A friend came over from New York for a visit, so we stopped by Bistro Polpo. It is, after all, the bistro that represents Korea.

Bread from Lee Boulanger

I bought some bread before heading to Polpo. A little something for the family..

Today’s wine

I am no Batman, but I opened a Margaux for my friend.

Chestnuts

They brought these out as a nibble to go with the drinks.

Spanish beer

Pleasantly bitter and tasty.

Whisky flown in from New York

This is the whisky that took first place in Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible last year. It is hard to get hold of anywhere in the world, and yet here it is in my hands.

Chablis

We start with a white, of course.

Bagna cauda

A great starter.

Trippa

My favorite dish here.

Asparagus

They served this saying it was the first asparagus to come in this year. Tastes great.

Dureup (aralia shoot) and clam pasta

A pasta that suits the spring season.

Danggwi (Korean angelica) spaghettini

They use house-made bacon, and that is a treat in itself.

Gorgonzola penne

It has become easier to eat than before. And as for the taste, with that much cheese poured in, of course it is delicious.

Pappardelle with ragu sauce

Goes nicely with the Margaux.

Hanwoo beef carpaccio

Jamon iberico

Pairs well with perfectly ripe melon.

One more plate of pasta

Yokan from Minamoto Kitchoan

A dessert flown in from Japan. The sweetness is just beautiful.

Sauternes

We ate and drank extremely well. Polpo never fails to satisfy.

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