Montée

Tucked into a narrow lane just off the bustle of Waseda-dori, Montée is a petite bistro with a quiet, welcoming presence. With only a handful of tables, it offers heartfelt, unpretentious French cooking crafted with generous attention to detail.

Starters set an inviting tone: smooth chicken liver pâté scented with rich port wine and balanced with honey, a rustic quiche filled with salmon and onions, or a savory meat terrine. Spread across crusty bread, the silky pâté makes an ideal match for a glass of wine or sparkling.

Main courses offer equal variety, from the pan-seared catch of the day with crisp skin to bone-in chicken leg finished in an aromatic herb butter sauce, or tender braised beef ribs served over couscous—each dish carefully framed by its sauce and garnishes. Evening dining is structured as a flexible set pairing appetizers with mains, with optional dessert, allowing you to tailor the meal to your appetite.

For dessert, options like bittersweet crème caramel, daily fruit tarts, and refreshing sorbets round out the meal alongside hot coffee. As seating is limited and tables fill quickly at both lunch and dinner, making a reservation in advance is strongly recommended.