Did you know there is a restaurant where you can enjoy dinner by candlelight right near the Bikan Historical Area?
Creative French cuisine enjoyed in the gentle light of over 100 candles is perfect for spending a special day.
I would like to introduce you to Candle Table Watanabe Residence, which can be used for special occasion dinners such as wedding anniversaries and even proposals.
A space where you can relax surrounded by the light of over 100 candles
Candle Table Watanabe Residence is a space that combines Japanese and Western styles, renovated from a storehouse that has existed since the Taisho era.
It opened in 2015 as a candle dining restaurant where you can enjoy meals surrounded by the gentle light of candles.
Once you take your seat, you will be captivated by the beautiful candlelit space.
Incredibly, there are over 100 candles in the restaurant.
▼ Just the chandelier in the center uses 40 candles.
You can enjoy the light of various colors and shapes of candles while dining.
The space illuminated only by candlelight feels like a private room, enhancing the conversation between the two of you.
Dinner course menu at Candle Table Watanabe Residence
Candle Table Watanabe Residence features a chef with 39 years of experience who originally honed his skills at the Tokyo Sheraton Bay preparing creative French cuisine.
The dinner menu is refreshed every two months, allowing you to enjoy dishes full of seasonal ingredients.
On the day of the interview, I ordered the chef's special course.
The price for dinner starts at "6,000 yen (tax included)〜"
The venison carpaccio with beet ravigote sauce features venison sourced from Mimasaka City, Okayama Prefecture, with a red ravigote sauce, and a yogurt sauce under the young corn, providing a subtly tangy flavor that whets the appetite.
The white fish wrapped in potato with burnt butter has a crispy exterior made from finely chopped potatoes, with a creamy white fish filling inside.
The burnt butter sauce has wasabi as an accent, showcasing attention to detail.
The mussel and chorizo soup is a tomato cream soup based on mussels.
Inside, there are tteokbokki and chorizo as accents, providing a perfect balance of mild spiciness and the gentle texture of the tteokbokki.
Additionally, it was delicious when paired with the eight types of grain bread and homemade milk bread.
The duxelles of mushrooms and sweetfish with banana coulis and spice extract features three types of sauces, with chopped mushrooms and shiitake mixed into cream placed under the sweetfish.
The sweetfish, which can be eaten with the skin, pairs excellently with each sauce.
It was so delicious that I found myself pondering which sauce to use.
The main dish, roasted duck breast with Rouennaise sauce, features roasted duck topped with Rouennaise sauce (a sauce made by reducing red wine mixed with bird liver).
The meat is tender, and the combination of the sharp black pepper and sauce creates an exquisite flavor.
For dessert, we had nuts and cassis mousse with carrot and apple combination.
The orange sherbet made from carrot and apple, along with the burdock and walnut ice cream underneath, both had a refreshing taste.
You can choose coffee or tea after the meal.
The timing of the dishes being served is perfect, with just the right amount of waiting time between courses, creating a pleasant feeling of gradually filling your stomach.
Each dish had a taste I had never experienced before, but there was a delightful surprise that made me think, "This combination is possible…!"
▼ Additionally, there is a private room called 'Hanare' available for dining.
The private room can be reserved for three or more people, but if it gets crowded, it may not be possible to use it as a completely private room.
For guaranteed availability, it is recommended to make a reservation for six or more people.
For example, if you want to use the private room for a proposal, you can reserve it for an additional 10,000 yen.
▼ After your meal, you can also shop at the candle shop on the 2nd floor.
The candle shop features only popular products from the candle manufacturer, Pegasus Candle, which holds the largest share in the bridal industry in Japan. Pegasus Candle
Among them, the Candle Glass "Squash" (600 yen/tax included) is said to be a best seller.
When the candle glass "Squash" is lit, it emits a graceful and beautiful radiating light.
The way the light sways left and right with the flicker of the flame beautifully decorates the table.
This is a card-shaped candle with a thickness of only 3mm from Kurashiki Seiro, which won the Good Design Award in 2017.
It burns while melting the surrounding wax, with almost no wax dripping.
This unique candle, which highlights the beauty of the light, is a product that has received high praise from overseas.
In the latter part of the article, we spoke with Inoue Yoshiharu, the manager of Candle Table Watanabe Residence, about the events and highlights of "Candle Table Watanabe Residence."
- Model: Yabuna and Yuricheru Couple
- Shooting: Yoshino Nako
Candle Table Watanabe Residence Data
| Name | Candle Table Watanabe Residence |
|---|---|
| Address | 2-5-19 Chuo, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture |
| Contact | 086-435-3930 |
| Parking | None |
| Business Hours | Lunch: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM Dinner: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Gallery & Candle Shop: 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Regular Holidays | Monday, Tuesday Except on holidays and event days |
| Payment Methods |
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| Reservation Availability | Yes Reservations are required for both lunch and dinner. Phone reservations: 086-435-3930, Reception hours: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM *It is often difficult to answer calls during business hours and immediately before and after, so online reservations are recommended. Online reservations accepted until 9:00 PM the day before |
| Seating | 32 seats total (22 in the hall, 10 in the detached area): ・Table for 4 x 3 ・Table for 2 x 5 ・Detached area for 2 x 5, maximum of 10 people |
| Smoking | Completely non-smoking |
| Restroom | Western-style toilet |
| Website | Candle Table Watanabe Residence |
