JAN, Michelin-starred restaurant in Nice Port district, France
JAN is a Michelin-starred restaurant in Nice's port district with coal-black walls and baroque oil paintings in an intimate dining room seating around 20 guests. It serves a seven-course tasting menu featuring Mediterranean and South African fusion cuisine.
The restaurant was founded by Chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen, who previously worked as a private yacht chef in Monaco. He developed his culinary skills through photojournalism and exploration of diverse cooking traditions.
The restaurant blends French coastal ingredients with South African cooking methods, presenting traditional dishes like melktert and bobotie in refined presentations. This culinary fusion tells a story of two continents with each course.
The restaurant is located on Rue Lascaris and operates from Tuesday through Saturday between 7 PM and 10 PM. Since it seats only about 20 people and offers a single menu, advance reservations are essential.
The restaurant features a dedicated cheese room called MARIA, named after the chef's grandmother, displaying about 90 cheese varieties with accompanying condiments in a separate space. This room serves as an additional tasting experience during the visit.
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