French restaurants in Tokyo
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Coucagno
Few restaurants in Tokyo can claim more-stunning views than the highly praised Coucagno, which occupies the 40th floor of the Cerulean Tower, one of the most dramatic buildings in both Shibuya and Tokyo. From such lofty heights, the Shibuya street scene looks as if it’s populated by tiny ants, though attention quickly shifts to the food once the chef gets going. As you’d expect, everything from the delicate sauces drizzled across your roast duck to the perfect crust atop your crème brûlée is indeed a class act.
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L’Osier
In Tokyo, French restaurants are at the top of the culinary ladder, which is why it’s no small accolade that local gourmets consider L’Osier to be the best around. But if you wish to analyse the foie gras yourself, you’ll need to book as far as possible in advance since a table at L’Osier is a highly coveted commodity. However, once the wine hits your head and the food hits your lips, you’ll key into the art-deco-inspired surroundings and realise that Paris isn’t that far away after all.
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Mushroom
Chef Yamaoka's obsession with the taming of the 'shroom has sprouted this very cosy little French bistro, whose décor is dominated by a mushroom motif, of course. Three-course set lunches are amazing value and will transport you elsewhere - without the mind-altering side effects of course. Japanese skills will help in making a reservation, and French skills will help in interpreting the menu.
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Le Bretagne
This French-owned Kagurazaka cafe is credited with starting the Japanese rage for crêpes. Its stucco walls, beamed ceilings and front terrace make for a rustic setting to sample savoury crêpes with ingredients like ham, gruyère, artichokes and tomato, or sweet crêpes like Quimpéroise with caramelised butter, apple compote and vanilla ice cream.
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Sign
Situate yourself on the terrace or inside the glass jewel box of a room at this stylish cafe, right at the exit to Daikanyama station, for some of the neighbourhood’s best people-watching, while poppy music plays in the background. You could snack on galettes, poulet basque or fruit tarts, but the shop is really famous for curry rice.
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Asterix
Lunch at Asterix is a smashing deal, but dinner has its own merits - not as rushed, so you can linger over your wine while you mull the meal that is pleasantly dulling your senses just so. Portions here are large, but the dining room is petite, so reservations are advised. The menu is in French but not English, which may or may not make things easier on you.
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L'atelier De Joël Robuchon
Wonder chef Jöel Robuchon styled this upscale French diner in the fashion of the sushi bar counter. While the fantastic dishes are not overly fussy, everything is made to order, which can mean long waits in the queue and over your meal - leaving plenty of time for conversation and anticipation.
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