01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Slide open the front door at midday, and the aroma of browned sautés and freshly fried cutlets immediately greets you. Set in Tabatashinmachi, Merci is a Japanese-style Western (yoshoku) restaurant serving a lineup of unpretentious, traditional comfort dishes. The midday draw centers on set meals combining meat and fish options, served straightforwardly with rice, miso soup, and after-meal coffee or tea. Some daily combinations feature crisp breaded white fish alongside fragrant pork ginger, with medium or large rice portions available for heartier appetites.
A Broad Yoshoku Selection from Gratin to Steak
Beyond the lunchtime set meals, the breadth of the grand menu is another major appeal. Options include baked macaroni gratins bubbling with Shiba shrimp or chicken, alongside classic retro Neapolitan spaghetti and rolled omelets. At dinner, choices expand further to include Wagyu sirloin or fillet steaks and fish prepared in cream sauce, well suited for lingering over a glass of wine or draft beer.
A Deep, Relaxed Dining Space
While the storefront looks compact from outside, the interior opens up toward the back, accommodating comfortable table seating in addition to counter stools. The calm, unhurried mood works just as well for an effortless solo meal as it does for an informal get-together with family or friends. Wrapping up with an ice cream or a cream soda adds a leisurely kissaten touch that feels true to an old-school neighborhood diner.
