UPDATE: IT SADDENS ME TO ANNOUNCE THAT THIS RESTAURANT NO LONGER EXISTS AS IT WAS. THE OWNERS HAVE DECIDED TO CHANGE THE RESTAURANT INTO A FORTUNE TELLING/EATERY. SINCE THE ORIGINAL CHEF IS STILL THERE, I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN STILL ENJOY A GREAT MEAL, BUT I AM UNFAMILIAR WITH THE FORTUNE TELLING ASPECT OF THIS PLACE.
Website: http://mieux2000.exblog.jp/i5/
Website: http://mieux2000.exblog.jp/i5/
Address: 仙台市若林区河原町２－５－４０. This place is a little difficult to find. If you go by subway exit at Kawaramachi Station. Not sure what exit to go out of but head toward the twin mansion towers and the 77 Bank. Turn left at the 77 Bank and walk down that narrow, one-way street past the ワコー Market and past the next signal. It’ll be on your left-hand side.
Map: Scroll down to the bottom.
Lunch: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm.
Dinner: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Closed Holidays, Mondays, and every 3rd Sunday.
Fantastic food! The flavors you’ll encounter at Café de Mieux are not the usual flavors you’ll taste in Japan. From the dressing on the ham, egg, and romaine lettuce salad to a few of my favorite entrees (chicken with mustard sauce, braised beef in red wine sauce, or roast pork in balsamic sauce), right down to the potatoes that are served with the above platters are all delectable! The homemade bread adds a nice touch to the meal. Even the coffee is great!
My wife loves the various seafood pastas, the homemade cheesecake, and the chai, but I’ve never tried them and probably never will.
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| Chicken with Mustard Sauce |
Fantastic food! The flavors you’ll encounter at Café de Mieux are not the usual flavors you’ll taste in Japan. From the dressing on the ham, egg, and romaine lettuce salad to a few of my favorite entrees (chicken with mustard sauce, braised beef in red wine sauce, or roast pork in balsamic sauce), right down to the potatoes that are served with the above platters are all delectable! The homemade bread adds a nice touch to the meal. Even the coffee is great!
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| Scallop Pasta |
My wife loves the various seafood pastas, the homemade cheesecake, and the chai, but I’ve never tried them and probably never will.
Unfortunately, the menu changes quite often so not all choices are always available. In fact, the lunch menu is quite limited, but the kind proprietors have even gone out of their way for me and made something special to satisfy my pickiness.
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| Homemade Cheesecake |
Our lunch today (what is in the photos above: two entrees, a glass of wine, cheesecake, and two coffees) came to 3050円. For dinner, you can choose from the a la carte or prix fixe menus, but as you can tell, this is not a bargain restaurant. Don't worry, it will be money well spent!
Café de Mieux is run by a masterful chef, Yasushi Suzuki, and his very charming wife, Mariko. The place is very small (I counted 13 seats) so no other staff is necessary, and they always have some cool mellow jazz playing. An added plus, they offer free Wi-Fi!
Café de Mieux has been a favorite of ours for about seven years now and we’ve never been disappointed. This place is a little out of the way but definitely worth the trip. There are three parking spaces available if you happen to go by car. Because it’s a mom & pop (although they’re younger than I am) operation, their business hours sometimes change so it’s a good idea to call ahead.
**Please read the update on Café de Mieux by clicking HERE.
**Please read the update on Café de Mieux by clicking HERE.
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3 comments:
I literally live down the street from this restaurant - had no idea we had such a place in Kawaramachi! I will definitely check it out with my girlfriend as soon as possible. :)
I hope you enjoy it. Let me know what you think.
Gah! I lived really close for eight years but never knew about this...
Have now moved miles away, but will try to give it a shot :)
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