Ali Mostoufi
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I had a dinner date in December at this spot, and mannnn, was I in for a treat! From the outside, the place has a laid-back vibe, but wait till you see what's cooking inside. They've got this unique setup due to the crowd they pull in - two buildings, with one with kitchen and the other mainly for dining. Can you believe the staff dashes between buildings to serve up the dishes? We sat seats in the building with the kitchen.
In Japan, punctuality is everything. You've got to be on time for the two dining sessions - no kidding, five minutes late and you might as well be in a different time zone. The staff? They're like a well-oiled machine, each person running around with purpose. It's like watching a culinary ballet unfold right before your eyes!
Now, about the menu - it's packed with delicious choices and the priced as a set! Starting off with the primi and moving on to the secondi.... We dove into an octopus salad antipasti that was just out of this world, followed by uni pasta that hit the al dente jackpot. For my primi, I went for the beef cheeks, and pahhh, it was perfect. And the desserts - tiramisu and their knock-your-socks-off famous pudding.
The prices are a steal for the quality you get. This place is a tip-top, authentic Italian gem (Michelin rated) that would make any Italian beam with pride. Booking way in advance is a must, but it's absolutely worth it. This hidden secret (not any more since you are reading this) in the heart of Ginza - I can't wait to go back on my next visit!