Paris · Kaiseki · omakase
ES (エス)
JapaneseMichelin 1 StarCreativeMinimalistFine Dining7th arr.GrenelleTasting MenuModern French-Japanese
Chef Takayuki Honjo distills his training at Astrance (Paris), Mugaritz (Basque Country), and Quintessence (Tokyo) into a ceremony-like tasting experience in a monastic white space holding a Michelin star.
- Price
- ¥¥¥¥
- Area
- Grenelle (7th arr.)
- Since
- 2012
- Chef
- Takayuki Honjo
Plate № 04
About
Opened in 2012 by Japanese chef-owner Takayuki Honjo, ES has held a Michelin star since the mid-2010s and remains one of Paris's most quietly compelling fine-dining destinations. Honjo designed every element of the pared-down white interior himself — almost monastic in its restraint — so that nothing distracts from the meal, which he presents as a kind of ceremony. His tasting menus (Menu Saison at €150; Menu ES at €250) draw on his years training at three of the world's most technically rigorous kitchens: Astrance in Paris, Mugaritz in Spain's Basque Country, and Quintessence in Tokyo. The result is a cuisine of striking, unconventional pairings — foie gras with sea urchin, pigeon with cocoa — where flavors merge with an intimacy that recalls the chef's Japanese heritage while remaining unmistakably modern. Dinner only, Tuesday through Saturday.
Neighborhood & visiting
ES (エス) sits in Grenelle (7th 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
- A Michelin-starred Japanese chef who trained at Astrance, Mugaritz, and Quintessence — three of the world's most technically demanding kitchens.
- Bold, unexpected flavor pairings — foie gras with sea urchin, pigeon with cocoa — executed with flawless Japanese precision.
- The stripped-down white interior creates a ceremonial atmosphere unlike any other Michelin table in Paris.
- Two tasting menu options (€150 and €250) offer different levels of immersion in Honjo's creative vision.
Dinner only, Tuesday–Saturday. Menu Saison €150; Menu ES €250. Contact restaurant directly for reservations: +33 1 45 51 25 74 or contact@es-restaurant.fr.
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Frequently asked
About ES (エス)
- Is ES (エス) an authentic japanese restaurant in Paris?
- Yes — ES (エス) 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 ES (エス) located?
- ES (エス) is located at 91 rue de Grenelle, 75007 Paris, Paris, France in the Grenelle (7th arr.) neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at ES (エス)?
- ES (エス) accepts reservations online. For an authentic kaiseki experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at ES (エス)?
- ES (エス) sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Paris.
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