The sandwich at the fairy tale-themed cafe, with its generous fillings, left me unsure of whether it should be eaten in the morning, afternoon, or even at night. However, stumbling upon the cafe one day, I decided to give it a try. The interior was stylish and clean, different from the cafes in train stations that I occasionally visit. The seating was limited, but the attention to detail, such as the paper cups and flowers on the table, showed the touch of a female manager. I visited the next morning right at opening time, enjoying a peaceful and leisurely breakfast. The cafe was empty, allowing me to savor both savory and sweet options without rush. Thanks to the cafe, I was able to start my day in a satisfying way before heading to Okutama. The calories and fullness provided by the fairy tale cafe were much appreciated.

I met up with my walking buddies at Tachikawa station for a BBQ party. Before meeting up, we stopped by ecute for a bite to eat. I had a shrimp cutlet sandwich and coffee. When I think about it calmly, paying over 1,000 yen for this meal seems a bit expensive, but in general, everything seems to be getting more expensive these days. The shrimp cutlet sandwich was delicious, though.

This is a sandwich shop located outside the ticket gates at JR Tachikawa Station. I stopped by to buy a sandwich as part of my dinner after enjoying lunch and coffee in Tachikawa. Unfortunately, I lost my receipt and forgot the prices, but I purchased the "Isogoro Hachiman-ya's Seven Spice Grilled Meat Sandwich" and the "Rape Blossom Sandwich (Egg Salad)". While they had some standard items, I couldn't help but be drawn to the more unique options in a shop that I don't visit often near my home. The sandwiches had unique ingredients, were visually appealing, and tasted deliciously gentle. I was very satisfied.

I stopped by Tachikawa and bought sandwiches for breakfast the next day on my way back. Since it was late, there were only a few options available. I purchased the Egg Sandwich on Bran for 442 yen and the Sweet Red Bean Cream Sandwich for 367 yen. The egg sandwich on bran bread is low in sugar and rich in nutrients. It had a fluffy texture with plenty of egg filling. The sweet red bean cream sandwich had a mild sweetness with both red bean paste and whipped cream. The fruit sandwich also looked delicious!

I visited a restaurant in Tachikawa on a weekend afternoon, although it was around 9 am. The restaurant is located inside Tachikawa Station, next to a rice ball shop. There were customers lining up at both places, even in the morning. I bought a sandwich with baked sweet potato cream filling, although I forgot the name of the menu item. There were other options like shrimp cutlet & egg and adult potato salad & ham which caught my attention, but I ended up buying a rice ball from the shop next door. The sandwich I tried was delicious, and although some items were a bit pricey, overall the prices were reasonable. It seems like a good place to eat in Tachikawa, especially if you're going to Showa Memorial Park. Thank you for the meal.

I always have the impression that this cafe is always crowded. Maybe because it's conveniently located near the ticket gates? Oh, but maybe it's because they also have a cafe attached, so they might be short-staffed. That's why I decided to try their carrot sandwich. It cost 367 yen including tax. It's a fluffy bread with lots of shredded carrots in between. The flavor is tangy and refreshing.

Hello! My name is Genza Kaminari. You can also call me Gen for short. My hobbies are martial arts and training. These two are the center of my life, but there is one more important thing - food. Eating is like a battle in a way, so I decided to challenge the gourmet fighters of the food blog world. I want to aim for the top with fair and honest reviews. I have a straightforward personality, so I will be honest about whether the food is good or bad. Get ready for my no-nonsense reviews! [Sandwich House Märchen Ecute Tachikawa Store] I tried a fairytale sandwich in Tachikawa. It's called Märchen. It's a high-end series, which is rare for cost-conscious Gen. When I got off at Tachikawa station, there was a line at a certain store. It seemed to be a sandwich specialty shop. I had to kill time, so I ended up lining up too. I bought a sandwich with prosciutto and mascarpone. I didn't know what mascarpone was until I ate it, but the name sounded cool so I bought it. The sandwich with crispy lettuce, rich mascarpone cheese, and prosciutto was amazing. Not just that, even the bread they used was delicious. Truly a fairytale sandwich. It was expensive, but the taste was worth the price, so occasionally indulging in these high-end sandwiches is not bad. After eating the fairytale sandwich, Gen turned into Märchen Gen. That's all. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Bon appétit!

This is an introduction to the sandwich specialty shop "Märchen" located outside the ticket gates at JR Tachikawa Station. Märchen is a sandwich chain based in Hachioji, offering over 100 types of sandwiches, with each store having different items. They do not have a manufacturing factory, so each store produces and sells its own sandwiches. The benefit is that they can cater to customer requests. For fruit sandwiches, they use seasonal ingredients, which is great. The orders were Fruit Special (Strawberry) for 540 yen and Aichi Fig Cream for 475 yen. Aichi Fig Cream is made with figs that are currently in season. Aichi Prefecture produces about 20% of the national fig shipment, ranking first among prefectures. The sandwich made with Aichi figs has a jam-like texture and the cream does not overpower the fig flavor, allowing you to enjoy the delicious taste of figs. The Fruit Special sandwich uses strawberries, mangoes, and kiwis, with a subtly sweet cream that enhances the natural flavors of the fruits. The bread was soft and moist, perfect for sandwiches. In the end, it cost 1,015 yen for a delicious meal.

