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Welcome to La Rochelle Minami Aoyama
La Rochelle Minami Aoyama, located in the elegant Minami Aoyama district of Tokyo, offers an exquisite dining experience curated by the renowned Iron Chef Hiroyuki Sakai. Celebrating 25 years of culinary excellence, the restaurant features a menu that blends classic French techniques with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Diners can indulge in luxurious dishes, such as seafood with caviar, tender beef fillet with foie gras, and an array of meticulously crafted desserts. The ambiance is sophisticated yet inviting, complemented by attentive service and thoughtful wine pairings. La Rochelle promises not just a meal, but a memorable culinary journey that delights all the senses.
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About
La Rochelle Minami Aoyama
Welcome to La Rochelle Minami Aoyama, an exceptional dining establishment nestled in the heart of Minato City, Tokyo. This culinary gem is helmed by the renowned Chef Hiroyuki Sakai, a legendary figure who has graced the screens as one of Japan's celebrated Iron Chefs. Situated at 3 Chome-14-23 Minamiaoyama, La Rochelle blends traditional French cuisine with innovative flair, offering guests not just meals but memorable experiences.
As you step into La Rochelle, you'll be enveloped in an ambiance of elegant sophistication—perfectly balancing warmth and professionalism. The attentive staff ensures that every moment of your visit is memorable. Guests have raved about the exceptional service, with many noting the gracious hospitality that makes them feel valued and special.
The menu at La Rochelle is a testament to culinary artistry, with dishes that tantalize not only the palate but also the eyes. Signature offerings include a symphony of flavors such as the Omar Blue lobsterfoie gras poêlé
The lunch experience is particularly noteworthy, featuring items like the heartwarming mushroom soup, which has been lauded for its comforting and robust flavors. Diners have also enjoyed the refreshing asparagus dishbeef fillet
Accompanying the remarkable food is a thoughtfully curated wine list, ensuring that each sip complements the culinary journey. From sophisticated whites that enhance seafood dishes to robust reds that elevate heartier fare, the sommelier’s recommendations guide you seamlessly through your dining experience.
The overall consensus is clear: dining at La Rochelle Minami Aoyama is a feast for the senses. As one customer enthusiastically remarked, “Those who are fans of the Iron Chef will not be disappointed.” The meticulous attention to detail, impeccable flavors, and the unique ambiance make it an ideal venue for special occasions or simply indulging in the art of fine dining.
Whether you're savoring a quiet lunch or celebrating a milestone, La Rochelle invites you to elevate your culinary expectations—one exquisite dish at a time.
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Our Guestbook
“ OCT 2024 Made a reservation for the lunch course and upgraded the meat dish to beef fillet with foie gras and shaved black truffle. Every dish was delicious and visually appealing; from the amuse bouche, entrée, main and dessert. The mushroom soup was warm and hearty, asparagus dish was refreshing and paired well with the salinity of the caviar, the salmon was fresh and very tasty with the different elements on the plate, fried frog leg coated with seaweed was surprisingly tasty, and the beef fillet was tender and luxurious with the rich foie and fragrant truffle, perfectly tied together with the red wine sauce. Overall a great dining experience with quality food and service, the staffs were friendly and hospitable. ”
“ Excellent Service and amazing food, took my secretary to Birthday Lunch and we were so lucky Iron Chef himself was there and was so kind and hospitable. Will definitely be back soon ”
“ Conclusion: Impeccable flavors, service, ambiance. Those who are fans of the Iron Chef will not be disappointed. Exceeds some US-based 2/3-star Michelin Restaurants without exaggeration. We visited as a party of two in November 2023, on our last day in Tokyo. We arrived a couple minutes after our lunch reservation time but was graciously received and whisked away efficiently, but not rushed, to our table. Ambiance was one of elegance, but not stiff. We elected for Hiroyuki Sakai's signature course, which is represented on the reservation website as "坂井宏行スペシャルメニュー". I will not go into detail of each dish, but they represented an escalation of seafoods and poultry and beef, where vegetables were just as much the star. Dessert, depending on your course, involves some degree of welcomed choice or interactivity. It goes without saying that the ingredients were fresh and high quality. But happily, the execution in presentation, combination of favors, and attention to detail exceeded any standards demanded by the ingredients. Television fans like us will hopefully find the dishes nostalgic, surprising yet familiar, as we did. Wine pairings as recommended by the sommelier were complementary to the meal and does not stray into decadence. Offerings represented a global variety. Starting with the seasonal Aperitif recommended. Final advise: If you are booking a reservation, be careful to book the correct branch. Each branch offer its own distinct reservation slots. ”
“ It was a true pleasure to dine at the restaurant of one of my culinary heroes, Chef Sakai Hiroyuki. The service was gracious and attentive. The vision of each dish and wine pairing was touched upon in a concise way without being overbearing. The attention to detail on each plate was impeccable and felt like a shame to ruin by eating. A special place for special occasions. ”
“ Great hospitality. They always make us happy. Thanks. ”
“ Iron Chef Sakai's Restaurant! Lovely food with great matching wine and friendly service. Impressed ”
“ La Rochelle is a masterclass through-and-through. It demonstrates Mr. Sakai's vision, talent and expertise. We are visiting from Australia, and as fans of Mr. Sakai, we were delighted and honoured to have him visit our table. I can't find the words to give this experience justice. This is a night my wife and I will treasure and commemmorate. We will be back! ”
“ Although we didn't see Sakai-san we had an amazing time here. Our waiter who spoke great English (for those non-japanese speakers) also told us that he generally takes Sundays off. Food, service atmosphere all 10/10. Would come back again. ”