French Restaurants(525)

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TOKYO

HOMMAGE

Chef Arai Noboru brings unpretentious French cuisine — and two Michelin Stars — back to his hometown of Asakusa, where he pays homage to his teachers and his suppliers by delighting guests with a no-frills approach.

Lunch: $147.21-350.50
Dinner: $259.37-350.50
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Award-winning
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Cozy upscale restaurant interior with elegant table settings and a lit fireplace.
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TOKYO

Makiyaki Ginza Onodera

Wood-fired wagyu steaks take center stage here at this Michelin-starred restaurant in Ginza, flawlessly blending French and Japanese grilling technique.

Lunch: $91.13-140.20
Dinner: $245.35-329.47
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TOKYO

NOURA

Asakusa visitors will find that they won’t have to break the bank for Michelin-standard French food at this bistro. Served up by two France-trained chefs, NOURA’s cuisine is unpretentious, relaxed, and most importantly, absolutely delicious.

Lunch: $56.08-91.13
Dinner: $84.12-182.26
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TOKYO

Beige Alain Ducasse Tokyo

Preaching the “art de vivre” (art of living) through gastronomy, Michelin-starred Beige Alain Ducasse presents a contemporary Japanese-influenced French dining in collaboration with Chanel.

Lunch: $133.19-252.36
Dinner: $168.24-252.36
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Cozy brick-walled restaurant interior with elegant table setting
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HOKKAIDO

Aki Nagao

Old meets new at this Sapporo French restaurant, where the best of the region is on full display.

Lunch: $280.40-350.50
Dinner: $280.40-350.50
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Elegant traditional Japanese cuisine in a bamboo basket
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TOKYO

Shinsen Kappo Sanoya

Traditional kappo with modern gastronomic riffs — Shinsen Kappo Sanoya’s English-speaking chef adds a casual riff to his new-era kappo concept, serving traditional courses with playful flourishes.

Dinner: $210.30-217.31
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TOKYO

STEREO

Soak in the Tokyo skyline from 38 floors up at STEREO, and dabble on French and Italian dishes while sipping perfectly shaken — stirred — signature cocktails. STEREO brings its A-game, night after night.

Lunch: $28.04-98.14
Dinner: $252.36-371.53
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TOKYO

Littlechef Whitely

Using projection mapping, watch tiny chefs take over your table to create a seven-course dinner at Whitley, a new-concept restaurant in Shibuya overseen by the famed Yakiniku Kappo Note.

Dinner: $112.16-140.20
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TOKYO

Crony

Master chef and sommelier duo Michihiro Haruta and Kazutaka Ozawa invite their guests to become “cronies” at their Motoazabu restaurant, engaging in conversations about sustainability over Michelin-starred French cuisine.

Dinner: $231.33-238.34
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Gourmet duck breast dish with carrots and onions
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TOKYO

L'Eterre

For food prepared with flair, visit Michelin-starred L'Eterre in Tokyo, where Chef Akira Tagomori uses materials like firewood and straw to bring classic French dishes to life.

Lunch: $140.20-245.35
Dinner: $210.30-350.50
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TOKYO

nol

Step into the world of culinary innovation at nol, a Michelin award-winning French eatery that redefines gastronomy with each exquisitely crafted dish.

Dinner: $140.20-210.30
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KYOTO

MUNI ALAIN DUCASSE

Set in scenic Arashiyama in Kyoto, Michelin-starred MUNI ALAIN DUCASSE brings to life acclaimed chef Alain Ducasse’s flamboyant French gastronomy through the hands of Chef Alessandro Guardiani.

Dinner: $539.78-560.81
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Gourmet dish with steak, vegetable, and sauce on a rustic plate
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MIYAGI

Graal

Savor French flair with Japanese finesse. Front-row counter seats offer a view of the expert chef and sommelier at work. Bon appétit!

Dinner: $126.18-133.19
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TOKYO

Ebisu Sushi Kenshin

Only six guests can dine at a time in this intimate sushi venue, led by both a certified sommelier and a sushi master who orchestrates a parade of pristine sushi paired with the best-fitting wines.

