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Origine Dijon – Michelin-Starred Seasonal Cuisine by Tomofumi Uchimura

Origine: A Japanese Chef’s Ode to Burgundy

At Origine in Dijon, creativity, audacity, and a deep respect for local products are the guiding principles. Chef Tomofumi Uchimura, who earned his first Michelin star in March 2022, crafts a cuisine that is both a tribute to his adopted home of France and a personal expression of his Japanese heritage.

The restaurant’s philosophy is rooted in seasonality. Menus change with the rhythm of the year, highlighting vegetables, plants, flowers, and mushrooms from the magnificent Burgundian terroir. After formative years alongside three-star chefs Emmanuel Renaut and Eric Pras, Uchimura and his wife Seiko settled in the heart of the ducal capital in 2020 to open Origine.

The dining experience revolves around several tasting menus. The "Nature Gourmande" offers a multi-service journey through the chef’s signature style. For a lighter midday option, the "Déjeuner Surprise" provides a surprise menu. A dedicated vegetarian menu, "Végétal & Local," showcases the kitchen’s skill with plant-based ingredients.

Standout dishes from a recent menu include a refined combination of rabbit and langoustine with girolles and apricot, and a red tuna preparation with caviar, avocado, and ginger. A Koulibiac-style trout from the Aube region, wrapped in puff pastry with spinach and sorrel finished with yuzu, demonstrates Uchimura’s precise technique and his ability to blend French classics with Japanese accents.

The setting on Place du Président-Wilson is welcoming and understated, allowing the food to take center stage. Michelin recognized this high-quality cooking with one star, a testament to the kitchen’s commitment to bold flavors and pristine ingredients. Origine is open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday, and for lunch Thursday through Saturday, with special openings on the first Sunday of each month.