The Rosy Aimée Vibert...

A sketchy image of Aimée Vibert

Aimée Vibert is a classic French restaurant that lets its food speaks for itself. The facade is built to resemble an old European castle though the eatery is barely more than five years old. Once inside, a curved stairway takes centre stage, leading up to several intimate drawing rooms tastefully furnished with cushy armchairs, rare antiques and artsy paintings. Diners are welcome to unwind here with a long drink before adjourning for dinner. The main dining hall, however, paled in comparison. Besides the high ceilings and large French windows looking out into a courtyard, the room has a makeshift feel with a haphazard sort of table arrangement. The menu though more than make up for the room's lacklustre appearance.


Our feast started off with an amuse bouche of the French delicacy, Pâté de foie gras. Ahhh, one can never go wrong with Foie Gras anytime, anywhere;)

For the hors d'oeuvres, I had the oysters gratin while my other half went for the salad with scallop tartare. The plump, juicy oysters were served on a bed of rock salt and both the appetisers were first-rate. Next was the fish course. The blend of fresh herbs, breadcrumbs and delicate cod just blew us away! I declared it the best cod ever, period.

Following the cod, Champagne sorbet laced with campari was served to cleanse our palate before the main courses. I had opted for the roast pigeon which was sourced from Bresse, a French province while my equally meat-loving other half had the beef fillet. Both were flavourful and hearty traditional French fare prepared with the utmost finesse.

The cheese trolley was wheeled out next and there was a staggering variety to choose from. The secret weapon here was the fig marmalade that went so well with the nutty, pungent flavours of the cheese.


To have two desserts is really a treat! The first was a standard sweet of vanilla cream with dried fruits and crushed pistachios. The cream was light and fluffy as can be, leaving room enough for more. Followed suit, I had the tangy Mille-Feuille with red berries while my other half was equally enchanted with his choice of Caramelised Apple.

Craving for some fresh air after such a gratifying meal, we strolled through the cobblestone courtyard and were ecstatic to learn that there were several Sakura trees in presence. Come Hanami, Aimée Vibert is definitely a place for wine and dine.

Aimée Vibert
Address: 2-14-1 Nibancho , Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Telephone: 03-5216-8585
Michelin: **