From April 1 to 30, 2025, Fauchon hotels in Paris and Kyoto will join forces to create a unique ephemeral menu.
A Franco-Japanese celebration of spring
The Ohanami menu pays tribute to cherry blossom. At Fauchon, this Japanese tradition becomes a complete gastronomic experience. Chefs Baptiste Limouzin and Keiichiro Hayashi combine their expertise. The result? Refined, poetic, seasonal cuisine. The Grand Café Fauchon becomes the setting for this rare encounter between French elegance and Japanese delicacy.
An alliance of two gourmet cities
Fauchon has a long-standing relationship with Japan. Its first establishment dates back to 1972. Today, Kyoto and Paris continue this history. Each inspires the other, both in cuisine and culture. The chefs are enriched by this synergy. Together, they create a four-sequence menu, combining Japanese techniques with seasonal French produce. An ode to taste and transmission.
A menu in four subtle steps
The Ohanami menu surprises from the very first bite. Baigorri trout in vegetable broth, fillet of sole with white miso… The dishes strike the perfect balance between terroir and texture. Challans duckling, roasted with sakura vinegar, melts in the mouth. The dessert, combining rhubarb, vanilla and cherry blossom, concludes the meal on a floral note. Each plate recounts a dialogue between two cultures.
Exceptional teas to prolong the accord
Le Grand Café Fauchon offers a food & tea option. A more subtle, more sensory alternative to wine pairings. Jasmin Chung Hao tea or “A Night in Kyoto” are perfect accompaniments to dishes. Ohanami tea, exclusive to the house, offers cherry and red fruit aromas. The pairing becomes a journey in itself, without alcohol, but rich in emotion.
Paris and Kyoto united in the same spirit
Fauchon L’Hôtel Paris, with its 33 rooms and 21 suites, celebrates sensory luxury. Its in-room Gourmet Bar seduces hedonists. Kyoto, on the other hand, blends French design with Japanese hospitality. Both hotels cultivate the same philosophy: pleasure at every level. The Ohanami menu has become a symbol of this union. A limited but unforgettable experience.
Reserve your place at Grand Café Fauchon, 11 place de la Madeleine, Paris. The Ohanami menu is available until April 30, 2025 for lunch and dinner. Price: €80 excluding drinks. Additional food & tea pairings at €8 per course. Reservations on grandcafefauchon.fr. One month. Not a day longer.
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