Update-date: Nov 13 2024
Not only Japanese, but also a multitude of high-quality international cuisine restaurants can be found in the cosmopolitan city of Tokyo. Tasting international dishes made with Japanese ingredients offers a unique and attractive experience for visitors that can only be enjoyed during their stay in Japan. This time, we focus on French cuisine and have picked out five noteworthy French restaurants in Tokyo that you should definitely check out.
ACiD brianza
A hot topic that is attracting the keen attention of highly sensitive foodies
Established in 2022 in Azabu-Juban, ACiD brianza. Chef Tomoya Kodama, despite being only 31 years old, has a career honed in Michelin-starred restaurants in France and Denmark. Utilizing that experience, he offers a unique approach here with a Nordic × French concept. The airy texture of the fried bread made with dough put through an espuma, and the lightness of the cream sauce based on fermented vegetable juice, are some of the new flavors that go beyond traditional ideas.
The interior, with its warm wooden texture, has a somewhat Scandinavian feel. In this natural atmosphere, you can relax and enjoy your meal. The simple decor, free of unnecessary embellishments, contrasts with the complex harmony of flavors in the dishes, which is part of their charm. Another highlight is the pairing selected to match the course meals, offering a variety of options including wine, craft beer, and Japanese sake such as Senkin Organic Nature.
ACiD brianza
Open: [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm (L.O. 1:00 pm) *Saturdays, Sundays and holidays only. [Monday, Thursday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm)
Closed: Tuesday, Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 25,000 JPY / [Lunch] 12,500 JPY
Access: 1-minute walk from Exit 1 of Azabu-juban Station on the Toei Oedo Line and the Tokyo Metro Namboku Line
Address: 1F, Park I Bldg., 2-17-8, Azabu-juban, Minato-ku, Tokyo
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Closed: Tuesday, Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 25,000 JPY / [Lunch] 12,500 JPY
Access: 1-minute walk from Exit 1 of Azabu-juban Station on the Toei Oedo Line and the Tokyo Metro Namboku Line
Address: 1F, Park I Bldg., 2-17-8, Azabu-juban, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Chêne Restaurant & Bar
Create a dish that highlights Japanese ingredients unique to that day
ChêneRestaurant＆Bar is a place where you can enjoy the world of French cuisine woven through the dialogue with the chef and the use of 'japanese ingredients' at a lively counter. The courses are not based on the season or peak times, but are constructed around the ingredients that arrive on that day, allowing you to enjoy the unique flavors of that day. A la carte orders are also welcome. With a la carte, you can consult with the chef about the cooking methods for many of the ingredients procured on the day.
Despite its prime location just a 1-minute walk from roppongi Station, the restaurant offers a hidden, tranquil atmosphere. The large, flat counter inside the restaurant resembles a small theater, providing a front-row seat to experience the culinary stage up close. Additionally, a wide selection of wines, carefully chosen by a sommelier well-versed in various wines, is available. You will be captivated by the exquisite pairing with japanese ingredients.
Chêne Restaurant & Bar
Open: Dinner 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm) / Lunch 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from Roppongi Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line / Toei Oedo Line
Address: 1F, APA Hotel Roppongi Ekimae, 6-7-8, Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
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Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from Roppongi Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line / Toei Oedo Line
Address: 1F, APA Hotel Roppongi Ekimae, 6-7-8, Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Margotto e Baciare
Savor the finest truffles in a course menu
Margotto e Baciare in Roppongi is a top-notch restaurant where you can savor the finest truffles in their entirety. Guests can enjoy a whole truffle of their choice, selected according to their preference, in a course meal along with seasonal ingredients. Among the offerings, the 'Margotto Special Truffle Fried Egg Toast,' generously topped with shaved truffles, is a unique taste experience that can only be had here.
Black truffles can be enjoyed year-round, with those from Périgord, France available in autumn and winter, and those from Tasmania, Australia available in spring and summer. The interior of the restaurant, with its sexy atmosphere based on a red theme, offers a spacious and relaxed dining experience with ample space between tables. The rich aroma and presentation of the truffles will enhance your conversation, making it a memorable time.
