Kei

Japanese · Paris · Michelin Three Stars · Chef Kei Kobayashi

Restaurant Kei earned three Michelin stars in 2020, making Chef Kei Kobayashi the first Japanese-born chef to achieve this distinction in France. Located on Rue Coq Héron near the Palais-Royal in the 1st arrondissement, the intimate 30-seat dining room showcases Kobayashi's singular fusion of Japanese precision with French classical technique. Trained under Gilles Goujon and Alain Ducasse, he opened his restaurant in 2011 and has built a reputation for dishes of extraordinary visual beauty and technical refinement.

Menu

Dishes

• _au Déjeuner et (400)
• Le Jardin de Légumes - The Vegetable Garden — : an artistic arrangement of 30+ seasonal vegetables with an herb vinaigrette.
• Pigeon Rôti, Sauce Soja Légère - Roasted Pigeon with Light Soy Sauce — French pigeon roasted to perfection with a subtle soy-based glaze.
• Agrumes et Sake - Citrus and Sake — A refreshing dessert combining French citrus preparation with sake-infused elements.
• Caviar Osciètre - Oscietra Caviar (185) — Premium Oscietra caviar with Franco-Japanese accompaniments.
• Wagyu A5 - A5 Wagyu Beef (175) — Premium Japanese A5 wagyu with classic accompaniments.
• Soufflé au Thé Vert - Green Tea Soufflé (185) — Light soufflé infused with matcha green tea.
• Cancellation Fee (300)
• Caviar et Dashi - Caviar with Dashi — Premium caviar paired with delicate dashi.
• Pigeon Rôti - Roasted Pigeon (125) — French pigeon with Japanese-inspired glaze.

Wines

• Champagne - Prestige Cuvée (32) — By the glass, featuring exceptional Champagne houses.
• Chablis Grand Cru - White Burgundy (42) — Mineral Chardonnay from Chablis' finest grand cru vineyards.

Tasting Menu

• Menu Grand Horizon - Ultimate Tasting Menu (560) — The ultimate Kei experience: an extensive journey through Chef Kobayashi's Franco-Japanese mastery.
• Menu Horizon - Extended Tasting Menu (450) — An expansive tasting menu showcasing the full range of Kei's cuisine.
• Menu Prestige - Prestige Tasting Menu (380) — A refined selection ofes.
• Légumes Kaiseki - Kaiseki Vegetables — Seasonal vegetables prepared in kaiseki style.
• Menu Dégustation - Standard Tasting Menu (280) — A comprehensive introduction to Chef Kobayashi's unique style.
• Cancellation (400)

Cocktails

• Wines by the glass are well chosen but come at a premium — at least (45)

Phone: +33 1 42 33 14 74

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