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La Cime

No.44 World's 50 Best 2025 — La Cime

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Veronica's Take

La Cime, led by chef Yusuke Takada, has clinched the No.44 spot on the World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 list, establishing itself as a standout in modern French cuisine. Takada's intricate dishes are a blend of precision and creativity, crafted from the finest seafood and produce of western Japan, with unexpected bursts of flavor from subtropical Amami Oshima. This Osaka restaurant is a celebration of Takada's dedication to his craft, where each plate is a vivid expression of his culinary vision.

showcases the impeccable modern French cuisine of chef Yusuke Takada. The menu is elaborate, precise, creative, beautifully executed and unfailingly tasty. Along with premium seafood and produce from western Japan, don’t be surprised if you also find citrus and other produce from subtropical Amami Oshima, a small island in the far south of the country. @lacime_official La Cime showcases the impeccable modern French cuisine of chef Yusuke Takada. The menu is elaborate, precise, creative, beautifully executed and unfailingly tasty. Along with premium seafood and produce from western Japan, don’t be surprised if you also find citrus and other produce from subtropical Amami Oshima, a small island in the far south of the country.

Accolade

List: World's 50 Best Restaurants · Rank: 44 · Year: 2025

Key Facts

The people behind La Cime

Yusuke Takada

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Chef

Chef of La Cime, Osaka (No.44, World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025). Modern French cuisine using premium produce from western Japan and the subtropical island of Amami Oshima.