The Michelin Guide has become the global benchmark for culinary excellence and gastronomy rankings. According to its criteria, three-star establishments offer “exceptional cuisine worth a special journey,” two-star venues feature “excellent cooking worth a detour,” and one-star restaurants provide “high-quality cooking worth a stop.” Additionally, the Bib Gourmand distinction recognizes restaurants offering outstanding value and satisfaction for under ¥5,000.
This guide presents the finest French restaurants in Tokyo’s Azabu, Aoyama, and Shirokane districts as recognized in the 2025 Michelin Guide, featuring one three-star establishment, one two-star venue, two one-star restaurants, and seven Bib Gourmand selections. Each listing includes an overview, essential information, and menu highlights to help you navigate this exceptional culinary landscape.
Three-Star Establishments
L’Effervescence (レフェルヴェソンス)
Overview
Located in a quiet residential area of Nishi-Azabu, this stylish restaurant with its predominantly black interior has captivated world-renowned celebrities and gourmets alike. As one of Japan’s most celebrated dining destinations, L’Effervescence leads the gastronomic scene with its dedication to expressing “Japanese essence” through French cuisine.
The restaurant has garnered numerous accolades, including positions on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list, Michelin stars, Gault&Millau recognition, and Tabelog Awards. Chef Shinobu Namae offers an innovative and elegant French cuisine that ingeniously incorporates elements of the Japanese tea ceremony tradition.
Restaurant Details
Essential Information
- Address: 2-26-4 Nishi-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Access: 12-minute walk from Omotesando Station
- Hours: Tuesday-Wednesday: 17:30-23:30; Thursday-Saturday: 11:30-15:30, 17:30-23:30
- Closed: Mondays and Sundays
- Budget: ¥50,000-¥59,999
- Course Options: Unified lunch/dinner course ¥36,300 (tax included, 15% service charge additional)
- Payment: Major credit cards accepted (VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners)
- Service Charge: 15%
- Reservations: Required, available through Omakase
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Two-Star Establishments
Crony (クローニー)
Overview
This glass-fronted house facing a park reveals a Nordic-inspired dining room at the top of the stairs beside the kitchen. The meal begins with seasonal tea, reflecting the restaurant’s name which means “enduring tea-drinking friends” and symbolizes the connection between guests, staff, and producers. Chef Michihiro Haruta pursues a philosophy of simple yet creative cuisine, delivered directly to the table by both service staff and chefs.
The restaurant emphasizes sustainability, avoiding young fish and endangered species while focusing on sustainable seafood. They source imperfect vegetables to reduce food waste and have created signature dishes using excess sake lees. The use of sun-dried salt and honey in cooking is also part of their sustainability initiative.
Restaurant Details
Essential Information
- Address: 1-20-3 Higashi-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Access: 1-minute walk from Akabanebashi Station (Oedo Line)
- Hours: 18:00-late (last seating 20:00)
- Closed: Irregular holidays, mainly Sundays
- Budget: ¥20,000-¥29,999 (reported average ¥40,000-¥49,999)
- Course Options: Omakase Course ¥28,600 (tax included, service charge additional)
- Payment: Major credit cards accepted (VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners)
- Service Charge: 10%
- Reservations: Required, available through Tablechat
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One-Star Establishments
NeMo (ネモ)
Overview
Located in Minami-Aoyama near Omotesando, NeMo’s theme is “nature.” Chef Norihiro Fujii draws inspiration from his childhood memories of delicious experiences in natural settings, infusing Japanese seasonal sensibilities with passionate culinary creativity. The interior features natural wood elements, creating a comfortable atmosphere for all guests.
About half the course menu consists of fish dishes, reflecting the chef’s profound love for seafood. Through captivating culinary performances, NeMo aims to provide memorable dining experiences for guests and their companions.
Restaurant Details
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- Address: 6-15-4 Minami-Aoyama, B1F, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Access: 9-minute walk from Omotesando Station
- Hours: Tuesday-Sunday: 12:00-15:00, 18:00-22:00
- Closed: Mondays (if Monday is a holiday, open Monday and closed Tuesday)
- Budget: ¥20,000-¥29,999 for dinner; ¥10,000-¥14,999 for lunch (reported average ¥30,000-¥39,999 for dinner)
- Course Options:
- Lunch Omakase Course (6 dishes) ¥9,350 (tax included)
- Dinner Omakase Course (10 dishes) ¥18,700 (tax included)
- Payment: Major credit cards accepted (VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners), No electronic payment, No QR code payment
- Service Charge: 10%
- Reservations: Available through Tabelog, Omakase, or by phone (050-5590-1964)
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Alchimiste (アルシミスト)
Overview
Chef Kenichi Yamamoto believes French cuisine is built on multiplication—combining ingredients to achieve synergistic flavors. His specialty is sea urchin and Jerusalem artichoke espuma, which transforms to sea urchin and onion during summer months. The chef expertly balances seafood and mountain ingredients, striving for precise temperature control to enhance flavor melding in the mouth.
