Le Faham

The cuisine at Le Faham represents Chef Kelly Rangama's deeply personal culinary vision—a sophisticated fusion of her Réunion Island heritage and French gastronomic training. Since earning a Michelin star in 2020, Rangama has continued to refine her approach, creating dishes that showcase exceptional technical skill while remaining true to the bold, spice-forward flavors of her island roots.

The menu structure revolves around tasting sequences that allow Rangama to tell a complete culinary story. At lunch, guests can choose between two-sequence (54€) and three-sequence (74€) options, while dinner offers more elaborate journeys including the "Insulaire" (four sequences) and "Envol" (six sequences, starting at 116€) menus. Each sequence builds upon the last, creating a progression that explores different facets of Réunion's culinary identity through a contemporary French lens.

What distinguishes Rangama's cooking is her masterful handling of spices. The cuisine delivers genuine heat and complexity—this is authentically spiced food—but always with remarkable control and finesse. Signature dishes like tandoori monkfish with poached rhubarb exemplify her approach: taking a traditional Indian Ocean spice treatment and applying it to noble ingredients with French precision. The result is cuisine that feels both exotic and refined, adventurous yet meticulously balanced.

The restaurant's commitment to ultra-marine products ensures authenticity in the flavors. Rangama sources ingredients that connect directly to Réunion's terroir and culinary traditions, then elevates them through sophisticated technique. Her background as a Top Chef contestant is evident in the technical execution—every element on the plate serves a purpose, and presentations are both beautiful and purposeful.

The pastry program, enhanced by Jérôme Devreese (also a Top Chef alumnus from 2017), provides a fitting conclusion to meals. The desserts maintain the same philosophy as the savory courses: refined technique meeting bold flavors, with subtle nods to Réunion's tropical bounty. The restaurant also offers expert guidance on wine pairings, along with an impressive selection of rums that provide an alternative (and culturally appropriate) beverage pairing option. This attention to the complete dining experience—from the first bite through the final sip—demonstrates why Le Faham has earned its place among Paris's most distinctive fine dining destinations.