French Ryori Kochuten
フランス料理 壺中天
French in Shin-Sakae, Aichi, 2 min walk from Shinsakae-machi Station
Our analysis
- #1of 8 French restaurants in Shin-Sakae
- ¥16,500least expensive dinner course; median ¥14,520
- 7×The Tabelog Award
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed MondaysBook online: TableCheck
All 26 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 18
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, French Ryori Kochuten is 1st of the 8 French restaurants in Shin-Sakae and 3rd of 48 in Nagoya & Aichi. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥16,500 (on Tabelog), 14% above the ¥14,520 median of the 21 French restaurants in Nagoya & Aichi ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥8,250 (on Tabelog) is about the same as the ¥8,800 median of 21. Its record: The Tabelog Award 7 times (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2026) and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2023, and 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 15 of the 48 French restaurants in Nagoya & Aichi can be. Good for a private room (for 8) and a less expensive lunch (from ¥8,250, 50% below its least expensive dinner course). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥16,500 on Tabelog and ¥18,150 on Ikyu, with tax and service; ¥16,500 on Tabelog and ¥18,150 on Ikyu, with tax and service.
How it compares
French restaurants in Shin-Sakae with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Nagoya & Aichi | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Ryori Kochuten | #3 | ¥16,500 | ¥8,250 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Shinsakae-machi | Mon |
| Mas de Lavande | #4 | ¥11,495 | — | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 7 min, Shinsakae-machi | Sun |
| a.ligne | #14 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥11,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Shinsakae-machi | Wed |
| le Lotus | — | ¥19,800 | ¥11,550 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Takaoka | — |
| L'atelier K | — | ¥16,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Shinsakae-machi | Mon, Sun |
| Salon inacheve | — | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Takaoka | — |
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 |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Sommelier |
How to book French Ryori Kochuten
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 052-508-8850 (+81-52-508-8850 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch Course Menu A
Weekday Only
Lunch · 1–4 guests
¥8,250
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
Cheapest
Lunch Course Menu B
Lunch · 1–4 guests
¥12,100
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
¥3,850 more than the one above
Lunch Course Jelly Course
Lunch · 1–4 guests
- Lobster
- Sea urchin
¥13,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
¥1,400 more than the one above
Dinner Course Menu A
Dinner · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–4 guests
What is served (6)
- Amuse-bouche
- Cold Appetizers
- Hot Appetizers
- Fish Dish
- Meat Dish
- Dessert
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$110
¥3,000 more than the one above
Lunch Course Menu C
Lunch · 2 hr at the table · 1–4 guests
What is served (6)
- Amuse-Bouche
- Cold Appetizer
- Warm Appetizer
- Fish Dish
- Meat Dish
- Dessert
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$110
Dinner Course Menu B
Dinner · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$150
¥5,500 more than the one above
Lunch Chef's Suggestion Menu D
Lunch · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$150
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 | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:45–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 11:45–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:45–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 11:45–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 38 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Dress code | Extremely casual clothing is not permitted. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating |
| Drinks | Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about wine |
| Services | BYO drinks, Sommelier available |
Getting there
2 min walk (150 m) from Shinsakae-machi Station.
Also near: Takaoka: 8 min · Kurumamichi: 12 min
- Leave Shinsakae-machi Station and walk east for 70 m.
- Turn left and walk 60 m.
French Ryori Kochuten is on your left.
On your left
Look for
フランス料理 壺中天
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
マザックアートプラザ
Written this way on the building
Floor
B2
2 floors below the street
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
フランス料理 壺中天愛知県名古屋市東区葵1-19-30 マザックアートプラザ B2F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-19-30 Aoi Higashi-ku Nagoya, Aichi 461-0004 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | From Exit 1 of the Subway Shin-ei Station, it takes just one minute on foot via the dedicated pathway to Mazak Art Plaza. It's also very close to the parking lot of the Mazak Building. |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog French EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog French EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog French EAST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does French Ryori Kochuten cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is French Ryori Kochuten closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
What is the nearest station to French Ryori Kochuten?
Shinsakae-machi Station, about 2 minutes on foot (150 m). Takaoka Station is about 9 minutes away.
Does French Ryori Kochuten have a dress code?
Extremely casual clothing is not permitted.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.