L'appétit (in front of Mitsukoshi)
The familiarity of Western cuisine and the satisfaction of French cuisine
The combination of well-structured French cuisine and the joy of Western cuisine. The mastermind behind this unique restaurant is Chef Matsumoto Ippei, owner of the French restaurant Lapaix in Nihonbashi, Tokyo. He trained in Western cuisine in his youth and describes it as "his starting point," expressing the flavors of Western cuisine in a new way.
The menu features a lineup of familiar Western dishes. While the dishes may look simple, the flavors are unmistakably French, with the melt-in-your-mouth minced meat cutlet made with abba (offal) such as pig's trotters and ears, and the rich, classic sauce in the doria. The wine pairings are classic and sure to please, and the non-alcoholic options are also excellent.
Seafood Doria
The base of the dish is soup de poisson. The béchamel sauce, flavored with shellfish stock and saffron, goes well with white wine. The grunt fish, cooked to a crispy skin and semi-cooked mi-cuit (semi-raw), is also excellent. Other variations of doria include shrimp and American sauce. Dinner courses start from 9,075 yen.
Rapetti Minced Meat Cutlet
It's easy to eat with your hands, and the surprise flavor is fromage de tête (jelly made from pig's head). Seasonal variations, such as adding squid, are available now. The vegetable garnishes are also restaurant-quality. Dinner courses start at 9,075 yen.
Horse meat open sandwich
This open sandwich features a bistro classic: tartare. The campagne from Kagurazaka's Shikataramukana, smothered in egg yolk mustard, pairs perfectly with the sharp tartare, which is enhanced by the capers. This is available as part of the 6,050 yen lunch course.
The kitchen is run by Chef Shotaro Hirose, who trained in France for three years and served as sous chef at Lapaix. When you hear about his background, it's easy to see why the gastronomic techniques he employs down to the finest details, such as the acidity and aroma of the accompanying vegetables, are so effective. He is also eager to come up with new menu items. The restaurant is playful, highly satisfying, and surprisingly reasonably priced considering its location. You'll want to keep coming back.
Chef Hirose was born in Ehime Prefecture into a family that ran a small restaurant, and grew up surrounded by cooking. 
It is a 2-minute walk from Lapaix and is mainly a counter-style establishment.