Vegetables from the restaurant’s garden ensure consistent quality. The restaurant’s name, meaning “alchemist,” is reflected in the post-meal financier cake—a playful nod to the culinary transformation that takes place in their kitchen.
Restaurant Details
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- Address: 5-17-10 Shirokanedai, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Access: 4-minute walk from Shirokanedai Station Exit 1 (Tokyo Metro Namboku Line, Toei Mita Line); 15-minute walk from Meguro Station
- Hours:
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 12:00-15:00 (L.O. 12:15), 18:00-22:30 (L.O. 19:15)
- Thursday: 18:00-22:30 (L.O. 19:15)
- Closed: Wednesdays and irregular holidays (check the restaurant’s website for updated closure information)
- Budget: ¥20,000-¥29,999 for dinner; ¥10,000-¥14,999 for lunch (reported average ¥30,000-¥39,999 for dinner; ¥15,000-¥19,999 for lunch)
- Course Options:
- Dinner Course ¥27,500 (tax included, service charge additional)
- Lunch Course ¥13,200 (tax included, service charge additional)
- Dinner Course served at lunch ¥27,500 (tax included, service charge additional)
- Payment: Major credit cards accepted (VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners, UnionPay); Electronic payment (Transit IC cards like Suica, iD, QUICPay); QR code payment (PayPay, d-payment, Rakuten Pay, au PAY, Alipay, WeChat Pay)
- Service Charge: 10% in the main dining room, 15% for private rooms
- Reservations: Required, available through Tablechat or by phone (050-3172-7314)
- Reservation Notes: Lunch guests must arrive between 12:00-12:15
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Bib Gourmand Selections
Les Six (レ・シス)
Overview
Chef Shota Miyazaki fuses traditional bistro cooking with his own sensibilities. The blackboard menu features both classic dishes and seasonal specialties. Typically, an appetizer and main course provide ample portions, but half-portion appetizers are available upon request for those who wish to sample more variety.
Restaurant Details
Essential Information
- Address: 5-15-25 Minami-Azabu, Hiroo Rokkōkan 2F, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Access: 1-minute walk from Hiroo Station (Hibiya Line)
- Hours: Monday-Saturday: 18:00-22:00
- Closed: Sundays, first and third Mondays
- Budget: ¥8,000-¥9,999 (reported average ¥10,000-¥14,999)
- Payment: Credit cards and electronic money accepted
- Reservations: Available through Ikyu
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Ma Cuisine (マ・キュイジーヌ)
Overview
The blackboard at Ma Cuisine features familiar regional French dishes like ratatouille, cassoulet, and beef cheek braised in red wine. The chef places special emphasis on pork from Tokushima prefecture, having fallen in love with its flavor and the producer’s passion. The restaurant excels in charcuterie and cutlets, with generously portioned dishes seasoned with just the right amount of salt—embodying the traditions of French culinary culture.
Restaurant Details
Essential Information
- Address: 1-2-14 Nishi-Azabu, Duo Scala Nishi-Azabu WEST B1F, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Access: 7-minute walk from Roppongi Station Exits 1a & 2, head towards Nishi-Azabu on Roppongi-dori, past Roppongi EX THEATER, basement floor of the building at the next right turn
- Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday-Sunday: 18:00-23:00 (L.O. 22:00)
- Closed: Wednesdays, plus irregular holidays each month
- Budget: ¥10,000-¥14,999 (reported average ¥15,000-¥19,999)
- Course Options: Omakase (Chef’s Tasting) Course + 4 paired drinks USD35,944, featuring seasonal specialties such as Aged Potatoes and Sea Urchin, Maine Lobster, and Roast Squab with Truffle
- Payment: Major credit cards accepted (VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners), No electronic payment, No QR code payment
- Additional Charges: ¥1,650 for bread, butter, and amuse-bouche; 10% service charge Reservations: Available through Omakase or by phone (03-6455-4426)
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L’AS (ラス)
Overview
This hidden French gem is located a 7-minute walk from Omotesando Station. The restaurant offers a creative omakase-style course featuring seasonal ingredients. Their wine and cocktail pairings, selected by the sommelier to complement each dish, have earned high praise, as has their original non-alcoholic pairing option. Guests can enjoy the live atmosphere of the open kitchen while dining in the chic, stylish interior.
