l'algorithm
アルゴリズム
French in Shirogane, Tokyo, 12 min walk from Hiroo Station
Our analysis
- #1of 11 French restaurants in Shirogane
- ¥10,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥24,000
- 2 yearsThe Tabelog Award in a row
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 8 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 5
Inside 3
In our ranking, l'algorithm is 1st of the 11 French restaurants in Shirogane and 49th of 393 in Tokyo. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥10,000 (on Tabelog), 58% below the ¥24,000 median of the 21 French restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥8,000 (on its website) is 39% below the ¥13,200 median of 21. Its record: The Tabelog Award every year since 2025 (4 times) and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2023, and 2025. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on its own booking form; 185 of the 393 French restaurants in Tokyo can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a less expensive lunch (from ¥8,000, 20% below its least expensive dinner course), and a late dinner (open until 23:00).
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
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Sommelier |
How to book l'algorithm
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through the restaurant's booking form.
- Call 03-6277-2199 (+81-3-6277-2199 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Can't get a table? French restaurants nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch Course
Lunch · 2 hr at the table · 2–4 guests
- Wine pairing
- Non-alcoholic pairing
¥9,900
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
Cheapest
France Restaurant Week Special Course (Lunch)
Lunch · 7 dishes · 2 hr at the table · 2–4 guests
- Beef
What is served (13)
- 【Finger Food】
- Vegetable Tartlet from Algorithm Farm
- Rillettes of Rose Pork and Cake Salé
- ⭐︎
- 【Appetizers】
- Fromagerie Tsukuba's Fromage Blanc
- ⭐︎
- 【Fish Dish】
- Battered Ice-Aged Fish with Okukuji Egg Sauce
- ⭐︎
- 【Meat Dish 1】
- ⭐︎
- 【Meat Dish 2】
¥10,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
¥100 more than the one above
France Restaurant Week Special Course (Dinner)
Dinner · 7 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–4 guests
- Beef
What is served (13)
- 【Finger Food】
- Vegetable Tartlet from Algorithm Farm
- Rillettes of Rose Pork and Cake Salé
- ⭐︎
- 【Appetizers】
- Fromagerie Tsukuba's Fromage Blanc
- ⭐︎
- 【Fish Dish】
- Battered Ice-Aged Fish with Okukuji Egg Sauce
- ⭐︎
- 【Meat Dish 1】
- ⭐︎
- 【Meat Dish 2】
¥10,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
Dinner
Dinner · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–4 guests
- Wine pairing
- Non-alcoholic pairing
¥16,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥6,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
The restaurant's account: @lalgorithme.shirokane
Loads Instagram's own viewer; the photos stay on Instagram.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥15,000–19,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 5% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| 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 | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under 18 are not admitted |
| Dress code | There is nothing special, but please refrain from wearing shorts, sandals, etc. for men. |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Particular about wine |
| Services | Sommelier available |
| Opened | September 2017 |
Getting there
12 min walk (960 m) from Hiroo Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Shirokane-takanawa (Exit 3): 13 min · Shirokanedai (Exit 2): 14 min
- Leave Hiroo Station by Exit 1 and walk south-west for 20 m.
- Turn left at MUFG Bank onto Gaien Nishi Dori and walk 370 m.
- Turn left onto Meiji-dōri Avenue and walk 180 m.
- Turn right and walk 50 m.
- Bear left and walk 40 m.
- Turn right and walk 180 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
- Bear left and walk 20 m.
l'algorithm is on your left.
On your left
Look for
アルゴリズム
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
さくら白金102
Written this way on the building
Show this to a taxi driver
アルゴリズム東京都港区白金6-5-3 さくら白金102
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 6-5-3 Shirokane Minato, Tokyo 108-0072 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - 12-minute walk from Shirokane-Takanawa Station and Shirokanedai Station. |
Awards
- 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
| Owner-chef | Hiroki Fukaya |
|---|
As stated on lalgorithme.com, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does l'algorithm cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 5%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is l'algorithm closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to l'algorithm?
Children under 18 are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to l'algorithm?
Hiroo Station, about 12 minutes on foot (960 m). Shirokanedai Station is about 12 minutes away.
Does l'algorithm have a dress code?
There is nothing special, but please refrain from wearing shorts, sandals, etc. for men.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.