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Hakuba
JapaneseKaisekiOmakaseTwo Michelin StarsFine DiningHotel RestaurantCounter Seating1st arr.
A two-Michelin-starred kaiseki-sushi sanctuary inside Cheval Blanc Paris, Hakuba unites Japanese sushi master Takuya Watanabe with Arnaud Donckele's sauces and Maxime Frédéric's pastry in a breathtaking counter experience.
- Price
- ¥¥¥¥
- Area
- 1st arr. (Louvre / Quai du Louvre)
- Since
- 2024
- Chef
- Takuya Watanabe
- Owner
- Cheval Blanc Paris (LVMH)
Plate № 05
About
Opened in March 2024 within the Cheval Blanc Paris hotel on the banks of the Seine, Hakuba earned its second Michelin star at the 2026 Guide France & Monaco ceremony — one of the most celebrated promotions of the year. The restaurant is the creative summit of Hokkaido-born sushi master Takuya Watanabe, previously the chef behind the one-starred Jin, working in rare three-way collaboration with Arnaud Donckele (three-Michelin-starred culinary director of Cheval Blanc) and pastry chef Maxime Frédéric. The kaiseki-sushi counter seats diners in front of three parallel cooking stations; the progression moves from pristine raw preparations and dashi broths to cascades of nigiri with sea bream, abalone, bluefin tuna, and squid, finished with mochi and Frédéric's Japanese-inspired desserts. The space — designed by architect Peter Marino — evokes a Japanese forest, with dark black walnut walls, a Tsukubai stone fountain from Japan, and tableware handcrafted by Kyoto artisans.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Two Michelin stars earned in just two years — Hakuba is now among the most critically acclaimed Japanese restaurants outside Japan.
- The unique three-chef collaboration between Watanabe, Donckele, and Frédéric results in kaiseki-sushi that is both deeply Japanese and unmistakably Parisian.
- The setting — a Japanese forest sanctuary inside a Seine-side palace hotel — is the most beautiful dining room in Paris's Japanese scene.
- Lunch Shunkan menu at €180 offers a rare entry point to two-starred omakase dining; the evening Yume menu (€380) is a full-immersion masterwork.
Counter seating only. Dietary note: the cuisine is built on seafood — vegetarian and gluten-free guests must inform in advance. Reservations via Cheval Blanc Paris directly.
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Frequently asked
About Hakuba
- Is Hakuba an authentic japanese restaurant in Paris?
- Yes — Hakuba 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 Hakuba located?
- Hakuba is located at 8 Quai du Louvre, 75001 Paris, Paris, France in the 1st arr. (Louvre / Quai du Louvre) neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Hakuba?
- Hakuba accepts reservations online. For an authentic kaiseki experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Hakuba?
- Hakuba sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Paris.
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