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Originally, I only came for sake, but I accidentally met a restaurant and tavern that would make people want to visit again and again.
French Monstar is the kind of hidden restaurant that is easy to miss if you don't do your homework.
Only four groups of guests are accepted every day, and a full reservation system is adopted. Reservations need to be made in advance by IG or Email.
The small storefront is full of surprises. The wines are highly rare and in excellent condition (which is really very important). The utensils and wine glasses are carefully selected, and even the high-end fine dining is not lost at all.
The most surprising thing is that the meal itself is so strong that the chef actually came back from a three-star French restaurant. I fully understand why many regular customers come and come again.
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(Dining in October 2025)
French Monstar menu introduction and dining experience
Meal
Freshly shaved truffle chicken liver
The chicken liver is rich and smooth, has no fishy smell at all, and has a clean aroma.
Freshly shaved black truffles and crispy biscuit sticks make the flavor instantly advanced. It is the kind of food that gets smoother and smoother, and the more you eat, the more you want to match the wine.
As the first line, the rhythm is very well grasped.
Mullet roe cheese
Thin slices of mullet roe with cheese and seaweed are biased towards "a little peace of mind when drinking."
The flavor is not too strong. My mother and I discussed while eating: "This dish seems to be able to be made at home in the future. 」
Smoked tomato, sea bream, caviar
Fish dishes recommended by the store.
The freshness of the sea bream is very good, and the meat is firm and sweet.
After pairing with smoked tomatoes, olive oil and caviar, the whole dish has a four-layer structure of seafood, fruity, smoky, and umami at the same time, and the completion of vision and taste is satisfactory.
Wagyu steak, truffles, onion, red wine sauce
I didn't expect much at first, after all, steaks in restaurants and taverns are usually good as long as they don't miss them.
Unexpectedly, it was a surprise in the surprise. The wagyu beef is soft but not greasy, the maturity is perfectly controlled, and the meat taste is clean. After using truffle and onion red wine sauce, the level is deeper.
The most intimate thing is that the chef directly divides us into two parts. This kind of detail usually only appears in high-end French meals, which is completely commendable.
Wine meal Basque
The Basque cake made from wine meal has a slight wine aroma and gentle sweetness, which is just right as a finishing touch. If you have a dissatisfied stomach, you really want to brush the menu all over.
｜Wine list｜
Sake 80ml
New deal Colors
[Improved letter Delivery] Cosmos Akizakura-Naoki-2024 1900 yen
[Mixiang Nishiki] Viridian Velvet-2023 1900 yen
[龟no尾]Ash ink-2023 3000 yen
New Deal Private Lab
[Akita Sake Komachi] Nirugame Nirvana Turtle 10th 10th Anniversary Wine 5200 yen
Purple Hachiya 28BY Seventh Generation-Re-entry into Noble Brewing-2016 4800 yen
Linen cat SPARK-2024 1700 yen
Soil-producing Ubusuna
[Yamada Nishiki] Shinnong Brew-Ancient Brewing-2024 2000 yen
[Yamada Nishiki] Liu Nongjo-2024 1900 yen
Fairy bird
[Kamenao 80% Yamada Nishiki 20%] Stuffed Kamos-Tsurumi 5500 yen
Whiskey Ichiro's Malt
20 Years of Friendship-Highland Inn Tokyo 20th Anniversary Bottle-Apple Wine Barrel Closed
My mom ordered it
Cognac Petite Champagne
Vallein Tercinier LOT 73-French Monstar 10th Anniversary Wine
Store manager hospitality
Final Thoughts
This is a shop that you will fall in love with once you enter the door.
The space is not large, but the atmosphere is comfortable; although the store manager is not fluent in English, the service is sincere, and the wines are well selected and better preserved. This is very important for drinkers.
If there are more people, you can order a few more dishes, and each one has highlights worth savoring.
For me, it has been included in the restaurant that I will definitely visit next time I come to Tokyo.
Rating and Cost
- 🏠 @frenchmonstar
- Rate: 9/10
Restaurant information
- address：1 Chome-4-9 Nishiazabu, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0031 Japan
- Reservation：instagram or e-mail
People who want to drink rare sake + high-level cuisine in Tokyo，
This one really has to be collected first. 🍶✨
If you also like to dig hidden restaurants，
Leave a message and tell me: Which one do you want to order here most?
This meal is fully self-financed.
