The best! I strongly recommend this restaurant! Cathy is friendly and helpful. The food is amazing and they offer coffee from Switch cafe where is super popular for speciality coffee!

Very good food. Loved the shibazuke sauce, pork was cooked perfectly. Roast onion in the the cashew sauce dish was really caramelized and delicious. There was also poppy seed cake which is rare for Tokyo!

This place is delicious. Brunch or dinner... Fantastic!! I highly recommend Locale because it provides a modern and skillful take on western cuisine. On the current menu, the eggs commodore, avocado on toast and banana pancakes are all exceptional. Best to book in advance as not a big place.

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!!!

(Translated by Google) Cafe that makes you feel like you are completely abroad I had a healthy lunch. The taste is ok. Coffee isn't very good. I think it's the best cafe to change your mood. One point is that no clerk is wearing a mask. .. Over the counter, it's a cooking table right away, and it seems like the spit of the customers will fly. It is a pity that no measures have been taken against corona. (Original) 完全に外国にいると錯覚してしまうCafe ヘルシーなランチを食べました。味はまあまあかな。コーヒーはあんまり美味しくない。 気分転換するには最高なCafeだと思う。 一点、店員さんが誰もマスクもしてない。。カウンター越しが、すぐに調理台であり、お客さんの唾とか飛びそう。コロナ対策はされてないのが残念。

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!

Excellent dinner. After a month of eating almost only Japanese, felt almost exotic and homey at the same time. Five-course tasting menu featured three vegetarian apps followed by fish or pork. Interesting flavor combinations, local Japanese produce. Limited but smart wine selection (also exotic after month of sake). Lovely intimate space, about a dozen at capacity. Service unobtrusive and efficient. Pricey by local standards but very reasonable by New York ones.

An absolute gem of a restaurant. A fantastic experience where you are interactive with Katy and Ben (who are both lovely people) throughout the meal, along with other diners. The food is out of this world, they are both highly knowledgeable about the ingredients and if you want food that tastes how the ingredients are meant to.. simple and fresh, this is your place. For 5 courses and 3 glasses of wine, the bill came to 11,000 yen and it was money well spent indeed. I cannot wait to visit with my gf (Who isn't that bad Katy ;-) ) Good music too!

Truly one of the best restaurants in Tokyo! The three person staff manages to give each diner personal attention so that you really feel special. The food is thoughtfully prepared and each course is better than the last. And the wine selection strikes the perfect balance of variety without overwhelming you. Cannot recommend Locale highly enough. Be sure to make a reservation ahead of time; it’s a small spot that only fits around 40. .

I don’t know if this was just a one time thing, but the place didn’t have ANY functioning air conditioning and it was one of the hottest days Tokyo’s had in the summer. It was absolutely boiling inside and it doesn’t help that there were quite a lot of people in a small space. They did give us fans but they were definitely not effective. The food was good but extremely overpriced and the location was super inconvenient to get to. The service was decent and everyone spoke English. But I don’t think I’ll be going again.

(Translated by Google) I misunderstood it as San Francisco. Inside the store where there are only foreign customers. The food was delicious and the selection of natural wines was wonderful. (Original) サンフランシスコかと勘違いするほど。 外国のお客さんしかいない店内。 食事も美味しく、ナチュールワインのセレクトも素敵でした。

Amazing food and service. Family friendly and flexible with kids food.

Great experience! Delicious food and perfect cosy atmosphere. All the dishes were really flavorful. There are many vegetarian options, but if you reserve a couple of days in advance, they can prepare vegan ones too.

(Translated by Google) It feels like a lot of regular customers. It is a very stylish and small place. The staff are foreigners and it is a little difficult to understand whether they are friendly or refreshing, but the food was delicious. However, the price is very high! It ’s organic, but it ’s expensive. (Original) 常連客が多い感じです。とってもお洒落でこじんまりとした場所です。スタッフは外国人で、気さくなのか、サッパリしてるのかちょっとわかりにくいですが、料理は美味しかったです。ただ、値段がとても高いです！オーガニックだからしかたないのでしょうが、にしても高いです。

Great experience. Staff are very attentive and welcoming. The concept of the restaurant is locally grown farm produce. Food is very tasty and they have a good selection of wines too. There are around 4-5 tables and a large counter so experience feels very personalised. Recommended.

