Tabelog ratingLA PITA de Maison Cinquantecinq elevates the humble pita sandwich into a gourmet experience, blending Middle Eastern flavours with French culinary training. The star of the show is the house-made pita bread, offered in two styles: a plush, plain white or a chewier, more rustic campagne. These serve as the perfect vessel for inventive and satisfying fillings.
Guests consistently praise the falafel sandwich, celebrated for its crunchy, well-spiced falafel and silky hummus. Other popular fillings include duck confit and New Orleans-style fried chicken, showcasing the kitchen's creative range. The za'atar-seasoned fries and seasonal soups, like dahl or cold burdock, are also frequently highlighted. The warm, European-style interior and friendly staff contribute to a welcoming atmosphere, and many recommend getting takeout for a picnic in nearby Yoyogi Park.
The restaurant's popularity means it can get crowded, with queues forming at peak lunch hours and on weekends. The interior is small and can feel cramped, particularly the counter seats and the narrow staircase leading to the third floor, which has low ceilings. Several reviewers also note a one-drink minimum for dine-in guests, which isn't always clearly advertised.
Most diners find the prices justified by the quality ingredients and careful preparation. Lunch typically costs between ¥2,000 and ¥2,999, while dinner runs ¥3,000 to ¥3,999. Reviewers recently paid around ¥1,650 for a full falafel sandwich and ¥1,320 for the New Orleans fried chicken pita. A dinner course is around ¥3,800.
- Getting There: A 1-minute walk from Yoyogi-Uehara Station.
- Reservations: Walk-ins are welcome, but expect queues. Reservations are accepted for dinner only and can be made by phone or online.
- Payment: Credit cards, electronic money, and QR code payments are all accepted.
- Seating: 27 seats, including counter seating. The space is compact.
- Rules: A one-drink minimum is often in effect for dine-in customers.
- Children & Pets: Children are welcome. Pets are permitted at first-floor seating only.
- Smoking: The entire restaurant is non-smoking.
- Parking: No parking available.
