L'EPICURIEN
Kichijoji, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Why go
Weekend-only French pastry counter in Kichijoji with six Tabelog Sweets Top 100 selections, offering takeout cakes and tarts at JPY 1,000-1,999. No reservations, cash-only, open Saturday-Sunday noon for walk-up service; French technique without the sit-down format or price.
About L'EPICURIEN
L'EPICURIEN is a Tokyo sweets venue with a tightly limited public schedule: it is listed as open on Saturday and Sunday from 12 PM to 6 PM, closed Monday through Friday. Key planning details include its weekend hours, Tokyo location, listed price range, Tabelog 100 - Sweets - TOKYO selection for 2023.
Weekend Hours and Sweets Recognition
The venue runs Saturday and Sunday from noon to 6 PM, closing Monday through Friday entirely. Its price range is JPY 1,000-1,999. L'EPICURIEN is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Sweets - TOKYO for 2023, which makes it a notable option for sweets-focused dining research in Tokyo.
For seating format, payment methods, reservations, menu items, dietary accommodations, parking, or takeout and delivery policies, check current official or local listings before making a special trip.
How to Plan a Visit
Because the hours are limited to weekends, plan around the Saturday and Sunday 12 PM to 6 PM window. The price guidance is JPY 1,000-1,999, but exact item pricing and menu structure should be checked close to your visit. If timing, selection, or service format matters to your visit, confirm directly before going.
For broader planning, other dining in Tokyo may offer different formats, schedules, price ranges. L'EPICURIEN works best with the core details in mind: Tokyo location, weekend afternoon hours, JPY 1,000-1,999 pricing, a 2023 Tabelog sweets recognition.
Practical Guidance
Reservations: Confirm directly. Dress: Confirm directly. Budget: JPY 1,000-1,999. Timing: Saturday and Sunday, 12 PM-6 PM; closed Monday-Friday. Access: Tokyo. Payment: Confirm directly. Booking difficulty: Confirm directly.
Planning details
- Location
- 1 Chome-9-5 Kichijoji Minamicho, Musashino, Tokyo 180-0003, Japan
- Website
- instagram.com/_lepicurien_?igshid=11qfamy1dkquc
- Phone
- +81 422-46-6288
Venue details
Ambiance
A small, takeout-only cake shop with a quiet, low-key atmosphere, functioning more like a specialty patisserie counter than a sit-down café.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
Millefeuille
Planning details
Location
1 Chome-9-5 Kichijoji Minamicho, Musashino, Tokyo 180-0003, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Sushi to Shuko Tomikawa, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
- woodberry's Honten, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown
- pizzeria GG Kichijouji, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- chai break, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
- Amane, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
Restaurant context
At JPY 1,000-1,999 per visit, L'EPICURIEN undercuts most Tokyo French pâtisseries by half while maintaining Tabelog Top 100 technical standards. Sushi to Shuko Tomikawa operates in a different category (JPY 10,000-14,999 sushi counter), so cross-category comparison isn't useful. For dessert-focused venues, chai break matches the JPY 1,000-1,999 range and also operates in Kichijoji with a café format, choose chai break if you want seating and beverages alongside pastry, or L'EPICURIEN if you prioritize French technique and plan to eat elsewhere.
pizzeria GG Kichijouji (JPY 2,000-2,999 dinner, JPY 1,000-1,999 lunch) and woodberry's Honten (under JPY 999) serve different cuisines but share the Kichijoji neighborhood, woodberry's offers the lowest price point if budget is the priority, while pizzeria GG provides a full savory meal rather than dessert-only. Amane also sits under JPY 999 but lacks detail for direct comparison.
L'EPICURIEN's weekend-only schedule and no-reservation policy make it the easiest booking in this group (no booking required at all), though the tradeoff is limited hours and potential sellouts by late afternoon. If you need guaranteed availability or prefer sit-down service, choose a café with reservations. If you want Tabelog-recognized French pastry at half the typical price and don't mind takeout, this is the venue.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is L'EPICURIEN good for solo dining?
It may suit a solo visit if the weekend afternoon hours work for you. The key details are Tokyo location, Saturday and Sunday 12 PM-6 PM hours, a JPY 1,000-1,999 price range. Confirm seating, service format, reservation policies before going.
Can L'EPICURIEN accommodate groups?
If you are planning for several people, confirm current service details directly before visiting. For other options, chai break or pizzeria GG Kichijouji may be worth comparing based on your group’s needs.
What should I order at L'EPICURIEN?
L'EPICURIEN is recognized in the Tabelog 100 - Sweets - TOKYO list for 2023, so sweets are the clearest category, but exact selections should be checked close to your visit.
Is L'EPICURIEN worth the price?
The price range is ¥1,000–¥1,999. Whether it is worth the trip depends on your schedule and interest in a Tokyo sweets venue with a 2023 Tabelog 100 - Sweets - TOKYO selection.
Is the tasting menu worth it at L'EPICURIEN?
Is L'EPICURIEN good for a special occasion?
Possibly. Confirm seating, service style, ordering format, special-occasion arrangements before planning. If you need a more formal experience, compare with Amane or Sushi to Shuko Tomikawa based on their current details.
