La Trace

French · Nara · Michelin One Star · Chef Sato Ryo

One-Michelin-starred French restaurant in Nara where Chef Sato Ryo — 'la trace' means 'footprints' in French — personally traces the origins of every ingredient, making farm visits to meet producers. The cooking reveals exceptional seasonal produce through precise French technique, celebrated since 2022 in the Michelin Guide.

Omiyacho, Nara, Japan, Nara

• Michelin 2025
• Michelin 2024
• Michelin 2022

Menu

Tasting Menu

• Lunch Tasting Course (14300) — Seasonal French lunch menu. Chef Sato Ryo's personal producer visits ensure every ingredient has a verified origin story.
• Dinner Tasting Course (15400) — Full seasonal French dinner menu — the complete expression of Chef Sato Ryo's ingredient-tracing philosophy.

Wines

• Nara Sake (1800) — Selection of Nara-brewed sake as an alternative pairing.
• Wine Pairing (7700) — French-focused wine pairing curated for the seasonal tasting menu.
• 日本ワイン集合

Set Menu

• 10-Course Seasonal Tasting Course (Dinner) (14300)

Cocktails

• Glass Wine (White & Red) (1100)

Phone: +81 742-26-6868

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