Kobe, Hyogo, Japan｜Ristorante Hanatani

It was beautiful to look at and to taste! The wine pairing was also great, and I enjoyed different tastes for each dish.

My senior made a reservation and I visited. We had our lunch course at the counter inside the restaurant. There was plenty of volume, starting with salad, pasta, raw ham rice, fish dishes, meat dishes, and dessert. I also enjoyed the wine pairing, and since the servers and chefs were right in front of me, I could easily ask questions about the food, making it a very meaningful meal. Although the number of dishes was small, there were plenty of vegetables and rare ingredients that were enjoyable for both the eyes and the palate. The raw ham and rice were definitely a nostalgic dish for Japanese people. Although it's a little far from the station, we didn't have to struggle with the steep slopes of Kitano, and it was a perfect location to take a walk around Kitano after dinner. The quality of the service was also high, and I feel like it will become even more popular in the future. This time I used it for lunch, so I thought I would definitely want to use it for dinner as well. Thank you for the wonderful food.

I asked for pairing at night. The food was very good, tasty and more than I expected. Also, I think the sommelier's ability is very high. Almost all dishes can be paired with wine, and wine goes very well with food. For those who do not drink much alcohol, the amount may be too much. Next time I would like to go for pairing at noon.