce itself tasted decent, but could have benefited from some cheese and/or herbs sprinkled on top.


We had to try their pizzas, given Sip’s AVPN accredited status (essentially an association that sets up regulations to ensure the standards of making Neapolitan pizza is maintained). The first was the capricciosa ($16.99) a pizza loaded with mushrooms, prosciutto, artichokes, olives, mozzarella and basil. The crust was certainly Neapolitan with the blistered pockets of dough and paper thin crust. But, the amount of tomato sauce was a bit too generous making the middle soggy and causing the ingredients to slide off when you tried to move a slice onto the plate. Nonetheless, the toppings were abundant and flavours good if you don’t mind a mushy crust.


For a white pizza (olive oil rather than tomato sauce based), we tried the funghi porcini ($18.99) which was more simplistic highlighting porcinis with mozzarella, parmigiano, tomatoes and basil. In this case there was no soggy crust but the pizza also lacked flavour. Certainly you wouldn’t want to overwhelm the pizza and cover up the porcini’s woodsy taste, but even an additional drizzle of olive oil and sprinkle of sea salt prior to serving would have been appreciated.


The gnocchi alla trevigiana ($16.95) was absolutely delicious. First off, Sip nailed the gnocchi texture I covet – soft and doughy yet still hard enough to have some bite so that it resembles pasta rather than mushy dough. Tssed a light gorgonzola cream sauce the hot pieces of gnocchi had just enough sauce to flavour it without being overly heavy. This would definitely be a dish I’d order again.


Sadly, their tiramisu was sold out by the time we arrived at the desserts.  Instead, we ordered the white chocolate cheesecake ($8.99) and the crème brulee ($9.95). The cheesecake was rich and had a great flavour – a mix of caramel and chocolate. Sip’s dessert chef does need to get the chocolate cookie base thinner; at almost ¾ inch thick we struggled to break through it so the cheesecake mixture ended up falling off. Then when it was eaten together the abundance of crust overwhelmed to smooth cheese base.


However, the cheesecake was a better choice than the crème brulee which arrived cold, had an uneven sugar crust (although in the centre was nice and thin) and the crème itself fairly watery. Again it had a nice vanilla flavour, but the execution needs some improvement.


Most of the media articles written about Sip focuses on their pizzas. But from our visit, my friends and I agree their other dishes are much better; even from scoping the table beside the lamb chop and chicken dishes looked appetizing. We were advised by our helpful waitress that Sip has a patio out front in the summer so a return visit may be in order to sample their pasta and meat dishes while enjoying a lovely summer evening outside.

Overall mark - 7.5 out of 10
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  • 6 - decent restaurant but I likely won't return
  • 7 - decent restaurant and I will likely return
  • 8 - great restaurant that I'd be happy to recommend
  • 9 - fantastic restaurant that I would love to visit regularly and highly recommend
  • 10 - absolute perfection!


CLOSED: Bannock (Toronto)

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Location: Toronto, Canada
Address: 401 Bay Street
Type of Meal: Dinner 
Part of the O&B group of companies, Bannock is made up of two eateries – a casual café where can grab simple dishes to eat in or go and a true sit down restaurant. The menu focuses on Canadian dishes which is really a mix of salads, meat, seafood and starches. This “Canadian” theme continues and is highlighted in the décor with tons of wood everywhere – on the walls, as the furniture and separating everything in between; just be careful what you touch as my friend got a splinter from the ramp while leaving.

When you see duck poutine pizza ($16) on a menu, it's one of those items that sparks intrigue - you want to someone to get it to see it in its glory, but whether you want to get it yourself… the gluttony of it can be overwhelming. As a happy medium, my friend and I decided to share it and that was a smart choice as it’s huge and even after eating a quarter of it, the heaviness begins to sink in.

                                           

The crust is closer to a toasted flatbread (perhaps bannock?) than an airy pizza crust. Of course, a substantial base is required as it’s topped with a fair amount of fries, cheese curds, large pieces of tender duck and smothered with gravy. All in all, it’s decent but I’d prefer to just eat the poutine on its own as the cheese curds don’t soften enough for my liking. As a warning, if you don’t like salty foods, stay away from the duck poutine pizza as it’s very heavy on the sodium.

