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The vegetable and Parmigiano cheese risotto is finished inside a large wheel of cheese, with the cheese folded through in front of you. One diner found it rich but not overly heavy. If the risotto is the centrepiece of your meal, it could be enjoyable to share it at the table alongside a starter and a main course.

For a starter, there is salmon and Japanese yam tartare topped with a soft-boiled egg. One diner remembered the pairing of the yam’s sticky texture and the salmon; the dish is also listed on the menu. An omelette with charcoal-grilled Iwate Tankaku beef is another option, and one diner praised the smoky aroma and savoury flavour of the beef. It is worth considering if you like to choose a generous selection of starters.

The pasta has also drawn praise. Another diner mentioned three dishes: dengaku-style nama-fu with scamorza cheese, pasta with whitebait, seaweed and sesame, and pasta with aubergine, shiso and tomato. They noted that all were generous portions. The wine list includes a range of white and red wines by the glass, making them an easy match for a meal shared across several dishes. ryuen serves dinner and accepts reservations.