ABOUT
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「西麻布」。閑静な住宅街の中に様々なレストラン・バーが混在し、静かにしのぎをけずるエリア。この一角のビルの地下1F、通りより直接階段をおりた右手の小さな扉が、「レストラン・オオハラ」(*)への入口である。地下1Fながら、吹き抜け。天気との兼ね合いが合えば、外の空気に触れながらの食事も可能である。*正式名称は「オオハラ・エ・シーアイイー」だが、電話を含めて通常のやり取りは「レストラン・オオハラ」で。
オーナーシェフ大原 正彦は、Q.E.D. CLUBで約8年間料理長を務めた後に独立。料理は、ベーシックなフレンチに基く旬の素材の存在感を重んじるスタイル。「見た目の新鮮さ」に特化した料理が少なくない現在、「応用は、しっかりとした基本の上にのみ成り立つ」という当たり前の真実が、改めて思い出される。
「レストランは、非現実の場であるべき」というシェフのポリシーが具現化された店内は、一見、レストランというよりセンスのよいブティックという趣き。床の大理石、間接照明、磨りガラス、アルミ、そしてテーブルクロス、それぞれの質感とトーンが見事に融合し、白ベースの凛とした雰囲気の中に席についたゲストをホッとさせる暖かさを醸し出している。サービスは、節度と、場に応じたフレンドリー加減のバランスが絶妙。食事が進むほどに、ゲストとスタッフの会話も自然と弾んでくる。
一度訪れた後、静かながらも確かなインパクトが残る。「また訪れたい」と思わせるレストランである。
Nishi Azabu is well known as the home to restaurants and bars competing to attract some of the discerning customers who seek out the area for its fine offerings. Restaurant Ohara is one of these restaurants, and is located on the basement level of an unassuming building located on a quiet back street of Nishi Azabu. Although the main dining room is located on the basement level, the restaurant also has a cozy outside terrace space where diners can enjoy the gentle breeze in the fresh air. (Please note that the official name of the restaurant is Ohara et CIE. However, it usually goes by with Restaurant Ohara)
After working at Q.E.D. Club, a highly acclaimed French restaurant, as executive chef for 8 years, Masahiko Ohara realized it was time to open his own restaurant. His creations are true to French fundamentals and to his own training. While many chefs recently seem to be keener on producing photogenic dishes perhaps merely pleasing to the eye, Chef Ohara applies his solid skills to ensure all of his dishes target and completely satisfy your palate.
It can be said however, that his restaurant looks more like a fashion boutique than a place to dine. The interior is very simple and well coordinated with a marble paved floor, indirect lighting, tablecloths, and frosted windows. He has a strong belief that a restaurant must provide people with an escape from the routine of everyday life. Service staff are unobtrusive but very attentive. They strive to ensure you have a quality dining experience.
OHARA et CIE, a cozy and quiet restaurant you will feel like going back to again after your first dinner.
MENUS
Lunch:
¥2,800、¥3,500、¥5,000 の3コース
Three lunch courses at ¥2,800, ¥3,500 and ¥5,000.
Dinner:
¥5,000、¥6,300 の2コース。
他に「シェフお任せコース」(¥10,000)、及びこのコースに乾杯用のシャンパーニュ、メッセージプレート、記念写真の3つのサービスが付いた「記念日コース」あり。
Two dinner courses at ¥5,000 and ¥6,300.
Chef’s Omakase Special Course (10,000 yen) is available. Also available is a set course menu including champagne for toast, message plate, commemorative photo for special occasions.
DRINKS
ワインはフランスを中心に厳選したものを紹介。「お客様がその日に飲まれたいものを、料理との相性を考えながらお薦めしています。」(マネージャー 常盤さん)
グラス:¥1,000~¥1,200 グラスシャンパーニュ:¥1,200~
ボトル:¥7,000~ 中心の価格帯:¥10,000前後
The wine list here is mainly sourced from France. The manager of the restaurant, Tokiwa-san comments “I enjoy suggesting what my guests may wish to select by taking into consideration what they are eating”.
Wine by the glass is priced from 1,000 yen to 1,200 yen, while bottles are available from 7,000 yen. The main price point is around 10,000 yen.
BASIC INFORMATION
Address
Nishi-azabu Y-FLAT B1F 1-11-5 Nishi-Azabu Minato-ku, Tokyo, 106-0031
Nearest Station(s)
Nogizaka(Tokyo Metro) Roppongi(Tokyo Metro)
Reservation
Average Cost
Average dinner cost: 7,000 to10,000 yen
Business Hours
Dinner: 18:00 - 23:00 (L.O. 21:00)
お休みは、不定期です。事前にTELにてご確認ください。
Please note that this restaurant is closed 3-4 days each month on varying days. We recommend calling in advance to confirm which days.