LA CASA BONITA

I went there for lunch. The atmosphere was perfect for drinking in the evening.

I made a reservation during my trip to Tokyo, hoping to try a slightly Italian-style restaurant. When I arrived, there weren't many people near the station, so I was honestly a little worried about whether it would be okay, but once I entered, the atmosphere was great, the staff were kind and welcoming, and it was a very comfortable space. The descriptions of the dishes were humorous, and just looking at the menu made me feel happy. The food also exceeded my expectations, and I was very satisfied. This is a restaurant I'll definitely be returning to!

A Spanish restaurant that allows dogs inside on Thursdays I had to drive from Tokyo late at night with my dog, and on the way back, I asked Google Gemini, "Find a restaurant on the way back from Tokyo to Yokohama that's open late and allows dogs inside," and this restaurant was recommended to me. It was open until 3 AM and allowed dogs inside on Thursdays, perfect for my needs. Spanish food is synonymous with paella, but this is a genre I don't usually frequent, so I had high expectations. I arrived at the restaurant around midnight with my wife and dog. There were no other customers there. I immediately ordered paella (for two) and a "Bilbao-style omelette." This Bilbao-style omelette is topped with a white cheese sauce, sprinkled with paprika powder for color. The cheese sauce was rich and delicious. Next was the main dish, paella. I've had paella a few times, but this is probably the first time I've ever thought it was delicious. Paella looks luxurious and delicious, but I had the impression that it wasn't as good as it looked. However, the one here was really delicious. Because it's a Spanish restaurant, I wanted to order something like ajillo, but I would have wanted to drink wine, so I decided not to since I was driving. Dogs are allowed, so it would be even more fun if I came by train on a Thursday night.

My sister and I visited the restaurant together. This time, we didn't order a set menu, but instead reserved a table. We were happy to be able to choose our own appetizers. We ordered cheese spring rolls and Spanish-style chilled tofu. The spring rolls had melty cheese inside and were perfectly seasoned with white wine. The chilled tofu was also refreshing, with olive oil and paprika powder. The dish that particularly impressed us was the Bilbao-style mushrooms! The salty prosciutto and mushrooms were a perfect match, and my sister and I kept repeating "delicious" with each bite. Also, I thought the special menu available to LINE friends was a great value and fun. This time, we ordered smoked chikuwa with blue cheese. I never knew blue cheese and chikuwa went so well together! The overall flavor was quite strong, which I liked. For the final dish, we ordered the Devil's Paella, topped with octopus, potato salad, and garlicky mayonnaise, which added a nice accent. The rice was just the right firmness, and we ate both servings in no time! I'd love to stop by again if I'm in the area. The manager's friendly service was a great match for the cheerful Spanish cuisine, and I was very impressed! Thank you for the delicious food.