"Furenchi Shokudo UMEYA" is a French bistro located in Sangenjaya, run by a brother and sister who trained at the long-established maison "Chez Ino" for 7 years. The restaurant was originally a café run by their parents, but they changed the concept and reopened as a French restaurant. The name of the restaurant was changed from "Fils et Fille," which means "son and daughter." The restaurant has a Beatles theme, reflecting the family's hobby, and occasionally their mother also participates. After finishing some errands at Carrot Tower, I visited this restaurant and opted for the prix-fixe course. For the main course, I chose the "Homemade Tomato Sauce Cheese-filled 100% Domestic Beef Hamburger Steak." The meal started with a delicious "Onion Gratin Soup," followed by an appetizer platter featuring "Scallop Terrine," "Pate Campagne with Cornichon," and "Quiche Lorraine with Ratatouille." The meal also included a fresh green salad and homemade baguette. The fish course was "Pan-fried Flounder with Pernod Sauce," served with sautéed lotus root. The highlight was the main course, a large hamburger steak topped with cheese and a rich tomato sauce, accompanied by a variety of vegetables and mashed potatoes. The dessert was a delightful "Tarte Tatin" with caramelized apples. The meal ended with a cup of coffee. Overall, the restaurant provided a relaxing atmosphere with delicious food and Beatles music playing in the background, making it a great dining experience in Setagaya.

Lunch at UMEYA Bistro in Sangenjaya: The popular "Hamburger Lunch" for ¥850 (including tax) is a must-try. Located about a 10-minute walk from Sangenjaya Station, this cozy bistro welcomes you with Beatles decorations and music. I ordered the hamburger with red wine sauce, which was served with a generous portion of mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetables. The hamburger was juicy and flavorful, complemented perfectly by the rich red wine sauce. The price of ¥850 felt reasonable considering the quality and quantity of the meal.

I went for lunch on a regular day. Hamburger lunch set (850 yen) with salad and choice of bread or rice. You can choose between tomato sauce with cheese or demi-glace sauce. The demi-glace sauce is tastier. The mashed potatoes as a side dish are delicious, with a strong buttery sweetness. The hamburger itself is on the softer side, with the meat being close to a paste-like texture. I personally prefer a coarser grind. But for this price, it's quite satisfying! Kids' lunch set (500 yen) includes omurice, cheese hamburger, potage soup, and lettuce salad. It's a great deal! The omurice has plenty of bacon in it. The hamburger is made from the same mix as the adult version. For kids, it would be nice to have broccoli or carrots instead of lettuce, which can be difficult for them to eat.

I visited for lunch. It was located in a residential area in front of an elementary school. I had the 100% domestic wagyu hamburger lunch. It was very tender and delicious. The price was also very reasonable. Thank you for the meal!

I used this shop for my eldest son's birthday party. The shop owner seems to like the Beatles, as their music was playing throughout. For the appetizers, we had salad, quiche, and duck meat. The appetizers were light and had a refreshing taste. For the main dish, I ordered the hamburger with demiglace sauce. The demiglace sauce was perfectly balanced, not too sweet or salty, and I feel like I could get addicted to it. For dessert, we had chocolate cake with whipped cream. The cake was delicious, but the whipped cream had sugar in it, and I personally prefer whipped cream without sugar. Since the cake was sweet, I think unsweetened whipped cream would have been more refreshing. The staff was also very friendly, and I would love to visit this shop again. Thank you very much.

Located less than a 10-minute walk from Sangenjaya Station, this cozy French restaurant in a residential area has a homey and nostalgic atmosphere. I visited for lunch and they offered options like hamburg steak, quiche, pasta, and set courses. I ordered the set with a 100% domestic beef hamburger steak, which came with salad and baguette. The baguette had a crispy exterior and was delicious! You can choose the sauce for the hamburger steak, and I went with the red wine sauce. It had a slightly bitter and pleasant aroma, with a sophisticated flavor that was really tasty! The hamburger steak itself was a bit dry in parts, but overall a satisfying meal.

A restaurant with a homey atmosphere. I ordered curry for lunch. The taste was a bit like stew or hayashi style. It was more like demi-glace than punchy, but honestly, it was just okay. Priced at around 1,000 yen for lunch, the portion and taste felt a bit lacking. They used a decent amount of vegetables, which I understand add to the cost, but it gave me the impression of a school lunch. I didn't feel motivated to try going there for dinner, and I felt a bit disappointed with the outcome.

Today's highlight is the Hamburger Steak DELI from UMEYA in Sangenjaya. They offer two options: 100% domestic beef Hamburger Steak with red wine sauce for 1080 yen, and 100% domestic beef Hamburger Steak with plenty of cheese and homemade tomato sauce for 1080 yen. Both come with a generous serving of mashed potatoes, carrot salad, side dishes, and rice. The Hamburger Steak is thick and made with 100% domestic beef, with a buttery flavor that is quite enjoyable. The Western-style Hamburger Steak is a favorite for many, and the red wine sauce pairs perfectly with it. The meat is tender and moist, though a bit more meatiness would have been nice. The red wine sauce is rich and the homemade tomato sauce has a nice acidity to it. The mashed potatoes here have a delightful buttery taste that I love. The atmosphere seems nice too, so I'd love to visit if I get the chance.

The main dish was delicious, and I was happy to see three types of pate for the appetizer.

I ordered the classic hamburger set. The hamburger was incredibly soft and had a lot of umami flavor that allowed me to taste the meat. However, the tomato sauce was very ordinary. Since there were no other customers besides myself, I wish they would put in more effort.

I happened to try a French restaurant near my house during lunchtime and ordered the hamburger. Under the hamburger was a serving of potato salad, and the hamburger itself was very tender and delicious!! I plan to visit again soon.

