Yoshinori

I’ve been enjoying Chef Yoshinori’s cuisine for many years, and every time, it’s an exceptional experience. The presentation is stunning, and the carefully selected ingredients combined with perfectly balanced flavors are simply outstanding. I’ve dined at many restaurants, but Yoshinori’s is flawless — truly one of the top restaurants in Paris. You can feel the warm hospitality of Chef Yoshinori himself, which makes the experience even more special. I highly recommend this restaurant to everyone. It’s an unforgettable culinary journey you shouldn’t miss!

Incredible intimate dining experience! The food was amazing and a welcome departure from the typical Parisian tasting menu - with less cream and fat-based preparations. The goose neck barnacles were a first and exquisite. Perfection and restraint throughout each course. Excellent portioning. The chef serves and describes all the food and wine. A great value for the exceptional quality of ingredients and preparation. Highly recommend!

The chef was extremely rude. He refused to serve the dessert promptly and kept us waiting, and when we asked if it could be brought out sooner, he began banging his saucepan to create unnecessarily loud noise in the kitchen. Although he clearly speaks English, he refused to communicate with guests in a language they can understand. I genuinely do not understand why customers should pay only to endure this kind of treatment. . We arrived at 12:40 for our 12:30 reservation. When we reached the restaurant, I went inside to ask for assistance in locating a parking spot. Rather than expressing frustration toward customers, a Michelin-starred restaurant should provide helpful guidance on where guests can park. Since no assistance was offered, we had to drive around repeatedly to find a parking space, which took us nearly 30 minutes. It’s difficult to understand what kind of service industry this is, when customers end up feeling as though they are paying only to be inconvenienced rather than cared for. 😅😅😅😅😅😅 Thank you for your response. However, your message does not address the core issues raised in my original review. First, regarding our arrival time: arriving 10 minutes after a reservation does not justify hostility, intimidation, or unprofessional behavior. At no point did we act aggressively or disrespectfully. Asking whether dessert could be served sooner is a reasonable request, not provocation. Responding by banging kitchen equipment to create excessive noise is neither professional nor acceptable in any service environment—Michelin-starred or otherwise. Second, communication is part of hospitality. While I understand that you are not obligated to act as a “travel guide,” basic courtesy includes communicating with guests in a language they can reasonably understand—especially when it is clear that you are capable of doing so. Refusing to communicate effectively only escalates tension unnecessarily. Regarding parking: I did not demand a valet or a private parking space. I simply asked for guidance. Pointing guests to nearby parking options is a basic form of assistance and does not constitute unreasonable entitlement. The fact remains that no practical help was provided, resulting in unnecessary delay. Your response repeatedly shifts blame to the customer while dismissing legitimate feedback. Hospitality is not about asserting authority over guests; it is about professionalism, composure, and mutual respect. Delays, heat, stress, or a busy service do not justify rude or intimidating conduct. Finally, criticism is not an attack—it is feedback based on lived experience. Dismissing it by questioning a customer’s “education” or intentions only reinforces the concerns raised. A restaurant of your standing should be able to accept criticism with grace rather than defensiveness. My review reflects exactly what we experienced. I stand by it.

An exquisite experience. Flavors complex and unexpected. Very tiny intimate space.

Yoshinori was good in 2023, now it is really a very special place. Great flavours, many contrasts, many textures, great use of vegetables. Soon a second star? 3 tables, 1 chef and 1 assistant in the kitchen. That's it!

Excellent dishes, so beautifully presented they felt sinful to eat, extremely refined and highly original. Interesting ingredients like succulent plants, several flowers and unusual spices, outstandingly fresh fish and seafood and the best lamb we ever tasted. We tried some Michelin star restaurants before and this is the best food we ever had. Very friendly service and good wine pairings. We also thought the music was great - sometimes somewhat nostalgic and emotional, always beautiful. The service for the tasting menu took more than 3 hours, but that did not bother us at all, since time flies with good food, music and company! The only thing that might be improved is the location on very hot days. It has no air conditioning. This was remedied by installing multiple fans, which did help against the warmth, but looked out of place in an otherwise beautiful and serene room.

The place is rather simple but you can feel the elegance in detailes. Very exquisite way of preparing, cooking and presenting every dish. The combination of taste and texture with subtle but still always noticeable Japanese touch, definitely worth their earned Michelin star. The choice of wines and sake perfectly completes the great dining experience. Clearly recommended to visit.

One of the best restaurants I have been to in a while. True that the time of serving dishes is off but who cares when the served dishes are a work of art . Every dish is a culinary delight. Yoshinori tasting menu is a please to surprise. Attentive service without being overbearing. Limited seating, intimate yet allowing private conversations to remain private. A well deserved star and highly recommended place. Will definitely visit again.

Had an excellent 6 course lunch meal by Chef Yoshinori. Located in the heart of the Latin Quarter neighborhood, it is easily missed and tucked away. The inside setting is small yet intimate. You can hear the chef working away his magic and smell the upcoming courses. All the dishes were meticulously crafted to perfection and I enjoyed every bite. Service was exceptional with the server constantly filling up our water, checking in on us, and ensuring we were having a pleasant experience. I would highly recommend this place for any of my fine dining friends!