🌟 In Paris, Dining at This Japanese-French Fusion Gem 🍢🍷

I was lucky enough to snag the last table for February! The restaurant combines yakitori with French cuisine, offering a refined yet homely slow lunch experience. 🍴✨ The pre-meal snacks included tangy pickled radish to whet the appetite and a plate of sweet potato tempura—crispy on the outside with a soft, delicate batter inside. 🍠🍤 The first two courses were seafood: marinated salmon and pan-seared red mullet (rouget barbet). The salmon was perfectly salted with a refreshing taste. The red mullet, first braised with spinach and then pan-seared to crisp the skin, was tender and flavorful with a delightful crunch. 🐟🍋 The highlight was the yakitori section! Chicken thigh skewers were paired with a slightly tangy lemon sauce and a hint of chili—alternating between sour and spicy, it was a flavor explosion. 🍗🔥 The grilled king oyster mushrooms had a subtle buttery aroma, while the chicken gizzards, though they looked tough, were tender and perfectly cooked without any gaminess. The final meat skewer was a fusion of traditional Japanese and Western styles, served with a yogurt-green sauce and flatbread, offering a Middle Eastern twist. 🍢🌿 The main course was a uni (sea urchin) pasta—an absolute standout! The combination of creamy sauce and uni, with a hint of spiciness, was so divine that the small portion left me craving more. 🍝💛 Dessert was another surprise for the taste buds: yogurt ice cream paired with shiso sauce. It might sound unusual, but the refreshing and tangy flavors cleansed the palate perfectly. 🍨🌿 The owner recommended a floral white wine, and the restaurant exclusively serves natural wines, many of which are rare finds. 🍇🍷 The restaurant’s wooden decor is simple yet detailed. The couple running it chose to forgo dinner service to spend time with their family, and this sense of love and care is reflected in the relaxed, slow-paced dining atmosphere. 🪑💖 Le Rigmarole (reservations required online in advance!) #HiddenGemRestaurants #OffTheBeatenPath #FrenchCuisine #CreativeDishes #ParisLife #ParisFoodExploration #Paris #Foodie #ParisDining