Le Shiki Japanese Restaurant in Nantes
Nestled in an intimate, minimalist space, Shiki is an exclusive Japanese counter near Nantes, designed as a culinary journey blending tradition and seasonality. Here, dining is experienced up close, right before the sushi master’s every movement.
Whether as a couple, among food enthusiasts, or curious explorers, Shiki immerses you in the refined world of sushi. Exceptional ingredients, a curated menu, and an open kitchen: each service is a suspended moment in time, inspired by the harmony of the four seasons.
A Zen Haven in the Heart of a History-Steeped Abbey
Within the preserved walls of the abbey, Shiki—a traditional Japanese restaurant near Nantes—unfolds like a Zen interlude.
Only a few seats are available in this intimate venue, where a peaceful, almost secret atmosphere prevails. The elements dialogue harmoniously: custom-made Japanese screens crafted in Angers, natural wooden chopsticks, stone platters echoing the abbey walls, and a modern glass roof that lets natural light pour in.
Outside, a Zen garden borders the bay window. The stage is set to discover the traditional cuisine of a passionate chef.
The Chef, Sushi Master
Yoshiro Masunaga
Originally from Tokyo, Yoshiro Masunaga discovered the art of sushi as a teenager, training in Ginza, one of the high places of Japanese gastronomy.
Imbued with rigor and elegance, he perfected his technique in exceptional establishments, where precision, silence, and simplicity form the very foundation of culinary craftsmanship.
Now settled in France, he has joined the Abbaye de Villeneuve to bring Shiki to life—a Japanese counter that naturally echoes the spiritual values of the venue.
The silence, seasonality, and sobriety so dear to the Cistercian monks find a profound resonance here in Japanese aesthetics and the art of sushi.
The Art of Sushi
Japanese Restaurant in Nantes
Shiki respects the ancestral art of sushi with rigor and passion.
At the counter, Yoshiro Masunaga showcases the purity of movement and the balance of flavors through traditional pieces where every detail matters: exceptional rice, finely selected vinegars, and seasonal fish prepared according to Japanese rules.
Here, the experience is rare, precise, and authentic: a tribute to tradition that celebrates the meeting between the abbey’s history and Japanese heritage.
