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Jiyugaoka Yoshoku: L’Atelier+
L’Atelier+ is located near Jiyugaoka Station, just a two-minute walk away, and is a restaurant that earned the Yoshoku Hyakumeiten award in 2023 and the Yoshoku EAST Hyakumeiten award in 2025. Today, we are visiting this gourmet palace famous for its exquisite classic Western-style cuisine.
Run by a husband-and-wife team, the restaurant is tucked away down a flight of stairs. Inside, you’ll find a mature, elegant atmosphere—a quiet space perfect for enjoying a meal while engaging in easy conversation. The staff are always welcoming, with smiles and a meticulous attention to every guest’s needs.
The wooden tones and minimalist furniture capture the light perfectly, free from unnecessary clutter. A consistent selection for the Tabelog Yoshoku Hyakumeiten with a rating of approximately 3.67 and hundreds of reviews, many patrons have been visiting since its days as ‘Kitchen Plus.’
We visited during a holiday lunch and opted for the generous B Course, which includes an appetizer, soup, main dish, rice or bread, dessert, and after-meal coffee. Naturally, we also ordered a few à la carte favorites: the Niçoise salad and the fried shrimp.
The appetizer arrived first, featuring a pâté, smoked salmon, crostini, and salad. The pâté was light and refreshing, paired perfectly with mustard. Next came the vibrant Niçoise salad; the fresh vegetables and rich variety of ingredients created a wonderful depth of flavor, tied together by a perfectly balanced dressing.
The most anticipated main dish is the hamburger steak, which comes with a choice of two sauces: the classic demi-glace or the Japanese-style teriyaki with grated daikon. I personally prefer the demi-glace, where the thick hamburger steak is drizzled with their exclusively prepared demi-glace.
The meat texture is soft yet chewy; when cut, the meat juice flows out slowly, and the onion is integrated into the meat, resulting in no dryness. The consistency of the demi-glace is just right, with sweet and sour flavors intertwined with the meat aroma, without overpowering the original beef taste. The Japanese-style version is more refreshing, as the mild spice of the grated daikon and the salty-sweet teriyaki perfectly balance the fat. Many repeat guests specifically recommend this combination.
The hamburger steak with white rice is a match made in heaven. The fried shrimp is also a crowd favorite, featuring succulent, tender shrimp paired with homemade tartar sauce—a truly delicious combination.
Another frequently mentioned dish is the crab cream croquette. The outer crust is fried until crispy, and the crab and cream filling inside is rich, holding its shape when bitten. Paired with salsa and tartar sauce, the sweet-sour and creamy flavors combine, providing a multi-layered experience in every bite. The shrimp cutlet is also fried with great care; the shell is golden, the shrimp meat is firm, and the sauce does not overshadow it. If you order the beef stew, it is the result of being slow reduced—the meat chunks are tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich but not greasy, which especially suits rice.
For dessert, we enjoyed a French crème brûlée that was sweet but never cloying, with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust atop a smooth custard—the ideal finish to the meal.
Rice or baguette, soup, and side dishes are included in the set. The rice is cooked to individual grain perfection, the soup is consistently good, and while the sides are simple, they elevate the main course. Some describe the yoshoku here as having a ‘depth that can’t be replicated at home’—not because of expensive ingredients, but because of the care put into the heat control and the sauces. Lunch prices are relatively accessible for a full set, while dinner offers both à la carte and course options. The appetizer platter is a great way to sample multiple textures, perfect for those who want to savor their meal slowly.
The experience at L’Atelier+ goes beyond the food; the atmosphere is quiet and the service is efficient. The couple works in perfect harmony, maintaining a steady pace so you never feel rushed. There are many yoshoku spots in Jiyugaoka, but few can craft a demi-glace with such layers or a hamburger steak that is both this tender and juicy. For those looking for a serious, unpretentious yoshoku meal in Tokyo, L’Atelier+ is absolutely worth adding to your itinerary.
L’Atelier+ Video Introduction
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Menu, please!
Order, please
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Thank you for the meal
Water, please
How do I eat this?
A small plate, please
May I take a photo?
Excuse me, please change the grill net.
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How much is it?
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Menu and pricing checked on: 2026/10/15. Prices below include tax; please refer to the in-store menu for actual availability and items.
Weekday lunch reservations are not accepted. The entire party must be present to enter; the restaurant cannot accommodate guests waiting for others to arrive. Served 11:30–14:00 (Last order 13:30), or until sold out.
Hamburger steak available with French demi-glace or Japanese-style teriyaki with grated daikon; pork cutlet served with mushroom ginger sauce; crab cream croquettes and fried shrimp served with salsa and tartar sauce.
Hamburg Steak
ハンバーグ
Demi-glace Sauce
デミグラスソース
Japanese Teriyaki & Grated Radish
和風テリヤキおろし
Pork Steak
ポークステーキ
Crab Cream Croquette & Fried Shrimp
カニクリームコロッケとエビフライ
Daily Special
日替わりメニュー
Sides must be ordered with a main dish; the full Niçoise salad serves two to three people.
Fried Shrimp
エビフライ
Carrot Rapé
人参のラペ
Marinated Red Cabbage
赤キャベツのマリネ
Niçoise Salad
ニース風サラダ
Holiday lunch reservations can be made by phone. Served 11:30–14:00 (Last order 13:00); some main dishes may incur an additional charge.
Standard Course
スタンダードコース
Appetizer platter, soup, main dish, rice or baguette, dessert, coffee (or tea, herbal tea).
Light Course
ライトコース
Salad, soup, main dish, rice or baguette, coffee (or tea, herbal tea).
