Tabelog ratingDar Roiseau (ダル・ロワゾー) is an intimate, chef-run restaurant in Sangenjaya that brings the authentic flavours of Morocco to Tokyo. With technique honed in hotels, the chef focuses on thoughtfully constructed set courses that showcase classics like couscous and fragrant tagines, served on charming Moroccan tableware.
Guests consistently praise the lamb dishes, from rich tagines to flavourful kebabs, as well as the harira soup and hummus. Many reviewers recommend the set course, typically around ¥5,500, as the best way to sample the kitchen's range. The experience is complemented by Moroccan beers like Casablanca and spice-forward desserts such as a cardamom pudding.
The main drawback noted by diners is the restaurant's small size and the potential for slow service, as the chef often runs the kitchen and floor alone. For this reason, ordering à la carte can feel expensive for the portion sizes, and a few non-Japanese visitors have reported feeling pressured to order more drinks. The consensus is that the set menus offer much better value.
Typical dinner spend is between ¥8,000 and ¥10,000, with lunch around ¥2,000–¥3,000. Reviewers have recently paid around ¥5,500 for a dinner course, ¥1,925 for a plate of couscous with merguez, and ¥110–¥150 for a spiced caramel pudding.
- Getting There: Dar Roiseau is a 1-minute walk from the Setagaya Dori Exit of Sangenjaya Station on the Tokyu Denentoshi Line.
- Reservations: With only 12 seats, booking is highly recommended, especially for weekends.
- Service: Service can be slow during peak hours as the kitchen is often run by a single person. There is a sommelier available, but the wine list is often presented verbally.
- Payment: Major credit cards (VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners) are accepted. Electronic money and QR code payments are not.
- Charges: A seating fee is charged.
- Seating: The restaurant has counter seats and a few tables. No private rooms are available.
- General: The entire restaurant is non-smoking. Parking is not available.
