Locale

One sunny morning in early February, my wife and I trained out to Meguro for brunch at the Locale. To put it simply, it was delicious, quite arguably one of the best brunches I’ve had in Tokyo. The avocado toast with egg was my favorite, which is surprising since I’m not a big avocado toast fan. The commodore was a fascinating twist to eggs Benedict. The banana pancake was yummy and quite substantial. The ingredients for all three dishes were of high quality. The staff was friendly, dedicated to their craft, and willing to offer suggestions and answer our innumerable questions. I look forward to trying dinner sometime in the near future!!

Was craving some veggies and this place was perfect! We loved the avocado dish so much we ordered it twice 😂 When we went, it was in the middle of summer and we sat outside so lots of mosquitoes. Be prepared to bring repellent! Otherwise all good! Would love to go for their brunch menu!

I loved the casual vibe that gives you the feeling you’re at a friend’s house and they are cooking for you as you sip on your wine! I was a big fan of the simplicity of the food, and the well balanced and interesting choices of vegetables being cooked in ways I haven’t seen. I was sitting in the corner so couldn’t chat with the chef that much this time, but definitely will be back again for another delicious experience.

Great atmosphere and quality of food! Had the burger, looked small when it arrived but was actually the perfect quantity. They speak English Table outside, counter facing the chef and cozy decoration and music that give an nice atmosphere overall Will for sure come back :)

A truly superb local Calif casual meets local Japanese ingredients accompanied by an out of sight wine selection. A plated visual and taste paradise - capped with a to die for Buttermilk cake, pecan caramel topping in creme anglaise. Seven star cost performance.

Absolutely loved this restaurant. Locale is an understated spot with a wonderful home-like and cozy atmosphere. Really appreciated the team’s focus on seasonal produce and the food is delicious. Whether you choose à la carte or the tasting menu, this is very reasonably priced especially considering the quality. Their wine list is interesting and varied, with a good focus on smaller producers. Locale is a lovely spot for a date or for taking out a vegetarian friend, because the team are great at adapting to dietary restrictions. All told I really enjoyed Locale and can’t wait to return someday soon.

A wonderful little gem of a restaurant run by the loveliest people. Brilliant Western menu with an Eastern twist. Advise booking to guarantee seating indoors and outside. Super coffee!!!

Nice and cozy cafe in Meguro. The seats are limited so we made reservation but if you are lucky, can walk in. We went for brunch and ordered Wagyu Cheese Burger (1600 yen), Avocado on toast with poached egg on top (1400 yen), and banana pancakes. The cheeseburger was delicious. The meat came out juicy. The sauce was on the spot. Goes well with Milk bun. I love the avocado dish! The only thing I don’t like is the poached egg which is a bit overcooked for my liking. But overall, the seasoning was on point and I finished it in a blink. The highlight is the banana pancake. This pancake is different from all the fluffy pancakes you can find in other places because it’s baked in the oven and the texture is very dense but at the same time, soft. There is a lot of banana inside and with the syrup, this dish is definitely a MUST TRY here!