Margotto e Baciare
Open: [Weekdays] 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm (final entry 8:30 pm)
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 40,000 JPY
Access: 8-minute walk from Hiroo Station on Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line / 10-minute walk from Roppongi Station on Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line and Toei Oedo Line
Address: 1F, Ryowa Palace Nishiazabu, 4-2-6, Nishiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo
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Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 40,000 JPY
Access: 8-minute walk from Hiroo Station on Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line / 10-minute walk from Roppongi Station on Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line and Toei Oedo Line
Address: 1F, Ryowa Palace Nishiazabu, 4-2-6, Nishiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Hoshinoya Tokyo Dining
French 'NIPPON Cuisine' Expressed with Japanese Sensibility
Located a 5-minute walk from Otemachi Station, the main dining area of the inn 'Hoshinoya Tokyo,' known as Hoshinoya Tokyo Dining, offers a unique culinary experience. The head chef, Mr. Hamada, who achieved third place in the world and first place in the fish category at the 2013 Bocuse d'Or, creates dishes named 'NIPPON Cuisine' that extensively use 'fish' and 'wild plants.' You can enjoy a course meal that includes dishes expressing the traditional Japanese concept of 'five tastes' (sour, salty, bitter, spicy, and sweet).
The interior of the restaurant, inspired by an underground cave, features six completely private rooms and four semi-private rooms where you can savor world-class cuisine in a private setting. Additionally, the restaurant offers surprising presentations, such as using utensils made from wood believed to be from 'Edo period upper residences.' Experience French cuisine that can only be enjoyed here in Japan in an extraordinary setting.
HOSHINOYA Tokyo Dining
Open: Dinner 5:30 pm - (L.O. 8:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 30,000 JPY
Access: 10 minute-walk from the Marunouchi North Exit of [Tokyo Station] / 5-minute walk from Exit A1 of [Otemachi Station] on Marunouchi Line. For other lines, Exit C1 is the nearest
Address: 1-9-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 30,000 JPY
Access: 10 minute-walk from the Marunouchi North Exit of [Tokyo Station] / 5-minute walk from Exit A1 of [Otemachi Station] on Marunouchi Line. For other lines, Exit C1 is the nearest
Address: 1-9-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
La maison du caviar 17℃
Experience French cuisine with Setouchi caviar in a hidden spot in Ginza
La maison du caviar 17℃, a French restaurant directly managed by a top-tier domestic fresh caviar production company in Kagawa Prefecture. Here, you can enjoy a menu featuring an entire jar of 'Setouchi Caviar' crafted by the owner. The mildly salted domestic fresh caviar can be enjoyed as is, and it also expands the possibilities of culinary creations. You will surely be amazed by the deliciousness you encounter for the first time.
Located a 5-minute walk from Higashi-Ginza Station, the interior of this establishment is designed to evoke a European mansion from 100 years ago. In addition to the luxurious table seating, there are also calm counter seats available. Surrounded by precious antiques, you can immerse yourself in an extraordinary atmosphere as if you were in an old movie. Why not add a page to your journey with carefully selected domestic caviar and high-quality wine?
La maison du caviar 17°C
Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, Day before National Holidays] Dinner 6:00 pm - 3:00 am (L.O. 2:00 am)
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 25,000 JPY
Access: 5 minutes walk from exit No.1 of [Shimbashi Station] on Tokyo Metro Ginza Line / 5 minutes walk from [Tsukiji Shijo Station] on Toei Oedo Line
Address: 1F, Crystal Square Ginza II, 8-15-5 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
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Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 25,000 JPY
Access: 5 minutes walk from exit No.1 of [Shimbashi Station] on Tokyo Metro Ginza Line / 5 minutes walk from [Tsukiji Shijo Station] on Toei Oedo Line
Address: 1F, Crystal Square Ginza II, 8-15-5 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
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