gira e gira(ジーラジーラ) — Restaurant in Tsuruoka

I had the privilege to attend a pre-launch dinner - it was absolute heaven!!! The food was a fusion of Japanese and Italian techniques, traditions, and ingredients. Some stood out through their simplicity that was really riding the quality and deep taste of the ingredients, other dishes intrigued through creativity and technique. Some items were refined renderings of the familiar (e.g., figs with a fabulous burrata or local beef grilled to perfection), others extraordinarily rare (e.g., today's special menu was the first time I have tasted cod testicles, and they were incredibly good). Every single item was delicious and a gift from the gods! The chef (Koji Furukado) is a brilliant, warm and funny person, and his conviviality brightens the entire restaurant with its cosy and modestly understated atmosphere!!! This restaurant is very much...

This is simply the best restaurant that I have ever set foot in, including the big names in Tokyo… See my other reviews if you’re skeptical.

The chef used to run a famous restaurant in Tokyo as I understand, but came here along with his family. His passion and technique combined with the richness of wonderful food produce that you can access in this vicinity, it’s just exceptional.

By far the best dinner you are going to have...

Food and service were really good. The roast pork was exceptional.

Only downside was the kitchen opens into the dinning area. So it gets pretty smoky and unpleasant when the chef starts cooking. A good ventilation system...