Hinoki - Brest

So no, fine dining shouldn't cost that much. There are incredible restaurants, far better, for €100 per person (the price of the Hinoki menu a few years ago, by... read more So no, fine dining shouldn't cost that much. There are incredible restaurants, far better, for €100 per person (the price of the Hinoki menu a few years ago, by the way). I don't know why prices here have gone up so much, but the food, while excellent, doesn't justify it at all. €165 now seems like a rip-off.

So no, gastronomy shouldn't cost this much. There are incredible restaurants, much better for €100 per person (the price of the Hinoki menu a few years ago, by... read more So no, gastronomy shouldn't cost this much. There are incredible restaurants, much better for €100 per person (the price of the Hinoki menu a few years ago, by the way). I don't know why prices here have gone up so much, but the food, while excellent, doesn't justify it at all. €165 now seems like a rip-off.

A meal as relaxing as it was soothing, as surprising as it may seem. Excellent cuisine, and a chef who shared his knowledge of Japanese culture with us. In shor... read more A meal as relaxing as it was soothing, as surprising as it may seem. Excellent cuisine, and a chef who shared his knowledge of Japanese culture with us. In short, a perfect evening, go there with your eyes closed! We sincerely hope to be able to return.

The Hinoki restaurant is a real gem for sushi lovers. The quality of the fish is exceptional, varied and always very fresh. The chef has mastered the art of sus... read more The Hinoki restaurant is a real gem for sushi lovers. The quality of the fish is exceptional, varied and always very fresh. The chef has mastered the art of sushi to perfection, and seeing the sushi come to life under his expert hands is a spectacle in itself. The ambiance of the restaurant is calm and relaxing, providing an ideal setting to savor this gastronomic experience. The decoration, for its part, invites you to travel, with a refined aesthetic that subtly recalls the elegance of Japan. At Hinoki, everything is designed so that every detail contributes to immersion in this delicate and refined universe. The chef happily shares his knowledge on how to prepare fish or even real wasabi. These exchanges enrich the experience and add an educational dimension to this culinary immersion. Hinoki offers much more than just a meal: it is a complete experience, combining authentic flavors, exceptional know-how and friendly exchanges with a passionate chef. An essential address for anyone looking to escape for a meal in Brest.

Exceptional dinner, the quality of the dishes is extraordinary, and this includes not only the fish (which is of a great variety) but also the Wasabi, exquisite... read more Exceptional dinner, the quality of the dishes is extraordinary, and this includes not only the fish (which is of a great variety) but also the Wasabi, exquisite, brought and selected directly from Japan, the rice of exceptional finesse, the teas, sakes... The setting is magnificent, the superb welcome by Mr Xavier Pensec, his Japanese wife, the young person who participated in the service in perfect symbiosis with the spirit of the restaurant, all associated with valuable information historical and geographical information about Japan. The (very rare) people who have in the past criticized the high price of the menu surely have no idea of ​​the work carried out upstream to find on their plates fish meticulously selected with passion, of impeccable freshness, and the years of experience to acquire such mastery in the preparation of sushi. Certainly a restaurant deserving not one but three stars for sushi as well as for rice, teas and Japanese alcohols...