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Blanc

JapaneseFrench-JapaneseTasting Menu1 Michelin Star16th arr.Passage 53Fine DiningBinchotan

Chef Shinichi Sato — the Japanese master who previously earned 2 Michelin stars at Passage 53 — opened Blanc in 2023 as his personal statement in French cuisine. Awarded 1 Michelin star within a year of opening, Blanc offers refined tasting menus defined by Japanese perfectionism applied to the finest French produce.

Price
¥¥¥¥
Area
Chaillot / Passy (16th arr.)
Since
2023
Chef
Shinichi Sato
Blanc — authentic japanese restaurant in Paris, Chaillot / Passy (16th arr.)
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About
Shinichi Sato, born in Hokkaido, Japan, built his reputation over many years at Passage 53 in Paris's 2nd arrondissement, where he held 2 Michelin stars. In 2023, he opened Blanc at 52 rue de Longchamp in the 16th, a more intimate and personal project where the décor, the service, and the cooking are stripped back to essentials — as the name ('white') suggests. The Michelin Guide awarded Blanc its first star in 2024 and the Prix Versailles for its interior. The menus (Perle at €260, Blanc at €360, Chef's Table at €450; lunch at €180) feature contemporary French cuisine channelled through Sato's Japanese rigour: high-quality seafood from Normandy and Brittany, Perche poultry, binchotan-grilled wagyu, with a discreet but profound Japanese sensibility in the balance, texture, and restraint of every plate.
Neighborhood & visiting

Blanc sits in Chaillot / Passy (16th arr.), one of Paris's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused kaiseki counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional kaiseki restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • Shinichi Sato is arguably the most technically gifted Japanese chef working in French cuisine in Paris, with a decade of 2-star cooking behind him.
  • Blanc earned a Michelin star within its first year, confirming that Sato's relocation to the 16th has only intensified his precision.
  • The menus offer a rare combination — top-tier contemporary French cuisine with an unmistakably Japanese eye for detail, balance, and restraint.
  • The Prix Versailles-winning interior and intimate atmosphere make Blanc one of the most beautiful dining rooms to open in Paris in recent years.

Prepayment of €100 per person required for all reservations. Reservations accepted up to 90 days in advance. Groups over 6 contact info@blanc-paris.com for privatisation.

Links
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Frequently asked

About Blanc

Is Blanc an authentic japanese restaurant in Paris?
Yes — Blanc is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese in Paris: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused kaiseki format.
Where is Blanc located?
Blanc is located at 52 rue de Longchamp, 75116 Paris, Paris, France in the Chaillot / Passy (16th arr.) neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Blanc?
Blanc accepts reservations online. For an authentic kaiseki experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at Blanc?
Blanc sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Paris.
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