On my second visit, I had the ginger pork set meal for ¥880. Unfortunately, the first drink service for a highball at ¥200 is only available at night. Instead, I opted for a bottle of beer for ¥550. Just with that, I felt a little luxurious haha. The ginger pork had well-cooked meat with a mild seasoning, and it was delicious like a Western-style ginger pork. And of course, the soup was delicious. The female staff, perhaps a part-time worker, was diligently serving customers with a smile, which made me want to cheer her on haha.

The name of the restaurant, "Meruhen," is right in the middle of the Showa era, which is quite amusing. The interior of the restaurant is surprisingly spacious, with remnants of a bygone era. The sugar on the tables adds to the nostalgic atmosphere. The place is run by an elderly couple and young staff, with the cooking seemingly done by the owner. The restaurant was established in 1972, and I hope it continues for a long time. I visited on a Saturday around 2 pm, and it was quite busy with many customers. Many people were ordering the daily lunch special, perhaps regulars. I wanted to try the restaurant's No.1 dish, so I ordered the Hamburg and Ebi Fry for 1200 yen, along with a Highball for 200 yen. The cream soup served first was delicious. The master chef really knows his stuff. The Hamburg was tender yet had a good meaty texture, and the Ebi Fry was large and crispy. The Highball glass was stylish. The Ginger Pork also looked delicious.

Today, I had a late lunch in Nishijin. I arrived around 2 pm, which was after most lunch services had ended, but luckily "Merube" in the east area of Nishijin was still open. I had seen this place featured on local TV before and was curious about it. The restaurant had a very traditional look, with velvet chairs and a retro atmosphere. The menu was full of handmade dishes, including classic items like Napolitan, mixed sandwiches, and chicken rice. I decided to order the pork cutlet lunch set for 980 yen, while my wife ordered the hamburger lunch set for the same price. Both sets came with soup or coffee, and since it was a cafe, we chose coffee. Our meals arrived in about 10 minutes, both covered in the restaurant's famous demi-glace sauce. The sides included shredded cabbage with cucumber and a boiled egg. While demi-glace sauce with hamburger is common, it's rare to see it with pork cutlet in lunch sets. The sauce was rich in color but had a refreshing aftertaste, not too heavy. The hamburger was tender and homemade, perfect with the demi-glace sauce. We finished our meal with a cup of coffee, which was delicious in a nostalgic cafe style. I hope this retro cafe continues to thrive. Thank you for the meal.

I found this place while searching for somewhere nearby to run errands. It was a bit hard to find, but I eventually located it along the street. It has the atmosphere of a traditional coffee shop that I love, but all seats are non-smoking, which I appreciated. I ordered the Napolitan pasta, and was told it would take some time, but I was okay with that. The pasta was freshly boiled, with lots of ingredients, not too heavy, and delicious. It exceeded my expectations. I think it was around 800 yen. I wanted to relax, so I also ordered a chocolate milkshake with the pasta. It arrived shortly after I finished eating, which was perfect timing. It was not too sweet, with a good balance of vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce, making it a dessert-like drink that was extremely tasty. If this place was closer, I would definitely go more often. I thanked them for the delicious food as I left, and I will definitely be back. Everything on the menu looks delicious!

Local gourmet magazine last month featured a long-established cafe that was founded in 1972 in Daimyo and relocated to Nishijin in 1976. The owner has experience at places like Toyo and Tsubakiyama Resort and has been in this industry for 50 years. The Western menu includes classics like gratin and Napolitan, with a special mention of their Demi-glace sauce that has been passed down since the establishment. I visited the cafe and found it to have a very retro interior. The name "Meruhen" is also written in kanji, adding to the nostalgic feel. There are counter seats and table seats, with old-fashioned velvet-covered chairs. I ordered the "Shrimp Fry & Hamburger Set (1100 yen)" which comes with a choice of soup or coffee. The food arrived first, with a salad featuring shredded cabbage and delicious dressing. The hamburger was tender and the Demi-glace sauce had a light touch that was refreshing. The shrimp fry was plump and juicy. The boiled egg was average. Towards the end of the meal, I saw them brewing coffee with a paper filter at the counter. The coffee was served with a cream pot, adding to the nostalgic atmosphere. It was made with commercial beans and tasted delicious. The sign on the counter mentioned a special offer of Highball for 200 yen, but it seemed like they were not serving it due to the current situation. The customers ranged from their 30s to 60s. The nostalgic ambiance was calming, and the extensive food menu was delicious.