Today's pasta was bacon, eggplant, and mushroom with tomato sauce! It had a refreshing taste. It was Sunday afternoon and there were about 3 groups of customers. There seemed to be only one staff member working, so they were a bit busy. I wish they had been a bit more friendly.

I visited "Fils et Filles" in Sangenjaya (^_^). It is located in Setagaya-ku, Shimoma, a bit away from Sangenjaya Station, across from Nakazato Elementary School. I entered during lunchtime, but there were no customers. The atmosphere of the restaurant is like a French countryside style, but the background music is The Beatles. I ordered the "100% domestic beef hamburger steak + salad" lunch set for a reasonable price. First, the salad was brought to me. The dressing was extremely sour and there was no freshness in the vegetables. It was a strange and unpleasant taste. Then, the hamburger steak and rice were served. The hamburger steak lacked juiciness and was dry. Honestly, it was not tasty. The sautéed vegetables also tasted like old vegetables, which was disappointing. If French cuisine is supposed to taste like this, then so be it, but personally, it was a strange taste. Overall ratings: 1. Location, building, interior - 7 points 2. Atmosphere - 4 points 3. Cooking technique - 4 points 4. Quality of ingredients - 3 points 5. Value for money - 4 points Total 22 points out of 50.

I discovered this place hidden away so quietly that it was almost unnoticed, but I really liked the cozy cottage-like atmosphere where I could relax. It felt more like visiting a friend's home than a restaurant, with a laid-back vibe. The delicious food was served at just the right time, making it a stress-free experience. I wanted to stay here forever. I will definitely go back.

This is a hidden French restaurant in Sangenjaya! There are many hidden gem shops that suddenly appear in residential areas in Sangenjaya, but French restaurants are rare. The restaurant is run by a mother and her son and daughter, and the atmosphere is always cozy with Beatles music playing in the background. I tried the hamburger steak for lunch, and it was delicious with a slightly bitter red wine-based sauce typical of French cuisine and juicy meat. I would love to try a different menu next time!

In April 2013, I revisited the restaurant after not being able to order the 1500 yen lunch course A in March due to lunchtime ordering being stopped. This time, I had enough time so I decided to revisit. Just like last time, there were no bicycles parked in front of the restaurant, and when I looked inside, there was no one there. The owner chef was taking a break inside. I chose the fish option this time, and enjoyed an amuse-bouche followed by a platter of four assorted appetizers, a main fish dish of salmon, and a petite dessert with coffee. The amuse-bouche was a cold creamy soup, and the appetizers, including duck and quiche, were a delight. The main dish sauce had a true French taste, and the salmon was cooked perfectly. The petite dessert was just the right size. I asked about the Beatles songs playing in the background, and learned that the owner chef's parents were fans of the Beatles, so they play their songs in the restaurant. The atmosphere was pleasant with a spring breeze coming in through the terrace. Overall, I was able to enjoy everything and found the revisit worth it. I changed my rating to 4.5 stars as I was able to enjoy French cuisine for 1500 yen. During a cherry blossom viewing stroll in March 2013, I stumbled upon this restaurant. Several ladies who seemed like regulars were coming down the steps of the restaurant. Located in a residential area next to Nakazato Elementary School, I was curious about what kind of restaurant it was. When I saw the sign that said "French," I was intrigued. The ladies seemed to have come by bicycle, so I thought the lunchtime prices might be reasonable. The lunch course A was 1500 yen, which included a choice of meat or fish dish, with amuse-bouche, appetizers, and dessert. This was indeed a great deal! The only concern was whether my large dog would be allowed. I was told that dogs were allowed on the terrace, so I waited for a moment and then entered the restaurant. The terrace had two four-person tables. Since I arrived late, the A course seemed to be unavailable. I settled for the hamburger steak lunch with red wine sauce and coffee. There was no water service for the dog, but the staff, a kind lady who seemed to be the owner's sister, welcomed my dog gently. The owner seemed to be a Beatles fan, as the background music was all Beatles songs. The salad arrived first, followed by the main dish and bread. As mentioned on the website, the chef's specialty seemed to be the sauce, and the red wine sauce was indeed delicious, without any alcohol smell. The hamburger steak had onions in it, which my dog couldn't eat, so he missed out on that. The warm and crispy French bread dipped in the wine sauce was delightful, and even my dog enjoyed it. I randomly found this restaurant during my walk and decided to give it a try. French cuisine might seem intimidating, but the chef aims to create an approachable atmosphere for the locals, and indeed, it felt like a cozy place where neighborhood ladies come for lunch chats. Next time, I plan to visit earlier and try the A course.

I discovered a French restaurant called "Fils et Feuilles" near Meji Yakka University (although I'm not sure where the university is located). It seems to be a well-established restaurant in a residential area next to an elementary school on Meiyaku Street. They offer a drink service on rainy days, but since it's quite a distance to walk from the station and even a bit of a walk from the bus stop, I decided to go for lunch without waiting for a rainy day. I don't have the budget to order a lunch course like the leisurely housewives in the neighborhood, so I pondered between hamburger, pasta, quiche, or curry. In the end, I chose the European-style curry with salad. The curry was made with the sauce and vegetables separately, and they were combined when served, giving a calm and confident taste. Although the atmosphere was not lively, the taste was assertive. I would like to try their French course if I have the chance.

I visited for lunch. I ordered the "Pasta Lunch" for 900 yen. The pasta of the day was a garlic-infused pasta with plenty of onions. The onions were sweet and the pasta was very delicious. The set came with salad and baguette. The location is a bit far from the station, so there were few people, mostly local housewives enjoying a relaxing lunch. It's a calm and nice atmosphere. It seems they also have course menus for dinner.