Mine (Kitasando)
Wine and curry, a true pairing
Thinking about curry through wine. Mine opened with a challenging concept. "It's a taboo idea in the world of sommeliers, but I wanted to create a place where people can enjoy wine while showcasing Japanese favorite foods," says owner sommelier Yoshihide Yamamoto.
He is a skilled wine lover who has poured fine wines at Dominique Bouchet Tokyo in Ginza and Kenzo Estate Winery in Roppongi. The casual design of the restaurant comes from his desire to create a place where young people of the same generation as himself can gather.
Mine Curry
There are two types of curry available: the standard and a monthly special. The photo shows the standard mushroom curry, and the rice is a combination of white rice and jasmine rice. For its fragrant aroma and deep flavor, we recommend a Burgundy Pinot Noir! There is only one type of chutney, and it is a revolutionary dish with endless variations when combined with other ingredients, with new varieties such as mussels and basil being introduced soon. Prices start from 1,500 yen.
Ufu Mayonnaise
The homemade mayonnaise sauce is topped with curry chutney. Yamamoto says, "It goes really well with champagne," making for a mildly sour, mellow, and slightly spicy sauce. The yolk oozes out when you cut into it, and it's perfectly cooked. 660 yen.
Salmon confit with basil sauce
The salmon is cooked in a low-temperature vacuum oven until moist and tender, and is served with a pistou-like sauce made with basil and garlic. The restaurant also offers excellent wine suggestions, suggesting "a rosé from the south of France, or even a mineral white from Italy." The price is 1,540 yen.
A mild curry chutney is placed on top of the rice, and velouté is poured around it. The aroma and umami are more than just spicy, and the layered flavors created by the double layering are very French, and the wine suggestion of "Rhone Syrah with lamb" is also fun.
The chef in the kitchen, Shirusu Nakayama, is also a wine professional and a certified sommelier. The restaurant offers a wide range of delicious snacks, from classics like homemade liver pate to spicy dishes, and also has a wide selection of wines. This restaurant is a must-visit for curry and wine lovers alike.
On the left is Yamamoto-san, and on the right is Nakayama-san. They were buddies who trained together during their training days. 
The semi-underground property, which receives natural light during the day, has been transformed into a simple space.
