Eating Italian Cuisine at Kawasaki,Higashida Cho "Monarizan (モナリザン)"

Today I will introduce Monarizan, an Italian restaurant along kawasaki in Japan.
As a greedy person basing in a city of such endless food choices, I am in need of professional help. Because the problem is, there are soooo many restaurants in Japan and much food to choose from! Much of it is very good, but as much of it is below par. Even for those of us lucky enough to live in Japan, life is too short to waste it eating bad food and drinking bad wine. If you are in Japan to eat, do a little research and these food post will help you to make the most out of your trip.
my first Dig in at Monarizan was 6 years ago, as I walk in by I found it accidentally in Higashida cho nearby Nakamise dori in kawasaki city. It looked good, so I decided to enter.

When I entered Monarizan or (モナリザン) at the first time and when I read the menu, I felt relieved. The prices were reasonable (about 1000 yen). But I was surprised immediately afterwards.

 (モナリザんの前)

 (モナリザんの中)
Because these prices were for the small menu like appetiser salad and the small snack. When I turned the page, I saw it was a little expensive. I thought I failed but I ordered the cheapest pasta. I had the Arrabiata, spaghetti Means that painful enough out anger in Italian  for (900 yen). It was very delicious and had a good flavor of the cheese. It was surprisingly massive. I think it was a worthwhile dish and I was satisfied.

Last night was my 4th dine in at Monarizan together with two friends ( man and a woman friend).

(me with BFF Cindy,Mariejoy or ミサキ　だって)

We order a three glass of wine for a cheer time along with Shrimp and tomato salad Basil as dressing flavor for (500 yen). and the rest of our order are follows,

The Swordfish and the frit of the angel of shrimp or (カジキマグロと天使のエビのフリット) It was to flit sprinkled of the angel shrimp and swordfish Sicilian specialties in semolina. I could recommend this as snack together with a beer is awesome combination.

Rate:  ★★★

Details and Information:
Monarizan is patronage on the delicious Italian cuisine in many years  at Kawasaki who aim to improve their day-to-day good service.
Monarizan Kawasaki staff offers a smile to every customer like me.
from Kawasaki Station Tachibana street, Fifth Avenue center, city hall third office building back, building the entire three-storey shops of  Monarizan.
Italy way home owner is a shop of homemade food began from scratch.
Putting on airs not reasonable, they have been the motto of hearty food and service.

Address:
Address:  210-0005 Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Kawasaki-ku, Higashida cho 4-10

phone number  044-222-7445

Open hours   Mon-Sat 11: 00 ~ 23: 30 (LO23: 00)
                       Sun, Holiday 11: 00 ~ 22: 30 (LO22: 00)
                       ※ the middle without a break
Access:
JR Kawasaki Station 7-minute walk-Keihin Keikyu Kawasaki Station 9 minute walk.
for more info about Monarizan check out there website here http://monarizan.co.jp/grandmenu/grandmenuc/main.

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Throwback: First Ever French Restaurant Experience in Yokohama

my first Dinner on a French restaurant (Hanzoya located in Yokohama japan)was a truly wonderful experience. I remember I was taking a delicious bite of Chateaubriand steak when my friend leaned over and said in a gentle voice, Keep your hands on the table (hahahaha).

Table manners could be considered sacred, especially when you're on a class restaurant.
but certainly never mind for others as like me. Did you know that knowing our table manners gives us more confidence in embracing new dining experiences, whether It's dinner at a fancy restaurant, job interviews over a meal, or a meal at a friend's home.

Note to remember before having a meal to this kind of place base on my experience

-Dress code-
In order to get a proper treatment, you need to come in a proper attire in this kind of dining place. business casual attire, jackets are preferred.
taboo here are: jeans, sneakers, shorts, t-shirts or flip-flops. if you arrive wearing with this, doorman unfortunately not letting you in.

-Sitting-
Sit a comfortable distance away from the table, so that with the elbows bent the hands are level with the knives and forks.
Sit up straight, sit square with hands in the lap and do not fidget. Do not put elbows on the table.

-Ordering-
In the French restaurant, dinners don’t always order their entire meal at once. Instead, the waiter will often go around taking appetizer orders first, then go around again for the main course. Only, after all, food orders have been taken will drinks be ordered.

-Napkin-
Other French restaurants will immediately put their napkin on their lap, and some will not. after many times dining in their restaurant, I still have not quite figured it out. I have come to understand that is has nothing to do with class or education, you will not be poorly looked upon for not placing a napkin on your knees immediately.

