J'apprends
French in Roppongi, Nogizaka & Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo, 7 min walk from Nogizaka Station
Our analysis
- ¥16,500least expensive dinner course; median ¥13,000
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed Saturdays and SundaysBook by phone
All 30 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 22
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥16,500 (on Tabelog), 27% above the ¥13,000 median of the 21 French restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 185 of the 393 French restaurants in Tokyo can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 2 or 4), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥16,500 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥11,000 on Tabelog and ¥12,100 on Ikyu, with tax and service.
How it compares
French restaurants in Roppongi, Nogizaka & Nishi-Azabu 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wafu French ichiRyu | — | ¥11,000 | ¥7,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Roppongi-itchōme | — |
| Maxivan | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 5 min, Roppongi | Sun |
| J'apprends | — | ¥16,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 7 min, Nogizaka | Sat, Sun |
| Lustre | — | ¥19,800 | ¥7,700 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 3 min, Roppongi | Mon, Sun |
| Esperance | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 5 min, Roppongi | — |
| N'onaka | — | ¥11,000 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 10 min, Omotesandō | — |
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 | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book J'apprends
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5595-8751 (+81-50-5595-8751 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.
September Limited Toyama and Hokuriku Ingredients Lunch Course
Lunch · 8 dishes · 2–6 guests
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
Cheapest
Omakase Lunch Course Menu Déjeuner
Lunch · 2–6 guests
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
September Limited Toyama and Hokuriku Ingredients Short Course
Dinner · 8 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–6 guests
- Foie gras
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥5,500 more than the one above
September Limited Toyama and Hokuriku Ingredients Lunch Course × SAYS FARM Pairing
Lunch · 8 dishes · 2–6 guests
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
Omakase Short Course Menu Dégustation
2–6 guests
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
Omakase Lunch Course Menu Déjeuner with Various Pairings Including Ruinart for Toast
Lunch · 2–6 guests
- Champagne
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
September Limited Toyama and Hokuriku Ingredients Full Course
Dinner · 11 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–6 guests
- Foie gras
- Shabu-shabu
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥5,500 more than the one above
September Limited Toyama and Hokuriku Ingredients Short Course × SAYS FARM Pairing
Dinner · 8 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–6 guests
- Foie gras
Drinks pairing included
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
Omakase Full Course Menu J'apprends
2–6 guests
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
Omakase Short Course Menu Dégustation with Various Pairings Including Ruinart for Toast
2–6 guests
- Champagne
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
Omakase Full Course Menu J'apprends with Various Pairings Including Ruinart for Toast
2–6 guests
- Champagne
¥29,700
per person, tax incl., ≈$200
¥7,700 more than the one above
September Limited Toyama and Hokuriku Ingredients Full Course × SAYS FARM Pairing
Dinner · 11 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–6 guests
- Foie gras
- Shabu-shabu
Drinks pairing included
¥33,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$220
¥3,300 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | A separate service charge of 10% will be applied. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–22:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–22:30 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–22:30 |
| Thursday | 18:00–22:30 |
| Friday | 18:00–22:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 11 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2 or 4 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 11 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Dress code | As a general rule, we kindly ask that you refrain from visiting in shorts and sandals, and we recommend smart casual attire. Additionally, to fully enjoy the aromas of our dishes, we also ask that you refrain from wearing perfume or cologne. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Power outlets available, 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), English menu |
| Opened | April 2023 |
Getting there
7 min walk (570 m) from Nogizaka Station, Exit 5.
Also near: Roppongi (Exit 2): 8 min · Hiroo: 13 min
- Leave Nogizaka Station by Exit 5 and walk south for 80 m.
- Turn right and walk 30 m.
- Bear right and walk 370 m.
- Bear left at the RINGO and walk 20 m.
- Turn around and walk 30 m.
- Turn left and walk 30 m.
J'apprends is on your left.
On your left
Look for
アルゴ西麻布
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
東京都港区西麻布1-4-23 アルゴ西麻布 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-4-23 Nishiazabu Minato, Tokyo 106-0031 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Chiyoda Line, Nogizaka Station, Exit 5, a 6-minute walk. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- Grand Hyatt Tokyo, 450 m, about 8 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does J'apprends cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (A separate service charge of 10% will be applied.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does J'apprends have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is J'apprends closed?
It is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
What is the nearest station to J'apprends?
Nogizaka Station, about 7 minutes on foot (570 m). Roppongi Station is about 11 minutes away.
Does J'apprends have a dress code?
As a general rule, we kindly ask that you refrain from visiting in shorts and sandals, and we recommend smart casual attire. Additionally, to fully enjoy the aromas of our dishes, we also ask that you refrain from wearing perfume or cologne.
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.