Isshin Daikanyama

We are hoping that we can beat the lunch queue. Too bad, queue was already there. It took us slightly more than an hour before it is our turn. The interior is very nice and stylish and it is the best restaurant on this trip so far in terms of decor and space. Oh, one more thing, you will need to leave your shoes at the main entrance as the restaurant does not permit footwear. There is someone taking care of your shoes.

Now for the food. They served set meals. Each person have to choose a main and they will take care of the rest. Cannot order any of the mains as Ala carte as well. We were so tempted to try some of the other mains like chicken karaage, grilled Mackeral. Their sashimi set and tempura set were sold out. We got 2 braised pork belly sets (heavenly melt in the mouth with a sauce that will make it to load up on your rice), crab croquettes set (2 pieces and delicious) and a tamago set (which was good but pales in comparison with the braised pork belly and crab croquettes). Have to mention the rice which is fluffy, shiny and delicious (even plain rice). End our lunch on a sweet footing with a serving of warabi mochi (personal preference, I find it too soft). A nice touch from the restaurant is that when we leave the restaurant, our shoes are already waiting for us at the entrance.