ERH

Chef Ryuichi Utsumi's cuisine at Restaurant ERH represents a genuine fusion born from deep expertise in both Japanese and French culinary traditions. His background encompasses rigorous training in sushi craftsmanship alongside mastery of French gastronomic techniques, giving him a unique perspective that transcends superficial East-meets-West combinations. Instead, he creates dishes where Japanese precision, respect for ingredients, and refined techniques harmonize with French terroir products and classical preparations to produce something entirely new. The exclusively blind tasting menu format reflects Chef Utsumi's confidence in his culinary vision and his desire to guide you through a carefully orchestrated progression of flavors and textures. After communicating any allergies or dietary restrictions, you surrender to the chef's creativity, allowing each course to arrive as a revelation. This approach encourages you to experience the food without preconceptions, focusing purely on taste, texture, and the emotional response each dish evokes. The lunch offerings provide an accessible introduction to Chef Utsumi's style, with the 4-sequence Découverte menu at €65 presenting a concise expression of his fusion philosophy, while the 6-sequence Expérience menu at €90 allows for greater exploration and complexity. Dinner service expands the canvas further, with the Éveil menu at €90 serving as an awakening to the possibilities of this culinary dialogue, the Réminiscence menu at €120 drawing on memory and tradition, and the Harmonie menu at €165 representing the fullest expression of balance between the two cultures. Each dish demonstrates meticulous attention to sourcing, with premium Japanese ingredients—perhaps delicate seafood, umami-rich seasonings, or specialty produce—meeting the finest French terroir products, from artisanal cheeses to seasonal vegetables and exceptional proteins. The presentations themselves become works of art, with plating that reflects Japanese aesthetic principles of balance, negative space, and natural beauty while incorporating French refinement and abundance. The restaurant accommodates vegetarian preferences and gluten-free requirements, adapting the tasting menu concept to ensure that dietary restrictions don't compromise the experience's integrity. The kitchen's flexibility in addressing allergies to nuts, dairy, and other common allergens demonstrates a commitment to inclusivity without sacrificing culinary ambition. Paired with expertly selected sakes—available in 3-glass (€55) or 5-glass (€85) flights—or explored alongside selections from the Golden Promise bar's extensive whisky and sake collection, the food at ERH becomes part of a holistic sensory journey that celebrates the best of both Japanese and French gastronomic cultures.