Aix's Hidden Izakaya Gem in a 17th-Century Cellar

Where Provençal stone vaults meet Edo-period craftsmanship... 🏮 The Most Atmospheric Sushi Den in Provence • Descend into history - 12 steps down into a cool 1600s wine cellar (perfect escape from Aix's summer heat!) • Romantic vaulted ceilings strung with paper lanterns 🏮 casting golden shadows on rough-hewn walls • Intimate 24-seat counter where chefs filet the day's catch from Marseille's fish market 🍱 Why Regulars Keep Coming Back 1. The "No Menu" Omakase Experience (€45-75) 10-piece nigiri flight featuring: ✨ Tarbouriech oysters with yuzu foam ✨ Line-caught seabass aged in kelp ✨ Truffle-shoyu marinated tuna belly 2. Southern French Twists • Anchoïade gunkan (Provençal anchovy paste meets sushi rice) • Ratatouille tempura rolls - vegans rejoice! 3. Sake Pairings That Sing Ask for the "Mistral Set" - 3 local wines matched to sushi (yes, they make it work!) 👨‍🍳 Meet Chef Ryota • Former Tsukiji market apprentice who fell for a Marseillaise fishmonger • His "48-hour rule" - no fish served within 2 days of catch (texture perfection) • Secret weapon: Aix-grown wasabi microgreens #AixHiddenGem #ProvencalSushi #IzakayaVibes #OmakaseMagic #FrenchJapanFusion #NoReservationsNeeded