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At Nhome in Paris’s 1st arrondissement, the dining room centres on one grand, bespoke table. There are no separate tables, no private corners – just a single surface where strangers become neighbours and the meal becomes a shared event. Chef Matan Zaken designed the space with architect Guillaume Terver, using handcrafted materials and unique ceramic tableware by Amanda Haeghen. Every detail is intentional, from the custom architecture to the way the light falls across the table.
Matan Zaken trained in renowned kitchens before opening his first project, Nhomade. With Nhome, he realised a more personal dream: a place where guests sit together around one table and experience a blind tasting menu that changes with the seasons. The menu runs nine or ten steps – the website mentions both – and is driven entirely by what produce is at its peak. There is no à la carte; the kitchen decides, and the diner surrenders to the rhythm of the season.
In 2026, Nhome received a Michelin star, recognition of the precision and clarity of Zaken’s cooking. The award speaks to the quality of the ingredients, the choreography of the service, and the quiet confidence of a kitchen that lets the produce speak. The wine list, curated by sommelier Ulysse Hivroz, is designed to complement the blind menu without overshadowing it.
The dress code is formal, the mood relaxed. The chefs interact with guests from the open kitchen, and the single table encourages conversation. It is not a silent, reverent meal – Zaken describes it as a “relaxed, festive atmosphere.” The evening unfolds in a series of small surprises, each course revealing something new about the season and the chef’s instincts. Nhome is open for dinner Monday through Wednesday, and for lunch and dinner Thursday and Friday. Saturday and Sunday are closed. Valet parking and air conditioning are available.
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