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About this place
One diner paired yagen cartilage simmered in mustard cream with a red wine with lively acidity. At TANO, part of the pleasure is choosing a glass to go with your food. The menu includes this dish of cartilage cooked in mustard cream, and one guest reported trying the recommended food while enjoying two glasses of wine. It could suit a light evening bite or a moment when you fancy one more dish after dinner.
The wines by the glass are natural wines, and prices vary by bottle. If you’re unsure what to choose, you could ask for advice based on the food you like or whether you prefer red wine. One diner, for example, was served an acidic red to accompany the yagen cartilage. For a lighter bite, there are also sardines steamed in white wine and aged Comté. Another option pairs Comté with frozen figs, offering a different way to enjoy the cheese. For something sweet, try the Basque cheesecake from Poole in Shitennoji; the menu also suggests pairing it with red wine. It’s an appealing final dish for anyone who wants to linger over a drink after dinner.
Beyond wine, the drinks include a small bottle of Heartland beer, whisky, shochu made from barley, sweet potato or rice, and plum liqueur aged in Sakurao whisky barrels. There’s a range of choices for guests who aren’t after natural wine, or for a group where everyone fancies something different. Records add to the atmosphere, making this a place to enjoy wine and music after a meal. One diner described a leisurely visit at the counter; it could work for a solo drink or an evening spent chatting with someone over your choices. TANO is open from evening until late, except on Tuesdays.
