La Fins Review Summary

A remarkable restaurant. The chef has exceptional presentation for each dish, and the flavors are frequently outstanding. The wine pairing balanced each dish well. Equally importantly, the diversity of the course ensured nothing felt repetitive. A lot of the ambiance of the restaurant is great, though a few functional items - such as the placement of glasses for serving - interrupts some aspect of the flow of the primary decor. I noted a few reviews picked this up, but I think it misses another point. The chef is present to deliver and explain dishes along with his staff, and the atmosphere is both that of the design elements and of the activity of serving the food and wine. On balance, I think it works better than the sterile nature of many (most) restaurants in a similar ballpark of price and delivery. This is very much a restaurant lead by a singular vision. I marked atmosphere as 4/5 stars to reflect the matter of taste versus convention. Finally, is it expensive? Very. Is it memorable? Absolutely. As of September 2023, expect to pay around 130,000 yen with wine pairing and mineral water for two people. Is it worth it? It depends on how precious this shared moment will be to you.

¥220,000 for 4 people at dinner, love the truffle abalone and fresh vegetables course

Fantastic food. A little too quite and the markup on the wine is a bit extreme.

Overview: A French restaurant in Shinbashi, Minato-ku, where you can bring your dog if you have a paid private room. Enjoy some of the best French cuisine and wine in Japan, even if you bring your dog along.

La FinS is a French restaurant located in Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo. The name ``Finesse,'' meaning ``memory'' and ``lingering aftertaste,'' reflects the chef's desire to create a restaurant where you can remember a wonderful meal with your loved ones.

You can bring your dog with you if you stay in a paid private room (12,000 yen). Please note that you will not be able to accompany your pet if it is making noise, running around, or if it is not well-trained. If you are unable to wait properly in a private room, please reconsider entering the store with your dog. Also, the room was very chic and had a calm atmosphere.

This time I ordered the standard course Munyu Finesse (22,000 yen) and a 10,000 yen pairing wine (3 glasses). As a Shirokuman who doesn't drink too much alcohol, I was very happy to be able to have a good wine in a reasonable amount that goes well with the food. Also, since I usually only drink wines in an affordable price range, all of the paired wines were very delicious.
The amuse was an assortment of ham patties and figs. Each ham and pate had its own character, and I was able to enjoy the different tastes and aromas. Next, I had the truffle and foie gras with white corn. These were also fragrant and melt-in-your-mouth flavors that left me at the mercy of them. The bread was served with peperoncino, chili oil butter, and yuzu butter. In particular, the peperoncino and chili oil butter had the feel of a familiar snack, which made me feel warm. After relaxing, the Asian black bear stew with brown scrambled eggs came out. I had eaten brown bears in Sapporo and Shiretoko before, but this was my first time seeing an Asiatic black bear. Contrary to its name, it has no odor and has a rich flavor, which goes perfectly with the egg that comes with it.I was very surprised. The vegetable pot-au-feu that came next was a masterpiece that despite containing a variety of vegetables, each one had the perfect texture, allowing you to enjoy the harmony of the vegetables. Today's poisson was smoked mackerel and abalone in butter sauce. The slightly smoked mackerel fillet had a deep flavor, and the abalone and butter sauce came together very elegantly. Viando was Tajima beef with soft-shelled turtle sauce and TKG. The Tajima beef chateaubriand and shimeji mushrooms really stood out, and the combination of the egg-cooked rice and soft-shelled turtle sauce that supported them was simply wonderful. The dessert was a mini peach parfait, and to be honest, it didn't need to be a mini parfait, I just wish it would have been served in a mega size. The avante sale was pina colada with mango sorbet and pineapple sauce with frozen coconut. Not only was this a delicious dessert, but it was truly a sensory experience and was extremely satisfying. The course ended with tea and chocolate, and it was an incredibly moving three hours.
I also learned a lot from having Chef Sugimoto explain each dish and share some small stories.

It's not a restaurant you can use on a daily basis (the most affordable course for two people, paired wine, a private room, 13% service charge, 10% consumption tax, totaling just under 100,000 yen), but it's worth more than that. It is a shop where you can enjoy the excitement and experience of the experience, so if the conditions allow, this is a shop that you should definitely visit at least once.

[Restaurant La. Finesse]

It's about a 10 minute walk from Shinbashi Station.
I was flinching at the overwhelming gate stance.
The clerk welcomed me with a smile.

Passed through the waiting bar
Receive an explanation of the pairing course.
from below
50.000 pairings
100.000 pairings
300.000 pairings.
I was seriously scared lol
I wonder what's going on lol

I thought it was scary because it was my subordinate's birthday.
middle course.
Well, this is the limit of my sanity. lol

Then I'll move on to the restaurant.
There's no sound. A space that feels like a battle between French and wine.

However, on the contrary
Both the chef and the boy are really nice.
I guess the charm is that you don't dislike it.

What wines are you interested in...

Le. montrachet
starting from
Margaux's
Vertical drinking of 1982.2003.2018.2019
Compare drinks from five major chateaus
A mysterious Napa drinking comparison where Opus One is the cheapest
(Harlan, Screaming Eagle)
And so on later...
A devilish wine.
It was really interesting.

The food is delicious no matter what I eat.
The vegetables in the consommé are outstanding. I want to eat it every day.
When I told them that, they said it was like Japanese oden lol

In addition, there was a vessel worth 2 million yen.
I can't say it all.
The store was like an exciting toy box when you opened it!

Although the price is
Considering the cost performance, it might be better!
It's worth visiting once! !