Asahi

Food is excellent, limited seat, make sure to make reservation

It was a very nice shop and we had a great time. In order to express my gratitude to the restaurant and the chef for their support, I took the time to edit the video for posting. I went with my family, but it's perfect for a date. Please see the review.

[Today's meal contents]
Osmanthus course 16,500 yen (tax included)
■Wagyu roast beef
■Seasonal fish and eggplant
■ Teppanyaki abalone
■Danish burger and homemade pickles
■Japanese black beef steak (Chateaubriand & sirloin)
■Garlic rice or omelet rice
■Dessert
■Coffee or tea

[My review]
**Cooking and Taste**
For the dishes, you can enjoy grilled dishes that make use of seasonal fish (large sea bream) and abalone, with the main dish being A5 rank Japanese black beef. Also, I can't get enough of the cute size Danish burger!! ️The Kuroge Wagyu beef was not only sirloin, but also chateaubriand, so you could really feel the sweetness of the marbling fat and the flavor of the meat, and the grilling was exquisite. The garlic rice and omelet rice are also the best😀, and if there are two people, they will suggest making one for each person to share. It was a rich lunch, and the larger one was served, giving me a sense of superiority as I was able to cover the lunch portion.

**service**
The in-person service at Teppanyaki was very attentive and attentive. While chatting with the staff, they kindly explained the dishes and asked questions about how well they were cooked. I was able to spend a very satisfying and enjoyable time as they frequently talked to me about various considerations at milestones.

**atmosphere**
The seats were set up in such a way that you could see that there were two people reserved for each side of the grill, which stretched out in a row towards the back. The restaurant has a calm atmosphere, and you can enjoy your meal in a relaxed manner with pleasant background music. Since I was seated at the counter, I was able to watch the food being cooked right in front of me, and I never got tired of following the chef's movements while anticipating what would happen next.

**Cost performance**
Course meals start at 14,300 yen, which is relatively reasonable for a Teppanyaki restaurant in Ikebukuro. The Osmanthus course costs 16,500 yen (tax included). Considering the quality of the food and the face-to-face service, it is a reasonable CP. You can also prepare anniversary plates using Tabelog coupons, so it's perfect for an anniversary dinner. Just then, a couple sitting in the left bridge was celebrating their birthday with the restaurant.

**Alcohol/Drinks**
I'm not familiar with the bottled beer (craft beer) and wine that the restaurant specializes in, so I asked for a glass of red wine. In addition to wine, they seem to have a wide variety of alcoholic beverages, including Japanese sake. We also recommend consulting with the staff to choose the alcoholic beverage that goes well with your meal.

Teppanyaki Asahi is a restaurant located quietly in a back alley, a 3-4 minute walk from the east exit of Ikebukuro Station.

On this day, two of us made a reservation at 7pm on a public holiday.
The interior of the store is a luxurious space with an adult atmosphere that makes you feel like you're not in Ikebukuro.

There are three types of menus: a foie gras course, an abalone course, and a course where you can enjoy both foie gras and abalone.

Among them, I ordered the ``Shirin~Rindo~ Course (14,300 yen including tax),'' which featured foie gras as the main dish.
The course lineup is
◾️Mackerel-Marinated mackerel・Kiwi and tomato sauce Balsamic sauce・Yogurt sauce-
◾️Seasonal fish and eggplant-Uwajima Thai mashed potatoes-
◾️Foie gras and venison-pumpkin puree-
◾️Danish burger and special pickles
◾️Japanese black beef steak - sirloin fillet -
◾️Green tea for palate cleansing
◾️Omelet rice or garlic rice
◾️Sweetness
◾️Black tea
It was a hearty meal that incorporated seasonal ingredients.

The first course item, ``Mackerel'', was a dish similar to French cuisine, and you could enjoy the unique flavor of freshly grilled mackerel.

``Foie gras and venison'' is a dish made in the style of Rossini. The deep flavor and richness of the smooth deer thigh meat and foie gras created a perfect harmony in the mouth.

For the main dish, ``Kuroge Wagyu Steak'', you can compare the taste of beef sirloin and fillet. Both were delicious, but the flavor of the sirloin's fat was the most impressive. It also went well with the sweet Kyushu soy sauce and wasabi.

To finish off the meal, you could choose between garlic rice or omelet rice, and I ordered omelet rice.
Omelet rice is a dish with fluffy eggs topped with rich demi-glace sauce.

The staff were also courteous and gave me a good impression.

I was also interested in the lunch, so I would like to visit again if I have a chance.