With just eight counter seats, this intimate micro-bistro is run by chef-owner Takeshi Yamada, who previously worked at the now-closed Ginza wine bar Grape & Gumbo as well as Asakusa-bashi’s Wineshop & Diner Fujimaru.
Pétanque’s most popular dishes include the deep-fried chicken ‘tulips’ and oeuf mayonnaise, which is an egg-and-mayo dish that’s a staple in Parisian bistros. However, with Yamada’s experience, it comes as no surprise that the bistro’s natural wine list is its biggest claim to fame, especially with a particularly large selection from Australia. The wines all go for ¥900 by the glass while bottle prices vary. Reservations are generally required, but if you come just after the place opens or later than 9pm, you should be able to snag a table there and then.