The evening started well with champagne, but service quickly became confusing. Multiple waiters repeatedly asked about still or sparkling water, yet it only arrived after the first course. We were never introduced to the drink pairing or offered a beverage menu and had to ask for it ourselves, with cocktails arriving several courses late. The staff were polite but seemed stressed, and the pacing felt inconsistent — rushed at times, then forgotten. A decorative tree branch placed in the middle of the table looked nice but was impractical and didn’t add much to the experience. Food was overall okay. Seafood dishes stood out, but the menu felt overly heavy and lacked cohesion. Serving Kobe beef with butter sauce felt excessive given how rich the meat already is, and the sea lion course was particularly puzzling. The apple dessert was bland compared to earlier courses. Overall, an experience with good moments but lacking balance and refinement for this level.