Dinner: $231.33-154.22
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TOKYO

Ebisu Sushi Hatsume

Helmed by a chef from a Michelin-star restaurant, Ebisu Sushi Hatsume teases gourmets with an omakase course shaken with modern techniques, like instantly smoking the fish and infusing the rice with sherry.

Dinner: $91.13-140.20
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TOKYO

Trois Visages

Trois Visages lives up to its name – and its one Michelin Star – in its interconnectedness to the “three faces” behind its unique French cuisine: local food producers, the staff, and the guests.

Lunch: $35.05-70.10
Dinner: $105.15-175.25
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TOKYO

Monolith

This French restaurant in Tokyo is always evolving classic French cuisine into fusion wonders based on the chef’s “Neo Classic” approach and has earned one Michelin star for its efforts.

Lunch: $35.05-70.10
Dinner: $70.10-140.20
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TOKYO

Metis Roppongi

Get acquainted with Roppongi’s fusion cuisine scene with Metis Roppongi, blending Japanese cuisine with French techniques in the spirit of “wakon-yosai”. Enjoy an original omakase course with unique twists on Japanese and French cuisine.

Dinner: $140.20-175.25
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NARA

La Trace

Michelin star-studded La Trace, the chic French restaurant in Nara, isn’t a new kid on the block, but its hyper-seasonal ingredients and the chef’s brilliance keep mealtime refreshingly innovative.

Lunch: $35.05-70.10
Dinner: $105.15-140.20
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Elegant seafood risotto with seared scallops and green beans
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TOKYO

Bistro Glouton

This Ikejiri-Ohashi restaurant run by a husband-wife duo offers the quintessential French bistro experience. Classic French fare like duck confit and ratatouille employs the best of Japan’s seasonal produce.

Dinner: $35.05-70.10
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TOKYO

Lien

Offering courses of flavor and sentiment, the Michelin-recognized Lien offers an intimate, insightful French dining experience. All courses are made using fresh ingredients from the chef’s hometown in Aomori for a personal touch.

Lunch: $35.05-70.10
Dinner: $70.10-105.15
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Gourmet scallop dish with colorful vegetables on a stylish plate
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SHIGA

La Cuisine Enju

Teppanyaki by way of French — from the award-winning, France-trained chef comes a fine restaurant in Hikone that blends Gallic techniques with local flavors, serving piping-hot, ultra-luxe grills that just won’t quit.

Dinner: $91.13-182.26
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HYOGO

Seikaiha Koshunoya

With one of the best views of the Harima-nada Sea, the sunset vista from Seikaiha Koshunoya draws crowds of visitors every month. But even more come for the extensive selection of sake, wine and shochu from more than 100 breweries all over Japan.

Dinner: $42.06-49.07
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KYOTO

ROKU KYOTO TENJIN Chef’s Table

This intimate dining experience led by executive chef Akira Taniguchi features 13 counter seats surrounding an open kitchen, which acts as a stage for the chef’s culinary performance. Taste heirloom Kyoto vegetables, prepared with French techniques.

Dinner: $273.39-280.40
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Gourmet dish with truffle and biscuit on elegant plate
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TOKYO

Courage

Don’t let the psychedelic exterior of this Azabu-Juban establishment fool you: Courage’s strength is unpretentious, back-to-basics French cuisine at its finest, with an emphasis on sustainable ingredients.

Dinner: $91.13-168.24
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SAITAMA

Restaurant MARUJU

Previously the 100-year-old Maruju Pharmacy, this Meiji-era building in the center of Chichibu City has since been repurposed into a chic restaurant-hotel that serves up creative French cuisine.

Lunch: $42.06-49.07
Dinner: $70.10-77.11
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TOKYO

Alternative

At this Shirokane restaurant, vegetables don’t play second fiddle, instead being put in the spotlight via Chef Saito Takayuki’s creative French-based cuisine. Menu highlights change seasonally, with sweetfish in the summer and asparagus in spring.

Lunch: $196.28-273.39
Dinner: $196.28-273.39
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KYOTO

Bar Agiyao

Sip French white wines and savor seafood at Bar Agiyao in Kyoto, a small izakaya with a big heart for Kyoto's food culture. Anticipate sophisticated ambience, 18 wine varieties, and a menu blending French and Spanish cuisine.

Lunch: $35.05-105.15
Dinner: $35.05-105.15
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