In the nostalgic atmosphere of Showa era, there are scattered cafes in Nishijin. This cafe is known for its delicious Napolitan pasta. During my lunch visit, I ordered the Jumbo Ginger Pork Stir-Fry for 1000 yen, along with shrimp fry and hamburger. The pork belly used in the stir-fry has a slightly sweet ginger flavor, and the hamburger has a rich taste due to the generous amount of binding agent. This cafe offers classic menu items like Napolitan, gratin, hamburger, and omurice. It's a gem of a traditional cafe.

Established in 1972 (Showa 47). A retro coffee shop in Fukuoka's Sawara Ward, Nishijin, serving Western-style lunches. You can enjoy various drinks, sweets, hearty meals, and even alcohol at this cozy spot. It's called "Meruhen," located along Nishijin Orange Street, opposite the lively Nishijin shopping street. Smoking is allowed except during meal times. I had the egg sandwich for 680 yen and the mixed juice for 500 yen. The mixed juice was pink in color and had a strong banana and milk flavor. The egg sandwich consisted of sliced boiled eggs, tomatoes, cucumbers, and plenty of mayonnaise. My colleague had the shrimp and hamburger set for 1,100 yen (with coffee or tea). The rice portion seemed larger, maybe because he was a man. This was my second visit, and every dish I've tried has been delicious. Thank you for the meal.

On this day, I met a friend in Nishijin. It was my first visit to a retro café called THE Merhen, located in a quiet street off the bustling Nishijin shopping street. At first, I mistakenly thought the name of the café was "Merube." It wasn't until I posted this that I realized it was actually pronounced "Merhen." What a blunder on my part! Another mistake was that I forgot the details of my order. In such a nostalgic café, I ordered the hamburger based on a very arbitrary fixed concept of hamburger, omelette rice, or fried chicken. It may have been a bit small for a big eater like me, but everything from the plate to the presentation felt like a classic café hamburger lunch! Unlike the recent trend of meaty, chewy hamburgers, this one was fluffy and gentle, complemented by demi-glace sauce and two pieces of fried chicken. The side salad was a simple mix of shredded cabbage, tomato, and cucumber. Opinions may be divided on this kind of taste, but it had a homely and gentle flavor. Such old-fashioned places are becoming rare these days, but I enjoy both trendy and nostalgic flavors. I hope this atmosphere will be passed down to future generations.

I want to drink cream soda. Lunch is also delicious ☺

The nearest subway station is about 10 minutes away, the location is average. The customer service is neither good nor bad. The seating is spacious with a calm atmosphere. I ordered the Hamburger and Shrimp Fry Set (1,100 yen).

The atmosphere feels like a coffee shop and is lovely, but I found the portion size small for the price. The taste was also just average. I probably won't be going back.

Established in 1972 (Showa 47). A retro-style cafe located in Nishijin, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka City, serving Western-style dinners. It is written as "Meruhen" and pronounced as "Meruhen". It is located along Nishijin Orange Street, opposite the bustling Nishijin shopping street. Although it may look like a traditional coffee shop, it is open until 11 pm and offers a wide range of food menu options. I had been curious about this place for a few years and finally got the chance to visit. Upon entering, I noticed a salon area where the local leaders could have a meeting. The interior stretches deep into the back, and this time I chose a table at the far end. The clientele includes solo salarymen (having meals), young women groups (having meals and desserts), and staff from nearby eateries (having coffee and reading newspapers). The interior has a retro Showa vibe but seems to have undergone some renovations. The restroom at the back is a shared Japanese-style one. The food menu is quite extensive, offering a variety of options. I decided to try the Jumbo Cheese Hamburger Set for 1,200 yen. The set includes coffee or soup and salad. The soup was a white potage with corn and greens, reminiscent of the ones you find in Western restaurants in the city. The Jumbo Hamburger was quite large, and the cheese was placed on top. It was very tender and had a traditional recipe feel to it. The set meal was served with rice on a plate, and I used chopsticks to enjoy it. It's a classic dining experience rather than a cafe meal. The next time, I would like to try dishes like Doria, Gratin, or Napolitan. They also offer cake sets and a selection of alcoholic beverages. The atmosphere is quiet, making it suitable for a second round of drinks or a dessert after drinking. The cafe is located a 3-minute walk from Nishijin Station and a 20-minute walk from Fujisaki Station. Check out the blog post for more pictures and details.

