L'asperule sur Auxerre

Like God in France! Do not miss this place, one of the best dinner in 4 months of travels. An excellent fusion of Burgundy and Japanese kitchen. A true gem of culinary excellence. Thank you!

A wonderful discovery, excellent meal

A highly creative tasting menu spanning Japanese and French cuisine, with perfectly paired wines. Accompanied by truly attentive and friendly service.

Auxerre – And if you're there, you absolutely must visit L'Aspérule! We were there in September 2026, and the evening was truly wonderful. Since 2023, Hidechika Kurita, who previously worked in Michelin-starred restaurants in Tokyo, Dijon, and Avignon, has been cooking at L'Aspérule: French Burgundy cuisine, but with a Japanese perspective on texture and seasoning. What we particularly loved was the entire menu. The ajitama egg in the egg meurette sauce, the Crisenon trout with anchovy cream and eggplant parmigiana, and the Montgré pork loin with corn and a hint of coconut milk in the jus – everything was creative, yet nothing felt over-engineered. To finish, there was buckwheat ice cream with whisky caramel, which perfectly summed up the whole experience. ... We had ample time to savor each of the seven courses – including the amuse-bouches and accompanying dishes – without any rush. Nothing was served hastily, and there were no long pauses. And the price is just right: €46 for the menu, €30 for the wine pairing – excellent value for the quality. The service was warm and attentive, and the restaurant itself is a lovely, understated townhouse. I can highly recommend it to anyone who wants good food without paying Michelin-starred prices.

We had an absolutely amazing evening. What Chef Hidetachi Kurita and his wife (the only staff) conjure up and present is simply fantastic! The dishes and the sequence of the Japanese-European fusion menu (only €46, which usually costs at least twice as much for this quality) and the preparation were simply original, extremely refined, and precise. My highlights were the perfectly cooked (onsen) egg with mushroom espuma and the Andalusian-style octopus with a mashed potato crown. Every dish was a revelation, both in terms of taste and presentation. His wife, who runs the front of house, manages everything with absolute friendliness, courtesy, attentiveness, and professionalism. A fantastic experience that we highly recommend to all gourmets. In our opinion, this restaurant deserves a Michelin star and around 16 Gault Millau points. We will definitely be back the next time we are in Auxerre. Thank you again for the wonderful hospitality and the excellent food! Definitely go – but make a reservation beforehand!

Superb gourmet restaurant with wonderful Japanese touches!

If you live in the area, go there, and if not, make a detour! Superb restaurant with attentive service. Unbeatable value for money.

Fantastic experience. A truly extraordinary dinner and we were welcomed in the best possible way.

A magical moment! A superb dinner at L'Aspérule, congratulations to the chef for the refined cuisine. A delicious tasting menu that flowed beautifully, featuring a Japanese-inspired dish made with excellent local ingredients. The service was impeccable and seamless, with excellent wine recommendations! Highly recommended for a gourmet restaurant in Auxerre.

A truly wonderful dining experience. A fusion of Japanese and French cuisine. A combination I've never tasted before. Each dish was unique, and I enjoyed it from start to finish. How did they bring out the flavor of the corn like that? I was surprised, and it was delicious. The wine prices were also reasonable, and the level of satisfaction for this price is something you can only find in a regional area. The staff and chef were also wonderful people.