Alchimiste
French in Shirogane, Tokyo, 4 min walk from Shirokanedai Station
Our analysis
- #2of 11 French restaurants in Shirogane
- ¥28,600least expensive dinner course; median ¥20,000
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed WednesdaysBook online: TableCheck
All 15 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 9
Inside 4
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Alchimiste is 2nd of the 11 French restaurants in Shirogane and 64th of 393 in Tokyo. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥28,600 (on Tabelog), 43% above the ¥20,000 median of the 21 French restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥13,750 (on Tabelog) is 25% above the ¥11,000 median of 21. Its record: one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 115 in Tokyo in this guide) and Tabelog 100 in 2023 and 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 185 of the 393 French restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥13,750, 52% below its least expensive dinner course), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥28,600 on both Tabelog and its website; ¥28,600 on Tabelog and ¥31,460 on Ikyu, with tax and service.
How it compares
French restaurants in Shirogane 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| l'algorithm | #49 | ¥10,000 | ¥8,000 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 12 min, Hiroo | Sun |
| Alchimiste | #64 | ¥28,600 | ¥13,750 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Shirokanedai | Wed |
| gentil H | #67 | ¥19,360 | ¥9,680 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Bronze 2020 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Shirokanedai | Tue, Wed |
| Cirpas | #73 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | ¥19,800 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Shirokanedai | Tue, Wed |
| Requinquer | #74 | ¥18,260 | ¥9,460 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Shirokanedai | Mon |
| L'allium | #75 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Shirokanedai | Mon |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Sommelier |
How to book Alchimiste
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-3172-7314 (+81-50-3172-7314 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
- 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.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch (until 10/31)Most booked
Lunch · 3 hr at the table · 2–8 guests
¥13,750
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
Cheapest
Lunch (from November 1)Most booked
Lunch · 3 hr at the table · 2–8 guests
¥14,300
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥550 more than the one above
Dinner
Dinner · 3 hr at the table · 2–8 guests
¥28,600
per person, tax incl., ≈$190
¥14,300 more than the one above
Dinner Course Available for Lunch Only with 12:00 Reservation
Lunch · 3 hr at the table · 2–8 guests
¥28,600
per person, tax incl., ≈$190
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥40,000–49,999 at dinner, ¥20,000–29,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Main dining service charge: 10%, Private room service charge: 15% |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:30 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 18:00–22:30 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:30 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:30 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 34 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 24 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome at some times or seats; under-12s may be limited. Check when you book |
| Dress code | We recommend that men wear jackets or collared shirts. Please refrain from wearing light clothing such as shorts or sandals. |
| Drinks | Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), Sommelier available |
| Opened | July 2011 |
Getting there
4 min walk (300 m) from Shirokanedai Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Meguro: 11 min · Takanawadai (Exit 1): 14 min
- Leave Shirokanedai Station by Exit 1 and walk south-west for 110 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 30 m.
- Turn right onto Platinum Street and walk 40 m.
- Turn left and walk 50 m.
- Turn left and walk 40 m.
Alchimiste is on your left.
On your left
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
東京都港区白金台5-17-10
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 5-17-10 Shirokanedai Minato, Tokyo 108-0071 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 4-minute walk from Exit 1 of Shirokanedai Station on the Tokyo Metro Namboku Line and Toei Mita Line. |
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Alchimiste has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Alchimiste in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Tokyo · Michelin-starred French restaurants in Tokyo
- Selected for Tabelog French TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog French TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2023
Questions visitors ask
How much does Alchimiste cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (Main dining service charge: 10%, Private room service charge: 15%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Alchimiste closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Alchimiste?
Children are welcome at some times or seats; under-12s may be limited. Check when you book.
What is the nearest station to Alchimiste?
Shirokanedai Station, about 4 minutes on foot (300 m). Meguro Station is about 12 minutes away.
Does Alchimiste have a dress code?
We recommend that men wear jackets or collared shirts. Please refrain from wearing light clothing such as shorts or sandals.
Does Alchimiste have a Michelin star?
Yes. Alchimiste has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.