Restaurant Details
Essential Information
- Address: 4-16-3 Minami-Aoyama, Kotori Building 1F, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Access: 7-minute walk from Omotesando Station (Note: For taxi navigation, use “4-16-4 Minami-Aoyama” to avoid routing errors)
- Hours: Monday-Friday: 17:30-22:30 (L.O. 20:30); Saturday, Sunday, and holidays: 12:00-14:30 (L.O. 12:30), 17:00-22:30 (L.O. 20:30)
- Closed: Irregular holidays
- Budget: ¥8,000-¥9,999 (reported average ¥10,000-¥14,999)
- Course Options:
- Weekend/Holiday Lunch Full Course (9 dishes) ¥7,700 (tax included) with two time slots:
- 12:00- (2.5-hour seating)
- 12:30-14:30 (2-hour seating)
- Evening Course (9-10 dishes) ¥7,700 (tax included) from 17:00-19:30 (2.5-hour seating)
- Weekend/Holiday Lunch Full Course (9 dishes) ¥7,700 (tax included) with two time slots:
- Payment: Major credit cards accepted (VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners), No electronic payment, No QR code payment
- Cover Charge: ¥550 per person
- Reservations: Available through Tabelog or Tablechat, or by phone (080-3310-4058)
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LAUBURU (ローブリュー)
Overview
Owner-chef Shinichiro Sakurai, drawing inspiration from his beloved Basque region where he spent five years in France, creates hearty French cuisine centered around pork dishes. The menu features homemade ham, sausages, and other robust preparations designed to leave a lasting impression on both palate and heart.
Restaurant Details
Essential Information
- Address: 6-8-18 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Access: 12-minute walk from Omotesando Station (Ginza, Hanzomon, Chiyoda Lines)
- Hours: Tuesday-Friday: 18:00-20:30 (L.O.); Saturday: 18:00-20:00 (L.O.)
- Closed: Mondays and Sundays
- Budget: ¥10,000-¥14,999 (à la carte only, no set courses available)
- Payment: Major credit cards accepted (VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners), No electronic payment, No QR code payment
- Service Charge: 10%
- Reservations: Required, available through Hitosara or by phone (03-3498-1314)
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T’astous (タストゥー)
Overview
This “neo-bistro” is inspired by elegant Parisian establishments, offering regional dishes with a modern sensibility. The chef specializes in foie gras and truffle preparations, drawing on experience working in southwestern France, famous for these delicacies. The restaurant’s name comes from the Cahors dialect, referring to black truffle canapés—inspired by a memorable dining experience the chef had in the region.
Restaurant Details
Essential Information
- Address: 2-5-21 Minami-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Access: 6-minute walk from Azabu-juban Station (Namboku Line)
- Hours: Monday-Wednesday: 18:00-22:30 (L.O. 21:30); Thursday-Saturday: 11:30-14:30 (L.O. 13:30), 18:00-22:30 (L.O. 21:30)
- Closed: Sundays
- Budget: ¥10,000-¥14,999 for dinner; ¥5,000-¥5,999 for lunch
- Course Options: “Menu T’astous” featuring signature dishes (6 courses + 1 drink) ¥11,000 (tax included); Short Dinner Course (5 courses + 1 drink) ¥6,600 (tax included)
- Payment: Major credit cards accepted (VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners); QR code payment (Rakuten Pay)
- Cover Charge: ¥550 (evenings only)
- Reservations: Available through Tabelog
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Le Bistrot des Bleus (ル・ビストロ・デ・ブル)
Overview
The name translates to “bistro of the blue ones,” referring to the passionate young chefs and sommeliers dedicated to French cuisine. Regional specialties like choucroute and bouillabaisse are available à la carte. The blue in the French flag symbolizes freedom, reflected in the restaurant’s casual atmosphere and its location in an alley-like restaurant district. Opening at 15:00, it offers a relaxed dining experience throughout the afternoon and evening.
Restaurant Details
Essential Information
- Address: 5-4-16 Hiroo, EAT PLAY WORKS 2F, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
- Access: 1-minute walk from Hiroo Station Exit 2 (Hibiya Line)
- Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and holidays: 15:00-23:00 (L.O. food 21:30, drinks 22:00); Saturday, Sunday, and holidays: 12:00-23:00 (L.O. food 21:30, drinks 22:00)
- Closed: Wednesdays
- Budget: ¥6,000-¥7,999 (reported average ¥8,000-¥9,999)
- Payment: Major credit cards accepted (VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners); Electronic payment (Transit IC cards like Suica, iD, QUICPay); QR code payment (PayPay, d-payment, au PAY)
- Service Charge: 10%
- Reservations: Available through Tabelog and Tablechat
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Pot-Bouille (ポ・ブイユ)
Overview
The dimly lit counter creates a sophisticated atmosphere perfect for adults. While rillettes and ratatouille represent traditional French fare, the menu intriguingly ventures into international territory with dishes like tripe, shrimp spring rolls, and tom yum kung ramen. The restaurant’s name means “hodgepodge” in French, reflecting its free-spirited approach that blends various culinary genres into a harmonious whole.
Restaurant Details
Essential Information
- Address: 5-22-1 Hiroo, Hiroo Eighty 1F, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
- Access: 541m from Hiroo Station
- Hours: Please contact the restaurant directly for current hours
- Closed: Please contact the restaurant directly for closure days
- Budget: ¥8,000-¥9,999
- Payment: Major credit cards accepted (VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners), No electronic payment, No QR code payment
- Course Options: No special courses available (à la carte only)
- Reservations: Available by phone only (03-5422-6286)
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Note
All prices listed are as of May 2025 and may be slightly higher when you visit. Despite potential price fluctuations, the exceptional quality these establishments offer remains consistent.
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