L’Abysse previously opened in Monte Carlo, Paris and Osaka.
The French chef Yannick Alléno has made a name for himself around the world with his MICHELIN-starred restaurants. He has opened restaurants in London, Monaco and Paris. He will soon open L’Abysse Dubai at One&Only The Palm in Dubai.
Chef Yannick hails from Puteaux, France. He began his career working for chefs Roland Durand and Martial Henguèhard, then studied under chef Louis Grondard. In 2008, he founded Le 1947 at Cheval Blanc Courchevel. In 2014, he took over the kitchen of Pavillon Ledoyen in Paris. The two restaurants went on to receive three MICHELIN Stars – the highest honour in the guide.
L’Abysse previously opened in Monte Carlo, Paris and Osaka, and it is now making its debut in Dubai. Yannick will be teaming up with sushi master Yasunari Okazaki. The concept will combine French and Japanese influences. The tagline states: “Embark on an innovative gastronomic journey crafted by Chef Yannick Alléno.”
The full menu for L’Abysse has not yet been unveiled, but if the Paris concept is anything to go by, guests can expect excellence. The food menu is described as a tribute to precision, with sushi pieces presented like works of art. Dishes have included Cuttlefish Tagliatelle, Fire Grilled Langoustine, and Scallops enlivened with meadowsweet. Guests can also enjoy wine and sake pairings, choosing from sought-after sakes.
L’Abysse Dubai aims to be a design-led, sophisticated venue. While the Dubai space has not yet been revealed, the Paris venue features a minimalist design with white walls and tablecloths, punctuated by colourful furnishings. At the heart of the venue is an open kitchen with countertop seating, allowing diners to watch the chefs at work.
Yannick is no stranger to Dubai. He previously opened STAY by Yannick Alléno at One&Only The Palm. The restaurant showcases fine French cuisine and has been awarded two MICHELIN Stars in the MICHELIN Guide Dubai. Next year, he will also bring his acclaimed concept, Pavyllon, to Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai.
Yannick said, “We have several signature creations, because there are three restaurants. All of them are carefully created. 101 is a fantastic restaurant next to the beach, where you can sample delicious seafood. At STAY, we try to create a gastronomic cuisine with dishes such as langoustine cannelloni, artichoke tart with truffles, and wagyu beef with mushrooms.”
Hicham El Mansouri, Director of Food and Beverage at One&Only The Palm, added: “We are building an exceptional team for a truly unique and exclusive dining experience.”
Conceived as a space between depth and light, L’Abysse Dubai at One&Only The Palm embodies quiet sophistication, a meeting of French precision and Japanese purity.
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