Menu to Taste

Kei

Modern French · 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.

5 rue Coq-Héron, 75001 Paris, Paris

Menu

Dishes

  • Pigeon Rôti, Sauce Soja Légère - Roasted Pigeon with Light Soy Sauce — French pigeon roasted to perfection with a subtle soy-based glaze.
  • _au Déjeuner et (400)
  • Le Jardin de Légumes - The Vegetable Garden — : an artistic arrangement of 30+ seasonal vegetables with an herb vinaigrette.
  • 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 Horizon - Extended Tasting Menu (450) — An expansive tasting menu showcasing the full range of Kei's cuisine.
  • Menu Grand Horizon - Ultimate Tasting Menu (560) — The ultimate Kei experience: an extensive journey through Chef Kobayashi's Franco-Japanese mastery.
  • 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)

The Experience

Expect an intimate atmosphere. The meal is structured around a tasting menu.

Phone: +33 1 42 33 14 74

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