Located in Nishi-Azabu, this Italian restaurant is surrounded by trendy and high-quality establishments, making it a gourmet destination. The cozy restaurant has only a counter seating arrangement, with an open kitchen where you can watch the chefs at work, adding to the enjoyable dining experience. The menu consists of a 10-course meal, including dessert, with each dish being meticulously prepared and incredibly delicious. The potato chips and ginkgo nuts served at the beginning of the meal were particularly outstanding. The crispy fried potatoes topped with generous amounts of truffle and cheese were a luxurious treat, while the ginkgo nuts were tender and seasoned with cumin, creating a delightful contrast in textures. The consommé soup with ravioli and the focaccia topped with flavorful prosciutto were equally impressive, setting high expectations for the rest of the meal. The gnocchi, made from steamed potatoes right in front of you, had a chewy texture that paired perfectly with the sauce. The main course featured tender A5-grade wagyu beef, cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor. The accompanying vegetables were sweet and delicious, making it easy to clean the plate despite feeling full. The attention to detail in every dish, as well as the exceptional service from the chef and staff, made the dining experience truly memorable.

We sat at the counter in a private room with a wine cellar in the back where we could choose our wine. We had glasses of champagne, white wine, and red wine, totaling 54,000 yen for two people. The course menu was generous in portion size, but the taste was not exceptional, which was disappointing.

I visited this Italian restaurant, which is located about an 8-minute walk from Roppongi Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line. It is known to be a favorite spot of Hideyoshi Nakata. The exterior is a stylish combination of stone and wood, with a neat wooden door as the entrance. Inside, the modern atmosphere is enhanced by the calm-colored tiled walls and wooden counter. I ordered the chef's course for ¥15,000 (excluding tax). The menu included dishes such as Odawara-sourced carpaccio, pasta chips, corn panna cotta, sea urchin caviar, chicken fritters, and homemade pasta. The restaurant also boasts a collection of about 500 bottles of wine from Italy, France, and more, allowing guests to choose their own wine from the cellar. The food was delicious, and the wine selection was a treasure hunt experience. However, the narrow spacing between seats and the lack of effective air conditioning, which made the interior quite hot, were areas that could be improved.

It's been a while since I visited Tokyo. The day before, I enjoyed going to beer bars, but this time it was an Italian restaurant in Nishi-Azabu with friends from university. Nishi-Azabu has many stylish restaurants. We had a reservation for 3 people at the counter-only restaurant at 7:30 pm. The interior was a bit dimly lit, but once you got used to it, it felt bright in a way. We tried various wines, but I forgot the details because I've been too busy lately. We started with a sparkling wine, followed by a Sicilian white wine that was refreshing and not too sweet. The menu included dishes like Ishaki carpaccio, corn panna cotta with sea urchin and caviar, and fried chicken. We also tried a variety of wines, including a Sicilian white and a red wine. The food was delicious, and the atmosphere at the counter was enjoyable. We ended the meal with a dessert of cannoli and espresso. Overall, it was a great dining experience.

The chef has trained in Italy for many years, and you can enjoy authentic Italian courses at a reasonable price, which is rare in Japan. The ingredients such as prosciutto, pasta, and focaccia are simple yet flavorful. The pasta is handcrafted on the spot. It's like a French-style Italian restaurant.

I visited the Italian restaurant "merachi" in Nishi-Azabu and it had been about 7 months since my last visit for their 2nd anniversary celebration. The atmosphere was welcoming with Chef Sugimoto's smile and the staff's greetings as I took my seat at the counter. I started with their original craft beer, "merachi," which had a lovely hop aroma and fruity taste. The dishes I tried were all delicious, including the White Shrimp Tartare, Odawara Sea Bass Carpaccio, Corn Panna Cotta with Uni and Caviar, Mozzarella and Prosciutto with Paprika, Fried Chicken with Fermented Tofu, Trofie Genovese with Whelk, Eel Risotto with Balsamic, and Roasted Akaushi Pork Shoulder with Seasonal Vegetables. Each dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor, showcasing the chef's skill and creativity. Overall, it was a fantastic dining experience at merachi.

