Kei (Kei) is a modern and creative-cuisine restaurant at 5 rue Coq-Héron in Paris's 1st arrondissement, run by chef Kei Kobayashi. [1]
Overview
"Kei" is Kei Kobayashi, a chef born in Nagano whose father cooked at a traditional kaiseki restaurant, and whose vocation truly took hold after watching a documentary about French cuisine; he trained under Gilles Goujon and Alain Ducasse. Today his work borders on perfection: a virtuoso of flavor pairings, always exact in composing his plates, he magnifies superb produce with measure and sobriety. The restaurant is also noted for a unique sweet experience and a talented pastry chef. [1]
Kei is located in Paris's 1st arrondissement at 5 rue Coq-Héron, Paris, 75001. The MICHELIN Guide lists its cuisine as modern and creative. The official introduction notes the chef's gift for combining flavors, citing binchotan-grilled lobster with a sweet pepper condiment, and aged Galician beef served with its marbling, a meat jus and a béarnaise like a sabayon. [1]
Dishes & Highlights
- Lobster grilled over binchotan with a sweet pepper condiment
- Aged Galician beef with jus and a béarnaise served like a sabayon
- Plates that are legible and flawlessly constructed [1]
Honors
Kei is listed among the three-star restaurants of central Paris in the MICHELIN Guide France 2025. [2]
Practical Information
- Address: 5 rue Coq-Héron, Paris, 75001, France
- Hours: Tuesday to Thursday dinner only 19:45-20:45; Friday and Saturday 12:30-13:15 and 19:45-20:45; closed Monday and Sunday
- Price: €€€€ (upscale) [1]