aeru
French in Mejiro, Tokyo, 4 min walk from Zoshigaya Station
Our analysis
- ¥8,800least expensive dinner course; median ¥14,300
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed TuesdaysBook by phone
All 28 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 20
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥8,800 (on Tabelog), 38% below the ¥14,300 median of the 21 French restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥6,600 (on Tabelog) is about the same as the ¥7,260 median of 21. It takes bookings by phone only; 185 of the 393 French restaurants in Tokyo can be booked online in English. Good for a less expensive lunch (from ¥6,600, 25% below its least expensive dinner course), a late dinner (open until 23:00), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
French restaurants in Ikebukuro–Takadanobaba & Waseda with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Tokyo | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Due ligne+ | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Ushigome-yanagichō | Sun |
| Teppanyaki Asahi | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥4,950 | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Ikebukuro | — |
| aeru | — | ¥8,800 | ¥6,600 | Phone only | — | 4 min, Zoshigaya | Tue |
| Haru | — | ¥13,200 | — | No public phone or online | — | 6 min, Wakamatsu-kawada | — |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Sommelier, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book aeru
- Call 050-5456-3014 (+81-50-5456-3014 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Tokyo.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Omakase Lunch Course (Weekdays Only, until October 31, 2026) - Menu - The Moment
Lunch · 5 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Wagyu
- Duck
¥6,600
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$40
Cheapest
From November 1, 2026 - Weekday Lunch Only Omakase Lunch Course Menu - The Moment
Lunch · 5 dishes
- Seasonal ingredients
¥7,700
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
¥1,100 more than the one above
Omakase Lunch Full Course (until October 31, 2026) - Menu - Resonance
Lunch · 7 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Wagyu
- Duck
¥8,800
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$60
¥1,100 more than the one above
Omakase Dinner Course (until October 31, 2026) - Menu - Resonance
Dinner · 7 dishes · 3 hr at the table
- Wagyu
- Duck
¥8,800
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$60
From November 1, 2026 - Lunch Menu Omakase Lunch Full Course Menu - Resonance
Lunch · 7 dishes
- Seasonal ingredients
¥9,900
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
¥1,100 more than the one above
Omakase Dinner Course - Menu Resonance
Dinner · 7 dishes
- Seasonal ingredients
¥9,900
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
Lunch Special Course (until October 31, 2026) - Menu - Mother Earth
Lunch · 10 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Wagyu
- Duck
¥13,800
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$90
¥3,900 more than the one above
Until October 31, 2026 - Omakase Full Dinner Course Menu - Mother EarthMost booked
Dinner · 10 dishes
- Seasonal ingredients
¥13,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
From November 1, 2026 - Lunch Menu Lunch Special Course Menu - Mother Earth
Lunch · 10 dishes
- Seasonal ingredients
¥15,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥1,700 more than the one above
From November 1, 2026 - Omakase Full Dinner Course - Menu Mother Earth
Dinner · 10 dishes
- Seasonal ingredients
¥15,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
Until October 31, 2026 - Main Dish "Neuro-Stunned Aichi Duck" Omakase Dinner Course Menu - The Chef’s Passion
Dinner · 10 dishes · 2–4 guests
- Duck
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥6,500 more than the one above
From November 1, 2026 - Main Dish "Nervous Tightening Aichi Duck" - Menu The Chef’s PassionMost booked
10 dishes · 2–4 guests
- Duck
¥24,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$160
¥2,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 14 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 8 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking Smoking is also prohibited around the restaurant. |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Please enjoy your time to the fullest in comfortable attire. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine, Particular about cocktails |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), Sommelier available, English menu |
| Opened | May 2025 |
Getting there
4 min walk (290 m) from Zoshigaya Station.
Also near: Kishibojinmae (Exit 1): 5 min · Gakushūinshita (Exit 1): 6 min
- Leave Zoshigaya Station and walk south-west for 60 m.
- Turn right and walk 30 m.
- Turn left onto Meiji-dori and walk 30 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 50 m.
- Turn left and walk 50 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
You arrive at aeru.
Look for
目白Yビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
東京都豊島区目白2-3-3 目白Yビル 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-3-3 Mejiro Toshima, Tokyo 171-0031 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - 7-minute walk from Mejiro Station on the JR Yamanote Line. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does aeru cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does aeru have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is aeru closed?
It is closed on Tuesdays.
Can I bring children to aeru?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to aeru?
Zoshigaya Station, about 4 minutes on foot (290 m). Kishibojinmae Station is about 6 minutes away.
Does aeru have a dress code?
Please enjoy your time to the fullest in comfortable attire.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.