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au deco (Odeco) – Michelin-Starred French Dining in Ebisu, Tokyo

Classic French Cuisine in Ebisu

At au deco (Odeco) in Tokyo’s Ebisu district, classic French cooking is presented with a clear, uncluttered vision. The restaurant focuses on letting diners experience traditional French cuisine with all five senses, pairing it with a carefully selected wine list centered on aged Champagnes and Burgundies, many from the 1970s and 1980s.

The Signature Dish and Philosophy

One of the restaurant’s standout creations is the ズワイガニと蟹味噌のスクランブルエッグのパイ包み焼き – a pie-wrapped dish of snow crab, crab miso, and scrambled eggs. The chef explains that this dish embodies the spirit of the kitchen: “I want guests to enjoy the puff pastry that is essential to French cuisine, to eat the crab without the trouble of shelling, and to savor a gentle taste reminiscent of a mother’s rolled omelette.” This philosophy of thoughtful, comforting luxury runs through the entire menu.

The Omakase Experience and Atmosphere

au deco offers an omakase course (16,500 yen per person) and an à la carte menu, both of which showcase the kitchen’s commitment to technique and ingredient quality. The restaurant is open for dinner only, from 18:00 to 22:00, and features a counter seating option—ideal for watching the chefs at work. The interior is air-conditioned and entirely non-smoking, with Wi-Fi available.

The restaurant’s dedication to high-quality cooking earned it a Michelin 1 Star in 2026, a recognition that aligns with its focus on classic French techniques and well-aged wines. For those seeking a refined, unhurried French dinner in Tokyo, au deco offers a genuine, understated experience.