Both originally from Japan, owner and sommelier Shoko Hasegawa and chef Takafumi Kikuchi honed their skills at the renowned Au 14 Février in Saint-Valentin (Indre). Now, in this Lilliputian restaurant that seats only a handful of diners in the heart of historic Lyon, Ms Hasegawa is responsible for the attentive front of house, while the chef applies his almost surgical precision to distinctive and seasonal recipes: shellfish, tomato and cheese consommé; smoked duck foie gras and sweetcorn; “acqua pazza”-style line-caught croaker… The experience is enhanced by inspired wine-food pairings and prices that make sense. Be sure to book: tables here are snapped up fast!