Chef Pascal Settia evidently loves Asia. Masterfully, he blends classical French technique with Asian influences.

The result is, however, comprehensible, visually simple, tasty food. The sauces alone could cause a war, with the aim of taking chef Settia hostage, to enjoy his cooking skills privately.

Begin with «une coupe de champagne, s’il vous plait!» or «une couple de creman», or a whole bottle.

First Course:

A MUST is Terrine de foie gras with local mirabel plum confit and brioche + Alsace Muscat, or whatever Katrine suggests (there will be more about her).

Order fois gras everywhere, while in Alsace. Terrines, pan-seared, all kinds. Get it. Everywhere.

One order of scallop tataki with yuzu will not be enough, just like the gyoza with poultry.

Then:

After sharing a few starters, the sweetbread portions seem much too generous, but it will be used for soaking up the remnants of those sauces.

Three types of steamed fish «en papillote» with kaffir lime leaves and seasonal veggies. It is impossible to believe that fish with vegetables can be so delicious.

Pigeon thigh with veal kidneys. Long live kidneys!

Alsatian choucroute is not a dish for those faint in spirit and in stomach. Traditionally, the cabbage is very sour. The only upscale choucroute is served right here, so if you must try it, get only this one. All of the meats in the menu deserve a 10+

For dessert:

Pancakes with a local distillate (william’s pear, cherries, raspberries, herbs, etc) it is MEGA!

The restaurant covers 6 or 7 tables, plus a terrace on warm days. A transparent fire place sits in the middle of the room, with an Armagnac collection two meters away. The interior is homey, which in this case is a complement.

Situated in the city of Kaysersberg, voted the most beautiful French city of 2017 in an all-national vote. The city is nice, if you enjoy gingerbread-style architecture of Alsace, and if you are not a dried crumb at heart.

The only waiter, Katrine, is also a sommelier, and a «let me entertain you», and a chef’s wife. 180cm tall, wearing a national folk dress, which at first seems odd, but in about 5 minutes, everyone is convinced that she carries it well. That Madame is amazing!

The place is a must, for sure.

Book in advance, since it is often overbooked. Monday and Tuesday the place is closed, dinners are served Wednesday through Sunday. Lunches are served on Sundays only. Most likely they’d be closed for holidays. Katrine will let you know, she checks the mail.

NB: Moréote is an old name for the Pinot Noir grape.