On the Pond

Name: On the Pond
Address: Setagaya City, Kitazawa, 1 Chome−32−18 アドバンスＴ 3階, Tokyo
Price range: ¥550 - ¥2300

オンザポンド

This is the long-awaited first restaurant from Afro Fujita, who has been involved in launching numerous establishments. We operate with the sole intention of serving delicious food. For this reason, drinks are self-service. On the Pond is made possible by the cooperation of our customers. We understand there may be shortcomings, but we would be grateful for your warm support. We look forward to serving you dishes you've never tasted before.

★ 4.7 (37) 📍 Setagaya City, Kitazawa, 1 Chome−32−18 アドバンスＴ 3階

Cold dishes

Homemade potato salad

自家製ポテトサラダ

Our homemade potato salad. Smooth mashed potatoes mixed with vegetables and ham, offering a comforting and familiar taste. Perfect as an appetizer.

¥550 ≈ $4.00

Chicken white liver confit

鶏白レバーのコンフィ

Fresh chicken white liver slowly simmered in low-temperature oil. It has a less gamey flavor than typical liver and a creamy, rich texture. Recommended with wine.

¥650 ≈ $4.00

Tuna confit and aromatic vegetable salad

マグロのコンフィと香味野菜のサラダ

A salad of tuna confit with aromatic vegetables such as myoga and shiso. The umami of the tuna and the refreshing aroma of the vegetables will whet your appetite.

¥850 ≈ $5.00

Chilled eggplant confit

ナスのつめたいコンフィ

Eggplant slowly simmered in oil and served chilled. Enjoy the melt-in-your-mouth texture of the eggplant and its juicy flavor, infused with seasoning.

¥850 ≈ $5.00

Hokkaido scallop confit, Asian style

北海道産ホタテのアジアンコンフィ

Sweet Hokkaido scallops, low-temperature cooked with aromatic Asian spices. The moist texture of the scallops is accented with an Asian flair.

¥1,100 ≈ $7.00

Melt-in-your-mouth salmon confit with plum sauce

とろとろサーモンコンフィと梅のソース

Salmon finished with a melt-in-your-mouth texture through low-temperature cooking. The tangy plum sauce complements the rich, fatty salmon with a refreshing touch.

¥1,100 ≈ $7.00

Tomato confit in amazake with cream cheese

トマトの甘酒コンフィとクリームチーズ

A unique dish of tomatoes marinated and confited in amazake. The acidity of the tomatoes and the gentle sweetness of the amazake pair well with the rich cream cheese.

¥1,300 ≈ $8.00

Hot dishes

Fried eggplant with spicy furikake

フライドナススパイシーフリカケ

Deep-fried eggplant coated with a special spicy furikake. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, with a spicy flavor that clings to the eggplant.

¥750 ≈ $5.00

French fries with sriracha mayo

フライドポテトシラチャーマヨ

Crispy fried potatoes served with a spicy sriracha mayonnaise sauce. A classic snack that pairs well with drinks.

¥750 ≈ $5.00

Karaage of Miyagi chicken

宮城産鳥のカラカラ揚げ

Fried chicken from Miyagi prefecture. The coating is fried to a crispy, fragrant finish, locking in the chicken's umami.

¥800 ≈ $5.00

Shrimp and mint spring rolls

エビとミントの春巻き

Crispy spring rolls filled with plump shrimp and refreshing mint. The aroma of the herbs cuts through the richness, making them light and refreshing.

¥950 ≈ $6.00

Sautéed chunky mushrooms

コロコロマッシュルームのソテー

A dish of bite-sized mushrooms sautéed to bring out their umami. Simple yet allows you to fully enjoy the aroma and texture of the mushrooms.

¥1,100 ≈ $7.00

Whole snack cauliflower

丸ごとスナックカリフラワー

A dish featuring a whole cauliflower, boldly prepared. Enjoy the fluffy texture and the natural sweetness of the vegetable as a snack.

¥1,100 ≈ $7.00

Yatsugatake Farm Free-Range Pasture-Raised Karasumi Omelet

八ヶ岳農場平飼放牧の唐墨オムレツ

A luxurious omelet made with free-range eggs from Yatsugatake, topped with cured roe (karasumi). The rich flavor of the eggs and the saltiness of the karasumi are a perfect match.

¥1,100 ≈ $7.00

Roasted confit of octopus

真だこのコンフィのロースト

Tender confit of octopus, further roasted for a fragrant finish. The more you chew, the more the octopus's umami overflows.

¥1,200 ≈ $8.00

Sea bream confit with herb and tomato salsa

真鯛のコンフィハーブとトマトのサルサ

Fluffy sea bream confit served with a refreshing salsa sauce made with herbs and tomatoes. This dish enhances the delicate flavor of the white fish.

¥1,900 ≈ $12.00

Miyagi chicken thigh confit

宮城産鳥モモのコンフィ

Miyagi chicken thigh meat slowly simmered in low-temperature oil and then pan-seared for a crispy skin. The meat is fall-apart tender and pairs excellently with the white gravy sauce.

¥2,300 ≈ $15.00

Hand roll

Salmon confit and salmon roe with verde sauce

サーモンコンフィとイクラヴェルデソース

A hand-rolled sushi-style dish with moist salmon and salmon roe, wrapped in nori seaweed. The green herb sauce (verde sauce) adds a nice accent.

¥550 ≈ $4.00

Kombu-cured sea bream with plum and herb sauce

昆布締め真鯛と梅ハーブソース

Hand-rolled sushi with sea bream, aged with kombu to condense its flavor. Served with a refreshing plum and herb sauce.

¥550 ≈ $4.00

Confit of octopus with Kujo green onion sauce

真ダコのコンフィと九条ネギソース

A hand-rolled sushi with tenderly cooked octopus and a flavorful Kujo green onion sauce. The aroma of the green onions complements the octopus perfectly.

¥550 ≈ $4.00

Pork shoulder confit with BBQ sauce

豚肩コンフィとBBQソース

A hearty hand-rolled sushi featuring pork shoulder confit with a rich BBQ sauce. Recommended for meat lovers.

¥600 ≈ $4.00

Shrimp tempura and red hot chili peppers

えび天とレッドホットチリペッパー

Hand-rolled sushi with crispy shrimp tempura, seasoned with spicy chili peppers. The richness of the fried tempura and the spiciness stimulate the appetite.

¥600 ≈ $4.00

Tuna with avocado and Kujo green onion sauce

マグロアボガドと九条ネギソース

A hand-rolled sushi combining the perfect pairing of tuna and avocado. Finished with a Japanese-style Kujo green onion sauce.

¥650 ≈ $4.00

Onpon! Toro Taku

オンポン！トロタク

A classic 'Toro Taku' combining fatty tuna and takuan pickles. Enjoy the melt-in-your-mouth texture and the crunch of the takuan.

¥650 ≈ $4.00

Beef pepper confit with gravy sauce

牛肉ペッパーコンフィとグレイビーソース

A Western-style hand-rolled sushi with peppered beef confit, topped with a gravy sauce made from its own juices. A rich flavor experience.

¥750 ≈ $5.00

Side dish

That place's spicy nuts

あそこのスパイシーナッツ

A mix of nuts coated in spices. Perfect as a snack with drinks, you won't be able to stop eating them.

¥550 ≈ $4.00

Free-range pasture-raised pudding

平飼放牧プリン

A pudding made with eggs from free-range chickens raised without stress. This dessert allows you to enjoy the original richness of the eggs and their gentle sweetness.

¥550 ≈ $4.00