Debuted at the end of 2021, "merachi" quickly gained popularity among the stylish people of Minato-ku. Located just a few minutes' walk from the intersection in Nishi-Azabu, near places like "French Monster" and "Yakitori Hirako". The interior of the restaurant has a calm atmosphere with an impressive single-board counter. It feels more like a bar than an Italian restaurant. With only counter seats available, it seems best to visit with 1-2 people rather than in a group. Chef Kosuke Sugimoto honed his skills in Italy, as well as in Copenhagen and Bangkok. After returning to Japan, he worked as a sous chef at "FARO" in Ginza. The wine selection focuses on Italian wines, but there are also quite a few French wines available. With glasses and a walk-in cellar, you may find a favorite bottle to enjoy. Bottle wines start from the 6,000 yen range, which is quite reasonable for this type of restaurant. The meal starts with complimentary chips and whipped butter. The combination of potato, rich dairy, and caviar creates a delightful taste. The tuna carpaccio is rich and memorable, unlike the usual light and refreshing impression of carpaccio. Additionally, zeppole is served as a bonus. The giant oyster, cooked just right, is suitable even for those who are not fond of raw seafood. The combination of oyster saltiness and umami with mascarpone is simply delicious. A dish with cheese from Kisarazu and Italian-made prosciutto in America, creating a unique combination. The prosciutto is thin and airy, while the buffalo cheese offers rich and creamy flavors. The homemade focaccia, made with whey, has a juicy texture and is perfect for sharing. The fried escolar with homemade seven spice blend is simple yet delicious. Its straightforward taste resembles the simplicity of Japanese cuisine. Asparagus with "Old Man's Egg", Asiago cheese, and a mix of flavors is a delightful dish. The pure taste of the asparagus with the green sauce is excellent, and mixing it with the sauce adds another layer of flavor. Moving on to pasta, the squid ink-infused tagliolini is rich in seafood flavor. The squid ink pasta with plenty of Japanese flying squid is a fantastic combination. The hand-rolled trofie pasta with Genovese sauce is flavorful, enhanced by the addition of sakura shrimp. The main dish is the sirloin of "Ashikaga Maru beef" with chimichurri sauce, highlighting the meat's deliciousness and the roasted seasonal vegetables. The dessert, a cheesecake with Gorgonzola cheese and banana gelato, is sophisticated and delicious. Finishing with freshly baked madeleines and tea. The course costs 13,000 yen, with an additional cost for wine and service charge, totaling around 23,000 yen per person. Considering the high-quality and generous portions of the dishes, this price is quite reasonable. Overall, the food is delicious, showcasing a blend of simplicity and delicate Japanese sensibility. Those who dislike the food at this restaurant are quite rare.

I made a reservation and visited the restaurant. It had been a while since I had Italian cuisine, and I enjoyed a satisfying course with a wide variety of dishes. The cheese from Kisarazu Takeshima was freshly made daily and incredibly delicious. They kindly switched the melon, which I don't like, to peach, and the service was excellent. I really enjoyed the Aperol Spritz as well. I would love to visit again and would recommend this restaurant to others. They also offer à la carte menu after 9 pm, so I will try that next time!

I absolutely loved it! The combination of prosciutto and cheese was amazingly delicious, and the ravioli-like dish was also fantastic. Just thinking about it makes me happy. Pasta was my last dish because I was hungry, and I tried a different type as well. When I requested Genovese, they made it for me and it was incredibly delicious.

A homely yet formal Italian restaurant. They pay attention to each ingredient, so you can eat a lot without feeling heavy. They have a wide selection of red wines, and I feel like Nebbiolo would go well with the food. It's great that you can talk freely with the chef and sommelier, and they share their passion for food with you.