Fantastic experience all around. The team at Locale did a great job managing various tasks and letting the atmosphere and environment created by the chef and star, Katy, make the magic! My friend and I had a mind to sample everything on the brunch menu, but we decided on two items. Both left us talking about what we'd try the next time we come around. I'll be back again soon. Lovely.

The food is fusion style and every plate is like a piece of art work. Some combinations will surprise your sense of taste! This place is a must try! It’s a great restaurant for both friends hangout and date ;) I especially like the bar area seats, I can’t get to watch how the chef prep the plate! Amazing!

Locale is an okay little brunch spot. Reservations are a must . Avocado toast is very photogenic and delicious. Burger is a little tiny but packed full of flavor. Banana pancakes were my favorite item..very tasty. Coffee game needs serious work..black coffee was a step above diner coffee. Overall pretty decent stop

What an amazing place. The food, the music, the ambiance…and Kathy was a great host! Can't wait to visit again. Highly recommended.

I’ve been debating reviewing Locale for a while because part of me wants to keep it a hidden Tokyo gem for myself, but alas I have to tell it to the people. Locale is an intimate and delicious restaurant in my neighborhood of Meguro. Katy is so kind and lovely to chat with. I love how passionate she is about the food she makes and the local farms she sources her produce from. Highly recommend you take a seat at the bar and chat with her if your occasion allows for it. I’ve been here several times, each time just as (or more delicious) than the past. She makes some mean ciabatta - if you’re dieting or gluten free I recommend just sacrificing it for a taste because it’s so dang good. You order a la cart or the course menu - always go for the course. So good, the food keeps coming, and it’s always amazing. Do try this restaurant if you’re in the area. If you’re in a group - try to make a reservation if you can! Cheers!

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!

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.

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 hospitable service where staff also speaks English. The bacon was so crispy with over easy scrambled eggs. Would definitely come back for their scrumptious banana pancakes!

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 :)

Locale is a true gem of Tokyo. It was recommended to me by a friend and my god, it did not disappoint! The food and vibe of this place were incredible. Chef Katy, Ben and Sara make you feel at home from the moment you get there, which make the experience so much more enjoyable! It was so good that had to go back the morning after for their weekend brunch! If you are in Tokyo is a must

Open kitchen concept. Real time food prep around an L shaped counter in an intimate space. Beautiful ingredients and fresh, gorgeous flavors. It sounded like ingredients were sourced from local farms (including the crispy bacon at brunch) and you can’t end brunch without the pancakes “for the table.”

Delicious fresh food and cozy atmosphere. Great for Sunday brunch. A very popular place, so book in advance.

Wonderful spot! On a recommandation we went for brunch and were not disappointed. Staff was amazing, very friendly and helpful, atmosphere was cozy. Service was fast and food was top notch. We added in a banana pancake as well at the end, I highly recommend as they are so good. We will certainly be back for dinner soon!

Well known among the local foreign crowd in Tokyo, it's a small cozy store. The food was really great - hands down the best brunch / brekkie I've had in Japan. Ordered the Commodore - might look like your ordinary eggs on English muffin but was so much better. Banana pancakes - didn't think I could get so excited about these but they were excellent. A few cute seats outside for a sunny day.

What a fantastic experience we had dining at Locale. The restaurant is cozy and welcoming, and it feels as though you’ve come to a friends house for dinner. I could have easily spent the entire evening sipping a glass of wine at our window-side table. Chef Katy was warm and bubbly and we enjoyed chatting with her and finding a fellow Californian living in Tokyo. We opted for the lighter tasting menu and were so glad we got to try everything, as each course was so unique, but all the dishes worked well together. Ingredients are all farm to table, and Katy does a great job of letting the high quality ingredients shine, but also creatively bringing out their flavors. Would highly recommend and will be returning soon.

