Tottori

The Tottori restaurant is designed as an authentic corner of Japan in Moscow, a semi-private club-like space. The minimalist interior, made of expensive materials, doesn't distract from the food and conversation, and the soft lighting creates a relaxing atmosphere where you can comfortably spend several hours.

Upon entering the restaurant, you feel like you've stepped onto a historic street in the city of Tottori. At the entrance, there's a small shop where you can purchase Japanese sauces and pastes, exclusive alcoholic beverages, and handmade knives from the "Muneaki" forge, which continues the tradition of knife-making from the Edo period for the fourth generation. The walls are adorned with vintage posters from the early to mid-20th century, which add a special charm reminiscent of pre-industrial Japan.

Another unique feature is the collection of manhole covers brought from the Tottori prefecture. They differ from the originals by two kanji characters that make up the word "Machikado" – it has no direct translation, but it can be interpreted as "a place on the corner of the street where the story begins." Traditional lanterns hang from the ceiling, with kanji characters meaning: joy, happiness, home, and comfort. One of the walls is decorated with graffiti depicting Itachi Uchiha's Sharingan, a character from the anime "Naruto."

In Japan, it is customary to write ramen menus on wooden tablets and hang them on the wall. Kaori Ishidzima, a renowned Japanese calligraphy master, created the menu for the Tottori restaurant. She practices the "Way of Writing" technique, which she has been doing for over 40 years.

The main dining room has 50 seats. It is adjacent to two smaller rooms, each with 4 and 6 seats, which can be combined for a group of 10-15 people. In Japan, respect is highly valued, so the smaller rooms offer a particularly private and comfortable atmosphere. The kitchen in Tottori is semi-open, and the bar resembles a classic Japanese one.

The Tottori restaurant serves A5-grade Wagyu beef from the Kagoshima prefecture, the highest grade of marbling. However, the Wagyu menu is accessible to everyone. We recommend the tataki, gyoza, and the Wagyu ramen, which can be sampled starting from 720 rubles. Even during lunchtime, you can try dishes with Wagyu in sets, which cost from 690 to 960 rubles.

Now, let's talk about the ramen, which the restaurant is justifiably proud of. The ramen dishes at Tottori were created by Kazuhiko. They start at 520 rubles. It is said that the first guest at Tottori was a Japanese man who ordered the Tonkotsu ramen. When asked about his impression, he replied: "It's delicious, just like at home!" The restaurant has about 10 types of ramen, and the menu is constantly expanding. The noodles for the ramen and gyoza are made using a very rare Japanese machine, which is not commonly found in Russia, and they come out thin and elastic, just like in Japan.

The gyoza with duck and pear costs 560 rubles, while the ones with pork cost 460 rubles. You won't find the ubiquitous sushi and rolls here, but you can find classic Japanese donburi with meat, chicken, vegetables, or abura soba noodles with eel. For a late breakfast, you can order okonomiyaki with bacon or vegetables.

The bar menu at the Tottori restaurant is unique to Moscow. It features more than a dozen types of sake, and the collection is constantly being updated, with prices starting from 460 rubles. Premium and Super Premium sake are available for tasting, including the unusual aged sake, Kosyu, and the light sake, Iku Shiro, which is unlike any other. The Japanese liqueurs are also a surprise: from the rich Yo Umeko from the Hirooka farm in the Tottori prefecture to the line of aged Umeshu Hamada. Wine lovers can sample wines made from organic ingredients and the unique Japanese Black Queen grape. The pear wine is a must-try. For those who prefer stronger drinks, there is a wide selection of Japanese whiskey, including Chiyomusubi Kask Finish and several types of gin. As a digestif, you can enjoy the Yuzu Maiho liqueur, served in a handmade glass with a visualization of Mount Fuji, which adds a unique touch to the drink. The glasses are special because the craftsman observes the changes in the glacier each year and creates a new, unique collection every time.

It is common for Japanese guests who live in Moscow, as well as connoisseurs and enthusiasts of Japanese culture and cuisine, to visit Tottori. The Tottori restaurant is the perfect place for those who want to immerse themselves in the authentic atmosphere of a small corner of Japan in the heart of Moscow.