Joel Robuchon

The moment i stepped into this «Château», with their over indulgent services, I couldn’t resist to fantasize being a young and beautiful (nobody can criticize me, it’s my delusion!) princess living in this French castle.
Service– How can I describe their service? Hmm, it was refined, superb, flawless, top-​notch without being too formal or too rigid.
There are two different sets of menu, one with price indicated and one without, and they would hand the appropriate one to a suitable guest. I told them it must be hard to tell who is going to have a huge damage in his/​her wallet on some occasion, but they said they are usually able to know.
Food– The amuse-​bouche of caviar on fennel cream in a beautiful tin was out of this world. I enjoyed it so much, it literally sent me to heaven and back. I would have licked the tin in and out if nobody was looking.
For main course, both my husband and I ordered Le Canard, seared duck and foie gras, one of Robuchon’s classic. Unfortunately, neither my husband or I enjoy the dish. Even though the presentation was such a work of art and inviting, we weren’t able to finish the dish. The duck was little too firm and wasn’t so rich in flavor.
The check came out to be $ 550 per person, and I would say that was our most luxurious meals thus far, (except the one we had in Urasawa in BH.) Nevertheless, it was definitely an experience you have to try once in a life time.

What to say. First I might be a bit biaised, because we went with my fiancée to Le Château to celebrate our previous day engagement. So, definitely in a happy mood. Also I am French, so I am naturally inclined to like French cuisine.
But I can confirm that everything was beyond perfect. The service was discret but efficient, the dishes were classic but perfectly realized.
They accomodated the fact that I wanted a longer menu than my fiancée without any trouble, they provided a special attention for our celebration and took a picture…
France and Japan are probably the two best countries for food. Joel Rebuchon combines them both.