06/09/2026: July 2026: Year-end update
A beautiful evolution on the plate.
Still as refined, but so much more indulgent. Some slightly more unusual combinations. Truly delicious.
Service even better than before.
We can finally give it a glowing recommendation 😉
March 2025: There's a lot to say, both good and bad.
First, the dining room.
Cold and drab. We were the second couple to arrive, and we felt like we were sitting in a train station waiting room...
Once full, it was very noisy!
Then, the service.
Excellent. The staff is very approachable, pleasant, and attentive.
Finally, the meal.
We were a little disappointed for a 2-Michelin-starred restaurant with a €200 menu. Nothing was wrong or bad, of course, but the flavors were rather mild and all quite classic. Even though the result was very good, nothing truly exceptional. Special mention, however, goes to the cheese (what a plate! 😜), the frog leg accompaniment, and the pigeon.
Ultimately, we had a good meal, but we find it difficult to recommend the restaurant to our foodie friends.
22/08/2026: 🇫🇷 Takao Takano
🌟🌟 2 Michelin Stars
🍴 Creative Cuisine
🎗️ Located in the 6th arrondissement of Lyon, the culinary capital of France, Takao Takano proudly displays its Michelin awards outside. The interior is relatively small and simply decorated, giving the feeling of a chef inviting friends over for a meal at his home. Tablecloth-less wooden tables create a relaxed and informal atmosphere.
🎗️ The chef presents his dishes under the motto "Keep it simple - keep it good," minimizing unnecessary elements, focusing on balanced plating, and emphasizing the quality of the ingredients. Each dish has a light flavor profile and avoids the heavy buttery elements found in classic restaurants. For the beginning of 2026, the restaurant presents a Tasting Menu called Menu Joyeux, utilizing daily available ingredients. Starting with the lunch-only Menu Envie ($80), consisting of a Starter, Main Course, and Dessert, with the option to add a cheese course for €22; the next is Menu Essence ($160), served both lunch and dinner, comprising 3 courses, Cheese, and Dessert; and finally, Menu Partage ($220), also served both lunch and dinner, consisting of 4 courses, Cheese, and 2 Desserts. Some highlight dishes include:
✨ Lamb
Perfectly grilled lamb on a barbecue, paired with artichoke and fried leeks, and a rich Jus sauce. Diced Vaucluse truffles are added, with a thin layer of grated truffle on top. (16/20)
✨ Dessert
The main dessert is a variety of rhubarb dishes, infused with the fragrant aroma of lavender. The bottom layer is a cream served with a texture similar to panna cotta (17/20).
🎗️ Takao Takano is one of the most popular restaurants in Lyon. All the dishes have accessible flavors and diverse elements. The prices are very reasonable, making it hard to find a comparable restaurant elsewhere. There's a decent selection of wines. However, due to the limited number of staff, service may be a bit slow. Don't forget to make a reservation in advance as the number of tables is quite limited.
📃 MENU JOYEUX (160 €)
Amuse-bouche
Scallop
Pollock
Lamb
Cheese
Dessert
📌 Score:
👍 A restaurant that perfectly blends French and Japanese cuisine by Bev.
Food (Culinary Skills & Flavours): 16/20
Wine (Wines): ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Value for Money: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Technique: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Chef's Identity: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Ambience: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Service: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
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