Cozy, local restaurant serving creative, California inspired dishes. Has a few tables and counter seats, which allow you to see the chef at work and have a conversation with the cheerful owner/chef. We enjoyed a Sunday brunch and will be back for dinner. Highly recommended!

Excellent food & friendly staff/service! We tried the banana pancakes and wagyu hamburger for brunch and both were delicious! Highly recommend :)

Walked in there in search of a bakery in the hood but ended up eating in there. The vibe is very welcoming and charming and the owner/chef is very friendly and cheerful. The food is cali style: Fresh, light, but very satisfying. Coffee is nice and strong, but you gotta wait till 10am for cappuccino. Gotta go back for dinner!

Returned to Locale after my first visit five years ago, and it was everything I had hoped for. Warm, tuned in casual staff. Balanced, creative veggie heavy California food with all sorts of local ingredients. Nothing pretentious, everything delicious! And that focaccia!! If I lived in Tokyo I’d try for a standing reservation! It’s that good.

We had the best experience at Locale! I call it an experience bc it was so much more than a dinner. You could tell the owner/chef chose her ingredients with care, and made each dish with love. She sources her ingredients locally, including the meats from her favorite farms. The restaurant is small, so a perfect place to rent out for a group of 10 or so people. We reserved the whole place for a group and she worked with us to prepare the menu and it made for the best night ever. We will definitely be back next time we are in Tokyo!

Farm to table, the most mouth watering Japanese ingredients, and California culinary expertise translate into one of the most amazing dining experiences imaginable. Set in a cozy, comfortable setting, its informal atmosphere strips away the traditionally austere Japanese dining interaction, opening up conversations, interactions and a vibe that is unmatched anywhere else in the world. Consider yourself lucky to sit at the chef’s counter or huddle into a corner with close friends and immerse yourself in a world where the only things that matter are wine pairings and the next course.

Amazing brunch spot in Tokyo. The place is quite small so if you're coming with a party of 2 or more, I highly recommend making a reservation. I had the egg commodore and the banana pancakes. The egg commodore is kind of like an egg Benedict with a different sauce. I'm not sure what they use but it doesn't have the acidity of a hollandaise sauce. This dish was good but I didn't find anything special (one of the eggs was also overcooked). However, the banana pancakes were amazing. Hands down one of the best pancakes I've had in a long time. They slow cook it in a way that makes the pancakes really crispy. The bananas also was cooked perfectly and went really well with the maple syrup. Overall, this place is a must go if you're looking for brunch spots in Tokyo. The portion is a bit small though so you probably have to order two dishes to be full.

Amazing food and service, great atmosphere, you definitely have to try. Highly recommended.

Wow wow wow! This has been one of the best restaurants i‘ve been to and believe me i’ve been to many! Locale is a nice cozy organic restaurant in Tokyo. The staff was amazing and you felt like you were eating at home. Food was INCREDIBLE! The portions weren’t massive so if you’re more into that this restaurant might not be it. You can try every meal on the menu which changes every day, depending on what the local farmers have. They make sure to take time during the meals which i love because you don‘t feel like you’re in a rush. The food is so fresh and you can really taste the good quality from the farmers. If you want a little change in Japan after all these ramens I really recommend you going there. You‘ll be so welcome there by the lovely staff. And the wine was amazing! We will be back!

Lovely little place with great food. Came for brunch today, stayed for hours and ended with a nice glass of white wine. This is a special place in Tokyo, make sure you come by. I had such a great chat with the lovely owner and wish her all the best.

Excellent quality, Nice atmosphere!

Come check out the market fresh veggies! Came here after my fav coffee place was closed and I'm glad I stumbled across this gem! Amazing food and Katy is super friendly and happy to chat about the food!

FAVORITE. Amazing owner, Katy, great sommelier, ben, fantastic vibe and INCREDIBLE cali contemp American cuisine. This is one of my top favorite dinner spots in Tokyo, and the eggs Benedict at brunch is my fav.

Locale is a great find just a few moments form meguro river. The atmosphere was amazing and really enjoyable to watch chef Katy at work. The food was perfect for our weekend brunch.