I have always been curious about the classic fairytale ham and cheese sandwich at Meruhen♪. The lettuce was crispy and it was simply delicious. As I have been finding whipped cream too sweet lately, I was wondering how the mixed fruit sandwich would be. But the whipped cream wasn't too sweet and it wasn't heavy! It was delicious and I finished it in no time. I will definitely order the fruit sandwich again. Now I'm curious to try other fruit combinations as well.

Melhen, located right outside the JR Tachikawa station ticket gate, was a perfect meeting spot. While waiting, I went inside the Melhen store to browse. The items looked very delicious, so I decided to get some for takeout on my way back. Whole strawberry whipped cream sandwich ¥648 Okayama-produced Kiyomizu white peach whipped cream sandwich ¥691 Whole strawberry whipped cream sandwich → A classic strawberry sandwich with whole strawberries. The strawberries were sweeter than sour, and the whipped cream was not too sweet, making it suitable even for those who don't like whipped cream much. You can taste the homemade flavor. Okayama-produced Kiyomizu white peach whipped cream sandwich → A luxurious fruit sandwich with thick white peach flesh. The sandwich is filled with mildly sweet whipped cream, with mint as an accent. The lightly syrup-soaked peaches have a juicy texture and sweetness, giving a rich peach flavor. It was delicious to eat after a long time.

Between Matsumoto, I definitely get hungry, so I bought it to eat in Azusa. If it's before 9 o'clock at Tachikawa Station, Sakuradori Ken is not open, so mainly Melhen or Homareya are the options. I purchased an Ebi Katsu sandwich and a Cheese Egg sandwich. The Ebi Katsu has plenty of shrimp and a light sauce that is delicious. The Cheese Egg sandwich has eggs, cheese, and cucumber. It has a gentle flavor with a light seasoning. I definitely want to eat the Ebi Katsu again.

Sweet potato sweet potato with chestnuts from Tanegashima Anno, ¥496. Hot coffee, ¥470. Overwhelmingly captivated by autumn... it's the best. Not that I'm saying the ingredients are large and chunky, but there's no dissatisfaction! The chestnuts don't have any astringency at all, they taste like chestnuts! The sweet potato was also extremely delicious. Lately, I've been feeling like I really want to go to a fairytale world, so it was good. ^_^

Fairy tale festival aaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!! So, I shared and bought a lot. - Ogura cream: Not too sweet Ogura and not too sweet cream, surprisingly easy to eat. Delicious. - Chicken and egg sandwich with shiso cheese: Seriously... this has to be delicious, right????? Ah... delicious, incredibly delicious. From the crispy texture of the batter, the refreshing shiso, and the creamy cheese, with chicken, right?????? So delicious. And they sandwiched the egg on top, amazing. - Pork cutlet: It's so thick!!!!!! Delicious!!!!! The meat is so tender!!!!!! Thank you for sandwiching it with cabbage. - Yuzu: I thought the refreshing yuzu might be overwhelmed by the cream, but I was wrong. The cream has high fat content, but not much sugar, so the refreshing taste of yuzu and the balance with the cream is just the best. Super delicious. - White peach: I mean, this has to be delicious, right????? I ate it while thinking that. So delicious, peaches are so good. - Strawberry and Shine Muscat: I mean, this has to be delicious, right????? I ate it while thinking that. So delicious (tempura). They were all really, really delicious... the best...

This shop always has long lines, but today there were more older men and families, so it seemed easier to get in. So, I decided to take a peek. When I entered the shop, I noticed that there wasn't a line in front of the showcase, just people looking from a distance. Suddenly, everyone left the shop except for me. As I approached the showcase, I saw that they had regular deli-style sandwiches as well. The trendy fruit sandwiches were on the top shelf, but they didn't have a wow factor for Instagram. The prices were reasonable. This is Tachikawa after all. I chose the mixed fruit sandwich, which had generous chunks of kiwi. The sweetness of the whipped cream wasn't overwhelming, but I could really taste the saltiness of the bread. Maybe a tuna mayo sandwich would have a better balance.

