Tomate Farcie and More: 7 Gorgeous Lunch Plates at Bistro Quatre Avril in Tokyo

A cozy lunch at my favorite neighborhood gem, Bistro Quatre Avril in Fudomae. Loving their hearty, authentic French home cooking. Let the main dishes speak for themselves through these photos!

❶ June 5, 2025

🍅Tomate farcie à la provençale avec riz pilaf 

トマトファルシ（ひき肉詰め）プロヴァンス風 ピラフ添え

Provencal meat-stuffed tomato (tomate farcie) served with a side of pilaf rice. Simple, rustic, and absolutely delicious.

❷ June 28, 2025

Surpreme de volaille sauté sauce creme d'estragon moutarde avec riz pilaf

鶏ムネ肉のソテー クリームエストラゴンソース ピラフ添え

Sautéed chicken breast with a creamy estragon (tarragon) sauce, served with a side of pilaf rice. So tender, flavorful, and comforting. 

❸ July 5, 2025

Poulet des Caraibes façon des mamans Antillaises avec riz pilaf

鶏肉のカリブ仕立て 現地のママスタイル ピラフ添え

Caribbean-style chicken "local mom style," served with a side of pilaf rice. Wonderfully bright, zesty, and delicious!

❹ August 21, 2025

Steak haché aux deux fromages sauce provençale avec riz pilaf

ハンバーグステーキ 2種のチーズ乗せ プロヴァンスソース ピラフ添え

Hamburg steak topped with two types of melted cheese and Provencal sauce, served with a side of pilaf rice. Thick, incredibly tender, savory, and so satisfying.

❺ September 2, 2025

Bouchée à la reine au blanc de poulet et sa purée de pomme

👑ブッシェ ア ラ レンヌ（女王様の一口）マッシュポテト添え

Bouchée à la reine (puff pastry case filled with cream sauce) over a bed of smooth mashed potatoes. Flaky, creamy, and beautifully elegant. 

❻ September 6, 2025

Boulette de viande à la mediterrantéenne avec riz pilaf

肉団子の地中海風（トマトソース）ピラフ添え

Mediterranean-style meatballs in a rich tomato sauce, served with a side of pilaf rice. Juicy, big, and comforting.

❼ September 28, 2025

Cuisse de volaille sautée, pomme boulangere et legumes

鳥モモ肉のソテー ジャガイモと野菜のソテー添え

Sautéed chicken thigh with pillowy potatoes and veggies. Generous, tender, and beautifully sweet.

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What do you think? Each of these hearty, delicious, and healthy dishes is thoughtfully crafted by the friendly chef from Southern France. I hope the photos of main dishes and desserts that I've shared on this blog as a lunch diary series bring a little joy to your daily life—or perhaps inspire your next dining adventure in Tokyo!

And if you’re in the mood for something sweet, feel free to check out my previous post on the beautifully sweet yellow peach tart, too: 

Tokyo’s Hidden Gem: A Delightful Lunch & Yellow Peach Tart at Bistro Quatre Avril

Wishing you many happy moments✨ filled with the joy of good food...

With love, Rose

Tokyo’s Hidden Gem: A Delightful Lunch & Yellow Peach Tart at Bistro Quatre Avril

Hi everyone. You can already feel the touch of summer in the air. Today, I’m back with my usual lunch review of Bistro Quatre Avril 🍽️✨

Tarte aux peches jaunes

黄桃のタルト🍑

It’s rare for me, but I’m starting today’s post with a dessert before showing you the main lunch dish.

The dessert had a gentle sweetness, filled with wonderfully juicy yellow peaches. And whipped cream on the side is always a delightful touch, no matter which daily dessert is served. The yellow peach tart paired beautifully with my coffee as always.

Seriole roti sauce balzamique aux legumes de saison

ブリのロティ バルサミコソース 季節の野菜添え

For my main course, I went with the roasted yellowtail with balsamic reduction, served with seasonal vegetables. The fish dish was just as hearty and juicy as a meat course. Out of consideration for our health, the chef thoughtfully includes an abundance of vegetables.

Quatre Avril offers a few different lunch options that change every day. Please note that they are open for lunch on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM (L.O.).

If your travels ever bring you to Japan, I recommend stopping by this quiet Fudomae neighborhood.

Have a beautiful day❤︎❤︎

You can find my previous post on Bistro Quatre Avril here ↓
Bistro Quatre Avril Photo Diary: 5 Amazing Lunch Mains & Desserts (with a special twist🥺)

A Soft, Magical Rainbow in Michigan's Rainy Twilight Sky

After my few days' stay at the hotel, we were driving to his place at dusk when the Michigan sky colored itself into gentle, impressive hues. Just as the sky was slipping into the soft pink moment, a massive rainbow arched gracefully over the horizon.

A beautiful rainbow arching in the pink dusk sky of Michigan,
captured from inside a car with raindrops on the windshield.

The rain seemed to have mostly stopped, but perhaps a few drops were still falling. In the rainy twilight, we encountered a rainbow—it felt like a serene, magical moment.

Sitting in the passenger seat, I kept snapping photos, trying to capture the rainbow he had pointed out to me while its colors were still at their most vibrant.

From now on, I will be spending the rest of my visit to Michigan at his place. Along with the gentle beauty the rainbow gave us, my heart was filled with anticipation for the life that was about to begin.

【Michigan Travelogue Special Reels Vol.12】Zachariah's in Mackinaw City

"This is the final day of my 12-day special Michigan reels series.

Thank you so much for joining me and enjoying these memories!"

This is a special spin-off featuring video reels from my earlier days in Michigan, prior to my ongoing travel blog. I hope it brings back the beautiful atmosphere of that time.

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This video features Zachariah's, a charming white building with a quiet cafe atmosphere in Mackinaw City. You can also enjoy their flower-decorated outdoor seating. Across Langlade St, you can spot the historic Dixie Saloon and Mackinaw Bakery & Cafe. If only I were a local, I could visit all these places every day and try everything on their menus! This is truly one of my absolute favorite corners💕

【Michigan Travelogue Special Reels Vol.11】Mackinaw Crossings Mall

This is a special spin-off featuring video reels from my earlier days in Michigan, prior to my ongoing travel blog. I hope it brings back the beautiful atmosphere of that time.

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Capturing the entrance of Mackinaw Crossings Mall and the lovely shops🏠 around it. As evening approached, I was just about to head back to the hotel where Collie was in an online meeting.

【Michigan Travelogue Special Reels Vol.10】Camp 33 Gift Shop, Tahquamenon Upper Falls

This is a special spin-off featuring video reels from my earlier days in Michigan, prior to my ongoing travel blog. I hope it brings back the beautiful atmosphere of that time.

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When going up to the second floor at Camp 33 Gift Shop in Tahquamenon Upper Falls, I filmed this staircase adorned with so many stuffed animals. It's adorable❤︎ how they hold onto the pillars, isn't it? Downstairs, the Brewery & Pub offers amazing craft beer. And guess what? This place is in a town in Michigan called "Paradise"!

【Michigan Travelogue Special Reels Vol.9】Sunset Along the Northern Michigan Coast

This is a special spin-off featuring video reels from my earlier days in Michigan, prior to my ongoing travel blog. I hope it brings back the beautiful atmosphere of that time.

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During our journey, Collie told me about the most beautiful sunset spot he'd ever seen. It was located along the northern Michigan coast. We drove out there and made it just in time for the golden hour. This is the video I captured then. Please enjoy this quiet, mystical world woven by the grand nature of Michigan.