It's nice, a Showa-era style coffee shop. Not a cafe, but a coffee shop. There are still many good shops in this area of Fukuoka, which is nice. Honestly, I didn't come here for this particular shop, but I went to a nearby shop and had some time to spare before it opened, so I found this shop and decided to visit. So unfortunately, I only had a cup of coffee. They seem to have a variety of cakes that they are proud of, and based on other reviews I read, they also have a good selection of Western food menu items. It's a classic coffee shop where you can't really complain about the coffee, but I felt like I missed out a bit. It was a chic and calming old-fashioned coffee shop, but there was a somewhat unusual space near the entrance. A space that could seat 8 people, with the ceiling shaped like an octagon... a gazebo-like atmosphere. Indeed, in these kinds of coffee shops, there are usually only seats for about 4 people, so it can be difficult when coming with a large group. Maybe the regulars from the neighborhood often gather here, I imagined. It's probably a shop that has been loved for a long time and is rooted in the community. I ordered a blend of coffee, and it was brewed with a deep but pleasant roast without any unpleasant bitterness. I only spent about an hour there, but it was a very relaxing and pleasant time. Next time, I would like to try their proud dishes and cakes.

A cafe located in a corner of the Nishijin Orange Street shopping district. The interior is deep and somewhat small, but with a good number of seats. It has a Showa-era atmosphere, perfect for a relaxing afternoon. On a day when I abandoned work and escaped from the office in the Nishijin area, I felt like experiencing the Showa era and entered a quaint cafe. The interior exudes the scent of the Showa era, with a stylish feel near the entrance. Surprisingly deep, with a few tables near the front and 6-7 tables towards the back. The tables in the back are not visible from the entrance, making it a good spot for hiding rather than meeting someone. I have visited this cafe several times since my first visit in the summer of 2013. The lunch time lasts until 2 PM, but the popular daily lunch set is often sold out if you arrive close to closing time. The daily special for 700 yen (pre-tax increase) is a favorite. During a cafe lunch, I enjoy the mixture of the coffee aroma that lingers and the scent of stir-fried food in the air. When I first visited, I had the classic ginger pork set meal. The amount is satisfying compared to recent cafe meals, and the taste is reliable and comforting. Last month, I visited after a long time and had the pork steak. The well-shaped steak with a rich sauce complemented the rice well. It seems like my review is a bit dull, but today I will be heading out for a field survey from 11:00.

I want you to look at the signboard! The figure that was clearly added later... Cute (*ﾟ×ﾟ*) puff The atmosphere inside the store is excellent. It feels like the Showa era. This is what a coffee shop should be. The BGM volume and the customers' chatter are perfect. I placed an order with the lady... "What is the daily special?" "...I'll go ask." Oh, it turns out she was a part-time worker, not the lady. The daily special is ginger pork with coffee for 700 yen (the photo was taken after adding milk). It caught my attention that the regular menu also had "ginger pork" for 780 yen... I wonder what would have happened if I had ordered the regular one... So, I think it's better to always confirm the daily special. (-。－；) The taste is simple and delicious, like a home-cooked meal. The portion is a bit small, so even women can finish it quickly. Recommended for people who... - Live nearby - Are tired from work - Want to feel the Showa era It's a lovely coffee shop with a nice atmosphere. After finishing the meal, I spent some time reading leisurely. Thank you for the meal (｡-人-｡)

(Daily) Lunch for 750 yen [Main]: A small hamburger that is more on the soft side, not tightly packed. The demi-glace sauce is sweet. Also, a small cream croquette with a finely crumbed surface, fried deeply. The filling inside is very soft, giving a homey and simple impression rather than the intense training feel of Murata or the former Rupra. [Side dishes]: Half an egg, shredded cabbage salad with a soy sauce-based dressing, a slice of tomato, and 2 cucumber slices. Be careful if you have a sensitive stomach. [Rice]: Medium firmness, normal portion size. No miso soup or soup included, only coffee. The overall amount may be slightly insufficient for men. [Coffee]: Slightly small in quantity, intense in flavor, may make you crave milk. Good for an after-lunch drink as it won't make you feel heavy. [Operation]: The daily lunch is expected to be served quickly, and this restaurant met that expectation. The wait staff may be a bit eager, but it didn't feel intrusive. The interior has a clear "European-style" cafe vibe, inviting customers to linger but also subtly encouraging them to leave in a timely manner.