▶︎A stylish hidden gem Italian restaurant in Roppongi♥@tabelogram_risa【merachi】#Approximately 12 minutes walk from Roppongi Station#Approximately 7 minutes walk from Nogizaka Station#Tabelog rating 3.74Budget: ★★★★☆Recommended for: Dates, gatherings with friends, etc...A hidden gem Italian restaurant in Nogizaka. The entire restaurant has a counter seating, allowing you to watch the kitchen while you enjoy your time. The atmosphere was very calm and soothing. The wine cellar in the back is also very charming. From the pasta chips serving as the first appetizer to the delicious ham, everything was enjoyable. The new onion panna cotta with sea urchin and caviar on top was a luxurious dish. The crispy fried swordfish and the tender meat main dish with a spicy chimichurri sauce were both delicious. Every course was enjoyable from start to finish. Thank you very much‍♀️✨@ristorante_merachi@aki_4107Time: 18:00-24:00 (Closed on Sundays)Budget: 15000-19999 (As listed on Tabelog)#RoppongiGourmet#NogizakaGourmet#RoppongiDinner#HiddenGemRestaurant #TokyoDate #TokyoGourmetReport #TabelogTop100Restaurants #TabelogTop100Restaurants2023﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏▶︎Introducing various genres of restaurants mainly in the Tokyo/Yokohama area▶︎From hard-to-book restaurants to stylish options for dates and girls' nights out, to casual dining spots▶︎Tabelog Top 100 Restaurants exploration records▶︎Regularly updated on stories and feed✐☡#TokyoGourmetOfficialAmbassador

The restaurant receives good reviews from various sources. The chef, who appears gentle and kind, creates a comforting atmosphere. The service staff, rumored to include a former Fiocchi employee, also stands out. The creatively arranged dishes are quite enjoyable.

Recently, many small restaurants with only counter seating tend to have a simultaneous start time. When told the start time is 6:00 pm, it can be difficult to finish work early. However, this place allows reservations anytime between 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm, and you can enjoy the same course menu. So, I made a reservation for 7:00 pm without any rush. When I arrived, it seemed like the other guests had already started their meal. I was a bit worried, but there was no problem at all. The dishes were served at a pace where I caught up gradually with others, and the quality was consistent (at least, my unsophisticated palate didn't notice any difference). The menu that day consisted of bonito carpaccio, squid ink risotto, fried shrimp, and various seafood. Each dish highlighted the flavor and texture of the ingredients, and they were all delicious. The prosciutto and mozzarella (made with a cheese called "Pocconchini" from Takashima, Kisarazu) had a wonderful flavor. The dessert panna cotta was unlimited, and the freshly baked hot madeleines with a citrus aroma were impressive. Finally, the chef kindly escorted me to the front of the restaurant. So far, it's easy to make a reservation, and I would like to come back again. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

Nogizaka Station is a 7-minute walk away! I revisited Merachi, a hidden gem Italian restaurant that opened in 2021 in a relatively quiet area off the Nishi-Azabu intersection. The moody lamps hanging and the lively open kitchen create a great atmosphere in the restaurant, which has 9 counter seats! In addition, there is a walk-in type wine cellar in the back for wine lovers to enjoy. The chef, Kosuke Sugimoto, has honed his skills at authentic Milanese restaurants such as "Ristorante Tokuyoshi," as well as in Copenhagen at "Mielcke & Hurtigkarl" and in Bangkok at "Gaggan." After returning to Japan, he further polished his skills at the one-star "Farro" in Ginza. While basing his dishes on traditional Italian regional cuisine, Chef Sugimoto adds his own genre-less essence and mainly uses domestic ingredients, offering a truly "Italian cuisine to be proud of in Japan"! The name "Merachi" is a coined word that adds an Italian touch to the Greek word "meraki," which means "to create something with soul and love." This time, I enjoyed the a la carte menu available after 9 pm! Here are the dishes we had on that day: "Sado's Meji Maguro Carpaccio with Homemade Egg Yolk Karasumi," "Hokkaido Green Asparagus from Mr. Hasegawa's Jet Farm," "Odawara Sakura Shrimp Genovese," "Carbonara," and "Maccheroncini in Brodo." These were all wonderful dishes that showed a strong commitment to both ingredients and cooking! Among them, the Odawara Sakura Shrimp Genovese was particularly impressive. The freshly made hand-cut pasta was chewy, and the fragrant Sakura shrimp paired perfectly with the refreshing Genovese sauce! Even though it was our second stop of the night, before we knew it, we were fully indulging in the delicious food and finished it in no time (laughs). I look forward to visiting regularly in the future. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

I was finally able to visit 【merachi】, a place I had been wanting to go for a long time. The wine and food were excellent, and the staff's service was great. I am very satisfied. They also offer a la carte menu after 9 pm, so it seems like a good place for a second stop. I will definitely visit again next time.

