l'elan
French in Harajuku, Tokyo, 3 min walk from Meiji-Jingūmae Station
Our analysis
- #4of 15 French restaurants in Harajuku, Omotesando & Aoyama
- ¥30,800least expensive dinner course; median ¥19,800
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed Mondays and SundaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 20 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 15
Inside 5
In our ranking, l'elan is 4th of the 15 French restaurants in Harajuku, Omotesando & Aoyama and 69th of 393 in Tokyo. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥30,800 (on its website), 56% above the ¥19,800 median of the 21 French restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it. Its record: one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 115 in Tokyo in this guide) and Tabelog 100 in 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge and OMAKASE; 185 of the 393 French restaurants in Tokyo can be. Good for a private room (for 4 or 6) and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥30,800 on its website and ¥33,880 on Pocket Concierge, with tax and service.
How it compares
French restaurants in Harajuku, Omotesando & Aoyama 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prevenance | #60 | ¥12,100 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2020 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Gaiemmae | Mon, Tue |
| l'elan | #69 | ¥30,800 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Meiji-Jingūmae | Mon, Sun |
| L'Eau | #76 | ¥19,800 | ¥9,350 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2021 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Gaiemmae | Mon, Tue |
| NeMo | #87 | ¥19,800 | ¥9,900 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2025 | 8 min, Omotesandō | Mon, Tue |
| L'Essor | — | ¥11,000 | ¥6,600 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 5 min, Gaiemmae | Wed |
| No Code | — | ¥8,800 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 12 min, Nogizaka | Mon, Sun |
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 |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Sommelier, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book l'elan
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge or OMAKASE, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- Call 03-6803-8670 (+81-3-6803-8670 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 listed on Pocket Concierge, which takes bookings in English. Prices are per person. Book on Pocket Concierge
Menu l’élan
Dinner
¥33,880
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$230
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–20:30 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–20:30 |
| Thursday | 18:00–20:30 |
| Friday | 18:00–20:30 |
| Saturday | 18:00–20:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 28 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4 or 6 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking Smoking space available on the floor |
| Children | Children are welcome at some times or seats. Check when you book |
| Dress code | smart casual |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Night view, Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, Sommelier available, English menu |
| Opened | January 2020 |
Getting there
3 min walk (220 m) from Meiji-Jingūmae Station, Exit EV専用.
Also near: Omotesandō (Exit A1): 6 min · Harajuku (Exit 2): 6 min
- Leave Meiji-Jingūmae Station by Exit EV専用 and walk north-west for 20 m.
- Turn left at Bills and walk 30 m.
- Turn left at Lotteria and walk 140 m.
- Turn right at Island Vintage Coffee and walk 20 m.
You arrive at l'elan.
Look for
GYRE
Written this way on the building
Floor
4F
3 floors up from the street; take the lift
Show this to a taxi driver
東京都渋谷区神宮前5-10-1 GYRE 4F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 5-10-1 Jingumae Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0001 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 4 minutes on foot from Omotesando Station Exit A1. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Omotesando Hills, 170 m, about 3 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
L'elan has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. l'elan in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Tokyo · Michelin-starred French restaurants in Tokyo
- Selected for Tabelog French TOKYO “Tabelog 100”, 2025
Questions visitors ask
How much does l'elan cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does l'elan have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is l'elan closed?
It is closed on Mondays and Sundays.
Can I bring children to l'elan?
Children are welcome at some times or seats. Check when you book.
What is the nearest station to l'elan?
Meiji-Jingūmae Station, about 3 minutes on foot (220 m). Harajuku Station is about 8 minutes away.
Does l'elan have a dress code?
smart casual
Does l'elan have a Michelin star?
Yes. L'elan has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Pocket Concierge, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.