UPDATE JANUARY 2012: Sadly Guest House Cono has now closed.
Last Wednesday was the anniversary of the day Mewby and I first started dating… Time for a big posh swanky dinner! I let Mewby choose the venue this time and she chose Guest House Cono. Contrary to the name it’s not a guesthouse. It is in fact a big posh swanky restaurant. The interior is simple, soft-lighted, elegant comfort and the only decoration is occasional Buddhist statuary. I’m not sure why. Maybe the Buddha’s presence is meant to have a calming effect. Anyway, we had a private room which was very comfy.
Now, the food was gorgeous. We chose the Awase course which consists of the following:
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And then a choice of meat or fish for your main course. I went for the lobster which was magnificent.
Mewby, however, likes her meat.
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And then of course you’ve got to have cake, haven’t you?
It is enough to say the word “Shiawase!” was a constant refrain throughout the meal. And all that plus a nice bottle of Californian Chardonnay set me back just 15,000 yen or thereabouts. For the perfect anniversary dinner? Bargain!
Guest House Cono is on the south-west corner of Shijo/Yanaginobanba, opposite Starbucks, on the 7th floor of the Mont Blanc building. Here is a map. Here are the hours:
Lunch: 11:30 ~ 15:00
Cafe: 13:30~18:00
Dinner: 18:00~24:00
Tel: 075-255-2888
My apologies to Mewby for constantly interrupting dinner to take pictures of the food.
It’s what I do.