Dinner Course
ディナーコース
Appetizer platter, soup,Main dish (Hamburger steak + fried shrimp or other main)
Rice or bread
You may also choose your main dish (some items require an additional fee)
Dinner 18:00–21:00 (Last order 20:00). Choose from course or à la carte; all guests in a party must choose the same dining style. Some main dishes require an extra charge.
Niçoise Salad
ニース風サラダ
Plus Salad
サラダ プリュ
Smoked Salmon
スモークサーモン
Country-style Meat Pâté
田舎風お肉のパテ
French Fries
フライドポテト
Carrot Rapé
人参のラペ
Marinated Red Cabbage
赤キャベツのマリネ
Fried Shrimp
エビフライ
Minestrone
ミネストローネ
Onion Gratin Soup
オニオングラタンスープ
Hamburg Steak
ハンバーグ
Grilled Chicken
チキングリル
Pork Cheese Cutlet
ポークチーズカツレツ
Crab Cream Croquette
カニクリームコロッケ
Meunière of Sea Bream
真鯛のムニエル
Beef Stew
ビーフシチュー
Beef Tongue Stew
牛タンシチュー
Mixed Stew (Beef & Tongue)
ミックスシチュー(ビーフとタン)
Soy Sauce Flavored Omelet Rice
醤油風味のオムライス
Roast chicken with veal bone broth sauce, pork cutlet with cheese and demi-glace; crab cream croquettes with salsa and tartar sauce, pan-seared red sea bream with brown butter sauce.
Rice (Small)
ライスS
Rice (Medium)
ライスM
Rice (Large)
ライスL
Baguette
バゲット
Today's Dessert
本日のデザート
Desserts vary by day; coffee, tea, and herbal tea from 660 yen. The restaurant does not accept guests solely for tea or coffee.
Draft Beer (Small)
生ビール 小
Draft Beer (Medium)
生ビール 中
Yebisu Beer Medium Bottle
エビス 中瓶
Asahi Dry Zero (Small Bottle)
ドライゼロ 小瓶
Panaché
パナシェ
Shandy Gaff
シャンディ・ガフ
Marbeaumont & Co Brut
マルボーモン エ コ ブリュット
Crémant de Limoux
クレマン ド リムー
Sparkling Wine (Glass)
スパークリング グラス
Kir Royale
キール ロワイヤル
TEKIKAKA Cider
TEKIKAKAシードル
Setoda Lemon Liqueur
瀬戸田レモンのお酒
Tochiaika Strawberry Liqueur
とちあいか 苺のお酒
Plum Wine (Umeshu)
梅酒
Cassis
カシス
Campari
カンパリ
Suntory Kakubin
サントリー角
Jim Beam
ジムビーム
Perrier 750ml
ペリエ 750ml
Perrier 330ml
ペリエ 330ml
Homemade Plum Squash
自家製 梅スカッシュ
Homemade Setoda Lemonade
自家製 瀬戸田レモンのレモネード
Homemade Ginger Ale
自家製 ジンジャーエール
Homemade Yuzu Drink
自家製 柚子エイド
Apple Juice
リンゴジュース
Oolong Tea
烏龍茶
Coffee
コーヒー
Decaffeinated Coffee
カフェインレスコーヒー
Black tea
紅茶
Herbal Tea
ハーブティ
House Wine (Glass)
ハウスワイン グラス
House Wine (Carafe)
ハウスワイン デカンタ
White Wine
白ワイン
Red Wine
赤ワイン
House wine by the glass or carafe available in red or white. Ask about our chamomile blend or lemon verbena herbal teas.
L’Atelier+ Map
L’Atelier+ Restaurant Information
- Shop Name：ラトリエ プリュ（L’Atelier+）。
- Type：Japanese Yoshoku, French Bistro.
- Budget：Lunch on weekdays ranges from 1,680 to 2,750 yen; light lunch sets on holidays start at 3,300 yen, standard sets start at 3,740 yen; dinner courses are 5,500 yen, with additional charges for à la carte items and drinks.
- Phone：03-3723-5323
- Reservation：Reservations are accepted by phone only; lunch on weekdays cannot be reserved and requires all guests to be present before entering. Lunch and dinner on holidays can be reserved, but online reservations or AI voice bookings are not accepted. Please avoid calling at 11:30 and 18:00 when the restaurant opens.
- Business Hours：Weekdays from 11:30 to 14:00 (last order at 13:30); weekends and Japanese national holidays from 11:30 to 14:00 (last order at 13:00); dinner from 18:00 to 21:00 (last order at 20:00). Service may end early if items are sold out or the restaurant is full.
- Closed：Closed every Wednesday and the second Thursday of each month; please refer to the restaurant’s announcements for holiday and temporary closures.
- Address：2-11-7 Jiyugaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, La Tour Can-dela B1F.
- Transportation：Approximately a 2-minute walk from the front exit of Jiyugaoka Station on the Tokyu Toyoko Line and Oimachi Line. The basement entrance is accessible only by stairs.
- Payment：Cash, VISA, Mastercard, and electronic payments like Suica are accepted; QR code payments are not accepted.
- Seating：14 seats, no private rooms, and no full restaurant bookings; reservations are accepted for a maximum of 8 people.
- Children：Preschool children are not accommodated; school-age children must order their own meals.
- No Smoking and Parking：The entire restaurant is non-smoking, and there is no dedicated parking.
- Photography and Etiquette：Photography of the restaurant’s interior is prohibited, but dishes may be photographed; please avoid strong perfumes or fabric softener scents.
- Takeout：Reservations must be made by phone, with pick-up from 11:45 to 14:00 and 17:45 to 21:00, with dine-in guests given priority; no white rice or French bread is included. Orders may not be accepted for those taking longer to pick up, and the last order time is subject to the restaurant’s regulations.
- Official Information：Tabelog Restaurant Page｜Official Introduction of Jiyugaoka Restaurant。
