ASAHINA Gastronome
French in Kayabacho & Hatchobori, Tokyo, 3 min walk from Kayabachō Station
Our analysis
- #1of 3 French restaurants in Kayabacho & Hatchobori
- ¥36,300least expensive dinner course; median ¥26,400
- ★★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥50,000–59,999Closed Tuesdays and WednesdaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 20 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 14
Inside 5
Entrance 1
In our ranking, ASAHINA Gastronome is 1st of the 3 French restaurants in Kayabacho & Hatchobori and 15th of 393 in Tokyo. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥36,300 (on Pocket Concierge), 38% above the ¥26,400 median of the 21 French restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥21,780 (on Pocket Concierge) is 50% above the ¥14,520 median of 21. Its record: two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 26 in Tokyo in this guide), The Tabelog Award every year since 2021 (6 times; one of 94 in Tokyo in this guide with that run), and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2023, and 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge, TableCheck, and OMAKASE; 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 ¥21,780, 40% below its least expensive dinner course), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥24,200 on Tabelog and ¥26,620 on Ikyu, with tax and service; ¥38,500 on Tabelog and ¥42,350 on Ikyu, with tax and service.
How it compares
French restaurants in Tokyo Station & Nihonbashi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sezanne | #7 | budget ¥60,000–79,999 | budget ¥60,000–79,999 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | Silver 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Tokyo | Mon, Tue |
| ASAHINA Gastronome | #15 | ¥36,300 | ¥21,780 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Kayabachō | Tue, Wed |
| Cycle | #94 | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Takebashi | Mon |
| est | #97 | ¥27,000 | ¥14,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ | 5 min, Ōtemachi | Wed |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Sofa seating, Sommelier |
How to book ASAHINA Gastronome
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge, TableCheck or OMAKASE, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 03-5847-9600 (+81-3-5847-9600 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- 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.
From January 2026, 【LUNCH】 MENU Dégustation 8 Dishes
Lunch · 8 dishes · 3 hr at the table · 2–4 guests
What is served (7)
- Amuse
- Appetizers
- Fish and Shellfish
- Meat
- Desserts
- Mignardises
- Coffee or Tea
¥24,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$160
Cheapest
From January 2026, 【DINNER】MENU Dégustation 9 DishesMost booked
Dinner · 9 dishes · 3 hr at the table · 1–4 guests
What is served (8)
- Amuse
- Cold Appetizers
- Hot Appetizer
- Fish and Seafood
- Meat
- Desserts
- Mignardises
- Coffee or Tea
¥38,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$260
¥14,300 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥50,000–59,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥50,000–59,999 at dinner, ¥30,000–39,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge of 10% will be added. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–22:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 18:00–22:30 |
| Friday | 18:00–22:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:30, 18:00–22:30 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:30, 18:00–22:30 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 20 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 24 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | We kindly ask male customers to wear a jacket or a collared shirt. Please refrain from visiting in T-shirts, shorts, ripped jeans, sportswear, or beachwear (including beach sandals and sandals). |
| Setting | Relaxing space, Sofa seating |
| Drinks | Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, Sommelier available |
| Opened | October 2018 |
Getting there
3 min walk (270 m) from Kayabachō Station, Exit 9.
Also near: Nihombashi (Exit D2): 6 min · Mitsukoshimae (Exit B4): 9 min
- Leave Kayabachō Station by Exit 9 and walk north for 100 m.
- Turn left at Tully's Coffee and walk 90 m.
- Turn left at 7-Eleven and walk 30 m.
You arrive at ASAHINA Gastronome.
Look for
M-SQUARE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
東京都中央区日本橋兜町1-4 M-SQUAREビル 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-4 Nihonbashikabutocho Chuo, Tokyo 103-0026 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Tokyo Metro Tozai Line/Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line Kayabacho Station...4 minutes walk. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo, 740 m, about 12 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: two stars
ASAHINA Gastronome has two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026. ASAHINA Gastronome 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
- Selected for Tabelog French TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2021
From the restaurant's website
| Chef | Satoru Asahina |
|---|
As stated on asahinagastronome.com, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does ASAHINA Gastronome cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥50,000–59,999 per person and lunch at ¥30,000–39,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge of 10% will be added.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does ASAHINA Gastronome have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is ASAHINA Gastronome closed?
It is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to ASAHINA Gastronome?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to ASAHINA Gastronome?
Kayabachō Station, about 3 minutes on foot (270 m). Nihombashi Station is about 7 minutes away.
Does ASAHINA Gastronome have a dress code?
We kindly ask male customers to wear a jacket or a collared shirt. Please refrain from visiting in T-shirts, shorts, ripped jeans, sportswear, or beachwear (including beach sandals and sandals).
Does ASAHINA Gastronome have a Michelin star?
Yes. ASAHINA Gastronome has two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, Pocket Concierge, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.