EAT | The Right Hand of "El Bulli" Star Chef Visits Japan for a Tour of Three Ritz-Carlton Hotels
EAT | "El Bulli" Star Chef's Right-Hand Man, Alain Deyberhaive Trosa, Visits Japan
A Gastronomic Japan Tour Across Three Ritz-Carlton Hotels in the Country
Alain Deyberhaive Trosa, a chef who flourished at the legendary Spanish restaurant "El Bulli," has arrived in Japan. Beginning Sunday, March 8th, and continuing until Monday, March 30th, a Japan-spanning tour will be held, visiting The Ritz-Carlton hotels in Kyoto, Osaka, and Tokyo.
Text by WATANABE Reiko (OPENERS)
A Chef Carrying the Essence of a Legendary Restaurant Travels Across Japan
"El Bulli," a renowned Spanish restaurant that gained fame as an impossible-to-book establishment before its sudden closure in 2011, captivated the world. With only 45 seats, it received 2 million reservation requests annually. The restaurant, which earned three Michelin stars and was named the world's best restaurant five times (2002, 2006-2009), remains a legend in people's memories.
Alain Deyberhaive Trosa, who is visiting Japan, worked for 10 years as the right-hand man to "El Bulli's" star chef, Ferran Adrià.
He is now making a name for himself as the owner-chef of "Catalunya," the restaurant that ignited the Spanish cuisine boom in Singapore and Hong Kong.
He is now visiting Japan in March as part of an Asian tour that includes Ritz-Carlton hotels in various Asian countries. Following Singapore and Hong Kong, he will conduct his Japan tour in Kyoto, Osaka, and Tokyo, before heading to Shanghai, Beijing, and Tianjin.
Exquisite Dishes Blending Traditional Spanish Cuisine with Originality
Born in Barcelona, Spain, Alain's cuisine is based on the traditional dishes of his native Catalonia region. His true mastery lies in infusing these with the essence of "El Bulli," known for its innovative techniques like "molecular gastronomy," to create an unprecedented style of Spanish cuisine.
Among his signature dishes is the highly acclaimed "Cochon d'Or Scallop and Artichoke." This dish, featuring crispy roasted pork belly, is as visually stunning as a painting, adorned with scallops and artichokes.
Regarding his visit, Alain commented, "I am very excited about this Japan tour. Although it's a short period of less than a month, I eagerly look forward to welcoming everyone alongside the Japanese Ritz-Carlton hotels."
We eagerly await the arrival of Chef Alain, whose cuisine has impressed gourmands worldwide.
Chef Alain Deyberhaive Trosa Japan Tour 2015
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
Dates | Sunday, March 8 - Thursday, March 12
Hours | Lunch 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM, Dinner 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Venue | "La Locanda" (1st Floor)
Kamogawa Nijo Ohashi, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City
Price | Lunch ¥6,000, ¥12,000
Dinner ¥12,000, ¥16,000 (Tax and 13% service charge not included)
Reservations | Tel. 075-746-5522 (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
http://www.ritzcarlton-kyoto.jp/restaurant/lalocanda.html
The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka
Dates | Tuesday, March 17 - Saturday, March 21
Hours | Lunch 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM, Dinner 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Venue | "La Baie" (5th Floor)
2-5-25 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka
Price | Lunch ¥6,000, Dinner ¥12,000 (13% service charge not included)
Reservations | Tel. 06-6343-7020 (9:30 AM - 8:30 PM)
https://www.ritz-carlton.co.jp/restaurant/labaie/index.html
The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo
Dates | Thursday, March 26 - Monday, March 30
Hours | Lunch from 12:00 PM, Dinner from 7:00 PM
*Limited to 16 guests per seating
Venue | "Azure 45" Private Dining Room (45th Floor)
Tokyo Midtown, 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Price | Lunch ¥7,000, Dinner ¥16,000 (Tax and 15% service charge not included)
Reservations | Tel. 03-6434-8711 (10:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
http://www.ritz-carlton.jp/restaurant/azure/