Press Release
A NEW VISION OF JAPAN BY
JOEL ROBUCHON
On 2nd December 2008, Joël Robuchon, the world’s most starred Chef - with a total of 26
stars in the Michelin 2008 Guide -, launched in Monaco his first ever Japanese restaurant,
YOSHI. In March 2010, Yoshi was awarded its first star in France’s coveted 2010 Michelin
Guide.
Over the past 30 years, Joël Robuchon has developed a great passion for Japan where he
now has six restaurants serving French cuisine. YOSHI illustrates, through the refined
cuisine and elegant interiors, Mr. Robuchon’s contemporary and poetic vision of Japan to
which he is particularly attached.
Located in the heart of the Principality, within the Hotel Métropole Monte-Carlo,
YOSHI, which means «kindness» in Japanese, offers a modern and healthy
cuisine, created by Japanese Chef Takéo Yamazaki, under the helm of Joël
Robuchon and Christophe Cussac, Executive Chef.
Didier Gomez Design
Joël Robuchon’s first
japenese restaurant
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Takéo Yamazaki trained with Joël Robuchon for five years when he launched his first
restaurant in Japan, Château Robuchon. He then moved onto other establishments in
Japan before coming to Monaco. After a year spent in the Principality, Takéo travelled
back to Tokyo and joined Joël Robuchon again in 2003 at L’Atelier. Takéo Yamazaki heads
the kitchen brigade at YOSHI.
1 star Guide Michelin
Chef Takeo YAMAZAKI
The menu includes a Selection of Sushi, Sashimi
and Maki as well as à la carte dishes such as Ebi No
Soup (langoustine with Kombu consommé) and
Zeitaku Wakame (seafood in jelly), accompanied
by a selection of sakés, Japanese green teas and
international wines carefully selected by our
sommelier. «Guests can come to YOSHI out of
in Paris, is renowned for the projects he has
carried out for several prestigious groups such as
LVMH and Vivendi, as well as for numerous luxury
brands including Ferragamo, Céline, Jean-Paul
Gaultier, Yves Saint Laurent and Armani.
curiosity, they can be seduced by the quality and
everyboby can meet there for pleasure !»
The dining room, which seats 35 covers, opens up onto
comments Joël Robuchon who has also wanted to
create a space dedicated to a sushi bar around
which a total of 4 guests can lunch and dine.
French interior architect Didier Gomez has created
a warm and slick décor which gracefully combines
the Japanese influences and the elegance of the
Hotel Métropole Monte-Carlo. Mr. Gomez has used
light tones such as ivory, yellow and pale green
and noble materials including ebony wood, stone
and silk, resulting in a serene and delicate
atmosphere, in harmony with Joël Robuchon’s
cuisine. « It is a great pleasure to work with Joël
Robuchon and the Métropole Monte-Carlo »
comments the designer. « I really appreciate the
constant desire to achieve the highest quality, the
strong will to always push the limits further in
order to create this fine jewellery piece which
YOSHI has become ».
Didier Gomez, who has already designed
Japanese-inspired restaurants such as « Le Mood »
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a Japanese-style garden, created by Jacques
Messin. The garden designer has worked closely
with Didier Gomez to create a transition space
between inside and outside, thus creating a
harmonious contrast with the city environment
which surrounds the restaurant.
Titled “Chef of the Century” by Gault Millau and
voted “Best Restaurant in the World” by the
International Herald Tribune for his first Parisbased restaurant, Jamin, Joël Robuchon currently
runs 16 restaurants worldwide, included Hong
Kong, Las Vegas, London, Macau, Monaco, Paris
and Tokyo. In 2003, Mr. Robuchon launched the
“Atelier” concept which rapidly became successful
and which he has since developed internationally.
YOSHI is open from Wednesday to Sunday,
from 12.15pm to 2.00pm for lunch and from
7.30pm to 10.30pm for dinner.
With YOSHI, the Hotel Métropole Monte-Carlo becomes a true « gourmet destination ». The hotel already offers
the 2-Michelin starred Joël Robuchon Monte-Carlo Restaurant, the Lobby Bar, the most happening place in
Monaco, and the Pool Restaurant, a true haven of peace in the heart of the Carré D’Or. Inaugurated in 2004, the
Hotel Métropole Monte-Carlo was entirely decorated by internationally renowned French interior architect
Jacques Garcia who has created a “21st century palace”, a timeless contemporary hotel oozing sophistication and
prevailing chic. In November 2010, it received the highest accolade, “Best Hotel in the World” by the Leading
Hotels of the World. The Métropole ESPA Monte-Carlo, which joined the prestigious “Leading Spas of the World”
shortly after its opening in 2006, offers a complete range of treatments blending modern techniques and ancient
therapies.
In June 2013, Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo has partnered with Karl Lagerfeld who designed a bespoke muralstyle installation inspired by the Journey of Ulysses from Homer’s epic poems Iliad and Odyssey. In line with this
Grecian theme, the hotel launched its third Joël Robuchon restaurant, ‘Odyssey’ adjacent to the pool area. The
Michelin starred chef opened an alfresco dining experience in line with the artistic theme of the surrounding
décor inspired by the Greek mythology, and created a Mediterranean menu offering a variety of light lunchtime
dishes. During Summer months, come nightfall, ‘Odyssey’ transforms into a destination cocktail bar with live
music, resident DJs and innovative canapés created especially by Robuchon. In Winter, Odyssey is covered by a
hard top structure, creating an indoor pool area and restaurant space, accessible all year round.