Gohan

Gohan is a nice relaxing place to have a good dinner.  It used to be a Japanese style Izakaya, but they've recently updated their menu and their interior and are now decidedly Italian (even despite the bacon wrapped asparagus).

You can no longer get the onion ring tree or many other Izakaya classics, but you can still get edamame with pepper flakes, spicy chicken wings, potato fries (french fries) and a nice foie gras topped steak along with many other Italian based dishes like paella, pizza, and pasta. The full menu is below which comes printed in both English and Japanese. 

Gohan is part of the larger conglomerate Watami food service and you can see the online menu here.

It's located on the 7th floor above the Pachinko parlor on Blue Street. Check the location link below or the blog map II. 

As you get off the 7th floor elevator, Gohan will be directly in front of you.

karikari spaghetti

Above you see the "Otoshi" which is an appetizer dish delivered to your table that you don't order. You'll be charged a modest amount per person for this. The Otoshi is typical of many izakaya. It's one tradition carried on from the old Gohan, even though I'd classify Gohan (new) as more of an Italian restaurant instead of an izakaya. 

Caesar salad

Shrimp fritters

Acqua Pazza

The acqua pazza was very tasty. Consisting of clams, mussels, scallops, squid and some seasoning like basil and thyme. At the end you'll want to drink up the left over sauce.

The best dish of the night was the tenderloin steak from the specialty menu. I usually don't order western style steaks in Japanese places but an acquaintance said I had to try this dish at Gohan. It came topped with foie gras and a truffle sauce. On the side were some gratin potatoes and watercress. The steak was very tender and juicy and although I rarely eat foie gras, paired together with the steak and the sauce it was wonderful.

Tenderloin Steak topped with Foie Gras

mini garlic bread

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