Cinq au Pied
Makuhari Hongo, Chiba
Restaurant in Chiba, Japan
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A 12-seat French hideaway in suburban Chiba, recognized in Tabelog's 2025 French EAST list for sustained kitchen quality across 25 years of operation. Dinner runs JPY 10,000–JPY 14,999 with a wine-focused beverage program; lunch offers better value at JPY 3,000–JPY 3,999. Book ahead for the intimate second-floor dining room near Makuhari Hongo station.
About Cinq au Pied
Cinq au Pied in Chiba has a dinner budget of JPY 10,000 to JPY 14,999 and a lunch budget of JPY 3,000 to JPY 3,999. It is also included in the Tabelog 100 - French - EAST - 2025 selection, a useful recognition point for diners comparing higher-end options.
Cinq au Pied is closed on Mondays and operates Tuesday through Sunday with lunch from 11:30 AM to 2 PM and dinner from 6 PM to 10:30 PM. The dress code is smart casual.
Quiet Precision in Chiba
For diners planning a meal in Chiba, Cinq au Pied is best approached with the details in mind rather than assumptions about format, seating, access, or menu structure. It is a Chiba venue with lunch and dinner service, a smart-casual dress code, and a premium dinner price band.
Worth It for a Premium Chiba Meal
At JPY 10,000 to JPY 14,999 for dinner, Cinq au Pied sits in a premium dining bracket for Chiba. Lunch, listed at JPY 3,000 to JPY 3,999, is the lower-budget window for those who prefer a daytime visit. The Tabelog 100 - French - EAST - 2025 inclusion adds a recognition point, but the best reason to consider it is the combination of that recognition, the price bands, and the Tuesday-to-Sunday service schedule.
The practical takeaway is simple: dress smart casual, avoid Mondays, and choose lunch or dinner according to budget and timing.
Dress: Smart casual. Budget: JPY 10,000–JPY 14,999 dinner, JPY 3,000–JPY 3,999 lunch. Closed: Mondays. Hours: Tuesday through Sunday, 11:30 AM–2 PM and 6 PM–10:30 PM. Location: Chiba.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 11:30 AM–2 PM, 6–10:30 PM
- Location
- 201 7 Chome-5-14 Makuharihongo, Hanamigawa Ward, Chiba, 262-0033, Japan
- Reservations
- Book on the venue's website
- Website
- www7a.biglobe.ne.jp/~cinq-au-pied
- Phone
- +81 43-274-5532
Venue details
Ambiance
A modest, intimate French dining room with a reserved, neighborhood feel rather than a large or bustling restaurant atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- Prix fixe
- Drinks Focus
- Wine
Signature Dishes
- foie gras
- veal steak
- homemade vegetables
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 201 7 Chome-5-14 Makuharihongo, Hanamigawa Ward, Chiba, 262-0033, Japan
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 11:30 AM–2 PM, 6–10:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:30 AM–2 PM, 6–10:30 PM
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM–2 PM, 6–10:30 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM–2 PM, 6–10:30 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM–2 PM, 6–10:30 PM
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM–2 PM, 6–10:30 PM
Location
201 7 Chome-5-14 Makuharihongo, Hanamigawa Ward, Chiba, 262-0033, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Manzan, Notable alternative
- Hanamigawa Ootomi, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
- Le Pâtissier Yokoyama Keisei ookubo ten, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
- Ramen Jiro Keisei ookubo ten, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
- Mandolin Hamburger Kitchen, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Restaurant context
Among Chiba's Tabelog-recognized French venues, this 12-seat operation trades scale for precision. Hanamigawa Ootomi matches the dinner price band at JPY 10,000–JPY 14,999 but offers a different regional approach, compare menus and location before booking. Manzan provides an alternative format in the same city, though specific pricing details vary. For diners prioritizing French technique and wine pairings in an intimate setting, the 12-seat format here delivers better focus than larger dining rooms.
The 25-year tenure and repeat Tabelog recognition set this apart from newer openings chasing trend cycles. If you want casual value without tasting-menu formality, consider the lunch service at JPY 3,000–JPY 3,999, it's rare to access award-recognized French at that price tier in greater Tokyo. Weekend dinner requires advance booking; lunch offers easier walk-in availability. The venue skews toward wine enthusiasts and diners comfortable with a fixed progression rather than à la carte flexibility.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Cinq au Pied?
Cinq au Pied is in Chiba, is closed on Mondays, and is open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch from 11:30 AM to 2 PM and dinner from 6 PM to 10:30 PM. The budget is JPY 3,000 to JPY 3,999 for lunch and JPY 10,000 to JPY 14,999 for dinner. Dress code is smart casual.
Is Cinq au Pied worth the price?
That depends on what you value. The price bands are JPY 10,000 to JPY 14,999 for dinner and JPY 3,000 to JPY 3,999 for lunch. Its Tabelog 100 - French - EAST - 2025 inclusion gives it a recognition point for diners comparing premium options.
What are alternatives to Cinq au Pied?
For other dining ideas, compare Cinq au Pied with comparable venue venues such as Hanamigawa Ootomi, Le Pâtissier Yokoyama Keisei ookubo ten, Mandolin Hamburger Kitchen, Manzan, and Ramen Jiro Keisei ookubo ten, or look more broadly at other dining in Chiba.
Is Cinq au Pied good for a special occasion?
Cinq au Pied’s dinner budget of JPY 10,000 to JPY 14,999 places it in an occasion-friendly price range for many diners.