On this day, after finishing my morning errands in the vicinity of Tachikawa, I bought some lunch items to go at Tachikawa Station Building. I got some inari sushi from Mamedanuki in Grande Duo Tachikawa on the south side, and also bought focaccia from Sesto. Lastly, I visited Sandwich House Märchen. Although this shop belongs to Ekiute Tachikawa, it is not inside the station building but faces a passage that runs north to south within the station. When I passed by the shop in the morning, it was still quiet, but when I returned at lunchtime, there was a long line extending into the passage, with about 7-8 people, mostly women, waiting. This shop seems to specialize in fairytale-like fruit sandwiches, as more than half of the showcase was filled with colorful fruit sandwiches, and many customers were buying multiple varieties. However, I have tried fruit sandwiches at other shops before, but the combination of bread and fruit didn't suit my taste, so I decided to pass this time. I focused on deli-style sandwiches instead. As my turn approached and the line got shorter, I could see the showcase inside the shop. I scanned the options from the back and decided on a healthier sandwich that caught my eye, changing my mind from the beef sukiyaki-style deep-fried egg sauce sandwich to another one. I ended up buying the Kin Goma Gobou and Renkon Salad Sandwich for 367 yen (tax included). One slice contained a burdock salad with golden sesame mixed with spicy mayonnaise sauce, crunchy lettuce, and the other slice had a lotus root salad seasoned with vinegar and a large leaf sandwiched in between, both very filling. Märchen's sandwiches are not only popular fruit sandwiches but also recommend their deli-style sandwiches. On my way back home, I suddenly remembered the soon-to-expire drink free coupon I obtained from the Coke ON app provided by Coca-Cola Japan. By accumulating stamps based on daily walking steps, you can receive a free coupon for a Coke product with 15 stamps. Even if you don't purchase Coca-Cola products, you can get Coca-Cola products for free just by earning steps through daily walking. I have been benefiting from this app for a few years now, and this time, I got my favorite "Ocha Kaden Luxurious Squeezed Peach Tea" from a vending machine near my workplace and enjoyed it with my lunch.

This is a sandwich specialty shop located near the east-west central ticket gate inside JR Tachikawa Station. While takeout is the main option, there is also a small seating area available. The sandwiches are priced around 400 yen each, but I really like them. I often visit the store inside Kichijoji Station as well. As the name suggests, they have a whimsical lineup of sandwiches. They have seasonal new items, but the classics are always delicious. With a wide variety to choose from, it's fun to pick out your favorite. However, the store is small and can get crowded, making it difficult to take your time choosing. This time, I chose the smoked chicken sandwich (388 yen) and the new biwa fruit cream sandwich (432 yen)! They have a variety of fruit sandwiches, which are delicious, so I always choose two types for a meal and dessert combo. The cream is so tasty! One good thing about Meruhen is that their ice packs can be reused as deodorizers. At home, we empty the ice pack contents into a small dish, add essential oils, and use it as a deodorizer in our shoe cabinet. It's a great initiative. From hearty minced cutlet sandwiches to fruity ones, they have a wide selection. Sometimes, a moist and delicious sandwich is just what you need. Bon appétit!

I purchased roast beef and Japanese-style chicken karaage. They are a bit pricey, but delicious. The roast beef is not dry but also not too juicy, with a good balance of tomato moisture. The Japanese-style chicken karaage has a subtle acidity in the sauce, which I liked. Although it's a bit expensive, I thought it was worth treating myself with these items for the first time.

Today's lunch was takeout. I headed to... or rather, stopped by JR Tachikawa Station. It is a bustling terminal station where many lines such as the Nambu Line and Chuo Line intersect, so the area in front of the station is lively. Today, I made my purchase at a store in the station building. Exiting the ticket gate, the shop is located in the free passage between the East and West ticket gates. The showcase is filled with rows and rows of sandwiches - quite an impressive sight with so many varieties. In addition to takeout, there is also an eat-in space at the back. Today, I got a couple of fancy sandwiches to go. They were nicely packed in a cute paper bag. Plastic bags are charged extra, but I brought my own bag. They even included ice packs and wet wipes, which was a thoughtful gesture. It's always nice to see such attention to detail. The sandwiches I got were: - Asakusa Imahan Black Wagyu Croquette and Egg (540 yen including tax): As the name suggests, one croquette sandwich and one egg sandwich. The Asakusa Imahan Black Wagyu Croquette is made with coarsely ground Japanese beef and smooth potato croquette. It's thick and when I opened it up, it was quite large with a satisfying bite. The egg sandwich is a simple sandwich with lots of eggs. Not flavored with mayonnaise, just the taste of eggs. Taking a bite, the volume is quite satisfying as it spills out. - Tochiotome Strawberry Cream (432 yen including tax): I got two of these. Plenty of strawberries with creamy filling. The balance of sweetness, acidity, and the richness of the cream is just right. From the outside, it looked like half a strawberry sliced in half for each of the two, but to my surprise, there was also half a strawberry at the tip of the triangle, making it 1.5 strawberries in total. A very elegant sandwich. However, the price is a bit high. It's of a certain quality, but for me, it's not in a price range where I can frequent often... Well, when I feel like indulging once in a while, I'll go back to try more. https://tamatama.jp/meruhenk-sandwich-tachikawa/ Thank you for the meal.

Yes. I was in the Tachikawa area for a few days and had to work early in the morning, so I got takeout from this shop. I like the cheese tamago and grilled meat. It has a homemade feel, different from what you'd find at a convenience store. However, it is a bit on the pricey side. But I guess that's unavoidable. They have stores in various locations, so I recommend trying it out. Thank you for the meal!

Visited around 8:30 on Sunday. I was tempted by the fruit sandwich, but since it was breakfast, I opted for something healthier. I purchased the Kin Goma Gobou & Renkon Salad for 367 yen. It was featured on "Matsuko's Unknown World," and it seemed good for the body with a focus on vegetables. The lotus root was surprisingly sour, and it also contained shiso leaves. Thank you for the meal.