L'eau Blanche
French in Nakasu, Fukuoka, 6 min walk from Tenjin-minami Station
Our analysis
- #2of 5 French restaurants in Nakasu
- ¥16,500least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,500
- 2×Tabelog 100
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 20 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 12
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, L'eau Blanche is 2nd of the 5 French restaurants in Nakasu and 7th of 44 in Fukuoka. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥16,500 (on Tabelog), about the same as the ¥16,500 median of the 21 French restaurants in Fukuoka ranked nearest to it. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2023 and 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge; 22 of the 44 French restaurants in Fukuoka can be. Good for a seat at the counter and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥23,100 on Tabelog and ¥25,410 on Pocket Concierge, with tax and service; ¥33,000 on Tabelog and ¥36,300 on Pocket Concierge, with tax and service.
How it compares
French restaurants in Nakasu with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Fukuoka | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant Sola | #5 | ¥15,000 | ¥9,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 17 min, Gofukumachi | Sun |
| L'eau Blanche | #7 | ¥16,500 | ¥16,500 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 6 min, Tenjin-minami | Sun |
| Restaurant Hiramatsu Hakata | #10 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 1 min, Nakasu-Kawabata | — |
| MERCURY River Grill | — | ¥12,100 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 6 min, Tenjin-minami | Sun |
| French Restaurant Le Champ d'Or | — | ¥13,000 | ¥5,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 4 min, Nakasu-Kawabata | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Bring your own wine, Sommelier |
How to book L'eau Blanche
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through the restaurant's booking form.
- Call 092-752-2122 (+81-92-752-2122 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- 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 Fukuoka.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch Shiro no Hi
Lunch · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Champagne
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
Cheapest
Dinner Shirogoyomi
Dinner · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
Lunch Shiro no Kaze
Lunch · 2 hr 30 min at the table
¥23,100
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥6,600 more than the one above
Dinner YuhakuMost booked
Dinner · 2 hr 30 min at the table
¥23,100
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
Dinner 10th Anniversary Special CourseMost booked
Dinner
¥33,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$220
¥9,900 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥6,000–7,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥6,000–7,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–22:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–22:30 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–22:30 |
| Thursday | 18:00–22:30 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 14 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking A smoking area is available. |
| Children | Ask the restaurant before bringing children |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Night view, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks, Sommelier available |
| Opened | April 2016 |
Getting there
6 min walk (470 m) from Tenjin-minami Station, Exit 6.
Also near: Nakasu-Kawabata: 7 min · Kushida Shrine (Exit 7): 9 min
- Leave Tenjin-minami Station by Exit 6 and walk north-east for 110 m.
- Bear left at Sukiya onto Kokutai-doro Avenue and walk 120 m.
- Turn left at Lawson and walk 20 m.
- Bear right and walk 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 170 m.
L'eau Blanche is on your left.
On your left
Look for
RIN FIRST
Written this way on the building
Floor
2F
One floor up from the street
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
福岡県福岡市中央区西中洲4-4 RIN FIRST 2F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 4-4 Nishinakasu Chuo-ku Fukuoka, Fukuoka 810-0002 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 6 minutes walk from Nakasu Kawabata Station on the Fukuoka City Subway Airport Line and Hakozaki Line. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Canal City Hakata, 400 m, about 7 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Grand Hyatt Fukuoka, 420 m, about 7 min walk
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog French WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog French WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2023
From the restaurant's website
| Michelin Guide | 2019: one star |
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As stated on leaublanche.jp, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does L'eau Blanche cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥6,000–7,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does L'eau Blanche have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is L'eau Blanche closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to L'eau Blanche?
Ask the restaurant before bringing children.
What is the nearest station to L'eau Blanche?
Tenjin-minami Station, about 6 minutes on foot (470 m). Nakasu-Kawabata Station is about 7 minutes away.
Does L'eau Blanche have a Michelin star?
According to its website, L'eau Blanche was awarded one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2019. This is what the restaurant states on its own website; the Michelin Guide itself is the authority.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Pocket Concierge, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.