-Hands-
in a french restaurant, it is important to see your hands at all times. Otherwise, who knows what you might be doing with them. but elbows and hands-Do do not place them on the table. It's considered unsanitary. And keep your hands out of your lap and up where they can be seen always.

-Wine, Champagne or any Drinks-
you don’t have to force yourself to drink it, if you don’t like alcohol and don’t feel guilty if you don’t. Wine drinking in France was optional. others are happy to drink for the cause.The French only fill the glass half way. A full glass is simply bad manners. To the French it does not make sense to put more liquid in a glass that is not almost empty. If you are not yet finished with what you are drinking, why to add more.

-Proper way of eating soup-
Hold the soup spoon by resting the end of the handle on your middle finger, with your thumb on top. Dip the spoon sideways into the soup at the near edge of the bowl, then skim from the front of the bowl to the back. Sip from the side of the spoon, avoid improper table manners and do not to slurp. To retrieve the last spoonful of soup, slightly tip the bowl away from you and spoon in the way that works best.

-Eating-
Do not begin eating until everyone has been served, unless the host or hostess gives their permission for diners to start.
Eat at a relaxed pace and pace yourself to match your fellow diners.
Keep your mouth closed and try to avoid making noises of any kind while eating, either with implements against the plate or teeth or with actual ingestion of the food.

-Sharing food-
I think "You just HAVE to taste..." sharing of small amounts is acceptable if only because it's so complimentary. Trading halfway through a course needs to be done quietly to be acceptable.

-After meal-
When you have finished, place your knife and fork - with the tines facing upwards - together on your plate, something like the image below.

If you are confronted with a plateful that is not to your taste, try to soldier on to avoid hurt feelings. Always compliment the cook.

Hopefully, this basic tutorial on French table manners will help you feel confident and comfortable during at your mealtime.

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IL PINOLO: What About Lunch?

The food has been good to great during every visit that I’ve made in recent days to IL PINOLO kawasaki branch. I would be in love with this restaurant based upon looks alone.

We visited during the day, but I just couldn’t help but show you this gorgeous dishes of IL PINOLO at day time lunch. In the front, there is a small fountain, lined with a wall Italian type, that is perfect.

 (最初のデッシュ)

(フォアグラ at the day)

 (my very first cream pasta with prawn クルマエビ)

(メインデッシュ)

(my favorite dessert)

 If you’ve had the pleasure of a trip to Japan,kawasaki. you will probably have eaten in (or at least seen) a spot that looks Just. Like. This.

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Self Treat for Christmas Eve at IL PINOLO French like Italian Restaurant

Sleigh bells are ringing, snow is soon to glistening, and restaurants are closing. With a good number of french, Italian and Japanese restaurants shuttered from Japan before Christmas until after New Year’s, it can be a challenge to find good places to eat during the festive period nearby Kawasaki, the IL Pinolo  french Italian restaurant inside La Citta Della Kawasaki Japan.
Details:

Located in: LA CITTADELLA （ラ チッタデッラ）

Address: 〒210-0023 神奈川県川崎市 小川町4-1 ラチッタデッラ 3F

Phone: 044-230-1033 (Reservation)

Sunday	11:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:30 PM
Monday	11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:30 PM
Tuesday	11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:30 PM
Wednesday	11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:30 PM
Thursday	11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:30 PM
Friday (Japanese New Year)	11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:30 PM Hours might differ
Saturday	11:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:30 PM

(my table)

The menu is appealing and the prices not excessive by the admittedly high standards. The french bread partnered with olive oil was also good. The food was generally pretty decent.

I liked the taste all of this dishes, but generally speaking, the food lacks the wow factor that these prices demand. Without a doubt, the cooking is involves a great deal of work.

I liked the new langoustine and mushroom dishes in particular, but generally speaking the food lacks the wow factor that these prices demand. Without a doubt the cooking is technically accurate and involves a great deal of work, but some of the magic seems to me to be starting to look a bit threadbare in places. - See more at: http://www.andyhayler.com/blog/post/revisiting-some-old-favourites#sthash.ZGP8idlR.dpuf

I liked the new langoustine and mushroom dishes in particular, but generally speaking the food lacks the wow factor that these prices demand. Without a doubt the cooking is technically accurate and involves a great deal of work, but some of the magic seems to me to be starting to look a bit threadbare in places.

my favorite parts of the night "the DESERT"

the Menu and our Bill

(outside area of IL PINOLO)

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