Les Chanterelles
Shibuya, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
The Read
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A good pick for a quieter, seasonal meal in Tokyo, especially for diners who value outside recognition and a more focused room. Les Chanterelles is easier to justify for couples, solo diners, food-focused travelers than for groups needing a broad, obvious cuisine brief.
About Les Chanterelles
Les Chanterelles is a Tokyo restaurant with a limited set of verified planning details: it is closed on Monday, serves dinner Tuesday through Sunday, has lunch hours on Saturday and Sunday. The verified dress code is smart casual.
The practical decision is this: choose Les Chanterelles when its Tokyo location, published hours, smart-casual dress code, confirmed recognition make sense for your itinerary. It is less useful if you need verified details on cuisine, menu format, signature dishes, pricing, seating, or dietary accommodations before deciding.
Verified planning details are the main reason to consider it
Specific menu details for Les Chanterelles are not verified here, so this guide should not promise a particular dish, cuisine, or format. Treat the restaurant as a planning option to verify directly if menu specifics are important to your booking decision.
Recognition is one of the clearer confirmed signals: Les Chanterelles is listed in Tabelog 100 #95 (2025) with 3.8 points and We're Smart World 2025 with 1 Radish. That does not make it an automatic pick for every diner, but it does give travelers a grounded reason to consider it while building a Tokyo dining plan.
Who should put it on a Tokyo shortlist
Put Les Chanterelles on a Tokyo shortlist if the verified hours work for you and you are comfortable confirming details such as menu, price, booking requirements directly with the venue. If you are comparing other restaurants, consider Jensen, Le cabaret, REI, Raisan, or ete as additional reference points, depending on what kind of meal you want.
For broader planning, pair this with Our full Tokyo restaurants guide rather than treating it as a standalone answer to where to eat in the city. It may also be useful alongside Our full Tokyo hotels guide and Our full Tokyo bars guide when building a wider Tokyo itinerary.
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Les Chanterelles positions French classicism against a forest-floor sensibility, creating a quietly refined neighbourhood restaurant on the quieter residential edge of Shibuya. The tone is intimate and deliberately low-key: this is not a flashy temple to technique but a place where classical French foundations meet an earthy, mushroom-forward point of view. Chef Yusuke Nakada foregrounds chanterelles and related varieties, so the dining room feels polished yet rooted in seasonal, vegetal textures. The result is a composed, quietly elegant experience that privileges ingredient focus over spectacle.
Best For
This is primarily a dinner destination and suits date nights and small special occasions where quiet, ingredient-led cooking is the priority. Tucked away from Shibuya’s commercial centre, the restaurant favors intimate evenings rather than boisterous group outings; it rewards diners who want a focused, technically assured meal that highlights seasonal produce. Couples and small parties looking for a thoughtful, composed experience — and diners who appreciate fungal, forest-inspired plates — will find Les Chanterelles especially satisfying.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the kitchen’s obsessions: the foie gras macaron, smoked salmon, and Hokkaido beef are listed signatures and good reference points. Prioritize dishes that feature chanterelles and seasonal mushroom varieties, since fungi are the restaurant’s organizing ingredient. Because the menu is ingredient-driven, ask servers about current mushroom preparations and daily specialities to catch the freshest expressions. Plan on a leisurely, multi-course dinner to let the subtle interplay of mushrooms, classic French technique, and quality proteins reveal itself.
Planning details
Location
Japan, 〒151-0062 Tokyo, Shibuya, Motoyoyogicho, 24−1 アヴニール元代々木 1F · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Le cabaret, French, ¥¥
- REI, Chinese, ¥¥
- Jensen, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
- Raisan, Japanese, ¥¥¥
- ete, French, French
Restaurant context
How it compares in Tokyo
Against Le cabaret, Les Chanterelles is the more recognition-backed choice, while Le cabaret is the simpler French cross-shop for diners watching value. If the brief is French-leaning and low-friction, Le cabaret makes sense; if the brief is a quieter seasonal meal with stronger award signals, choose Les Chanterelles.
REI and Raisan solve different decisions. REI is the better fit when the group wants Chinese food at a ¥¥ signal, while Raisan is the clearer call for Japanese cuisine at ¥¥¥. Les Chanterelles is better for diners who are less cuisine-specific and more interested in a composed, seasonal restaurant experience.
Jensen is the value play, with a much lower listed price signal, so use it when budget matters more than occasion. ete is the closest French comparison by category, but Les Chanterelles has the clearer current recognition signals. For readers who cannot make this work, start with Le cabaret for French value or Raisan for a more Japan-focused meal.
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Compare Les Chanterelles
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Chanterelles | Tokyo | , | Tabelog 100 - French - TOKYO - 2025 · #95We're Smart World Top Restaurants 2025 | , |
| Le cabaret | Tokyo | French | 2026 Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand | ¥¥ |
| REI | Tokyo | Chinese | 2026 Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand | ¥¥ |
| Jensen | Tokyo | No published awards | , | - JPY 999 |
| Raisan | Tokyo | Japanese | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | ¥¥¥ |
| ete | Tokyo | French | 2026 Tabelog Silver · #202026 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Highly Recommended2026 La Liste Top RestaurantsTabelog 100 - Innovative / Creative cuisine - 2025 · #232025 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #1592025 Tabelog Silver2025 La Liste Top Restaurants2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #1122023 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #120 | , |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Les Chanterelles good for solo dining?
Solo-dining suitability is not verified here. What is confirmed is that Les Chanterelles serves dinner Tuesday to Friday from 6 to 8:30 PM, Saturday and Sunday from 6 to 8 PM, weekend lunch from 12 to 1 PM.
What are alternatives to Les Chanterelles?
Use Le cabaret, REI, Jensen, Raisan, or ete as comparison points when deciding between restaurants. For Les Chanterelles specifically, the verified details to compare are its Tokyo location, hours, smart-casual dress code, confirmed recognition.
Is Les Chanterelles good for a special occasion?
It may be worth considering for a special occasion if the verified details match your plans. Les Chanterelles has confirmed recognition from Tabelog 100 #95 (2025) with 3.8 points and We're Smart World 2025 with 1 Radish, but details such as menu, price, room style should be checked directly.
Does Les Chanterelles handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary-accommodation details are not verified here. If restrictions matter, check the venue's official channels before booking.
What should I order at Les Chanterelles?
No specific dishes or menu format are verified here. Check the venue's official channels for the latest menu details before you go.
Is lunch or dinner better at Les Chanterelles?
That depends on your schedule. Dinner is offered Tuesday to Friday from 6 to 8:30 PM and Saturday to Sunday from 6 to 8 PM. Lunch is listed only on Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 1 PM.
Can Les Chanterelles accommodate groups?
Group accommodation details are not verified here. Confirm directly with the venue before booking, especially if you need a larger table.
