Les Trois Bourgeons

The story

Les Trois Bourgeons in Chablis – Modern Cuisine with Japanese Precision | Michelin Recommended

A Meeting of Cultures in Chablis

At 10 rue Auxerroise, Les Trois Bourgeons brings a distinctive perspective to the heart of Chablis. The name itself carries a double meaning: it evokes the buds of the vine that define this famous wine region, while also referencing the three founders who came from Japan to open their restaurant here. The dining room opens onto the kitchen, allowing guests to watch the chefs at work—what they describe as “playing the piano.”

The cuisine is a thoughtful dialogue between two traditions. One side of the menu honours Burgundian classics, while the other gives free rein to the team’s inventiveness and imagination. This is modern cuisine that follows the seasons and lets good ingredients speak.

Chef Takeshi Otomura

Chef Takeshi Otomura brings a rigorous French-Japanese training to the stoves. After eight years cooking in Tokyo, he moved to France, working at Paris bistros Le Pré Verre and the Michelin-starred Trou Gascon. He then spent time at La Cachette in Valence—another Michelin-starred kitchen—before becoming head chef at Keisuke Matsushima in Nice, also holding a Michelin star. In 2016, he settled in Chablis.

On the Plate

The menu changes with the seasons, but examples from the carte show the chef’s range. Starters include Escargots à la Bourguignonne “façon Les Trois Bourgeons” (8€) and a Crème Caramel de Foie Gras with Brussels sprouts and Nashi pear (12€). Mains might feature a classic Boeuf Bourguignon with braised beef cheek and creamy polenta (21€), or roasted Magret de Canard with leeks and balsamic vinegar (20€). Desserts take unexpected turns: a Clémentine Mont-Blanc with cinnamon ice cream, or a dark chocolate éclair with apple, caramel Chantilly and fromage blanc sorbet.

For the lunch menu, a three-course formule is available at 28€, with options like Daurade Royale tartare, Suprême de Poulet with Chinese cabbage and tomato sabayon, and a selection of cheeses from “Les Fromages de Thomas.”

Recognition

Les Trois Bourgeons is listed as Recommended in the Michelin Guide, a fitting acknowledgement of a kitchen that balances technical precision with genuine warmth. In a town famous for its white wines, this is a restaurant that understands the value of harmony—on the plate and beyond.