Traditional French Techniques That Highlight Seasonal Ingredients

d'ici

Tabiiro’s picks: signature dishes

Course menu changes with the seasons

A delicate, beautifully presented dish that brings out the best in its ingredients

A relaxing moment shaped by the cuisine and setting

A dessert that's as delightful to look at as it is to enjoy

The "Prix Fixe Course" with a Choice of Appetizer, Main, and Dessert

The signature "Prix Fixe Course" lets diners choose an appetizer, main course, and dessert from several options for each, according to their mood and tastes. A course menu with a predetermined selection of dishes has its appeal, but so does choosing exactly what you feel like eating that day and putting together your own combination. Each dish draws on traditional French techniques, with careful attention to the flavors, aromas, and textures of seasonal ingredients. French dining here isn't reserved for special occasions; it can also be enjoyed in a more relaxed, everyday way.

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  Traditional Techniques That Bring Out the Flavors of Seasonal Ingredients

  The dishes feature seasonal ingredients chosen at their best and techniques suited to each one. Seafood, meat, and vegetables retain their individual character, with close attention paid to the balance of cooking, sauces, aromas, and textures. While grounded in traditional techniques, the cuisine aims for flavors that avoid the heavy, overly rich image often associated with French cooking.

Popular pairings

One of France's classic traditional dishes

A variety of flavors depending on the filling

"Galette"

Among the dishes that highlight the character of their ingredients, the buckwheat galettes served only at lunch are especially noteworthy. "Complète" wraps cheese, egg, and ham in a round crêpe-like galette cooked until fragrant and is a classic in France. Other regional variations include "Niçoise," filled with ingredients associated with the southern French Niçoise salad, such as olives and tomatoes, and the Basque-style "Basquaise" with chorizo. Together, they reflect the diversity of French food culture.

Must-try signature dish

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  A Choice of Around 20 Wines by the Glass

  Wine is, of course, a natural companion to French cuisine. Around 20 wines are available by the glass, allowing a range of pairings with the food. Recommendations are not limited to conventional matches such as white wine with fish or red wine with meat, but also take individual preferences and the mood of the day into account. The emphasis is on enjoying French cuisine with freedom and flexibility.

Restaurant highlights

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  French dining with the fun of choosing your own dishes

  Free-Spirited French Dining Begins "Here"

  "d'ici," meaning "from here" in French, is built around the idea of making French cuisine something to enjoy more freely. Rather than simply serving a course chosen by the chef, the restaurant also takes into account what each guest feels like "eating or drinking today," with the motto of creating a dining experience together "from here."

Interior

Open, airy interior

Open and airy "Lounge Area"

Calm and refined "Maison Area"

An ideal setting for special occasions

The interior is divided into two distinct spaces: the calm, substantial "Maison Area" and the open, relaxed "Lounge Area." The restaurant suits a range of occasions, from anniversaries and important meals with someone special to casual dinners with friends. Attention is given not only to the food but also to the setting and service, creating an environment where French cuisine can be enjoyed without formality.

From the Tabiiro Editorial Team

The owner's desire for people to enjoy French cuisine more freely came through clearly. While honoring French culinary traditions and techniques, the restaurant continues to find ways to make French dining more approachable, rather than the formal, heavy experience it is often perceived to be. That philosophy is especially evident in the freedom to choose dishes and wines. I recommend "d'ici" not only for special occasions, but also whenever you feel like enjoying French cuisine on your own terms.