Shisui, Chiba, Japan｜ボタニカルカフェ オールドヒッコリー

2023.11 I learned about this restaurant through a recommendation from a friend in the neighborhood, read the reviews, and called to visit. My mobile phone is listed on Google Maps ◎ Using the banner near Seikoji Temple as a landmark, this is the right place, right? I kept thinking that as I continued forward, I arrived! I arrived a little before opening time, and since it was a Friday holiday and it was sunny, cars were arriving one after another from all over the prefecture, and the place quickly filled with people. From young couples to elderly families, people flock in as soon as the store opens. I ordered the soft shell crab pasta that I was looking for (limited to 5 servings, but if you ask in advance, they may be able to accommodate you depending on the time and day of your visit...?). Comes with salad and drink. The salad that comes out on a large plate is beautiful and delicious. The carrot dressing is also very sweet and goes well with it! (They were sold next to the cash register!) The toppings of flat mushrooms and winter melon were also very creative. The pasta is perfectly al dente. Crab tomato cream pasta with palm-sized crab! Not only the crab meat but also the soft and fragrant skin and crab miso are delicious. You can eat the whole skin, so it's a new experience! The accompanying homemade focaccia is also ◎ Finally, a fig parfait! I didn't think I'd be able to meet you at this time, so I ordered it without thinking. The overall balance is good, and the art is detailed. The arrangement was different from the one shown in the photo, and you could feel that they had put effort into matching the condition of the fruit even within the season. The customer service was particularly good, especially the men in the hall. Although the women were busy, they were friendly and kind. The owner/chef seems to be young, but he is very nice on the phone, and it's great to have such a wonderful restaurant! Great sense of tableware, cutlery, displays, and BGM ◎ The Christmas specifications were also cute. The price range may be high. I think it's perfect for days when you can loosen your purse strings a little. When I went there, the place was full of people waiting. The second round is around 13:00 and the waiting time is long, so I was asked for my contact information so that I could give up, take out the muffin, or wait outside (I was grateful for this response). After opening, orders came in all at once, and the owner/chef was about 1.5 tatami mats long. They are busy making it in their kitchen. It seems like the restaurant is run by the three people mentioned above, so it would be a good idea to arrive with plenty of time to spare. For those who want to attack without making a reservation, Around 12:45, the first rounders started to return home, so it seems like a good idea to aim for them around that time. (We spent two hours relaxing as a family.) In addition, the muffins I bought while waiting for food were almost sold out by the time I left the store! (Gluten free! Once warmed up, it was fluffy and delicious) We recommend getting it early. Personally, I think it would be nice to have a system where people write their names before the store opens. I couldn't find the first one (the store seemed to want me to wait somewhere other than the storefront until it was time), so... Also, I might have heard a malfunctioning sound from the component during the second half. I'm glad that it's located in Shisui, a restaurant with a lot of attention to detail and good taste. Although the price is high, I would like to go again. Makes me want to conquer the menu~ I think it's a good idea to bring it for a little luxury! A store you'll want to support.

This is a stylish hidden cafe! I came here for the first time after a senior recommended it to me. The interior was stylish and cute. I had the food in the order of salad, omelet rice, and muffin, and everything was delicious and seasoned to my liking! I was curious about today's pasta, and I wanted to try the chestnut parfait, but I heard that it would only be available from November, so I thought I'd like to go again. It's great that it's stylish and the food is delicious!

A small shop in an old private house that has been stylishly renovated. I had pasta with grapefruit, peanuts, and shrimp. Inside the store, you get the illusion that time is moving slowly. I never thought cream sauce and peanuts would go so well together. Materials that seem to be good for the body. For the tea, I received a Taiwanese tea called Baochuncha, which has a slightly sweet taste. It was fun to drink tea so slowly after a meal. Next time I would like to try the aubergine pasta.