Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan｜エフア

"Culinary Bliss" Naka-Karuizawa's best kept secret and one of the finest restaurants inKaruizawa-machi. A prix fixe menu that never fails to surprise and delight.

Visited again in March 2023 for lunch. There are two tables There was a couple in front of us. First, a warm towel. I was given a drink menu. This is only available for lunch at 6,600 yen and dinner at 11,000 yen. All reservations are required. Continuing from last time, I asked for bubbles. After a while, let it cool down. Olive oil and rock salt for bread are placed on the table. Amuse is Carrot consommé jelly. The consommé flavor is strong. Mix it up and when you eat it, it will form a bubble. Next is smelt fritters Shinshu vegetables such as Brussels sprouts, cabbage, and turnips The sauce is delicious and goes well with white wine. Is the third dish smoked oysters? Made with green seaweed. The flavor of seaweed is very fragrant and will make you smile. The main fish dish Menada, which is also the parent fish of crowfish. White wine sauce The sauce goes well with the crispy grilled menada. It's a great way to use seasonal firefly squid, komatsuna, lotus roots, snow peas, and other vegetables. The meat dish is lamb steak. Served with red wine sauce It went well with the Shinshu red wine (Merlot) that was served with it and was delicious. The final dessert is chocolate fondant. Ice cream with strawberries. For the first time, I received chocolate with melting chocolate inside. I informed them in advance about the anniversary, and Congratulations are written on the plate. We also received words of congratulations from both of them, and it was a wonderful lunch. It was a feast. 5 minutes walk from Shinano Railway Nakakaruizawa Station It is located in a convenient location for transportation. After sunset, there are no street lights, so if you are walking, please You need to be very careful with your car. Suddenly, a light appeared. When I opened the door, a woman guided me to my seat. Shall I put on my coat? I was told, Since the 4-seater seat was used by 2 people, I placed it on the side seat. Lunch course 6600 There is only one night course of 11000. I was given a drink menu. I ordered bubbles. It's cold and tastes good on your throat. It was very chilly in Karuizawa on the day I visited. Please keep the room temperature warm and enjoy your stay. I brought a lap blanket. I was given a warm towel, A long-awaited item. Beetroot jelly. It's bright red, but on an iPhone, I can't get it out very well. Next, fritters and fries. I've heard a lot of details about the contents, but I've completely forgotten. The third dish is gunkanmaki, which is sea bass wrapped in cucumber. Can you say that? The garnished vegetables are also fresh and delicious. The texture and sweetness of Hoozuki was something I had never experienced before. It was an experience. Seasonal mushrooms wrapped in puff pastry cooking. The sauce is quite delicious, and with white wine It fits quite well. Salmon cooked at 40 degrees. A different texture from grilled salmon Quite soft in the mouth It feels like it's melting away The lotus root as a garnish is also pretty good. Is good. The next dish was meat, so I ordered red wine. The duck steak is neither too tough nor too soft. It had the best texture and taste I've ever had. It was a very satisfying dinner, pairing well with a heavy, strong red wine. The last dessert is orthodox ice cream and fromage In addition, matcha raw chocolate Drinks include espresso I enjoyed all the dishes very deliciously. It was a feast.

I asked at lunch. I was impressed by the number of dishes and the taste that I didn't think was 6000 yen! Not only the main fish and meat, but also the vegetables and sauces that are served together show the careful workmanship. It was great until dessert. I am grateful to have met my favorite French restaurant in Karuizawa. I will visit you again!