We’ve enjoyed creations that come from the kitchens of Chef
Kikuchi for several years. Last week he
opened his new fine dining restaurant Carpe Diem near Mukogaokayuen Station (Odakyu Line) and we
visited the new establishment on opening night.
This restaurant is going to do very well.
The establishment’s atmosphere is warm but more formal than
Kikuchi san’s Bistro Capricieux. Guests that
make reservations will have the option of tables near the bay window, the patio
and at the bar overlooking the kitchen.
The set menu on opening night included roast lamb seasoned
to perfection, tai (broiled sea bream) on a bed of couscous flavored with
pieces of cuttlefish, a delicious pumpkin soup served chilled, roasted
vegetables with a sweet beet sauce and a vegetable terrine that was interesting
visually and gastronomically. Our
favorite course was the carrot mousse.
We elected to end the evening with cheese, fresh bread and butter from
the bakery next door. (The “C’est une
bonne idee boulangerie” is another Chef
Kikuchi project.)
The evening went very well and left us with great
expectations. The Carpe Diem is an
opportunity to experiment and drive creativity.
Chef Kikuchi - the world is your oyster.
Carpe Diem
Address: 2F Dai-Ni Ide Building, 1889-1 Noborito, Tama-ku,
Kawasaki, Kanagawa 214-0014
Phone: 044-814-6471
Operating Hours: 11:00-14:00 (Lunch Reservation Only)
18:00-22:30 Closed on Wednesdays
