Paris
I had been told that Thierry Marx, the famous chef of Cordeillan Bages, was no longer affiliated with Ozu (2, avenue des Nations Unies; 01.40.69.23.90). But I called his secretary, verified with his employees – he’s still there. In fact, you’ll even find his name on the sign in the hall with the aquarium.
The space is poorly lit, the lunch clientele seemed a bit uncertain of what they were doing there. As for the welcome, it was nice enough, cheerful and efficient. But the food! Nothing. Uninventive and uninspired. I was stupefied. The salad was unseasoned, the sushi so-so, the miso soup pitiful, the desserts insipid.
Indignation would certainly be in order, but one can only be heartsick in the face of such carelessness….
Ozu : Avenue des Nations Unies, Paris - 01 40 69 23 90 Map
Agree.. Just another bad copy of Nobu... "The black cod" interpretation was correct and quite good though... On the other hand, the poor choice and quality of fish in Parisian Japanese restaurants (almost never toro is available except in Kinugawa,Benkay and Bizan) is always disappointing..
Posted by: Luxeat | 28 March 2009 at 09:18 AM