Mystery Cuisine

This is one of the best and most interesting restaurant experiences I’ve ever had. It was also one of the most expensive. My companion and I just skimmed the other Unilocal reviews and figured that it was an amazing Vietnamese restaurant. It’s not. This is more of a «molecular gastronomy» (ala El Bulli) or experimental workshop than a traditional restaurant. It also brings together a rich cognitive and theatrical perspective that is unlike most places we’ve ever seen.
The restaurant is on a back street close to the Louvre. It has a small number of tables, each in its own room. It is a prix fix menu with the appetizer being «selection of the chef), the main course (Selection by the French chef with the help of the Vietnamese chef OR Selection by the Vietnamese chef with the help of the French chef), and the dessert being «Selection of the chef».
There were perhaps 6 – 10 dishes, depending on how you count. Each was richly described often in a narrative format. The waiter/​chef was careful in explaining the flavors, how they worked with the wine, and how they mixed with each other. He forced us to seriously think about the flavors, textures, smells, and even colors.
Now, several days later, I still think about some of the mixtures: who knew that olive oil, honey, and cucumber complemented each other so well. Or fois gras, crab, and lentils?
It was a three hour dinner and I left the restaurant transformed. The food was delicious and unexpected. But more than anything, it changed the way I thought about a dining experience.

We loved this place. Without giving anything away, there’s not really any mystery to this place — it serves great food made even better by the entertaining presentation. We were especially impressed by the wine pairings. We have had wine pairings at many top restaurants, but none have had such precise pairings as here. Though we were just two people, we were given the 4-​person room/​table, which is a very private space, separate from the other tables, which made the experience extra special (thanks Edouard!). And oh yes, Paris’ best mojito? Here. No doubt. Next trip, will return for sure.

Writing this post 30min after eating– in Paris, while there are so many other things to do– because this place Mystery Cuisine is amazing from start to finish and people who want an amazing dining experience need to know about this place. A very special experience and meal.
You arrive and are swiftly taken into an intimate private area with perfect warm lighting and comfortable seats. If he tells you about a drink– order them to start! While we were there he said they had the best mojitos in paris– he was only wrong as they are the best in the world. Wow. I didnt know drinks could be so good.
The magic starts and the food, wine, performances, jokes… All wonderful and delicious! I didnt want the night to end but when it did it was with a delicious dessert and lots of laughs.
We ordered one regular and one extended meal with one flight (7) wines plus the 2 starter drinks. The price was high but worth it
Things to note:
1. if you are picky or have special food needs (gluten, lactose, etc) dont bother going. This place should be enjoyed by people who can and want to eat anything and are adventurous eaters.
2. Expect some semi long rest periods between courses– great time to linger on the tastes and enjoy good company. I seriously only saw 2 people working this amazing show/​dinner and they were wonderful. Dinner will take 3−4hours long so prepare to enjoy eating, drinking, and your company. If you dont want to spend time with your dinig partner– go elsewhere!
3. Expect to pay for quality — the bill is high but worth it. We even left a tip even though the bill includes general service. Talking about $ 350−400euros

Like a great thriller, I don’t want to spoil the surprise, so I’ll keep this review brief.
1) The food is great, the wine is even better (I highly, highly recommend the wine pairing for at least for one person). An excellent fusion of Vietnamese flavors and French techniques.
2) The service is the best I’ve ever received, without a question. I’ve never had a sommelier take me through the wine (or a chef the food), in such exorbitant detail. I felt like I really understood what I was tasting, and why it went together so damn well!
3) You are not buying a meal, you’re buying a dining experience.
I guarantee you will have a great time at Mystery Cuisine!

Extraordinary experience… Both the food and the setup of this wonderful little restaurant made this evening one to remember!!!
I’ve been to many different ‘special’ restaurants all over the world… But this one really is different… And so worth going to!
Go for the menu with the seven wines… A feast for your taste buds! :D
Indulge and enjoy!

Emerveillement des sens
Accueil intimiste et personnalisé, nous nous abandonnons complètement dans ce lieu privilégié et magique de l’art épicurien. Le ‘maître’ des lieux’ nous sert un mojito sublime comme nulle part ailleurs. S’en suit le diner qui n’est que gastronomie raffinée époustouflante, spectacle visuel et gustatif d’émerveillement, dégustation de vins fabuleux en accord parfait avec tous les mets délicats de la dégustation. Ambiance raffinée, détendue, heureuse et joyeuse. ‘O temps suspend ton vol ‘est la définition de ce lieu magique où le temps n’existe plus mais seul demeure le rêve éveillé de la perfection.

Very intimate setting, best for a couple.
Creative cuisine, passionate cooks who know their products and their origins. Well thought out wine pairings. Not cheap but worth it.

best. meal. of. my. life.
can’t wait to go back.
when you arrive, you’ll think you entered a secret alice in wonderland rabbit hole. maybe you have…

Bel endroit, avec un concept assez surprenant.
Une cuisine mélangeant produit de qualité et un brin de chimie.
Très surprenant et cela fait son effet,
Le chef saura vous conseiller et vous guider dans son univers !
Un peu cher mais à découvrir.