L'Abysse

Paris, France

When L'Abysse opened in 2018, it was the culmination of chef Yannick Alléno's lifelong obsession with Japanese cuisine. The sushi restaurant, located at the same venue as the renowned Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen, picked up a Michelin star after just six months. Though there are a smattering of tables in the minimalist space, the pale wood 12-seat counter is the hot ticket, where you can watch the sushi master Takahashi Mizuho at work, his ultra-sharp knives glistening as they slice through the highest quality raw fish. There are various omakase options, but for the full nigiri experience, make it the tasting menu. Everything you'll eat is a work of art, from the chilled razor clam at the beginning, through sashimi and sushi to an ending of nori seaweed tuile coated with dark chocolate, barley and yuzu caramel. The wine and sake pairings are excellent.

Key Information

• Average price per person $134
• Tasting menu from $419
• Lunch and dinner: Mon – Fri
• +33 1 53 05 10 00
• Visit L'Abysse's Website

Location

8 Avenue Dutuit, Champs-Élysées, Paris, 75008 Paris