About a 7-minute walk from JR Kurashiki Station, just a little way from the shopping arcade, there is a restaurant run by the owner of a flower shop.
The entrance, surrounded by lots of plants, is easy to spot.
The restaurant is on the second floor, up a flight of stairs, and feels like a hideaway for adults where you can relax without worrying about being seen from outside.
Introducing Salon de Tonerico, where you can enjoy food, desserts, and alcoholic drinks in a space filled with flowers and greenery.
Salon de Tonerico closed on Sunday, June 11, 2023, and from Wednesday, June 14, 2023, the same location has been operating as “Moon grace,” a shop specializing in pairings of alcoholic drinks and sweets.
The information presented here is from when the article was published in February 2023. Please note that it may differ from current information.
A stylish interior filled with flowers to soothe you
The interior of Salon de Tonerico is primarily black, creating a modern atmosphere.
Flowers and greenery in a variety of colors decorate the space, standing out against the black interior.
Looking at the plants and smelling them somehow made me feel relaxed.
Since I visited around lunchtime, the restaurant was bustling with people having lunch with friends and coworkers.
At the time of my visit, yellow was the theme color, and lots of yellow flowers decorated the restaurant. They were truly beautiful.
The theme color changes with the season and time of year, so the atmosphere may be different the next time you visit.
The counter and window seats also seem suitable for dining alone.
Popular menu items
At the time of my visit, the lunch menu had three options: a salad lunch course, a pasta lunch course, and a gratin lunch course. All were ¥1,500, including tax.
I tried the most popular salad lunch course and the generously portioned gratin lunch course, and would like to introduce them.
Appetizer
The rapeseed blossoms are served with a yellow bell pepper sauce, matching the restaurant’s theme color.
It’s so vibrant.
The seasoning is light to bring out the ingredients’ natural flavors.
Soup and baguette
The freshly baked garlic toast was fragrant and delicious.
The croissant is twice as delicious if you dip it in olive oil partway through.
The turnip soup had a rich turnip flavor and a hint of sweetness.
Seasonal bouquet salad
It’s such a cute salad that it almost seems a shame to eat it.
It’s decorated with adorable edible flowers, and just looking at it makes you smile.
This generously topped salad includes strawberries from ROSSO in Funao, Kurashiki City, fresh pesticide-free hydroponic vegetables, prosciutto, nuts, and cheese.
It’s packed with nuts, which go perfectly with the cheese and prosciutto.
The tartness of the strawberries and kiwifruit also adds a nice accent.
You can add dressing partway through and adjust the flavor to your liking.
I left feeling satisfied in both body and spirit.
Chicken and mushroom gratin
This generously portioned gratin is packed with chicken and penne.
The piping-hot dish is full of irresistible mushroom flavor.
The seasoning is gentle, so it isn’t too heavy and is easy to keep eating.
Lunch-course dessert
At the time of my visit, it was a mini gateau chocolat.
It was sweet yet refreshing, with a flavor that seemed like it would go well with alcohol.
The flower served alongside it is edible, too.
Pistachio and cassis tiramisu parfait, ¥800 (tax included)
This tiramisu parfait features a floral sprouting design on top of the tiramisu.
Cassis sauce, chocolate cake, nuts, pistachio ice cream, and cornflakes are arranged in beautiful layers.
I was excited by this stylish parfait in a slightly sophisticated color palette.
The pistachio ice cream is refreshing, and tastes even better when eaten with the nuts.
Mix it with the cassis sauce at the bottom, and the flavor changes, making it enjoyable in several ways.
This special after-meal dessert left me feeling enchanted.
I interviewed Chihiro Misaki and Miyuki Misaki, who run Salon de Tonerico.
Salon de Tonerico details
| Name | Salon de Tonerico |
|---|---|
| Address | 2-7-10 Achi, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, 2F |
| Contact | 050-8883-6966 |
| Parking | None |
| Hours | 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. |
| Closed | Monday, Tuesday |
| Payment methods |
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| Reservations | Accepted |
| Seating | 18 seats |
| Smoking | Entirely non-smoking |
| Restroom | Western-style toilet |
| Website | Salon de Tonerico: Instagram |
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