FINE DINING
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ASIAN FLAVOURS IN MONACO
By Nicole Laffont
THE ONLY MICHELIN-STARRED JAPANESE RESTAURANT ON THE FRENCH RIVIERA , THE MÉTROPOLE ’ S “ YOSHI ” EXCELS IN FINESSE
The dining area opens up on the Garden of Eden designed by Jacques Messin , the landscaper who visibly knew how to appreciate all the complexity and finesse of Japan . The restaurant ’ s precious interior is signed by Didier Gomez , with a marriage of ebony , stone and silk . Its orchid-shaped chandelier brings out soft tones of ivory and jade . This discreet atmosphere compliments the dishes created by Chef Takeo Yamazaki with an extreme delicacy . His varied menu combines tradition and modernity , introducing us to the exotic notes of the Rising Sun country . This inventive spirit has rightly earned the chef a Michelin star that “ Yoshi ” at the Métropole Hotel is proudly bearing for more than ten years . This is the only Japanese restaurant on the French Riviera to be distinguished with a star by this prestigious guide .
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“ I enjoy the combination of tradition and novelty . I have become an expert in mixing Japanese and European flavours . My inspiration comes from numerous travels and visits abroad . Whenever I have time , I am off to explore new destinations with my family . The newly discovered combinations are later integrated in my dishes . I think that novelty totally has its place in the tradition ”. The chef enjoys surprising both European and Asian customers . He always has his own little secrets up his sleeve .
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