Akira Back's exceptional Japanese brunch at the Prince de Galles Paris - no longer exists

Fancy a brunch like no other? Then head for the Akira Back restaurant in the Prince de Galles Paris, a beautiful hotel on Rue George V that's not to be missed. Laid Back Brunch is the new Saturday gourmet rendezvous that combines a great atmosphere with a DJ set and a generous Japanese brunch. Here's what we had the chance to try. The brunch consists of an all-you-can-eat counter service and a table service.

Laid Back Brunch menu:

135€ per person (brunch photos for 4, assorted platter for 2)

• We start with an assortment of starters including: AB tuna pizza, AB eringi pizza, salmon tataki, yellowtail jalapeno, tuna carpaccio and truffle salad.
  

• You can then make your own chirashi at the counter thanks to the Chirashi Station.
  

• The offer also includes a tiered assortment of chawanmushi, nasu den, Korean fried chicken, king crab taco and bao bun, with a choice of Angus beef (ultra-melting) or portobello mushroom.
  

• We then move on to the maki and sashimi farandole, with Perfect Storm Vege Roll, Hama Mango, and a selection of sashimi.
  

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• Finally, the all-you-can-eat dessert buffet imagined by talented Pastry Chef Hélène Kerloeguen: matcha tea flan, sakura tea floating island, Japanese red bean pancakes made in front of you, coconut milk tapioca and a selection of fresh fruits are among the sweets to be discovered.
  

Note that this brunch can be complemented by a 35€ all-you-can-drink package, featuring wines and cocktails you're sure to love.

For those who don't know, Akira Back is a former American-Korean professional snowboarder who turned to cooking after an injury, under the aegis of renowned Japanese chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa. His specialty, the AB Tuna pizza, reveals innovative Japanese cuisine, the fruit of his travels and encounters. In the heart of the Prince of Wales, in a room dominated by Art Deco chandeliers, we savor this perfect harmony between tradition and modernity.

At Akira Back, the Chef plays with flavors, creating surprising combinations. His vision of cuisine: to offer an experience that emotionally connects his guests to his own story.

Beyond the food, it's the atmosphere that's seductive. Energizing music, a design that blends past and present, and changing dishes make Akira Back Paris an experience not to be missed. At the Prince of Wales, you'll be swept away by this fusion of culinary art and contemporary design, a beautiful alliance between luxury and conviviality. It's the perfect combo for a delicious meal and a great time. Don't forget to book!