"merachi" is a cozy Italian restaurant that opened in 2021 in Nishi-Azabu, with only 9 counter seats. Located in a quiet area off the Nishi-Azabu intersection, the chef trained at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Italy and later worked as a sous chef at FARO in Ginza upon returning to Japan. They offer a la carte options after 9 pm, and we enjoyed various dishes from the blackboard menu, all of which were of high quality. The food and wine were delicious, and the service was excellent, making it likely to become increasingly popular. A rare find in this area, being open until midnight and offering a la carte options. - Restaurant Name: merachi - Google Maps: ristorante_merachi - Phone: 03-6762-8001 - Nearest Stations: 8-minute walk from Roppongi Station on the Hibiya Line, 15-minute walk from Nogizaka Station on the Chiyoda Line, 607m from Nogizaka Station - Business Hours: 18:00-24:00 - Closed on Sundays - Reservations: Available, check availability on the website (phone hours: 11:00-17:00, may not be able to answer during business hours) - Number of Seats: 9 seats (all at the counter) - Budget: ¥20,000-¥29,999 - Other Information: No private rooms, available for private parties, entirely non-smoking, no parking - Hashtags: #merachi #NishiAzabuGourmet #NishiAzabuDinner #Italian #TokyoItalian #DeliciousItalian #GourmetLovers #GourmetInstagram #GourmetMemo #FoodiesConnect #FoodPornGram #FoodSta #FoodStagrammer #FoodPorn #GourmetTravel #FoodIsHappiness #LookingForFoodieFriends #FoodieClub #FoodieGirls #FoodieBoys #ConnectWithFoodies #KantoGourmet #FoodReportGram #GourmetWriter #FoodWriter #BGradeGourmetInformation #TokyoGourmet

"I came here because a friend who often asks for recommendations suggested 'Meraki'. I made a reservation about a month ago. The restaurant is located in Nishi-Azabu, on a street off the main road. A few years ago, there wasn't much around here, but now there are a few shops popping up. The name of the restaurant is Merachi, not Meraki as one might think. As soon as you step inside the restaurant, you can feel the pleasant atmosphere. Maybe it's the tasteful color scheme that catches your eye, but there seems to be a clear and pure air flowing through the place. The madam is modest and reserved, and the chef is a young and unassuming person, which gives a good impression and raises expectations. On this day, we had homemade potato chips, bluefin tuna, Bassatelli pasta made from chicken broth, breadcrumbs, eggs, and grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, Bocconcini from Kisarazu, prosciutto, blood orange from Ehime Prefecture, fried swordfish with Meraki shichimi, white asparagus with aged egg and Asiago sauce, gnocchi made from Hokkaido potatoes, four types of cheese, macaroni with brown mushrooms, charcoal-grilled Shinshin beef from Ashikaga Maru, seasonal vegetable roast, Piedmont-style bone marrow, and freshly baked madeleines. The initial dark potato chips were a surprise, but they were delicious. The sauce was delicious. Each dish, made with seasonal fish and fruits, was delicious and carefully crafted. I'm really curious about what dishes will be served next time. They only have wine and gin for drinks, so it might not be ideal for those who don't like wine. Official blog: https://alwaysudon.com/"

Merachi-san made an unexpected visit for the second month in a row. This time, they enjoyed the a la carte menu starting from 9 p.m. The dishes they ordered included oysters with mascarpone and tartar, tomato consommé, bollito bocconcini, prosciutto, orange whey focaccia, asparagus with egg, asiago cheese, and dill oil, as well as tripe arrabbiata and scaloppine. They found both the regular menu and the blackboard specials to be delicious, but ultimately chose some favorites from last month. The bocconcini and prosciutto, as well as the asparagus, were flavors they would love to have again and again. They particularly enjoyed the scaloppine and left feeling completely satisfied. To top it off, they even got to do a comparison tasting of different wines for their birthday celebration. They were very pleased with the experience and are already looking forward to returning.

Melaki-san #Aoriika #Pasta #Kitarra Thank you for the delicious meal!✨ #Nishi-Azabu #Italian #Melaki #merachi #Top100ItalianRestaurants #HairyCrab #WhiteAsparagus #Oysters #TenderChicken #Beltfish #Orecchiette #PotatoChips #GorgonzolaCheesecake #Madeleine