As if to echo the name, which means ‘six,’ the counter seats six. Dining this near to the chef creates a feeling of intimacy and comfort. Engaging in light-hearted conversation while watching the chef at work is magical. Variations on dishes are achieved using fermented flavourings such as koji and miso. For dessert, place yourself in the capable hands of the proprietress of the house. Wooden trays are handmade by the chef’s father; edible wild plants, picked by his mother, arrive from his native Nagano. A supportive family is a constant inspiration.