01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
The moment it lands on the table, the antipasto platter in Oogi Shokudo's lunch course turns heads with its sheer variety and color. Across a large plate, around 20 different preparations are tightly arranged—from sautéed vegetables and house pickles to savory quiche and crisp fritti—each seasoned in its own distinct way. Every bite reveals the natural sweetness and depth of the produce alongside gentle touches of spice, offering the kind of substance more commonly expected from a main course right from the opening dish.
Following the appetizers, the restaurant's homemade bread is another undeniable draw. Baskets arrive piled high with warm, fragrant selections such as lightly salted focaccia and crusty baguette. For the pasta course, guests choose from the day's offerings—whether a vibrant tomato base, an aromatic oil preparation, or a rich cream sauce—tossed with slender noodles cooked to a lively, sauce-clinging bite. Because the bread portion is so generous, the kitchen thoughtfully provides bags so diners can take home whatever they cannot finish.
A lavish dessert platter awaits at the end of the meal, accompanied by coffee or a gently frothed cappuccino. Savoring the spread of baked treats and puddings brings the lunch course to a thoroughly satisfying close. Because the chef runs the entire operation single-handedly—managing everything from prep and cooking to floor service with great dedication—booking a table ahead of time is strongly advised.
