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About this place
Some diners come to dining・bar Leaf for its red wine-braised beef cheek. One customer ordered the braise with risotto as a main course, along with a half portion of shrimp with mayonnaise. They were impressed by the generous shrimp and the rich risotto, made with cheese and cream. For a more substantial meal, make the braise the centrepiece; if you would rather sample a few things, pair a starter with a half-size dish and order to suit your appetite.
A red wine recommended to go with meat and braised dishes is one option for pairing. The drinks list extends beyond wine to beer, whisky and cocktails. One standout is Leaf's Lemon Sour, an unsweetened drink made with house shochu infused with whole lemons, peel and all. It has won praise from diners, too, and is worth considering if you are looking for a drink to enjoy with your food.
The pasta selection includes a dish with sauce Américaine, made from stock extracted from shrimp shells and combined with house-made tomato sauce, as well as a rich carbonara generously finished with Parmesan. There is also a chef's choice pasta: pick a tomato, cream or oil base, and the chef will make a dish to suit the ingredients of the day. It offers a change from the regular pasta options.
Dine at the counter if you are on your own, or take a table to enjoy a meal and conversation with friends. The venue also has darts, making it an option for anyone who wants to play between courses as well as for groups gathering with food at the centre of the occasion.
