La Trace

"‘La Trace’ means ‘footprints’ and Chef Ryo Sato traces the roots of the foodstuffs he uses, building strong relationships with the farmers of Nara. In gratitude to those who grow the vegetables and raise the chicken and pork he serves, he incorporates their stories into his cuisine so they can get an idea of the landscapes he saw there, the personalities of his producers, and what they felt as they nurtured his ingredient. This leaves the footprints of French cuisine in the food culture of the ancient capital." - Michelin Inspector

LA TRACE

"‘La Trace’ means ‘footprints’ and Chef Ryo Sato traces the roots of the foodstuffs he uses, building strong relationships with the farmers of Nara. In gratitude to those who grow the vegetables and raise the chicken and pork he serves, he incorporates their stories into his cuisine so they can get an idea of the landscapes he saw there, the personalities of his producers, and what they felt as they nurtured his ingredient. This leaves the footprints of French cuisine in the food culture of the ancient capital." - Michelin Inspector

「MICHELIN Guide Nara 2022」An Interview with Starred restaurants

"The chef attributes his success to his mentor, Chef Matsumoto, who retrained him in French cuisine and provided guidance throughout his career." - MICHELIN Guide Japan

First Edition Of MICHELIN Guide Nara 2022 Revealed

"Three French-inspired restaurants - L'Auberge de Plaisance Sakurai, La Terrasse irisée and La Trace - offer subtle fusions of local ingredients from Nara's best producers with French techniques and flavours." - MICHELIN Guide Japan