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Ebisu, Tokyo

Gastronomy Joël Robuchon

The late Joël Robuchon's Tokyo flagship, still holding three stars under chef Kenichiro Sekiya's precise, butter-forward hand.

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FlightLogic expert score: 9.7/10 · Editorial composite rating 4.8/5 · ££££ · French

Special occasionsBusiness dinnerFood enthusiasts Three MICHELIN StarsFlightLogic Platinum 2026Three MICHELIN Stars continuously since 2008
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Exterior of Gastronomy Joël Robuchon, Ebisu, Tokyo ★★★ Michelin Stars

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Is Gastronomy Joël Robuchon worth visiting? FlightLogic assigns an expert score of 9.7/10 based on editorial research. The 4.8/5 star figure is an editorial composite for guide comparison — not a verified consumer aggregate. It has 3 Michelin stars. Best for special occasions, business dinner, food enthusiasts.

About Gastronomy Joël Robuchon

Housed in a château-style villa on the edge of Ebisu Garden Place, Gastronomy Joël Robuchon has carried three MICHELIN Stars since 2008, longer than almost any other dining room in the city. Chef Kenichiro Sekiya, who trained directly under Robuchon before his passing, now runs the kitchen with the same doctrine: reduce every dish to its essential technique, then execute that technique without error. The pommes purée alone — worked through a tamis on a ratio of butter to potato that the kitchen has never disclosed — remains the reason regulars book a table a season out. This is French cuisine at its most exacting, served in a room built for occasion rather than casual return visits.

Menu highlights

  • La Pomme de Terre — pommes purée ¥6,600 Passed through a drum sieve three times; butter content the kitchen keeps confidential
  • Le Caviar sur un Œuf de Poule Mollet ¥12,100 Soft-boiled egg, cauliflower cream, Ossetra caviar, served in the shell
  • Menu Le Bourgogne (dinner tasting menu, 8 courses) ¥55,000 Signature tasting course pairing Sekiya's repertoire with a Burgundy-focused wine list

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How far in advance should I book Gastronomy Joël Robuchon?

Reservations open two months ahead to the day and dinner slots on weekends typically fill within the first week. For a specific date tied to an anniversary or business trip, book the morning the window opens; weekday lunch has more flexibility, sometimes available with two to three weeks' notice.

Is there a dress code?

Yes. Jackets are required for men at dinner and encouraged at lunch; the room does not admit sneakers, shorts, or sandals. Robuchon's Tokyo flagship treats the dining room as formal occasion space, consistent with its château styling.

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