La Vagabonde
2022.10 dinner
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前菜 — 貝
Appetizer – Shellfish

モンサンミッシェル産ムール貝
黒米赤酢和え・ブロッコリーピューレ・穂紫蘇
イカ墨チップ・クルトン
Mont Saint-Michel mussels
Black rice with red vinegar, broccoli purée, shiso blossoms, Squid ink chips, croutons

スペシャリテ
Specialité

フォアグラのテリーヌと洋梨
トンカ豆パイ包み・キャンディーピーカンナッツ・アマニ
Foie gras terrine with pear
Tonka bean pastry, candied pecans, flaxseeds
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「La Vagabonde (ラ・ヴァガボンド)」, nestled in a townhouse near Tsurumai Park in Nagoya, is a highly regarded French dining destination that first welcomed guests in 2011. True to its name - ‘La Vagabonde’ in French which means ‘The Wanderer’ - it evokes a spirit of travel, blending ingredients sourced from across Japan and beyond. The restaurant has been awarded two Michelin stars and consistently appears with a high rating in Gault & Millau Japan’s annual listings.

Chef-owner Ryūsuke Iwamoto (岩本龍介), despite lacking formal culinary schooling, has established himself as a singular talent through self‑directed study. The restaurant’s culinary philosophy is grounded in vivid, miniature “dioramas of natural scenes,” where each dish becomes a poetic narrative of provenance and seasonality. The dishes emphasize the intense focus on sauce and layered presentation—rocks, edible plants, and geometrically defined garnishes create visually arresting scenes, all unified by deeply flavorful pairings. You will embrace chef’s aesthetic and sensibility woven into every dish, reflecting his commitment to crafting elegant plate compositions in harmony with seasonal ingredients.

Personally, this is one of the BEST French in Japan and I am sure that I will keep coming back.
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