l'élan at Go Harajuku
Location: Japan, 〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya, Jingumae, 5 Chome−10−1 GYRE 4F
Harajuku, Tokyo
A Michelin-starred modern French restaurant by chef Ryoma Shida on the 4th floor of GYRE Omotesando.
A Michelin-starred modern French restaurant by chef Ryoma Shida on the 4th floor of GYRE Omotesando.
l'elan is a Michelin-starred French restaurant helmed by chef Ryoma Shida, occupying the 4th floor of the GYRE building on Omotesando Avenue. Since its opening in 2020, it has built a reputation for refined, story-driven cuisine that blends classic French technique with Japanese seasonal sensibility, all presented in a sleek, modern dining room overlooking the tree-lined street below.The restaurant offers a set-course menu only, with each dish introduced in detail by the service team, turning the meal into a narrative experience. Shida's background at acclaimed establishments informs a cooking style that prizes precision and clarity of flavour, earning l'elan a devoted following among Tokyo's fine-dining enthusiasts and international gourmets alike.
l'elan is open from 18:00 to 20:30, with last entry at the stated time, and is closed on Sundays and Mondays. It is a four-minute walk from Omotesando Station (A1 exit) and three minutes from Meiji-Jingumae Station (exit 4). Reservations are essential and can be made by phone or through the restaurant's website.
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Dylan
Good food, definitely ask for the wine pairing and the cheese
K P
A refined food experience! The restaurant accommodated our dietary requests. We've gone two years in a row for our anniversary and are sure to return again. A great experience
M K
Went there four times for lunch with my five year old. Not cheap but worth the money. We saw Blue Impact for the Tokyo 2020 opening day from the terrace. Great service, even if you are with a child and order just one menu for two
Connie
Great restaurant to go to with your loved one
Sharleen Yen
Highly recommended!!! The chef has given his heart to all the dishes. Don't miss it! It's the best Michelle one-star restaurant that we have ever been to. It deserves a chance if you're craving for fine France restaurant in Tokyo
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l'élan
Dessert Menu Card
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Dessert Menu Card
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Japanese Menu Page
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Food Menu Card
A printed menu card placed on a clear glass plate, featuring an elegant minimalist design with a single stylized 'O' logo at the top. The menu lists various food items and dishes in French and English, including consommé, shellfish, asparagus, salmon, cutlassfish, sea bream, scallop, cheeses, strawberry, cocktail, citrus hassaku, leaf bud, sable diament, polvoron, and pate de fruits.
Japanese Food Ingredients List
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Japanese Menu List
A printed menu listing various dishes and drinks with Japanese names, English translations, and some additional details like ingredients or types.
Japanese Menu Card
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Dining Table Setting with Menu Card
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Bowl of food with garnish
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Dining Table Setting with Menu and Champagne
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Grilled Fish with Sauce and Garnish
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Dining Room Interior with City View
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Dining Room with City View
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Dinner with city view
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Seared Fish with Sauce and Greens
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Japanese Menu Page
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Fine Dining Table Setting
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Cheese Platter with City View
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Cheese and Wine Pairing
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Pastry with Sauce
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Soup with garnish and tea
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Baguette on Dark Plate
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Asparagus and Meat Dish
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Plated Fish Dish with Sauce and Garnish
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Elegant Fish Dish with Foam and Garnish
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Foam-topped dish with greens and pasta
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Fried Dough Balls on Bark
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Dining Room with City View
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Dish with Lotus Root and Greens
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Cheese Platter
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Champagne View from High Floor
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Cheese Platter with City View
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Sliced Meat with Asparagus and Sauce
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Sliced Beef with Garnish
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Dining Scene with Wine and Pastry
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Cheese Platter
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Pastry with Dark Sauce and Greens
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Fine Dining Table Setting
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Fine Dining Appetizer Platter
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Tortellini in Broth
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Night City View from Balcony
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Bread and Olive Oil
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Elegant Dining Scene with Seafood Dish
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Elegant Plated Dish with Seaweed Garnish
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Latte and Pastry on Table
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Elegant Plated Dish with Pink Flowers and Greenery
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Chocolate and Vanilla Dessert
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Foam-topped seafood dish
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Elegant Dining Area with Greenery
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