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:
Wishing you many happy moments✨ filled with the joy of good food...
With love, Rose