In my opinion, the better dish of the night was the pork tenderloin special ($19). Cooked sous vide and then broiled so the skin crisps up; the pork was a great combination of tender thoroughly cooked meat, a gelatinous layer of fat and crispy salty crust. Even the sides were a delightful blend of textures and flavours - crispy salty kale, smooth sweet beet purée, soft nutty barley risotto and a sour braised & grilled onion. What a delightful dish that should definitely be added to their regular menu!

                                                          

With its central location, Bannock is a good option for reasonably priced meals for downtown worker bees and tourists alike. But whether you’ll fork over the $6 to get a basket of bread to actually try bannock (a flatbread eaten by Aboriginal Canadians)? I’ll leave that up to you.   

Overall mark - 7.5 out of 10
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  • 6 - decent restaurant but I likely won't return
  • 7 - decent restaurant and I will likely return
  • 8 - great restaurant that I'd be happy to recommend
  • 9 - fantastic restaurant that I would love to visit regularly and highly recommend
  • 10 - absolute perfection!

Bar Isabel (Toronto)

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Location: Toronto, Canada
Address: 797 College Street
Website: www.barisabel.com
Type of Meal: Dinner 

 After earning so many “Toronto’s best restaurant” accolades, I was intrigued to visit Bar Isabel but afraid it’d be over hyped and the visit end in disillusion. Luckily, the food didn’t disappoint and the meal ended with us full and satisfied.

Upon entering, the interior reminded me more of a saloon than the Mediterranean tavern I envisioned. But, the atmosphere was undeniably informal and easy going, quickly setting anyone at ease. This is not the type of place you’d be afraid to talk loudly as the music pumps and others chatter around you.

Four would be the ideal party size, as Bar Isabel has many delicious sounding large plates (octopus and rib eye) that we would have loved to try if there wasn’t only two of us. Yet, we still found some delicious smaller dishes, the first being the pan con jamón Iberico de bellota ($16). My love affair with jamón Iberico first began in Barcelona when after sharing a plate with my husband I wondered if I would ever taste cure meat so luxurious and perfect again.

Where to even start? Such an impeccable balance of lean pork marbled with fat, which simply dissolves in your mouth leaving a rich essence rather than the slick dull fat of cured ham. The meat has the right amount of bite to it but still easily pulls apart. Yet, it’s the taste which sets it apart … difficult to describe but there’s a balanced sweetness to it and a great light aroma (which experts claim comes from the pig’s acorn diet). Certainly, such a delicacy doesn’t come cheap, but with its limited supply and the rigorous breeding and slaughtering conditions that needs to be abided by, jamón Iberico is the equivalent to the beluga sturgeon caviar or truffles of the cured meat world.

At Bar Isabel, four thin slices are laid across each crostini. Personally, I liked to slowly savour each slice on its own before ending with the crusty crostini which is laced with the remnants of the ham. Such a wonderful way to start and you should try at least once.

Bar Isabel iberico ham

The Albacore tuna tiradito ($14) was a much lighter follow-up. Raw slices of cold tuna covered with a refreshing creamy orange sauce, which was ever so lightly spiked with jalapeno juice? Topped with balls of persimmon, jalapeno and celery shavings, the sweetness, tartness and heat goes quite nicely with the neutral tuna.

Bar Isabel tuna

A large fully cooked bone marrow ($11) along with plenty of grilled sourdough bread arrives next. The fatty centre spreads like butter across the soft crunchy bread, while the chimichurri sauce on the side adds a garlicky tangy herb flavour lightening the gluttonous dish. Bar Isabel’s bread deserves to be commended, crusty and soft, and thankfully not overly charred to overpower the delicate flavours of the marrow.  For $5 you can even purchase a loaf to go!

Bar Isabel bone marrow

Although the spicy pork anticuchos ($12) didn’t look impressive, these skewers ended up packing a powerful punch in terms of flavour. The meat must have been marinated for some time and was infused with a spicy and slightly tangy essence. Although, the cube of pork fat in the middle of the skewer threw me off, it did help to keep the meat tender and moist.

