Location: Akasaka, in alley across the street from ASENA
[ next to a coin laundry, of all places]
Telephone: 3505-6061

Might be hard to find but absolutely worth it.

The owners --husband and wife -- were a Ginza-based French chef and sommellier respectively before deciding to set up their own shop. The food is excellent and the prix-fixe menu is an absolute delight -- at Y3,000 to Y4,000, I would have gladly paid twice and still thought it a bargain. Fantastic deals like these are too rare in Tokyo.

For my first visit, I selected the Y3K prix-fixe which included smoked salmon salad, smoked duck entree (or a fish selection), an incredible petit-four of home-made sorbet, ice cream & cakes, & coffee (or home-made herbal teas -- about five choices). Breads are baked on the petit premises daily. We also opted for a Fr. cheese sampler before dessert.

Wine list reflects a diverse well-thought out selection - Fr, It, CA, AU - with a few interesting S. African and Chilean offerings as well. For a small bistrot like this, diversity in such a wine list is either unheard of or outrageously expensive. Well, for whatever reason I don't know -- they have gotten away with it beautifully.

With only 3-4 tables plus a counter, it is best to call ahead for reservations.

Francesco's note:
After reading Mitch's glowing review, I decided to visit Sans Souci myself. I confirm everything he says, perhaps toning down a little his entusiasm. The Japanese cook makes everything himself, including the excellent bread and the ice-cream. They don't seem to be in it for the money, which is great praise. A caveat: you must understand that, with only one cook and a waitress, Sans Souci's menu has to be very short. For the same reason, reservations are a must. It took me at least three tries before I could get in.