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About this place
A platter of starters makes a tempting way to begin a meal at Shinamo. One lunchtime visitor described a selection that included Kintoki carrot, pumpkin, mussels steamed in white wine and an omelette with lily bulb. The carrot had been slowly cooked without sugar, they noted, while the pumpkin was paired with soy-sauce koji. Vegetables take centre stage, with shellfish and egg dishes adding variety. Another diner recalled enjoying a wide-ranging assortment of starters with white wine.
The pizza is noted for its thin crust, and one diner particularly enjoyed the Margherita. Options include Shinamo-style Margherita, lotus root Genovese, blue cheese with honey and carbonara topped with a soft-boiled egg. A whole pizza makes a meal for one; two diners might enjoy choosing different flavours to share.
Lunch sets pair a salad starter with a choice of Shinamo-style pizza, pasta or hamburger steak, plus a drink. Some sets also include dessert. Pasta choices include the dish of the day and spaghetti with bacon and black olives in tomato sauce. One hamburger steak set comes with house-made focaccia, making it easy to build lunch around what you feel like eating.
A diner who took time over a leisurely lunch remembered the house-made focaccia for its chewy texture and the balance of olive and salt. A corn cream soup is also included with the pizza set, and dessert options include tiramisu and vanilla ice cream. Coffee and tea are available hot or iced, rounding out a lunch that can stretch through to dessert. Dinner offers a different way to enjoy the menu: diners have described pairing starters with white wine and enjoying dishes with wine.