Bar Isabel pork anticuchos

Our last dish was the whole sea bream ceviche ($26). Digging through the slivers of fried leeks, you’re greeted with cubes of tender, tangy ceviche mixed with creamy avocado chunks. It was fantastic, some of the best ceviche I’ve ever enjoyed. Plus, being able to pick at deep fried hot meat on the bones and sprinkling some sea salt on it made it akin to two dishes in one.

Bar Isabel sea bream ceviche

Although my husband and I were quite full after the five dishes, we couldn’t help but try the salted dark chocolate ensaimada ($7). The hot ensaimada was a denser puff pastry, reminding me of the Jewish pastry rugelach, except without a filling and airier. Accompanied by a much larger portion of salted dark chocolate ganache/mousse this dessert was certainly rich and has to be shared. I only wish the drizzles of olive oil were left off from the dessert, as it didn’t add much and made the ensaimada too oily for my liking.

Bar Isabel chocolate ensaimada

Food wise, we thoroughly enjoyed all our savoury dishes, each different and presenting us with unique tastes and flavours. For this, Bar Isabel undeniably lives up to its prestige. Where it lost marks was their choice of seating for us. Despite making reservations over a month in advance and being one of the first individuals to arrive, we were seated at a small table beside the bar and stairway. Plenty of couples entering after us were seated at much larger tables in the dining room. An even bigger insult was the two, arriving well into dinner service, that was seated beside us occupying a four top to themselves.

Restaurants who place their first customers in the “worst spots” is a pet peeve for my husband and I (also occurs at Nota Bene and the now defunct Fat Belgian). After all, why shouldn’t those who arrive on time be rewarded for their efforts? And for that, we felt a bit slighted, causing my dining experience to move from a 9 (a.k.a. “Top Pick”) to an 8.5.

Don’t get me wrong, their service was attentive and flawless with dishes arriving in a well-timed succession. It was the host/seating system that fell flat. The feeling of fairness is important and that one false start can really leave a lasting impression on diners. In the end, we’d want to return (with another couple) and try some of their other dishes, but won’t be rushing to make reservations. Who knows, maybe next time we’ll show up 15 minutes late for our seating and actually end up being treated better.

Overall mark - 8.5 out of 10


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  • 6 - decent restaurant but I likely won't return
  • 7 - decent restaurant and I will likely return
  • 8 - great restaurant that I'd be happy to recommend
  • 9 - fantastic restaurant that I would love to visit regularly and highly recommend
  • 10 - absolute perfection!

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Chikappa (Tokyo)

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Location: Tokyo, Japan
Address: 4-3-6 Chuo-ku, Ginza (Nagoya Chamber of Commerce Hall 1F)
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We wandered into Chikappa by chance after walking around Ginza and wanting to stop for a break. With its cheerful exterior Chikappa seemed welcoming and hence we entered and found a charming Italian restaurant. With reasonably priced craft beers and wines from around the world – I had a decent cabernet sauvignon for ¥500 – there’s great options for anyone.


On their other hand, their food tended to be pricier in relation to drinks. We ordered some appetizers to tide us over before dinner, the first dish a cheese plate (¥1,200). Containing a luxurious black pepper goat cheese, creamy brie and salty cheddar there was a nice combination of textures and flavours. If only there were more than just two slices of bread for so much cheese.


Wanting some vegetables, we ordered a simple cucumber and tomato (¥680) with a thick miso dipping sauce. Although it was plain, the vegetables were fresh and a great quality. For some reason it tasted really good to me after not having many North American type vegetables.



Overall, even though we just stopped by for a snack and drinks, my husband and I were happy with the experience and would recommend it if you’re looking for a resting place in Ginza.

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  • Anything under 5 - I really disliked and will never go back
  • 6 - decent restaurant but I likely won't return
  • 7 - decent restaurant and I will likely return
  • 8 - great restaurant that I'd be happy to recommend
  • 9 - fantastic restaurant that I would love to visit regularly and highly recommend
  • 10 - absolute perfection!

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