Pavillon Yuasa
Gourmet Japanese restaurant in Bordeaux
From Yuasa to Bordeaux: A Culinary Tale of Soy Sauce and Saint-Émilion
When Traditional Japanese Soy Sauce Meets Château Coutet of Saint-Émilion…
At Pavillon Yuasa, every dish tells a story.
But this time, the story begins long before the sushi is served. Its roots reach deep into a Japanese tradition nurtured in Yuasa — the birthplace of soy sauce — since 1881.
And today, that story continues… here in France.
A Slow-Brewed Harmony: Japanese Soy Sauce Meets Bordeaux Terroir
Just a few kilometers from Saint-Émilion, a unique project was born — blending the expertise of SHINKO (CEO of Yuasa Soy Sauce Co., Ltd.) with the organic resources of Bordeaux’s Château Coutet to create an artisanal soy sauce made from 100% natural ingredients.
Hand-prepared koji (fermented wheat) and immense wooden vats filled with mash bring the soy sauce to life.
It’s a slow and powerful process, one that honors both time and nature.
So why not savor a soy sauce carefully brewed over many months?
👉 A one-of-a-kind experience for true lovers of Japanese cuisine in Bordeaux.
Where Barrels of Bordeaux Meet the Soul of Japanese Soy Sauce
The barrels used for fermentation are anything but trivial — some come from historic Bordeaux châteaux.
And that’s where the magic happens: barrels that once held Grand Cru wines are now paired with Japanese soy sauce.
This unique alchemy gives the sauce an incomparable depth.
We often speak of a wine’s terroir… but here, it’s a soy sauce that unites the terroirs of Japan and Bordeaux.
A soy sauce born between two worlds.
One sauce, a thousand uses
This unique sauce is now served at Pavillon Yuasa restaurant in Bordeaux, accompanying wagyu sushi, sashimi, and even… oysters from the Arcachon Bay.
Its gentle umami, balanced salinity, and silky texture have made it a culinary signature of the restaurant.
More Than Flavor: A Bridge Between Traditions and Cultures
This adventure is about more than taste.
It carries forward tradition, honors craftsmanship, and embraces cultural openness.
At Pavillon Yuasa, we do more than create Japanese cuisine — we strive to recreate a Japan in harmony with the land and its people.
Ne manquez pas cette sauce soja spéciale… Réservez dès maintenant et profitez de l’expérience authentiques japonaise.