Great food, great atmosphere!

Amazing experience. The food, wine, music, and atmosphere is hard, if not impossible, to rival.

Overpriced and small portions. Seems to get great reviews from non-Japanese and maybe they are used to SF high prices and dont know any better, but you'll better value and vibe from other places in the Meguro/Ebisu area.

Everyone needs a place like this next to their home 👍

I had a fantastic dinner. Everything tasted new, delicious and healthy. And I liked the warm and friendly atmosphere too!

The avocado toast and eggs with an English muffin were both delicious. Good coffee, too. Excellent service and lovely café atmosphere. Thank you!

(Translated by Google) It makes you feel like you are abroad. All of them are unique and very delicious. (Original) 海外にいる気分になれる。どれも珍しい色合い、とても美味しい。

Amazing. Fresh local ingredients. Go for the tasting course. You will not be disappointed.

Great little gem for brunch! Amazing homemade food and lovely vibe.

Simple and tasty food from fresh local ingredients made with love! Great vibe and charming owners. Will make sure to check out dinner menus as well!

Relaxed vibe with a tasty menu.

Great little place to have brunch near Meguro river. My favorites plates are the Commodore Eggs and Banana pancakes. Also, good back coffee, which is super important for us. In the top of the good food, the ambience is relaxed and the chef is a good listener and talker.

Great food! Great atmosphere! Friendly everything!

Best avocado toast you can find in town. Super cozy and friendly environment. Everything is organic and locally grown.

(Translated by Google) An organic restaurant run by a foreign couple. English is always flying in the store. There are many unfamiliar dishes in Japan, but they are delicious. It's pretty frustrating, but the store can also speak Japanese. If you want to taste a slightly different atmosphere and cuisine, this is a recommended restaurant. (Original) 外国人夫婦が経営するオーガニックレストラン。店内は常に英語が飛び交っています。 料理は日本ではあまりなじみのない品が多いですが、美味しいです。 かなりたどたどしいですが、店の方は日本語も話せます。ちょっと変わった雰囲気と料理を味わいたかったら、是非おすすめの店です。

(Translated by Google) The food is delicious. (Original) 料理は美味しいです。

Most likely the best dinner we’ve ever had. Both the service and presentation were top notch along with the food itself

Excellent brunch. We enjoyed everything and will be coming back again soon. The owner and chef, Katy, we very welcoming and friendly!

(Translated by Google) A shop with many foreigners! But it ’s narrow! (Original) 外人が多い店！だが狭い！

Locale is amazing! I highly recommend this place. It's a 13 minute walk from Tokyo Westin tucked away in a residential area. I was greeted warmly when I entered, and even though I didn't have a reservation, they welcomed me in to a cozy and inviting atmosphere. The food is served in a small plates style. If I could do it over again, I would look into making a reservation. The tomatoes melted in my mouth. The texture and flavor was so satisfying it was like the tomatoes were a pizza within themselves. The texture, flavor, and quality of the food was phenomenal. The price may seem a bit on the high end - about $80 - $100 - however even in food alone you are getting that value. I had such a great experience visiting this restaurant, and I want to get the word out there. The owners deserve so much praise. I hope to come back soon - if not on this trip, then one in the future. :)

Great cozy spot, ideal size to get to know the people around you and the chef, would definitely recommend, friendly service great food, great for weekend brunch and weekly dinner. Keep up the great Job

Such a nice place to spend time

Absolutely amazing little spot - all the dishes were delicious and wine selection was phenomenal. Highly recommended.

Best brunch I've ever had in Tokyo

Banana pancakes were amazing!

Closed for the winter holiday: December 30-January 29,2020

(Translated by Google) Very unique restaurant with California-style soul, good American brunch, superb delicious bread (Original) 很獨特，具有加州風靈魂的餐廳，美式早午餐不錯，麵包超水準的美味

Delicious food,very cozy

Have nothing bad to say about this place. The hospitality is amazing and the food equally so. Such a homely feel, a truly special find in Meguro!

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.