Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Welcomes 2-Michelin-Starred Chef Takagi Kazuo for an Exclusive Kyoto-French Fine Dining ‘Rendez-vous’

This October, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, one of Vietnam’s most celebrated heritage hotels, sets the stage for an extraordinary cross-cultural culinary experience as it hosts Chef Takagi Kazuo of Japan’s 2-Michelin-starred Kyoto Cuisine TAKAGI.

Part of the hotel’s acclaimed ‘Rendez-vous’ dining series at Le Beaulieu, this four-hands dinner will see Chef Takagi collaborate with Chef Charles Degrendele, creating a sensory journey that unites refined Kyoto gastronomy with the timeless elegance of French haute cuisine.

Reserve your dining experience at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi.

A Legendary Collaboration in the Heart of Hanoi

The exclusive dinners, held on October 31 and November 1, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., promise an evening of culinary artistry and innovation. Guests will indulge in a meticulously crafted multi-course menu that harmonises traditional Kyo-ryori techniques with Metropole’s French sophistication — enhanced by Sturia caviar and exceptional wine pairings.

Chef Takagi, who has held two Michelin Stars for 15 consecutive years, is revered for his mastery of Kyo-ryori, the cuisine of Kyoto that celebrates purity, balance, and subtlety. Each dish embodies Chef Takagi’s philosophy of transforming natural ingredients into edible art — where colour, texture, and aroma carry equal weight.

A Menu of Artistry and Elegance

This exclusive collaboration features an exquisitely curated selection that blends the best of Vietnamese, Japanese, and French ingredients:

• Sushi bonbon – tuna, salmon, dill
• Crabe – Vietnamese crab, Hokkaido scallop, dashi jelly, kikuna
• Poulet Jaune – French yellow chicken, “Albufeira,” smoked potatoes, quenelles, roasted jus
• Boeuf – Wagyu beef tenderloin, bamboo shoot, dashi, Japanese pepper sauce
• Îles flottante – vanilla custard, baked egg whites, salted caramel

The four-hands dinner is priced at VND 4,500,000++ per person, or VND 7,000,000++ with wine pairing. Accor+ Explorer members enjoy a 10% discount on the menu and 15% off wine pairings.

Le Beaulieu: Where Paris Meets Hanoi

With its 124-year legacy, Le Beaulieu stands as Metropole’s culinary flagship and a symbol of French refinement in Hanoi. Recently honoured in the MICHELIN Guide’s inaugural Key Hotel Awards in Vietnam, Le Beaulieu continues to cement its status as one of Asia’s premier fine-dining destinations.

Le Beaulieu’s ‘Rendez-vous’ series, inaugurated in 2024, brings together internationally celebrated chefs to create exclusive gastronomic dialogues. Through each collaboration, the series redefines fine dining in Vietnam — blending global expertise with local inspiration.

MICHELIN Recognition for a Legendary Landmark

Earlier this month, the MICHELIN Guide named Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi among just 13 hotels in Vietnam to receive a coveted MICHELIN Key distinction. The Guide describes the Metropole as “a hotel that truly deserves the title ‘legend’ — a property that transports guests through time with unmatched grace and grandeur.”

From refined dining at Le Beaulieu to cultural elegance and French colonial charm, the Metropole experience continues to reflect Hanoi at its most enchanting.

For reservations or more information, call 0243 826 6919, email MetropoleHanoi.LeBeaulieu@sofitel.com, or visit Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi.