Island Terroir
"Terroir" refers to the environmental characteristics of the land where ingredients are grown. In the islands of Yaeyama, there is not only well-known tropical produce but also unique food culture. We cherish the alluring island-specific "Island Terroir" and have crafted distinctive French cuisine.
A dish woven by the island and its people.
The island experiences tropical seasons for colorful vegetables and fruits, and benefits from a wide variety of seafood brought in by ocean currents. With the incorporation of unfamiliar ingredients, the island's gastronomy is presented with French cooking techniques and new ideas.
Exceptional ingredients encountered on Taketomi Island
At Taketomi Island, surrounded by nutrient-rich seawater and maintaining warm temperatures year-round, the Caridean shrimp cultivated here are of the finest quality. We have prepared a dish for you to savor the refined sweetness and bursting deliciousness of these prawns.
precious wisdom of one's predecessors
On the island, where there were no doctors, people used herbs called 'nuchigusa' to protect their health. These life herbs, which have safeguarded the island's people, are now incorporated into the essence of the island terroir.