Restaurant ES

Paris, France

Having worked in the kitchens of Pascal Barbot, Shuzo Kishida and Andoni Luis Aduriz, Takayuki Honjo decided to strike out on his own, opening ES in 2012. Paris diners have been vying to secure one of the six, two-person tables ever since. Those lucky enough to succeed will experience the Japanese chef's minimalist ode to French cuisine in his set menus. Honjo chose the 7th Arrondissement for its light stone façades and overarching sense of history and serenity; the intimate, all-white dining room echoes the neighbourhood, creating the perfect backdrop for Honjo's meticulously plated creations, in which broths, herbs and vegetables are designed to elevate the main ingredient. Seasonally driven specialities such as roast pigeon in a cocoa sauce and guinea fowl with girolles and new potatoes are a masterclass in simplicity, delicacy and purity of flavour. The wine list centres on pours from the Burgundy region.

Key Information

• Tasting menu from $290
• Dinner: Tues – Sat
• +33 1 45 51 25 74
• Visit Restaurant ES's Website

Location

91 Rue de Grenelle, 7th arrondissement, Paris, 75007 Paris