Lyon | Michelin 🌟🌟 Takao Takano 🍽️✨

This trip to France includes nearly a week in Lyon, so I booked this Michelin two-star Japanese-French fusion restaurant in advance. 🗓️🇫🇷 The dinner lasted three hours, but I never felt tired (unlike some meals that truly exhaust you). Every bite was an absolute delight—full of surprises and new experiences! The service was impeccable, making this restaurant a must-visit for anyone in Lyon interested in Japanese-French cuisine. 🎌🍷 ### 🍽️ The Food I’d tried Japanese-French fusion in Seattle before, but it left me confused—where was the "French"? Where was the "Japanese"? Before coming to Takao Takano, my husband nervously asked, *"Japanese-French again… is this really going to work?"* The answer? Absolutely YES! 🎉🔥 Every dish truly incorporated Japanese ingredients in a way that felt natural, not forced. No random ingredient stacking—just harmonious, thoughtful fusion . Each bite made me think: *"Wow! This ingredient works like this? These flavors together are perfect! The progression of taste is genius!"* Total flavor revelation 🥹💫 And surprise—French sea urchin is DELICIOUS! 🌊🍣 We’d only ever trusted Hokkaido uni before… turns out, we were just being snobs. 😂 ### 🍽️ Ambience & Service The restaurant has a minimalist aesthetic , with super comfortable chairs (I almost asked where they bought the furniture—I wanted to ship a set home! 🪑🤣). The service was attentive but not overbearing (I hate when servers hover too much). The only tiny issue? Takao Takano serves one seating per night , so if you don’t ask for the bill quickly, you might wait a while… ⏳💸 ### 🍽️ The (Minor) Downsides If I had to nitpick: - The post-dessert mignardises weren’t my favorite—the chocolate cookie was too oily. 🍪❌ - The coffee (machine-made) was bad . They should just skip it. ☕🚫 The lamb main course came with the skin on—I loved it, but my husband thought the gaminess was strong. (My inner monologue: *"If lamb doesn’t taste like lamb… then what’s the point?!"* 🐑😂) ### ✨ Final Verdict A brilliant, inspiring Japanese-French restaurant that redefines fusion cuisine! 🎨🍴 It deepens your appreciation for ingredients, technique, and cultural harmony in cooking. You can feel the chef’s mastery —how well they understand both French and Japanese culinary traditions. 👨‍🍳🇫🇷🇯🇵 #Lyon #LyonFood #LyonLife #Michelin #France #FrenchCuisine