Makinoncî

The transformation of common local ingredients into masterpieces of French cuisine is the specialty at Makinoncî. The fifteen-minute walk from Hokuriku Railroad Nomachi Station will instantly be forgotten as soon as you walk through the doors of this French restaurant. Everything from the oil to the meat is sourced only from Kanazawa, as Chef Makino prides in the resources of his hometown. With these fresh components and his own craftsman-like style, Chef Makino created a fresh and unique take on classic French cuisine. With attention to even the fine details like adding the traditional French blue color as trimming to the black and white interior space, chef Makino is set on making the restaurant as individualistic as it can be. The open-concept kitchen allows the guests to peek into the process of their dishes' preparation, combining local produce with intricate garnishes. At every step of the process, you’ll be captivated by Makino's nouvelle cuisine, the “japonaise à la française.