In Tokyo, it is not only Japanese restaurants where we can expect high quality meal or good value experience. Today here we introduce a fancy and exotic choice which is popular among local younger clientele, late 20's to around 30's.
Rigoletto is a group of stylish restaurants which are known for high standard service with personal touch. One of their unit, Rigoletto Short Hills, is located in Nakameguro (中目黒) which is two stops from Shibuya (渋谷) or one stop from Ebisu (恵比寿). As our previous post about an Italian restaurant, Icaro with a Michelin star, Nakameguro is an interesting gourmet town where popular restaurants gather from casual to ones with Michelin star. Rigoletto Short Hills is one of such interesting choices in the town.
The concept of Rigoletto Short Hills is "Moroccan Tapas and Bar", standing in calm residential area of Nakameguro. It might be more sophisticated and modern than ordinary Moroccan restaurants.
Even though their Tagine pot becomes so popular in Japan for last few years, Moroccan concept is not so familiar among Japanese and many feel exotic atmosphere from it. The discreet appealing of Moroccan flavor decoration may be more comfortable for many locals.
After going through the entrance door on the ground floor, we found open-style kitchen in modern atmosphere with high tables and chairs.
On the second floor, library-like interior in monotone colors is chic.
On another side, we can find a beautiful white wall in Arabic style.
Depending on the group of guests, from a couple to a small group of 4 to 6 people or around, the restaurant will provide an appropriate type of table.
In addition to Tagine, must-item for Moroccan restaurant, the restaurant offers Rigoletto restaurant's regular, Napolitan pizza and pasta.
Bagna Cauda - vegetable plates with anchovy paste
It also has some Spanish taste like Iberico raw ham or tapas collection.
What makes Rigoletto different from others and popular is the tapas menu available at Yen 300 and Yen 500 per plate. The price is unbelievable considering the fancy atmosphere and service.
The mix of Moroccan and European tastes give us fun to enjoy several from the wide choices. It will be better to share a table by around 4 of nice friends or family rather than just a couple, so you can order more plates to share.
Majority of wine bottles are at Yen 2500 and plenty choices of cocktail and other alcohol drinks are also available.
It is not easy for ladies to select just one from the attractive choices. Definitely we can't leave without having more than a glass per person.
Have a happy moment at the exotic hideaway with nice food & drink, and attntive service, but at reasonable price!
Restaurant name: Rigoletto Short Hills
Address: 1-2-13 Nakameguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
Website: http://www.rigoletto.jp
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