Italian restaurant Cucina Hirata Azabu

Chef's special daily soup. A gentle flavor that carefully brings out the umami of seasonal vegetables and ingredients. Served warm, it's perfect to start your meal.

A cold dish using fresh fish procured daily. Simply seasoned with olive oil, herbs, and citrus, you can enjoy the fish's original umami and texture.

Seared Spanish Mackerel with Champagne Vinegar Marinade

Tenderly blanched baby octopus coated in a basil-infused Genovese sauce. Its firm texture and refreshing herbal flavor are appetizing.

A platter of milky mozzarella cheese and high-sugar fruit tomatoes. A simple Caprese-style cold dish that allows you to directly taste the quality of the ingredients.

A dish combining salty prosciutto with seasonal fruits. The contrast between saltiness and sweetness is exquisite and suitable as an accompaniment to wine.

Thinly sliced fresh raw beef served with bitter arugula. Enjoy the meat's umami and the vegetables' accent with olive oil and cheese.

Fritto of spring sea bream and broad beans, coated and crisply fried. The black olive sauce adds richness and saltiness, enhancing the flavor of the freshly fried ingredients.

A warm dish of zucchini flowers baked in the oven. The saltiness and richness of the anchovy butter sauce pair well with the fresh sweetness of the zucchini.

A luxurious dish of thick French white asparagus grilled and topped with an omelet. Enjoy with a fragrant black truffle sauce.

Fresh seafood grilled in fragrant garlic butter. The flavor of garlic and butter stimulates the appetite, making it a dish that pairs well with bread and drinks.

A traditional Italian dish of beef tripe slowly simmered in tomato sauce until tender. The unique texture and umami of the offal harmonize with the acidity of the tomato.

A cold pasta dish using the thin "Capellini" pasta. The saltiness of the luxuriously added caviar provides an accent, allowing you to enjoy a delicate and elegant flavor.

Spaghetti with the piquant spiciness of green chili and the flavor of shallots in an oil-based sauce. A simple yet sharp taste.

Spaghetti with clams, infused with their rich flavor. Choose between a refreshing white wine-based "Bianco" or a tomato sauce-based "Rosso."

Spaghetti characterized by the saltiness of prosciutto and the spiciness of coarsely ground black pepper. Simply finished with cheese and oil, the ingredients' flavors stand out.

A luxurious dish featuring rich sea urchin. Enjoy the creamy, sea-scented sauce with spaghetti or risotto.

A dish of extremely thin Capellini pasta sprinkled with plenty of bottarga powder. The concentrated umami and saltiness of the fish roe coat the pasta well.

Linguine, a long pasta with an oval cross-section, is used. The sauce, with the characteristic bitterness of artichoke and rape flowers, offers an adult flavor that evokes the arrival of spring.

A dish of wide whole wheat pasta, Pappardelle, served with a ragu sauce made from Ezo deer meat and napa cabbage. The wild flavor of the deer meat and the chewy pasta are a great match.

A luxurious menu featuring abundant, fragrant black truffles. Choose between delicate handmade tagliolini or risotto with a satisfying rice texture to enjoy the rich aroma of truffles.

Main dish using the recommended white fish of the day. Choose between a simple grill that brings out the ingredients' natural flavor, or enjoy it with the chef's special sauces.

Abalone, first steamed until tender, then grilled to add a smoky flavor. The appetizing garlic sauce enhances the abalone's umami.

A steak of finely textured, tender Wagyu beef fillet. Choose between a simple grill to savor the meat's natural flavor, or enjoy it with a sauce tailored to the dish.

Flavorful lamb dish. You can choose between a simple juicy grill or a herb-crusted roast.

A dish of Kyoto pork roasted to a moist tenderness. The sweet fat of the pork and the saltiness and umami of the anchovy sauce are a perfect match.

Veal cutlet, pounded thin, coated in fine breadcrumbs, and pan-fried. Enjoy the crispy coating and tender meat.

A slow-cooked Italian dish of veal shank with bone, simmered with white wine and vegetables. Delicious down to the bone marrow, the meat is fall-apart tender.

A classic Italian dessert. Layers of rich mascarpone cream and coffee-soaked sponge, with the bitterness of cocoa powder as an accent.

An Italian dessert made by chilling and solidifying cream, milk, and sugar with gelatin. Characterized by its smooth texture and milky, gentle sweetness.

A pastry with crispy baked pie crust and rich cream layered alternately. Enjoy the contrast of the fragrant crust, sweet cream, and textures.

A tart generously using the citrus fruit Dekopon. The Dekopon's refreshing acidity and sweetness pair well with the crispy tart crust and cream.

A rich, adult pudding infused with the aroma of truffles. The mellow aroma and smooth, rich flavor spread in your mouth.

A tart baked with plenty of caramelized apples. The exquisite balance of the apples' sweet and sour taste and the bittersweetness of burnt sugar.

A classic gelato made with fragrant vanilla. Enjoy the rich milkiness and sweet vanilla aroma, a simple yet quintessential flavor.

Gelato flavored with "Amaretto," a liqueur characterized by its almond-like aroma. A slightly adult dessert with a unique sweet fragrance that spreads.

Gelato featuring the rich flavor of concentrated espresso coffee. The bitterness of coffee and the sweetness of milk are balanced, providing a refreshing finish to the meal.